News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
The latest innovation from LiveKuna – which works directly with Ecuadorian farmers to produce chia- and quinoa-packed products – is a line of ready-to-eat cereals that reflect the brand’s mission to create more convenient ways to consume superfoods.
Startups selected to pitch at Rabobank’s FoodBytes! event in San Francisco this March include a petfood start-up pioneering a novel approach to meat protein production via acellular agriculture, a snack food brand popping waterlily seeds, and a company...
Nearly half (46%)of Canadians believe that snacking on healthy items throughout the day is better for you than eating three large meals and are increasingly on the lookout for more on-the-go healthy snacking options, according to new research from Mintel.
Oregon-based Socati has raised $33m in a funding round (following $9m in seed funding) to scale its proprietary separation and extraction technology that ensures a 0.0% level of THC in its full (also referred to as 'broad') spectrum hemp extract.
Coeliac UK and Innovate UK are helping fund research to develop three new plant proteins for gluten-free bread, which Nandi Proteins chairman Neil Crabb says could improve its taste and texture.
There is a high level of public support for front-of-pack nutrition warning labels among the Uruguayan public, according to a 1,400-strong survey. “In the Latin American context, the Chilean scheme seems particularly appropriate," write the researchers.
Spreads brand Lätta, owned by Upfield, has come under fire for its palm oil content after being named “Årets matbluff” – meaning “food bluff of the year” – by Swedish consumer association Äkta Vara.
Brazil's beverage market has been declining for the past three years, according to Kantar Worldpanel. "The market in Brazil is significant, complex and experiencing challenging times. However, there are opportunities to grow," it says.
Polish prosecutors have launched an investigation into illegal traffic and slaughtering of sick cattle after local journalists covertly filmed workers at a slaughterhouse in Ostrów Mazowiecka, in the country’s central region.
Establishing a single standard for sustainably-produced cocoa could impact how industry buys and processes the soft commodity.
An injection of $5 million in Series A funds will help the fast-growing, ecommerce-based startup Your Super introduce the power of superfoods to more Americans who want to eat healthy but either don’t know how or don’t have access through traditional...
Conventional investors focused on the bottom-line or high returns may not be a good fit for small companies that are unwilling to compromise their values to increase their margins – but that doesn’t mean mission-based businesses are limited to...
German-based meat trade show IFFA has flagged up five key packaging trends that it is set to showcase at this year’s event in Frankfurt.
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The chief executive officer of the Halal Food Authority (HFA), Saqib Mohammed, is to step down from the role.
Meat processor Danish Crown is set to undergo a major shake-up of the business in a bid to cut costs across the group.
The California Milk Processor Board (CMPB) has announced a new loyalty program that will allow California residents to accrue rewards from buying fluid milk products. ‘Moo Money’ will run through April.
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Swiss food giant Nestlé aims to step up its global fight against iron deficiency after acquiring a new food fortification technology developed by researchers in New Zealand.
PET bottled coffee are increasingly popular amongst younger Japanese office workers, and is key sales driver amid a shrinking ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee market in Japan, according to Suntory.
リサイクルされたペットボトルから紙包装まで、プラスチックへの依存を減らすために、多くの企業が環境に優しい食品および飲料包装を模索しているか、使用している。
乳業大手雪印メグミルク株式会社は、効率性と最適化を念頭に、既存工場の生産機能を統合するために40億円を投資する予定である。
HACCP Japanのチーフ、Nigel Asai氏はFoodNavigator-Asiaに、日本の食品会社は食品の安全管理について十分に理解しているが、ほとんどが独自の基準に従っており、国際的なガイドラインに精通していないと語った。
Four Japanese food firms, Nippon Ham, House Foods, Otafuku, and Nagatanien, have partnered to launch allergen-free food recipes, the first collaboration of such in the food industry.
日本ハム、ハウス食品、オタフクソースと永谷園は、食品業界初の提携により食物アレルギー配慮レシピを送りだす。
From recycled PET bottles to paper packaging, more Japanese firms are exploring or have launched environmentally-friendly food and beverage packaging to reduce the reliance on plastic.
サントリーによると、ペットボトル入りコーヒーは若手オフィスワーカーの間で人気が高まっており、手早く飲める（RTD）コーヒー市場が縮小しているなか、主要な販売促進要因となっている。
Tianjin based food processing machine manufacturer, Saint Ngong Tat Machinery, is making preparations for market entry once sanctions against North Korea is lifted.
马来西亚清真食品在中国的销售量每年增长两位数。
Brand owners will need to fulfill four steps for their products to evolve from an internet viral to a well-trusted consumer brand, according to Chinese ice-cream maker Chicecream.
天津食品机械公司圣昂达机械希望联合国可以早日解除对朝鲜的制裁，并正为打进当地市场做准备。
近日，有研究指，可口可乐借由和中国政府的关系，从背后操纵政策，导致政府把抗肥胖中心放在身体锻炼，而非加强对食品饮料业的管制。
美国食品科技公司JUST总裁乔希.蒂特里克表示，公司近期会在中国推出植物蛋JUST Egg。
PepsiCo's response to Indofoods' withdrawal from the RSPO, F&N Malaysia's NPD focus, Danone's reentry to Indian dairy and more feature in this edition of Brand New.
Sales of semi-cooked dishes, pufferfishes, and gift boxes containing fresh products boomed in Tmall as the Chinese New Year (CNY) draws near, according to a consumer report.