News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
With a clutch of start-ups getting closer to commercialization of cell-cultured meat (aka ‘clean meat’) the FDA has announced a public meeting to give stakeholders the chance to comment on the technology and the terminology used to describe it, and...
US packaged food companies have been “frantically buying up new challenger brands at escalating deal multiples to offset the weakening sales trends in their core businesses,” says a new report from Bernstein. But success rates have been hit and miss,...
Mexican firm Grupo Escamp is ready to take its avocado drink AvoWater into the US after two years establishing the product in the home market and is working to upscale its biodegradable bottle variant, its co-founder says.
Finnish food group Apetit is increasing production of its plant-based products as it eyes increased domestic market share and higher export sales.
As the UK food sector braces itself for the impact of Brexit, technological advances could play a key role in preparing the industry to compete on the global stage.
No matter how fast entrepreneurs hustle or how good their products are, all companies inevitably hit plateaus that threaten to stall or even kill their businesses, and how quickly they can push through depends in large part on the strength of their branding.
Brazilian meat firm BRF has named a new CEO and global chief operating officer amid plans to reverse its fortunes after a challenging year.
Bakery China 2018
China is set to become one of the most attractive cereals and bakery markets worldwide, with the bakery sector reaching $47bn by 2020 as more people chose to eat snacks on the go.
As Muslims in the Gulf region and around the world end Ramadan, Qatari sweet maker produces unique flavors to keep up with demand.
Sweden is investigating two Salmonella outbreaks that have infected almost 50 people.
Mondelēz International has inaugurated its biscuit plant in Opava, Czech Republic, one of the most modern factories in the company’s network and a leading producer of biscuits for the European market.
Representatives from the Ukraine and China have signed a document to promote mutual trade in poultry meat.
Russia’s Ministry of Industry and Trade is seeking to raise import duties on all types of equipment used in the food industry by up to 20 times, despite the fact this step would place a financial burden upon both new and existing projects in the...
Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA) has pledged to change its relationship with the European bloc following its emotive call for Europe to end a ban on poultry imports.
Saputo Inc. has released its annual financial report, revealing an increase in revenue following a string of acquisitions and comments on the recent dairy tariffs in Mexico.
E-commerce
Candy and snacks company Hsu Fu Chi has struck a deal with China’s second largest e-commerce channel JD.com to improve its logistical efficiency by building an 'unbounded plant' in South China.
Constantia Flexibles plans to double sales in India within the next five years thanks to its acquisition of a majority stake in Creative Polypack and its group companies.