News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Snackable egg brand PECKISH - the latest innovation to emerge from California-based brand incubator and investor Sonoma Brands – will debut at Expo East this week to meet demand for more fresh, simple, and nutritious portable protein options.
The Irish Farmers Union (IFA) has called on the EU to say “enough is enough” in trade negotiations with trade bloc Mercosur.
Alliance Group, the New Zealand red meat co-operative, is marking the next stage in its transition into a food and solutions company with the launch of a new corporate identity.
The USDA and the FDA will host a joint meeting on October 23-24, 2018 on cell-based meat – meat produced by culturing animal cells outside of an animal – to thrash out how the sector might be regulated and how such products should be described on food...
The risk of acquiring antimicrobial resistance (AMR)-related bacterial infections is very low in pork and chicken as long as they are cooked and handled hygienically, a new report from Public Health England has revealed.
Two complaints in the UK were upheld against Viva!, a vegan campaigning charity, by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after a complaint was made by the National Pig Association (NPA).
As the debate over labeling conventions and regulatory frameworks intensifies in the burgeoning cell-cultured meat arena, a group of start-ups seeking to grow meat from cells without slaughtering animals has agreed to form an industry trade association...
Los Angeles-based Cave Shake – a ready-to-drink (RTD) vegan, ketogenic shake brand – said that despite droves of consumers ‘going keto’, the company is taking a steady, targeted approach to becoming the #1 brand in the category guided by a recent...
Almond and peanut butter brand MaraNatha is taking a page from the wildly successful craft coffee’s playbook with the introduction of Light Roast and Dark Roast Creamy Almond Butters and in doing so is opening a new area for growth for the increasingly...
The Coca-Cola Company wants to patent its character recognition app that uses artificial intelligence and relies on consumer input to scan reward codes as part of its product loyalty program.
From Nestlé looking to explode the US sparkling water category to Asia’s impending protein crisis, here’s a round-up of the top seven global food and beverage news items from the past seven days.
Members of the Organic Trade Association are moving forward with a voluntary organic research, promotion and education check-off program after the US Department of Agriculture unexpectedly pulled the plug on what would have been a mandatory check-off...
‘Business as usual will not solve the plastic packaging waste challenge’
Danone, Nestlé, Suntory and other bottled water and soft drinks companies have set out their vision for a future where no plastic packaging is sent to landfill or ends up as litter. How can this be achieved?
UK supermarket group Tesco has joined forces with celebrity chef and health campaigner Jamie Oliver to promote ‘helpful little swaps’ that aim to get UK consumers picking healthier alternatives.
The first NutraIngredients-Asia Awards have taken place in Singapore, with 10 winners crowned the region's nutrition and functional food stars.
Danish wholesaler Greens has developed a high-fibre, baking-friendly carrot flour made from carrot pulp, a by-product of the juicing industry, that previously went to compost.
UK bakery Huffkins has finalized its first significant export contract to Japan, with more orders to Australia, Canada and Switzerland already secured well into 2019.
Ingredion is exploring new ingredient sources, ethnic and home-style cooking to invent its future clean label products.
Launches this month include quinoa pasta, probiotic bars and fava bean crackers while some manufacturers are gearing up for Halloween and Christmas with seasonal products.
90% of US vegetarians are considering veganism, even though half of US vegans are dissatisfied with their food choices. With less structured diets trending among young consumers, food brands need to innovate and expand their offerings, according to a...
Snack chat
Snack chat is BakeryandSnacks’ new online series profiling influential people working in the bakery and snacks industries. Our first guest is Sabastian Emig, director general of the European Snacks Association (ESA).
Japan's hopes that the Taiwan government will lift the current ban on foods from Fukushima and surrounding areas has hit another hurdle after Kuomintang, the largest opposition party in Taiwan, submitted a referendum request on what has been dubbed...
Here's a recap of our 10 most read food and beverage stories in August, featuring the latest updates from Coca-Cola, food security, sweeteners, e-commerce, India's single-use plastics ban and much more.
Nestle Philippines has denied any plans to quit the coffee production business in Philippines.