Danone opens access to collection of 1,800 strains
A hundred years after creating its first yogurt, Danone has announced it will open its collection of 1,800 strains for research purposes.
Archives for May 8, 2019
NEW PRODUCTS GALLERY: From Blueberry Cheerios to Magic Spoon and Go-Gurt Dunkers
Check out FoodNavigator-USA’s latest gallery of new products hitting US shelves, spanning the latest plant-based launches in the meat and dairy aisle, to a whimsical new cereal called Magic Spoon to Blueberry Cheerios.
IRI pacesetters: What were the top 10 food and beverage product launches in 2018?
Products that make the IRI Pacesetters list of the top 100 CPG launches still tend to be from larger companies (although that’s changing), but the days of ‘blockbuster’ new products are over, says the Chicago-based market researcher.
JM Smucker leverages new marketing model, information services to prove ‘big food’ can innovate
The JM Smucker Co. is overhauling the marketing model that helped it build iconic brands like Jif peanut butter, Smucker’s jelly and Folgers coffee in an effort to disprove the emerging notion that ‘big food’ can’t innovate or, in some cases, even...
Investing in the Future of Food: Sir Kensington’s exec shares tips for selling up, not out, to ‘big food’
While some entrepreneurs of startups might frown upon a partnership with a large food company as ‘selling out,’ many others increasingly see such arrangements as ‘selling up’ and as a way to take their businesses to the next level.
Evolve Brands works to make 'mindful snacking' a mainstream concept
Organic snack company Evolve Brands is built around "mindful snacking," a concept which informs every business decision the founding partners make, says partner Cindy Poiesz.
WATCH
‘We are right at the starting gate’: Vertical farming could change the food system
Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) talks vertical farming, demand growth and its unique technological proposition.
Lightlife Foods launches plant-based range
Alternative protein brand Lightlife Foods has launched a new plant-based range into the North American retail market.
Processors respond to lamb meat demand surge in China
A Chinese mutton processor is using a major expansion in capacity to channel sheep meat products into a rising demand for convenience and snack foods in China’s cities.
Polish meat business expands workforce, eyes new export markets
Polish meat processor ZM Henryk Kania expanded its workforce in 2018 by adding 124 new employees to its existing staff of 822.
Apple cider vinegar juice seeks to take ACV into the mainstream
Lost Coast Food Co. - an apple cider vinegar juice brand ‘inspired by the southern California lifestyle’ – believes it can transform apple cider vinegar from a niche choice into an everyday product in the UK.
Seafood Scotland launches blueprint for growth
Scotland’s seafood industry unveils a blueprint for “growth that is equitable and profitable, with the entire supply chain, from sea to shelf, pulling together for success”.
FrieslandCampina reorganises ingredients arm: ‘We are now serving our customers with a unified offering’
Dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina has reorganised its ingredients business to focus on four strategic customer segments: early life nutrition, adult nutrition, food and beverages, and animal nutrition.
Industry urged to ‘step up to the plate’ on food waste
The UK government is calling on nearly 300 supermarkets, food suppliers, chefs and social media influencers to pledge to significantly cut food waste.
‘Nutritional landscaping’ drives Nestlé’s portfolio for kids
One year on from the launch of its ‘Nestlé for Healthier Kids’ initiative, the food giant continues to expand its portfolio with focus on personalised nutrition for specific geographies, according to Nestlé's Henri-Pierre Lenoble.
UAE packaging waste: Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Unilever sign deal with government
The UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has teamed up with a coalition formed by NGOs, local and global food firms, including MNCs such as Coca-Cola, Nestle, PepsiCo, P&G, and Unilever in combating local plastic and packaging waste...
Ramadan price slash: UAE government and grocery retailers ramp up festive season discounts
Major grocery retailers in the UAE, including Carrefour and Union Coop have launched discounts for food retail items as the Ramadan begins this week.
Tougher food safety rules in Oman: Higher fines and CCTV installation mandatory
Oman has introduced a tougher food safety law, where CCTV will need to be installed in food establishments and violations for penalties are raised.
‘True traceability’: Singapore halal blockchain start-up looks to speed up market entry for new products
Singaporean start-up WhatsHalal aims to benefit both F&B manufacturers and consumers in terms of market entry and food safety using its blockchain-powered platform.
Rice crisis over? Philippines looks at removal of suggested retail prices as market stabilises
The Philippines Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is considering the removal of suggested retail prices (SRPs) for rice in the wake of the rice tariffication law being signed earlier this year.
PepsiCo’s potato row: Indian dispute rages on despite company’s withdrawal of lawsuit
Furore over PepsiCo India’s lawsuit against four Indian farmers over the latter’s alleged planting of a patented potato variety has yet to die down, despite the firm’s willingness to withdraw the lawsuit and ‘amicably’ settle.
FIA Summit 2019
Snack facts: Mondelez reveals the major trends driving growth across the category
Well-being, digital advancement, localization and speed are amongst the major trends and opportunities that global snack manufacturing giant Mondelez has identified as crucial to shaping the future of snacks in APAC and beyond.
Sports nutrition and personalisation: Fast&Up sees potential to meet individual needs among younger consumers in India
Swiss sports nutrition brand Fast&Up is gradually but steadily moving towards a higher level of personalisation in India, with a focus on younger consumers who are largely driving the sector.