Venezuela in crisis: Food insecurity and malnutrition on the rise
The ongoing political, economic and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela has led to increases in both food insecurity and malnutrition, particularly among children, says a new study.
Archives for April 25, 2019
Arabinoxylan prebiotic from food waste set to debut in North American markets
Canadian company Comet Bio has earned recognition for its method of up cycling agricultural waste into functional ingredients, including a new prebiotic and a low calorie sweetener.
Keto products should embrace functional benefits and personalization options, says Mintel
'Keto' products -- from coffee creamers and ice cream to cheddar crisps and on-the-go nut butters -- are no longer a niche find for consumers, but is it wise to market a product solely around the keto diet, even it ticks all the right macronutrient boxes...
Meal kits are ‘greener than you thought’, new study concludes
Claims that home food delivery actually helps people to reduce their carbon footprint and protect the environment have been backed by a new study.
Re:Nourish: The disruptor aiming to blitz up the ‘antiquated’ soup market
The CEO and founder of soup start-up Re:Nourish, Nicci Clarke, was once a cardiac nurse. What did this teach her about food? “It taught me that you only live once and that you should live as well as you can,” she tells FoodNavigator. “And that’s what...
Is voice ordering the future of online grocery?
Major retailers including Walmart and Amazon are extending into voice-assisted shopping through Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant smart home speakers, but is consumer interest in the area of voice ordering matching up with industry investment?
‘Dramatic potential’ for innovation that re-thinks the food chain
By identifying economic sources of entrepreneurial opportunities and developing solutions to these pain points innovators can unlock “dramatic potential” to re-imagine the food chain.
Clara Foods completes Series B, joins forces with Ingredion to commercialize egg proteins... minus the chicken
What came first, the chicken or the egg? Clara Foods, a San Francisco-based startup producing egg proteins via microbial fermentation, has ditched the chicken in favor of yeast, and teamed up with ingredients giant Ingredion to develop and commercialize...
Watchdog blocks Sainsbury’s-Asda merger: ‘This deal would lead to increased prices & reduced quality’
The proposed merger between UK supermarket retailers Sainsbury’s and Asda has been terminated following the UK Competition Markets Authority (CMA)’s rejection of the deal.
Danone N. America marks first anniversary as B Corp with improved procurement, packaging & employee benefits
Since becoming a Certified B Corp one year ago, Danone North America has made strides in improving its procurement process, meeting consumer demand for increased sustainability and rallying its employees to prioritize the company’s commitment to social...
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Cargill opens a “digital front door” for edible oil – and soon other customers with online platform
Recognizing that business in the modern world never stops, ingredient-supplier Cargill is launching a digital platform that will allow customers 24-hour access to key product and safety information as well as a streamlined ordering process.
Healthy Ageing APAC Summit：日本の大手、キリンが機能性食品革新戦略を紹介
キリンのビジネスクリエーション部門の副所長は、第2回Healthy Ageing APAC Summitで、機能性食品の免疫効果を最大化することで、いかに高齢化のニーズに応えようと努力しているかを紹介します。
EU sets legal limit for trans fats to fight heart disease
From 2021, manufacturers in Europe will be required to curb the amount of industrially-produced trans fats in processed food to 2 g per 100 g of fat.
Safety First: Tea in India, Australian origin labels and food fraud, and global food safety concerns feature in our round-up
Tea in India, Australian origin labels and food fraud, and global food safety concerns feature in this edition of Safety First.
Mānuka honey woes: NZ firms urge government to 'act quickly to reduce harm' wrought by new regulations
Honey companies and Maori collectives have met with Kiwi government representatives at a hui (Maori assembly), seeking faster government action and a better solution to issues wrought by recently implemented mānuka honey regulations.