News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
The VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is developing a new way of producing what it says are healthier, cheaper and more sustainable plant-based foods through plant cell culture (PCC) technology.
'This year will be the most transformational year for Quaker in its history'
The Quaker brand – best known for its hot and cold cereals and snack bars – is planning its first foray into the chiller, as brand owner PepsiCo seeks to tap into consumer demand for more convenient nutrition, says Seth Kaufman, head of the company’s...
Nestlé is “working tirelessly” to make sure its products are “the best they can be” and “will be doing more than ever” to help tackle public health challenges through reformulation efforts, the company’s UK and Ireland chief says.
The South Africa Red Meat Industry Forum (RMIF) has warned that the country’s entire industry has been unfairly implicated in the listeriosis outbreak.
The European Commission is to launch a centre to share scientific knowledge on food fraud and quality issues.
‘Retailers must get their heads in the clouds’, says Whipstitch Capital, which means brands must think omni-channel and what they can do outside of just offering a ‘product’.
News in Brief
Qiagen has opened a site in the Philippines to provide ‘around the clock’ coverage for customers.
The US meat industry has welcomed the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decision to withdraw the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) final rule.
Demand for natural, origin vanilla is on the rise. But how to ensure supplies from cyclone-prone Madagascar are stable and sustainable? FoodNavigator spoke to Symrise about food credits for farmers, diversified sourcing and quality bonuses.
News in Brief
Lower meat and poultry prices have driven an overall drop in New Zealand food prices.
The number of people affected by the Listeria outbreak in Australia has risen to 17, according to New South Wales (NSW) authorities.
Dispatches from Pittcon 2018 in Orlando
ACD/Labs is seeing early stages of adoption of its software by the food and beverage industry as the sector looks for ways to boost data integrity.
South Africa recording the largest Listeria outbreak ever is not something to be proud of, according to a Member of Parliament.
New Zealand’s Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Heinz Wattie’s to acquire the food and instant coffee business of Cerebos Gregg’s subject to a divestment undertaking.
Gulfood 2018
In China, the Shanhaiguan brand is famous for its “Orange Juice Soda”, first bottled in 1902. Now, the company is diversifying with more products in a push towards increasing exports.
FoodEx Japan 2018
Japan might be a notoriously difficult market to enter – especially for food and drink SMEs – but the UK is optimistic it can provide significant opportunities to increase exports.
FoodEx Japan 2018
New Zealand Mānuka Group is continuing to drive new beverage product innovation, with a tea range set to follow the recent launches of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
An investment fund comprised of key execs formerly behind Swisse Wellness is pumping cash into Elle McPherson's WelleCo brand, with a focus on providing operational leadership, growth in the US and China, and help to boost supply chain and sourcing...