News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
The kombucha category continues to chalk up double-digit growth, but not everyone likes the sour, vinegary taste associated with the fermented tea beverage, says the firm behind KÖE organic kombucha, billed as an “easy drinking” brand serving as a...
Nitro Pepsi – a nitrogen-infused cola from PepsiCo promising to deliver an ‘entirely reimagined cola experience’ – reflects an industry-wide push to create soda that’s “more interesting, more premium and consumed a little slower by the consumer,” says...
Chicago incubator The Hatchery will open the doors to its new 67,000-square-foot facility next month where CEO Natalie Shmulik wants to provide entrepreneurs with the tools to launch a thriving food or beverage business.
From jabuticaba-flavored yogurt to guacamole mayonnaise, processed food firms are catering to Latin Americans demand for natural, healthy, and authentic foods, according to a survey by ingredient supplier Kerry.
Greg Shearson has taken the helm as CEO of Ancient Nutrition, a move which will take the company to the "next level" including expanding into new product categories and international markets.
A new study has suggested that every second-to-third death in Europe due to cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks and strokes, could be attributed to an unbalanced diet.
In 2018, the UK became the vegan NPD capital of the world. But with as many as one in every six new products making animal-free claims, how can food makers differentiate in the race for shelf space? We spoke to Mintel about the future of vegan innovation.
A Fairtrade report has found that UK businesses perceive competition law as a hindrance to sustainability objectives across the supply chain.
Long-known as nutritional powerhouses, seeds have played a strong supporting role in the health and wellness movement in food & beverage in recent years, but thanks to their diverse flavor profiles they may finally take center stage in 2019, according to...
By commercializing the Amazon's precious food resources through responsible supply chains, rainforest-to-table movement Cumari hopes to protect the rainforest. "We’ll only conserve what we value," it says.
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The Brazilian and US market is feeling optimistic about the growth of its pork industry during 2019 despite the threat of African swine fever (ASF) hanging over most pig producers.
To achieve a desirable Omega-3 Index of 8%, Americans would need a combination of three fish servings per week plus an EPA+DHA supplement, says a new study.
After taking a slight hit in 2017 compared to 2016, consumer satisfaction with the food and beverage industry rebounded in 2018 as companies delivered innovative products that both surprised and delighted consumers and met their demands for healthy options.
Global ingredients manufacturer Kemin Industries has introduced a new food safety solution, NaturCEASE Dry, for the processed meat sector.
news in brief
South American producer BRF has announced that its deal to sell its Várzea Grande estate to Marfrig Global Foods has completed.
Canadian-based processor Maple Leaf Foods’ alternative protein brand Lightlife Foods has launched a new plant-based range to the US retail market.
Canada, Mexico and Iceland are set to make their debut at the 2020 World Butchers’ Challenge competition.
BRUSSELS BULLETIN
A potential alteration to bee-safety standards, MEPs vote to ban throwaway cutlery, and EFSA says it will share data on an open-access platform. In this bulletin, we round some of the biggest news from Brussels over the past fortnight.
New packaging laws by FSSAI in India, Thailand's trans fat ban, Coca-Cola in China, Jamie Oliver's sugar tax video and more feature in this edition of Policy Picks.
As the debate surrounding the possibility of a sugar tax in New Zealand intensifies, industry groups stand firmly against it, whereas some academics and consumers are gunning for it. Here we provide the lowdown on the current state of the debate.
As the bar category becomes increasingly ‘engineered’ and functional, with brands touting keto or paleo credentials, high protein, high fat, low carb, collagen, and adaptogens, the success of Bobo’s – an oat bar that above all, just tastes really good –...