Sustainability
‘Cocoa for generations’: Mars to launch new sustainability strategy
Confectionery giant’s plan to put smallholder farmers at the center of its ambitious strategy broadly welcomed by peers and suppliers.
Archives for September 19, 2018
Global poultry market facing challenges
The growing incidents of African Swine Fever (ASF) across the globe could have a knock-on effect on the international poultry market.
Good Food Institute launches $3m research grant
US-based Good Food Institute has launched a $3m competitive research grant program to encourage universities and others to pursue plant-based and clean meat research.
Danish food technology to showcase in Russia
Danish Food Tech Group, the network of Danish equipment suppliers, is to showcase its latest food technology solutions at AgroProdMash 2018.
NEWS IN BRIEF
'Heinz Mayochup' US launch was a 'no brainer,' says director of marketing
‘Heinz Mayochup’ has made its US debut after closing a public poll with 500,000 votes in favor of bringing the condiment mashup to the US market.
Where next for Sparkling ICE? New CEO talks national launch of Sparkling Ice + Caffeine and brand building
Talking Rain Beverage Company, maker of Sparkling ICE, wrapped up a record summer sales season for the brand with 15 million cases shipped to retailers across the US over a three-month period, and has entered the energy drink category with the launch of...
Can larger portion sizes encourage healthy food consumption?
Research, which analyses the relationship between portion size and the consumption of healthy and unhealthy foods, provides insights for the food manufacturing industry.
PepsiCo innovation chief on seaweed, insects & accessible nutrition: 'It’s through experimenting that you work out what consumers will buy'
PepsiCo is on a drive to grow its healthy portfolio faster than its core 'treat' products. We talk to its director of innovation about finding the right healthy ingredients, working with start-ups and how it plans to give 'more nutritious food to more...
Doves Farm investing in dedicated free-from cereal plant
UK cereal maker Doves Farm Foods has invested £4.5m ($5.9m) in a new production plant to capitalize on the growth of the gluten-free cereal category.
Coca-Cola enters kombucha category with acquisition of Organic and Raw Trading Co
The Coca-Cola Company has acquired Australia's Organic & Raw Trading Co., which is the producer of the MOJO brand of naturally fermented, live culture, organic kombucha beverages.
Trump pushes ahead with duties on Chinese meat
The US meat industry will be counting the cost of retaliatory tariffs announced by the Chinese Government on American meat exports.
Retail
Hotel Chocolat’s rise is down to bricks and mortar, says CEO Angus Thirlwell
Company’s co-founder believes there is still life in the high street and outlines plans for Hotel Chocolat’s expansion into Europe … and beyond.
Healthy, cheap and sustainable: Planetarians talks bringing its upcycled defatted sunflower seeds to market
Start-up Planetarians produces a plant-based protein flour from upcycled defatted sunflower seeds. As an ingredient, founder and CEO Aleh Manchuliantsau says it offers an affordable, nutritious and sustainable alternative. The group is now focused on...
Investing in the Future of Food: How Ayoba-Yo is educating Americans about a South African staple
Introducing consumers to a new brand isn’t easy, but when the product is an entirely new concept, this challenge is magnified ten-fold, as illustrated by the struggles startup Ayoba-Yo experienced trying to explain biltong to American shoppers.
China Focus: JD, DSM and Xiaomi in the spotlight
In the first of our monthly round-ups featuring the latest food and beverage developments in China, we shine the spotlight on JD, DSM and Xiaomi, among others.