France needs to boost algae production
France should ramp up its algae production to meet booming local demand for algae foods and nutrients, according to a report.
Archives for March 4, 2016
Sodexo will blend mushrooms into burgers at schools to boost produce consumption
The Mushroom Council and Sodexo hope to encourage children to eat more produce by introducing “Blend Burgers” and expanding the Eat Brighter marketing campaign into school cafeterias.
Kroger aiming for ‘seamless’ shopping experience for tomorrow’s consumer, says CEO
The American consumer is changing, but are traditional bricks & mortar grocery retailers adapting to this new reality? It’s on a learning curve, but by exploring a variety of online models and new store formats Kroger is trying to “address where the...
A look at the top product launches in Germany, Europe's 'innovation testing ground'
Not only is Germany the front-runner for innovative food and drink launches, it is also Europe's testing ground for trendsetting companies looking for a receptive market. Mintel market analyst explains why.
Campaigners file formal complaint against EU over glyphosate
Six environmentalist groups have filed a formal complaint against EU regulators for denying the link between the controversial herbicide glyphosate and cancer.
High coffee consumption linked to reduced risk of MS, study finds
Reaching for a fourth, fifth or even sixth cup of coffee per day could provide more than an energy boost – it also could help protect against developing multiple sclerosis, for which there is no cure, suggests a recently published research.
App helps Aussie farmers improve standards
A newly-launched app for beef farmers has been developed to help the meat and livestock industry set up a forage budget and improve best practices among producers.
US ends Dutch beef trade ban
America has ended a near two-decade embargo on beef imports from the Netherlands after the risk of mad cow disease was rendered “negligible” by US health officials.
Online grocery retailing set to rise, buoyed on by ‘convenience’ factor
Grocery retailing that includes click-and-collect services, and smaller convenience stores, are enjoying strong growth in Western Europe, driven by convenience in the form of packaged foods and tailored delivery services that provide ready-to-cook fresh...
Deal will help Dang expand its presence in club, drug & convenience channels
Sonoma Brands makes its first investment: 'Dang Foods is a true category disrupter in snacks'
Dang Foods – a Berkeley-based firm specializing in whole food snacks (coconut chips, onion chips)- is the first company to receive funding from Sonoma Brands, a food incubator run by KRAVE Jerky founder Jon Sebastiani.
What if... the EU banned energy drink sales to under 18s
An EU-wide ban on selling energy drinks to under 18s would see volume sales fall by over 70 million litres, if the impact of similar legislation in Lithuania is anything to go by. The low-priced end of the market would be hit hardest, with standard and...
Tongkat Ali extract may support immune health: Study
A standardized root water extract of Eurycoma longifolia (Tongkat Ali) may support immune health for middle-aged people, says a new randomized controlled trial.
Ahold to roll out new-look bakery departments across US business by year-end
Retail giant Ahold aims to have completed the roll out of new-look bakery departments across its entire US estate by the end of the year.
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Unraveling the reasons behind Taiwan’s ban on GMOs in school meals
The regulation of GMOs in Taiwan is a complex story, as is the case worldwide, and the interplay of politics, science and business behind the scenes constantly modulates legislation, research and trade activities on the surface.