PepsiCo to invest US$4bn in Mexico: 'Mexico's competitiveness is key to the success of PepsiCo'
PepsiCo is to invest US$4 billion in Mexico in the next two years and will build a new plant in Guanajuato.
Archives for May 7, 2019
Mexico's microalgae potential: 'It's time to return to real food,' says Spirulina Viva
Nutrient-packed fresh spirulina has a neutral taste, creamy texture and is ideal for modern Mexicans to get the nutrients they are not finding in processed food, says supplier Spirulina Viva.
New barcode reading technology developed
Technology provider OAL Connected has created a new data solution capable of reading data-embedded barcodes.
Sweet potatoes destined for further market penetration, says Innova Market Insights
Sweet potato is moving into new categories beyond baby food and snacks, where formulators are leveraging its natural red color and nutritional benefits, according to new data from Innova Market Insights.
What's an 'authentic' kombucha? Let the market decide, say Rowdy Mermaid and Camellia Grove
Trade association Kombucha Brewers International (KBI) wants lawmakers to raise the threshold above which kombucha would be classified as an alcoholic beverage from 0.5% to 1.25% abv, and is gearing up to publish a standard of identity for ‘authentic’...
FDA Acting Commissioner Sharpless promises ‘there will be no pause at FDA’ following Gottlieb’s departure
FDA’s new Acting Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Norman Sharpless, promised last week that he will pick up where outgoing Commissioner Scott Gottlieb left off in strengthening nutrition policy and regulation to improve the public’s health and...
Tyson Foods expects a sales boost from African Swine Fever, but warns the disease could spread to US
The rapid spread of African swine fever across China, Asia and parts of Europe over the past year represents a double-edge sword for Tyson Foods, which is well-positioned with its diverse portfolio to capitalize on a worldwide decrease in pork supply,...
RXBar recall and declining cereal sales dent Kellogg’s Q1 bottom line
A decrease in breakfast cereal sales and a product recall for RXBar – initiated ‘out of an abundance of caution’ – have impaired Kellogg’s first-quarter earnings.
‘A symptom of a dysfunctional food system’: EC adopts common methodology to track food waste
The European Commission wants to halve food waste by 2030 and, in a bid to enhance this ambition, regulators have agreed a common methodology to measure food waste throughout the bloc.
Strong sales quarter reported by Tyson
US processor Tyson Foods has recorded a solid second quarter of the year, driven by its prepared foods, beef and pork divisions.
Multivac outlines future growth
International packaging specialists Multivac has given an overview of its growth opportunities as well as future trends in the industry.
Plant-based and cell-based investment skyrockets
Investment in plant-based and cell-based meat alternative companies has grown significantly in the past two years, new research has shown.
Arla looks to sustainable packaging across Europe
Dairy products in the fridges of European households are getting better for the environment. By the end of the year, across six countries, Arla is making 600 million fresh milk cartons renewable and 560 million yogurt pots recyclable, cutting 7,330...
Is wagyu better for you? New Zealand study seeks best beef option to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease
New Zealand researchers are on a mission to find the best beef option with the lowest cardiovascular disease risk, as well as to see whether vegetarian alternatives can provide the same nutrient values as regular beef.
Coconut oil adulteration: FSSAI bans 14 brands in India as new detection method gains traction
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has banned 14 brands of coconut oil in the southern state of Kerala, citing the detection of adulteration.
FBIF 2019
CEO insights: Nestlé China subsidiaries share twin strategies for boosting business growth
They might be part of the same company, but two Nestlé subsidiaries in China are being tasked with playing two very different roles for the food and beverage giant.
India's ban on China formula: Industry expert frowns upon regulator's call to extend 11-year-old restrictions
Indian regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has urged the government to again extend its 11-year-old ban on Chinese milk products until labs at Indian ports have been upgraded for melamine testing.
'Affordable fortification': Indian supplier gets government contract to produce fortified rice for Kerala
India's SupplyCo has received a government contract to produce and provide fortified rice in Kerala, after figures revealed that 19.7% of children below the age of five are stunted and 15.7% are underweight.
Healthy Ageing APAC Summit: Will you be joining Nestlé, PepsiCo, Kirin, BioCeuticals and FANCL?
There are just two months to go until the second Healthy Ageing APAC Summit in Singapore, organised by FoodNavigator-Asia and NutraIngredients-Asia and featuring a stellar line-up of major brands and leading academics.