Kraft Heinz sets up $100m venture capital fund targeting disruptive food technologies
Kraft Heinz has committed $100m to launch the venture capital fund Evolv Ventures that will be focused on investing in emerging technologies in the food industry.
Archives for October 5, 2018
The Coconut Collaborative eyes up west coast in next wave of expansion
After setting up its head offices and production facility in Manhattan Beach, California, in June, plant-based yogurt and dessert brand The Coconut Collaborative has confirmed listings with several West Coast retailers and will appear on those store...
Tyrrells founder on ‘the next massive trend’: Fermented foods
William Chase is a farmer turned serial entrepreneur. Having built, grown and sold Tyrrells he turned his attention to vodka and – by way of a brief stint in popcorn – is now working to build what he believes will his next big brand: Willy’s Apple Cider...
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Increased transparency translates to increased consumer loyalty, sales
Transparency into how products are made, what is in them and how they impact society is no longer simply ‘nice to have’ – rather a new report from the Food Marketing Institute made possible with help from Label Insight shows that it is a ‘must-have’ for...
Juice Products Association’s Sip Smarter campaign counters sugar concerns with health benefits
With juice caught in the war on sugar’s crossfire, the Juice Products Association has launched a new educational campaign and website touting science-backed health and nutritional benefits of the category in an effort to salvage sales and regain...
New compounds shed ‘fresh light’ on whole grain health benefits
Scientists have discovered new compounds that, they believe, may explain why diets rich in whole grains are healthy.
Vivera introduces next plant-based meat NPD into Sainsbury’s
Netherlands-based Vivera has announced yet another exclusive partnership with the UK retail sector after introducing its Veggie Quarter Pounder into Sainsbury’s.
PepsiCo and Nestlé sever ties with Indonesia’s largest palm oil supplier in wake of alleged human rights abuses
Nestlé announced it closed its joint venture with the Indofood Group last month, while PepsiCo reiterated its stance to not source palm oil – either directly or indirectly – from the company and its subsidiaries, purportedly linked to deforestation and...
SuperDrob launches antibiotic-free advertising campaign
Polish poultry producer SuperDrob is set to promote its new offer in the premium chicken segment by launching its first advertising campaign across Poland.
Commission proposes 2% trans fat limit
The European Commission has proposed limiting industrially produced trans fatty acids to 2 g per 100 g of fat.
WATCH
From language to environment: Some of the surprising factors that shape taste
It is well documented that certain things affect how we perceive flavour: from smell to visual appearance. But what about some of the less obvious factors, like the room in which you are eating or your expectations around price?
HKScan Estonian expansion on track
Finnish processor HKScan’s plan to grow its presence in the meals market through the expansion of its Estonian facility is on track, according to the company.
When cheap booze turns into a public health crisis
Upwards of 40 people died last month in Malaysia from methanol poisoning. Why has this happened - and what can be done? It's time for some answers, says food and beverage journalist Richard Whitehead in this guest article.
Nofima and CRA-W launch FARNHub to report against food crime
Norwegian food research agency Nofima, partners with Belgium's CRA-W (Centre wallon de Recherches agronomiques) to further their efforts in the fight against food crime by setting up its dedicated reporting website.
Inflore & Sens claims to innovate herbal tea market
After its success at EU-wide innovation competition Ecotrophelia, Inflore & Sens explain how its product will revolutionise herbal tea consumption.
ISA: Artificial sweeteners’ toxicity on gut microbes not reflected in ‘real-life’
Findings that point to a toxic effect of artificial sweeteners on gut microbes have been dismissed by an industry body, who said the study could not predict what would happen in real life use of sweeteners.