Grupo Lala to supply Blue Diamond Growers' almond milk in Mexico
Dairy giant Grupo Lala will market and distribute Blue Diamond Growers' almond milk alternatives in Mexico, a strategic deal it says will help it target premium-minded consumers.
Archives for February 26, 2019
From cocoa farmer to chocolate maker: Mestiço’s Bean to Bar journey
Brazilian craft chocolate brand Mestiço was founded by a Bahian cocoa farmer who saw artisan chocolate as a way to escape the uncertainty of the fluctuating cocoa commodity market. We spoke to its founder and CEO.
Trader Joe’s and Wegmans lead pack in shopper satisfaction, Whole Foods dips slightly, report reveals
Customer satisfaction across major supermarkets chains dipped 1.3% last year with two outliers that gained higher marks: Trader Joe's and Wegmans, according to new data from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI).
Good Culture closes $8m funding round, eyes new product categories: 'We never once thought of ourselves as strictly a cottage cheese company'
Good Culture has closed an $8m funding round led by CAVU Venture Partners that will help the cottage cheese brand become an even stronger force in the cultured dairy aisle where the company has experienced +100% year-over-year growth in velocity across...
UK urged to cut cartoons on unhealthy breakfast cereals: “We must have more enforcement”
Campaign groups in the UK have called for the ban of cartoons and bright packaging on unhealthy breakfast products after a recent survey found cereals are “still shockingly high in sugar”.
‘Fake news’ is undermining trust in food: ‘Facts should remain facts’
The European Commission’s health and food safety commissioner warns that ‘fake news’ could further undermine trust in the food sector and details how European policy makers are tackling this threat.
IFF Frutarom welcomes first startup to its FoodNxt innovation lab, considers expanding unique model
In an effort to find the ‘next big thing’ as early as possible, ingredients firm IFF Frutarom is considering expanding into other markets a version of its unique Israeli-based innovation lab FoodNxt, which launched about one year ago following a tender...
UK meat suppliers hailed in BBFAW’s animal welfare report
Noble Foods and Cranswick, as well as some UK retailers, have been praised as global leaders for their farm animal welfare practices in The Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare (BBFAW)’s latest report.
European Commission increases funds to support national farmers
The European Commission is set to offer farmers greater “flexibility and efficiency” in times of crisis, with funds of up to €25,000 as part of the new state aid rules.
Contamination concerns spark major recall for Bellisio Foods
US-based frozen foods manufacturer Bellisio Foods has recalled 173,376 lb of its boneless pork rib patties across retail stores nationwide, due to concerns that they may be contain glass or plastic.
Japan’s food exports reach new record highs with beef and sake sales booming
Japan’s food exports enjoyed a record-breaking year in 2018, with sharp increase seen in beef and sake exports.
Mitsui and Kenko extend into US’s prepared food market with the acquisition of Hans Kissle
Two Japanese food firms Mitsui and Kenko are aiming to expand its presence in the US’s prepared food market after buying US firm Hans Kissle.
Dangerous dairy: Bangladesh High Court orders investigation into adulterated milk products in the country
The Bangladesh High court has directed a host of governmental authorities to conduct an investigational survey into the level of adulteration in the country’s dairy industry.
Vegan expansion: Australia’s Woolworths and Coles striving to meet soaring consumer demand
Australian supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles both have an eye on expansion into the vegan market this year in order to cope with increasing demand.