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Brazil’s Biorigin to double Bioenhance production line in the US
Natural ingredients company Biorigin has announced a $3.5 million investment in its US unit aimed at more than doubling the production capacity of its Bioenhance line.
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Dispatches from Fi South America
Brazilian consumers seeking healthier products, but not necessarily from supermarkets: Mintel
Consumers in Brazil are trying to consume less sugar and more protein, but food and beverage brands need to ensure that taste and texture are not detrimentally affected while also boosting the perception of ‘freshness’ for their products, according to a...
Back to the future at Campbell Soup, as firm unveils plan to divest C-Fresh and international operations
Campbell Soup’s board has considered a sale of the entire company, but has decided instead to shed assets (its international operations and C-Fresh-food unit) and refocus on its core soups, snacks and beverages business in North America, in a move that...
FILLO’S Americas Made turns traditional Latin American dish into on-the-go meal
Culinary exploration and convenience are at the top of many consumers’ wish lists when it comes to meal prep, and Chicago food startup FILLO’S Americas Made (parent company: Sofrito Foods) is aiming to fulfill both needs.
Keto Craze: The Vitamin Shoppe highlights ketogenic products in new shop-within-a-shop concept
The Vitamin Shoppe wants to be the ‘premier one-stop-shop for everything Keto’ with the launch of its new concept Keto HQ.
‘Revolutionising global horticulture’: Intelligent Growth Solutions on the nascent vertical farming market
Scottish food tech group Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) has opened its first demo indoor vertical farm in a bid to meet rapidly expanding demand for vertical farming solutions.
‘Suppliers are starting to respond to demand’: How lean thinking can cut food waste and boost efficiency
The application of ‘lean thinking’ manufacturing and management strategies can help reduce waste and build more efficient supply chains, according to new research.
USDA defends ‘rigorous drug residue testing program’ after Consumer Reports questions its efficacy
The US Department of Agriculture is scrambling to reassure consumers and limit potential damage to the meat and poultry industries after it says a “sensational and fear-based infotainment” article ran in Consumer Reports Aug. 29 asking if banned drugs...
FDA supports proposal to exempt coffee from Prop 65 despite presence of acrylamide
In a letter sent yesterday to the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessments, FDA argues that even though the process of roasting coffee can form acrylamide the beverage should be exempt from the state’s Proposition 65 requirement that...
Food can activate healthy, energy-burning brown fat
Eating a carbohydrate-rich meal may activate healthy brown fat that burns energy, suggesting future possibilities to preventing obestiy, researchers say.
New research says health guidelines for limiting dairy intake ‘should be relaxed’
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) says the widespread belief that consuming excess dairy, especially cheese and yogurt, leads to health problems has no consistent evidence to support it.
Nothing fishy here: Salmon skin crisps are protein-packed alternative to potato chips
High in protein and omega-3 fats, start-up SeaChips uses dried salmon skins, which usually go to waste, to create a healthy and sustainable alternative to potato crisps.
UK sets out plans to ban sales of energy drinks to children
The UK government is proposing a ban on the sale of energy drinks to children: following on from moves made by major supermarkets to ban sales to U16s in their stores.
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Master Good set to expand Kisvárda plant
Hungarian poultry processor Master Good is to embark on a HUF15 billion (bn) expansion plan for its Kisvárda plant, aided by a Government grant of HUF3.4bn.
DuPont Nutrition & Health to expand clean-label team
DuPont Nutrition & Health is to grow its research and development team by creating a “clean-label hub” at its Brabrand facility in Denmark.
Scandi Standard acquires majority stake in Rokkedahl Foods
European poultry manufacturer Scandi Standard has entered into an agreement to purchase 51% of shares in organic chicken producer Rokkedahl Foods through its Danish subsidiary Danpo for an undisclosed sum.
Lucozade Sport trials edible seaweed packaging at sporting events
UK sports drink Lucozade Sport is to trial plastic-free sports drinks and gels: turning to edible seaweed packaging Ooho.
Lamb sees global price spike, says MLA
Australian lamb prices have spiked through the 700¢ and 800¢/kg cwt mark in a matter of two months, due to growing demand for the meat, according to Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA).
Chinese ‘diplomatic sanctions’ could hurt big US food brands as trade war escalates
With China having vowed to retaliate against the growing number of sanctions placed on it in by America in an escalating trade war, a number of major US brands with sizeable operations in the Asian giant stand to lose out, including foodservice chains...
Thai egg firm seeks to crack consumer e-commerce market with new logistics link-up
Thai egg producer Kasemchaifood is seeking to branch out from its b2b base and move into the consumer market via e-commerce after linking-up with logistics firm DHL.
Heinz US$1.64m fine in Australia over misleading claim sparks calls for action in New Zealand
Heinz's US$1.64 million (A$2.25 million) fine in Australia for claiming that its toddler-targeted snack, Little Kids Shreds, was healthy and nutritious for young children, has sparked calls for action in New Zealand too.
Philippine rice crisis escalates as shortages push prices to a three-year high
The price of rice in the Philippines has increased for the eighth month straight and hit a three-year peak, despite the injection of rice imports.