News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
The advocates for the reformation of the regulation of hemp derivatives in nutritional products were clinging to the hope that the abrupt resignation of FDA Commissioner Dr Scott Gottlieb will not mean the initiative will be stillborn.
Stakeholders from the dietary supplements and food industries have been reacting to the resignation of Scott Gottlieb, MD, with many pushing for the Agency to follow through on the key initiatives started during his leadership.
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Plants undergo a lot of early environmental stressors pre- and post-harvest and a solution by AgroFresh can block the elements that take a toll on plants.
Springboard – a Kraft Heinz platform dedicated to nurturing and scaling ‘disruptive’ US brands - has unveiled its second incubator class, spanning lupini bean snacks, seed-packed bars, plant-based yogurt, ancient grain snacks, and cold pressed almond juice.
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Finnish food manufacturer Fazer has revealed its €40m production facility in Lahti will manufacture sugar alternative xylitol for the food industry.
The number of class action filings against food and beverage companies rose 9% to 158 in 2018, with firms vulnerable to legal action on a host of fronts, from slack fill to natural claims, says law firm Perkins Coie.
Functional ingredients manufacturer Beneo has extended its partnership with BioWanze and invested €4.3m to open a new textured wheat protein plant in Wanze, Belgium.
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Weak legislation and insufficient surveillance in Europe have contributed to a growing food fraud market across the bloc, said experts at the GFSI Conference last week.
London-based sushi company Ima has developed a vegan ‘salmon’ sushi set that it says will be a “game changer” for the market. FoodNavigator caught up with founder Jessica Chan to find out more.
Northern Ireland processor Finnebrogue is to create up to 125 new roles, thanks to a £17m investment in its nitrite-free bacon facility.
Animal feed organisation Royal De Heus has acquired a majority stake in poultry and pig feed business D-Mix and will carry on the business under the name Koudijs Ukraine.
US processor Tyson Fresh Meats has unveiled the new Chairman’s Reserve Prime beef offering along with a refreshed brand look.
The Australian meat industry has praised the signing of the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement.
The interest in cannabidiol (CBD) use in food supplements, foods, and even as an ingredient in cosmetics has gained much momentum in the past five years, but what is the regulatory situation around the world?
Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in February, featuring the latest in veganism and vegan products, cell-based meat, health focus efforts by CP Foods and Kirin, and more.
Chocolate and confectionary company Ferrero will make all of its factories worldwide halal within the next few years, said a company representative.
China’s National Health Commission (NHC) has ordered primary, secondary schools, and childcare centres to limit the sales of food and beverage loaded with sugar.
China’s local government will be held accountable for ensuring food safety in their area of administration for the first time, according to a new set of guidelines.
US sales of beverages infused with hemp-derived CBD are predicted to reach $600m in 2019, and approach $1bn in 2020, with water accounting for two thirds of the market, predict analysts at Cowen, which believes that “US CBD can conservatively generate...