Study supports protein-boosting power of mealworm powder for extruded snacks
Powder from yellow mealworm larvae may boost the protein content of an extruded cereal snack and boost the microstructure of the products, says a new study.
Archives for February 22, 2018
Tax reforms boost Hormel Foods’ first quarter earnings
US processor Hormel Foods saw a positive start to the financial year with record first quarter results, driven by domestic tax reforms.
New branding positions SeaPak Shrimp & Seafood Co. as fast solution so consumers can “chillax”
New packaging that positions SeaPack Shrimp & Seafood Co.'s frozen seafood products as the “ultimate resource for hassle-free cooking” will make the brand more relatable to modern shoppers who want healthy options and are pressed for time, according to...
D’Orsogna begins new Victoria facility construction
Australian meat processor D’Orsogna has begun construction of an AUS$66 million (m) facility.
Japan plots growth in wagyu export sales to Taiwan
Japanese wagyu beef exports to Taiwan are set to soar as meat producers tap into demand following the lifting of a 16-year ban on the product, while riding on the tailwind of a Japanese government promotional campaign.
Russia looks to export opportunity for halal venison
A recently opened slaughterhouse in northern Siberia has been certified to sell venison in accordance with Islamic standards (halal) and is currently in negotiations to export commercial batches of premium cuts to Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
EU food exports 'holding strong'
EU food exports are “holding strong” with a 5.1% increase in value in 2017 compared to the previous year, according to a Commission report.
France Biotech uniting agronomy, nutrition and health for innovation
France Biotech, the French federation of entrepreneurs in life sciences, wants to accelerate innovation in the areas of agronomy, nutrition and health through the formation of a new work commission: the Agro Nutri Santé Commission.
KaDeTe: Berlin’s first ‘start-up supermarket’
The world’s first ‘start-up supermarket’ KaDeTe will open in Berlin next month. But what exactly does this mean and what will it bring to the market? FoodNavigator speaks to founders Franziska Schetter and Ola Klöckner to find out more.
Meat groups hold talks with regulators to protect consumer trust
Meat industry trade groups and regulatory agencies have met after a series of non-compliances with food hygiene regulations at cutting plants.
What's the cost of rising demand for superfoods?
Demand for superfoods like avocados and blueberries has exploded in recent years. But what's the impact on global food dynamics and can production keep up with demand? A Rabobank analyst weighs in.
Coca-Cola keys in on craft trend with peach and raspberry soda rollout
Coca-Cola has launched two fruit-flavored specialty sodas in the US market, Coca-Cola Georgia Peach and Coca-Cola California Raspberry, hoping to capitalize on the growing popularity of craft soda.
General Mills optimistic on yogurt business as it eyes more markets
General Mills has been working to turn around its yogurt business and is starting to see slow signs of improvement but "there is more work to do," CEO Jeff Harmening said during the CAGNY (Consumer Analyst Group) conference in New York City.
'No one wants to pay more than they have to for groceries...'
SPECIAL FEATURE: ‘Who shops at ALDI? You, me, anyone who eats food…’
Consumers are tired of cavernous stores with “90 different jars of pasta sauce,” said Tom Cindel, director of operations at ALDI’s Moreno Valley, CA, division, pointing to a shelf at the recently opened store in Monrovia, CA. “We just buy this one, it’s...
FOOD PROTEIN VISION 2018 PREVIEW - MARCH 6-9, AMSTERDAM
Healthy ageing, healthy business: Protein for Life set to help industry NPD
Increasing protein intake in older adults will require an industry response that covers new approaches to product packaging, palatability and nutritional profile during the new product development stage.
Profiting from probiotics: Aussie start-up's sparkling beverages gaining ground in APAC
Australian start-up Kréol could be one of the country's first to develop a line of dual-strain sparkling probiotic beverages, according to co-founder Andrew Rush.
India takes title of biggest packaged tea market, while APAC RTD innovation booms
The top five global packaged tea markets have been revealed, with India topping the list, followed by China, Turkey, Russia and Japan.
Coca-Cola Amatil-owned fruit brand SPC to enter China market in 4,500 stores
Coca-Cola Amatil-owned fruit firm SPC aims to have its tinned fruits, snack pots and jams in 4,500 stores in China within the next three months.
GULFOOD 2018
New federal food registration portal launched in the UAE
It will soon be mandatory for all foods entering the UAE to be registered on a new federal portal that has been launched by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, and Dubai Municipality.