Hain launches venturing unit: Cultivate Ventures
Hain Celestial has launched a new venture unit, Cultivate Ventures, that will invest in small, high-performing brands in the health and wellness arena.
Archives for May 3, 2016
Mainstream consumers are eyeing sports nutrition more and more
Market analysts from Mintel and Euromonitor presented the latest findings of sports category trends at the Ingredient Marketplace show in Orlando this past weekend.
Do we need a better global approach on whole grains?
The lack of a harmonised message on whole grain intake in many countries may be leading to confusion and creating barriers for industry, warn researchers.
EFSA highlights high levels of suspected carcinogen in baby formula
Babies are exposed to almost ten times the acceptable levels of a potential carcinogen that has been found in infant formula, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Saudi Arabia smacks energy drinks with new fines
Saudi Arabia has announced further restrictions on energy drinks, with fines to be levied against outlets serving the beverages, but the impact will be minimal, according to Euromonitor.
Salt levels in Irish bacon higher than nutrition labels suggest
The salt levels in bacon and ham products may be up to 50% higher than what the nutrition label suggests, according to research.
Healthy agers: To market older, you’d better get wiser
Europe’s seniors see functional foods as a 'dated' concept, are uncomfortable with products that expressly mention age, and want sustainable, naturally nutritious products, finds a consumer study led by the Healthy Marketing Team.
Tennent’s beer to arrive in India through Mahou San Miguel partnership
C&C Group has signed a new partnership with Mahou India to brew and distribute selected Tennent’s beer lines in India.
European market lagging behind US and Brazil in coconut beverage consumption and growth
Ready-to-drink (RTD) coconut beverages have rapidly gained popularity with consumers in recent years, with sales of packaged coconut water now estimated to be worth more than $1bn worldwide.
Mexico to create organic meat producer register
The Mexican government is to create a formal register of organic food producers, including meat and livestock businesses, and is currently carrying out a nationwide survey to build its list.
Healthy, trendy Egyptians fuel 'better-for-you' food growth
Affluent and health-conscious Egyptians will be behind significant growth in the country’s better-for-you food sector, but multinationals may suffer from the weak Egyptian pound, says Euromonitor.
Copa-Cogeca pushes for new breeding techniques
EU farming body Copa-Cogeca has called on the European Commission to clarify the legal status of new breeding techniques (NBTs), such as genetic engineering.
Arrest made after intentional food contamination at grocery store
A man has been arrested and has admitted spraying food with a mixture of a commercial mouse poison, alcohol-based hand-sanitizer and water.
Bird's-eye vine view could show stresses in wider Aussie agriculture
A project in South Australia’s Coonawarra region has brought remote sensors and aerial imagery to maximise irrigation efficiencies in one of Australia’s most famous wine growing areas.
Tech solutions to show health effects in real time seen as new hope in supplement investment picture
Having the right team to execute on an idea is the key to attracting investment capital, experts say. But finding the right idea, that’s a bit more of a stretch and can provide a bigger payoff.
SkinnyPop owner Amplify acquires Oatmega producer Boundless Nutrition
Amplify Snack Brands – producer of SkinnyPop popcorn and Paqui tortilla chips – has acquired fellow Texas business Boundless Nutrition.
Xgenex and Food Safety Resources to commercialise software for produce industry
Xgenex has joined with Food Safety Resources to commercialize software to help the produce industry with the relevant rules within the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
Brands & governments must join up against health crisis
Food producers and regional governments will have to work together to tackle the Middle East’s health crisis - but brands must avoid a number of pitfalls, say two leading marketing consultants.
Savola Q1 profit plummets 80%, dividend slashed
Saudi food producer Savola has slashed its dividend after announcing an 80% fall in first-quarter profits year-on-year, with food revenues falling 8.6%, brought down by its edible oil operations.
Leicester football win celebrated in crisps and rum
Snack food manufacturer Walkers has released special edition Salt & Victory crisps to mark Leicester City Football Club’s shock Premier League win, while Morgan Rum is to pay tribute to team captain Wes Morgan.
Korea opens food trade office in UAE, aims for 10% growth
The Korean government is stepping up its food industry promotion in the Middle East with a new regional office and new initiatives, with the aim of growing food exports by 10% year-on-year.
Meat consumption is falling across former Soviet Union countries
Russia and Ukraine have experienced an unprecedented fall in meat consumption over the past two years, official statistics have revealed. Demand for meat has also fluctuated in neighbouring countries.
CRF Frozen Foods expands recall after Listeria outbreak link
Frozen vegetables produced by CRF Frozen Foods have been linked to eight illnesses from three US states.
Atria sells pig farm in Estonia
Finnish meat processor Atria has sold a facility in need of modernisation to pork farmers in Estonia for an undisclosed fee.
OTA pushes for strengthened organic seed sourcing as a next step in creating seed purity standard
USDA should strengthen organic seed sourcing practices as part of a multifaceted approach to prevent unintentional contamination of organic crops with genetically modified organisms, the Organic Trade Association argues in comments submitted to the...
Enjoy Life Foods: The US gluten-free market is still growing in excess of 25% year-on-year
Growth rates in the US gluten-free market are slowing, but the category is still generating significant double-digit growth, says allergy-friendly brand Enjoy Life Foods.
New corn policy could prompt shift in Chinese agri-production
By cancelling the corn temporary purchase and storage policy after eight years, Chinese authorities may have precipitated a seismic shift in the country’s corn and its deep-processing industries through this crucial supply-side reform.