News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
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Optimism and uncertainty seemed to define the omega-3 universe in 2017, which may seem strange since these two attributes are seemingly at opposite ends of an emotional spectrum. However, when an industry has gone through the type of turbulence the...
New in brief
Beyond Sausage - the latest innovation from plant-based brand Beyond Meat – is made with pea protein isolate, fava bean protein, rice protein, potato starch, coconut oil and beet juice “to deliver on the juicy, satisfying taste and texture of pork...
With hindsight, we can all pretend we saw it coming, but in reality, Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods Market – announced on June 16 – caught most of the industry by surprise, says Rabobank, which polled 200+ food execs from entrepreneurs to CEOs of...
From immersive retail experiences to demand for hyper-local sourcing, FoodNavigator takes a look at the top five trends that will shape grocery retailing in 2018.
Campbell Soup Company has agreed to acquire Snyder’s-Lance, which distributes snacks including pretzels, sandwich crackers, kettle chips, deli snacks and organic and natural tortilla chips in the US.
German regulators have concluded the country could legally introduce a national ban of the controversial weed killer glyphosate, despite the European Union’s decision to authorise its use for a further five years.
Many people know Chicago has a vibrant restaurant culture and is home to some of America’s biggest food companies, but they may not know about the start-up culturing blossoming in the shadow of the city’s skyscrapers, with success stories like RXBar and...
Policy experts have sounded a warning if the UK agrees a post-Brexit trade deal with the US, claiming chemical disinfectants used on American poultry pose a risk to consumers and workers.
Hershey has sealed a deal to acquire Skinny Pop popcorn and Tyrrells chips maker Amplify Snacks brand for around $1.6bn.
Danish companies, farmers and consumers will benefit from simpler and clearer laws on food and the environment without having less protection, says the Ministry for Food and the Environment on its reform.
A $35 million infusion in California Olive Ranch not only will help the company double its acreage and create more jobs, but it will help the US become a significant player on the global stage for olive oil production, according to the company.
To the “dismay” of the Organic Trade Association and against the vast majority of comments submitted by industry, the USDA proposes to withdraw a final rule outlining new animal welfare standards for organic producers that was passed in the 11th hour of...
A regulation that would have strengthened organic credentials in the food sector is to be withdrawn by the Trump administration.
GAP Resource has filed an application to the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) of Russia to acquire the sixth largest poultry farm in the country from the agricultural holding Prioskolie.
Welsh levy body Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is hoping to build on recent success for PGI Welsh Lamb in the German market.
Firmenich is to acquire South African flavour supplier Flavourome, a strategic move to bring the 800 million consumers in Sub-Saharan Africa closer.
Unilever has agreed the long-awaited sale of its global Spreads business to private equity firm KKR for £6.031bn (€6.825bn).
A consortium of four companies is to use blockchain to enhance food tracking, traceability and safety in China.
News in Brief
Mérieux NutriSciences has acquired a majority stake in a Colombian microbiology and chemistry testing lab to strengthen its presence in South America.
Crown Asia Pacific has officially launched its first beverage can manufacturing plant in Indonesia – its 16th in Asia-Pacific.
Our top five most-read trends stories for 2017 include the latest developments in dairy, snacks and beverages, with consumers across the region revealing rapidly-changing tastes and preferences.
Blockchain can be the “key mediator” to make supply chains more transparent by enabling food firms to share data based on trust, and to transform their operations to be much more efficient, but it will require a fundamental shift in organisational mindsets.
Fears that India's new GST framework could negatively impact health food and supplement businesses have been played down, with two firms telling us that July's rule changes haven't damaged business.