News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Here, an Illinois-based company creating clean label food and beverages in the refrigerated CPG space, has closed a $4m Series A funding round led by food-focused venture fund Listen Co.
Albertsons will roll out Plated meal kits to hundreds of its stores this year as the retail market for meal kits – originally developed as a home delivery option for time-starved consumers – starts to heat up.
BRF has developed a method to make a low-fat animal protein hydrolysate using enzymes and acids that can be used in condiments and seasonings, as well as functional foods for sports and weight loss.
Cost-effective formulations are a must in Latin America where the majority of end consumers still have a limited disposable income and are seeking out low-cost products, says Ingredion.
China’s proposed 25% tariff on imported US soybeans could devastate the US soybean industry, and the White House should reconsider the tariffs that led to the retaliatory action, says the American Soybean Association.
Adding very small amounts of sugar or salt to food may increase vegetable intake by reducing bitterness, and could be an important first step in getting children to eat leafy greens, researchers have found.
Unilever is looking into a technology that converts PET plastic waste back into virgin grade material for use in food packaging.
Reports from Feed Protein Vision 2018
The retailer, fast food company, and NGO took part in an interactive panel debate during a workshop style event, at our conference, Feed Protein Vision 2018, last month. They were asked to explain why sustainable animal feed protein is relevant for the...
Norwegian manufacturers are using a few low-salt “alibi products” to boast about reformulation efforts while doing little to cut salt in large volume products, says a Consumer Council report.
US China trade battle
US beef industry representatives are voicing consternation over the Chinese Government’s announcement that the country is preparing retaliatory sanctions against beef exports as part of its escalating trade war with the USA.
The UK introduces its sugar tax on beverages today. Here’s what you need to know.
The UK’s Soft Drinks Industry levy comes into effect today. Does this signify a sea change in our approach to sugar? Should we expect to see the tax extend to other products? What will the response from consumers be? From R&D consultants to...
Food cravings convince consumers to pay “disproportionately more” for larger portion sizes of snacks high in sugar and fat, according to a study.
Preparations for the UK’s exit from the EU continued with news of a new Livestock Information Service designed to better track livestock movement and aid in total farm to fork traceability.