News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
60-second interview: Peter Rahal, co-founder, RXBAR (Chicago Bar Company LLC)
Protein bar brand RXBAR was recently scooped up by Kellogg in a $600m deal. FoodNavigator-USA caught up with co-founder Peter Rahal to discuss the rationale behind the deal...
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee is to look into allegations of food safety breaches at 2 Sisters Food Group.
Extruded chickpea puff brand HIPPEAS has raised $10m from CAVU Venture Partners to help fund its explosive growth, while CAVU co-founder Brett Thomas will join its board of directors.
Global food and nutrition firm Nestlé is looking to strengthen its position in the Russian infant formula market, in addition to supporting sport in the Eurasia region with its first infant nutrition production facility.
Nissin Foods, inventors of instant ramen, is removing MSG and artificial flavors and reducing sodium in its Top Ramen brands, in response to clean label demands from consumers.
Sales of Fairtrade products continue to grow in Europe. But certain companies and retailers are abandoning the mark in favour of internal programmes. Is certification still relevant?
In this world of post-truth politics and fake facts, brands need to give consumers "total transparency and accountancy" about the products they are buying, says Mintel. We look at the brands that are already doing so.
Ellen Sarem’s Crispy Taco flavor was voted the winner in the Lay's annual ‘Do Us A Flavor’ campaign, bagging her a $1m prize.
After building a successful restaurant in Mexico based in part on the popularity and health benefits of coconut, entrepreneur Daniella Hunter is expanding her mission of promoting digestive well-being and sustainability to the US and Belize with a new...
After 10 successful years focused on making unique wafer-thin savory and sweet crackers, snack company 34 Degrees is ready to try something new and thanks to a $3.4 million investment from its long-time supply chain manager Fresca Foods it has the means...
News in Brief
Ecolab has agreed to sell its Equipment Care business to Audax Private Equity for an undisclosed amount.
New research suggests that Quorn Foods’ fungi-based protein source Mycoprotein has a similar bioavailability to that of animal-based proteins.
Average bacon prices are nearly a fifth more expensive than a year ago in US supermarkets, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF).
Thailand and the US did not strike a deal to drop what one industry insider called a “de facto ban” on American pork imports when the two countries met in Washington recently.
In a move to prevent the further spread of Mycoplasma bovis in New Zealand cows, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has announced plans to cull around 4,000 cattle. Procedures to reduce the risk have been planned in conjunction with farmers.
Breads infused with extracts from strawberries and basil leaves show antioxidant qualities superior to commercially used artificial preservatives, a study shows.
As Kerry Taste and Nutrition launches a natural taste modulator to cut sugar by almost one third, we talk to the firm's chief strategy and planning officer on how its business strategy is being shaped by the clean label movement.
A leading lawmaker has joined the drinks industry’s calls for the government to implement a sugar tax based on content, instead of the current proposal which would be governed by sugar volume.
Dateline Southeast Asia
Asahi will divest of its interest in a joint venture with Indonesia’s Indofood and retrain its focus on alcohol.
UK pork processors have identified Mexico as an area of opportunity.
Probiota Asia 2017
Probiotic manufacturers hoping to appeal to Asian consumers must be familiar with the three Fs: formula, format and function.
News in brief
The owner of the Amul dairy brand will launch chocolates made from camel milk in time for the Hindu festival of Diwali.
India
Basmati rice manufacturer LT Foods will launch premium rice-based snacks through a joint venture with Kameda Seika of Japan, under the brand name Kari Kari.
A diet rich in omega-6 polyunsaturated fats can “significantly reduce the risk” of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new Australian study.
Australia
Australia’s biggest dairy producer will cut up to 60 jobs in Victoria in a bid to make its milk deliveries more efficient.
A trial vineyard irrigation project that set out to reduce reliance on the River Murray is expanding and could soon provide enough water for an entire wine region, a year after it was first commissioned.
News in brief
Melbourne ice cream maker Everest Foods has been acquired by a Sydney investment fund in a deal that is believed to be worth around A$30m (US$27.4m).
News in brief
China's US$50bn dairy market should see continuing strong growth until at least 2021, making it a key target for local and global producers.