Fi Asia 2018
Faster, cheaper, simpler: How to improve Indonesia’s halal certification regime
The development of halal food analytical science is vital to further develop and support certification and credibility in Indonesia.
Archives for October 10, 2018
'Ignorance is amok... not even the investors are asking the right questions. It’s total anarchy'
SPECIAL FEATURE: What is the regulatory status of CBD in food and beverage products?
If you ask the FDA or the DEA if CBD (cannabidiol) is permitted in foods, beverages and supplements, the answer is a pretty unequivocal NO. If you ask the scores of companies currently selling it in everything from CBD-infused soda to smoothie kits, the...
NEWS IN BRIEF
Kroger and Home Chef launch in-store meal kits, test out ‘on-demand’ 15-minute express meal kits
Following Kroger's acquisition of Home Chef and months spent scaling up production capabilities, Home Chef meal kits have rolled out to 225 Midwest Kroger retail locations.
Takeout Kit bets big on shelf-stable gourmet meal kits: ‘We’re already profitable with a strong customer retention rate’
While the economics of running a subscription based home delivery model for fresh meal kits are notoriously challenging, shelf-stable kits offer distinct advantages to consumers and operators, argues the founder of gourmet meal kit brand Takeout Kit, as...
Once Upon a Farm closes $20m Series B round: ‘We want to build out a trusted brand moms and dads can follow,’ says CEO
Once Upon a Farm – a fresh baby, toddler, and kids food brand on a mission to transform the category – has closed a $20m Series B financing round led by CAVU Venture Partners.
'Feeding the world and saving it’: UK food sector backs veg consumption
More than 80% of the UK grocery market has now made a commitment to boost vegetable consumption by signing up to the Peas Please initiative, it emerged this week.
Mountain tea, mastic & chamomile: Greek juice firm uses local botanicals for artisan appeal
Tapping into the trend for botanicals and local, artisan ingredients, Greek juice company Bfresh Spitiko adds mastic from Chios, Greek mountain tea and chamomile to its lemon, pomegranate and apple juices.
‘A bloody brilliant time to be a food entrepreneur’: The risks and rewards of founder-led brands
“Founder-led brands are going to beat big brands,” Distill ventures co-founder Shilen Patel believes. “You have an unfair advantage over the big boys.”
Food Tech Summit & Expo in Mexico
High consumer awareness and interest in gut health in Mexico creates opportunities for prebiotics
Mexico’s market is primed for products offering prebiotic benefits as consumer research shows that consumers in the region are more knowledgeable and interested in digestive health than those in North America and Europe, according to ingredient supplier...
Investing in the Future of Food: Strategies from Kumana to launch at Expo West
Natural Products Expo West in March may seem far in the future, but now is the time for entrepreneurs to start preparing if they want to launch a new businesses, brand or product at the show, according to the co-founders of the condiment startup Kumana.
WATCH
No catch: MCS launches Good Fish Guide for sustainable seafood choices
Ninety percent of global fish stocks are either fully or over-exploited yet consumer demand is rising. The Marine Conservation Society's Good Fish Guide helps buyers navigate sustainable fish purchasing.
JBS to double beef output to fuel Chinese market
Brazilian meatpacker JBS is set to double production capacity at its plants in Iturama and Ituitaba to tap the strong demand from China for its beef.
US beef exports top $750m for first time
The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has revealed that the countries beef exports have set a new record after breaking the US$750m mark for August.
Rabobank: New Zealand likely to tighten red meat regulations
Public pressures and higher production standards could result in New Zealand’s red meat farmers being forced to comply with increased regulations, according to Rabobank.
Lactalis buys Nestlé’s chilled dairy business in Malaysia
The Lactalis Group has signed an agreement with Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad to purchase Nestlé’s chilled dairy business in Malaysia.
Mega Mart launches beef traceability model under new partnership
Korean retailer Mega Mart has launched a beef traceability model through a collaboration with food producer NDS and global supply chain management business Ambrosus.
Fi Asia 2018
Is it Instagrammable? FrieslandCampina Kievit reveals top three APAC trends guiding innovation strategies
FrieslandCampina Kievit has revealed the top three trends on which it has based its innovation strategies in Asia Pacific. These are: ‘Glocalisation’, ‘All about experience’, and ‘Better for you’.
Original or Angry Sichuan? ‘World’s first’ silkworm powder snack launches on the Chinese market
Bella Pupa, touted as the world’s first silkworm powder snack, has been launched in China as a ‘sustainable and nutritious product’ benefitting from the availability of 500.000 tons of silkworm farmed in the country each year.
Fi Asia 2018
Indonesia's diabetes dilemma: Can regulations keep pace with need for innovative functional ingredients?
Indonesia will be home to 16.7 million people with diabetes by 2045 – up from 10.3m last year – but it is far from clear that health claim regulations are keeping pace with the public health challenges faced in the nation.
How to CSI your tea: ‘Fingerprint’ authenticity technology aims to revolutionise sector
New Singaporean retail-tech startup teapasar aims to use unique new ‘tea-fingerprinting’ technology revolutionise the way the world buys and consumes their tea.
Dang Foods unveils the Dang Bar: 'We're trying to create a keto subcategory in the bar set made with whole foods'
Most bricks & mortar retailers have yet to carve out a ‘keto’ set in the bar category, but it’s only a matter of time, predicts Dang Foods founder Vincent Kitirattragarn, who says his new plant-based Dang Bars – with 14-15g fat, 9-10g protein, 6-7g fiber...