iwon organics to roll out high protein chips to 2,500 GNC stores
iwon organics is rolling out its plant-based protein chips to 2,500 GNC stores to give consumers bored of bars and beverages a different way to get their protein on the move.
Archives for July 24, 2018
Nielsen: Center-store items can look to fresh categories to reinvigorate offerings
The rise in sales and consumer interest of in-store fresh product offerings have challenged center-of-the-store items, but that doesn’t necessarily mean consumers have turned away from the middle aisles all together, Nielsen highlighted in its Total...
Tio Gazpacho: Drinkable soup is ‘not just a New York or LA phenomenon, it’s a country-wide phenomenon’
Tio Gazpacho has seen orders for its bottled chilled soup range pour in from 49 out of 50 states through its e-commerce business indicating that consumers are seeking out savory, on-the-go snacking or light meal options made from whole ingredients.
FDA has no further questions over the safety of Impossible Foods' star ingredient
Plant-based meat specialist Impossible Foods has received a letter from the FDA confirming the agency has no additional questions that challenge the company’s determination that its star ingredient – soy leghemoglobin (‘heme’) – is generally recognized...
'Ideal for relishes, jams & juices': Haskap berries gain novel food approval
With up to 13 times more antioxidants than blueberries, haskap berries - also known as honeyberries - offer manufacturers a new ingredient with superfood credentials for relishes, jams or juices, says supplier Soloberry.
Clean-label ingredient from Botaniline helps manufacturers cut sodium, fat from processed meat
Startup ingredient supplier Botaniline wants to help manufacturers create allergen-friendly, healthier, cleaner label alternatives to iconic favorites, such as hot dogs and peanut butter, by offering a line of natural, “botanical” or plant-based...
Purezza wins investment to set up vegan cheese-alternative facility
UK vegan pizza company Purezza is planning to set up a facility to produce a dairy-free mozzarella cheese alternative after winning a £35,000 ($45,500) prize from Bran Investments.
Britvic optimistic despite sugar tax and CO2 challenges
UK soft drink business Britvic says it is confident of achieving market expectations for the full year, despite facing challenges from sugar taxes and the CO2 shortage.
Renmatix on its multifunctional simple cellulose: 'This is a new-to-the-world ingredient'
An emulsifier, humectant, texturiser and egg replacement, Renmatix's patent-protected simple cellulose is native, natural and multifunctional, it says. "This is a very unique and new-to-the-world form of cellulose,” says the CEO.
Trial will test benefits of sheep milk
In New Zealand, AgResearch is about to begin a clinical trial to test the benefits of sheep milk for human digestion.
Polish MPs to withdraw non-stun slaughter ban bill
Poland’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Jan Krzysztof Ardanowski has announced that Polish lawmakers will withdraw the draft bill to ban non-stun slaughter from the country’s parliament in its current version.
No-deal Brexit would ‘damage’ British poultry industry
The British Poultry Council (BPC) has warned the UK Government that a ‘no-deal’ Brexit could have serious consequences for the poultry meat sector.
news in brief
Meat Institute offers resolution for ‘Meat Denied’ office workers
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) has created resources for office workers through the website – IChooseMeat.com – who have been affected by what it dubs the ‘Meat Denied’ trend.
Tesco improves production contracts for lamb farmers
UK retailer Tesco is set to strengthen its supplier relationships by introducing improved cost-of-production contracts for 160 of its lamb farmers.
Bento bonanza: From RTE success to supermarket and hotel expansion for Chef-in-Box
Chef-in-Box is building on its vending machine success in Singapore by striking deals for its extended range to be sold in supermarket chain NTUC Fairprice and convenience store Cheers.
China's growing snacking segment needs some spicing up to raise the bar
China’s ever-growing middle class is changing the country’s food sector with an increasing penchant for snacking — but analysts say the snack bar category in particular needs some spicing up.
Packaged foods in Australia: Ultra-processed products making people 'fat and sick'
Six out of 10 Australian packaged foods are highly or ultra-processed, more than half are discretionary or junk foods, and just one third are healthy, according to a stark new analysis.
Veggie-might: Coles launches more vegetable products to meet growing consumer demand
Australian supermarket powerhouse Coles has launched significantly more vegetable products in the past year to meet growing consumer demand for plant-based food and ingredients.