Amano showcases new enzymes for tea, coffee, protein beverages at IFT 2019
Amano Enzyme has developed new enzymes designed for tea, coffee, and protein beverages that it will showcase at the IFT show in New Orleans next month.
Archives for May 20, 2019
AMIC urges Government action to protect meat industry
The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) has urged the Government to follow through on its pre-election promises following its victory.
Canada, Mexico and US agree to drop tariffs
North American nations the US, Canada and Mexico have reached an agreement to cut tariffs and take a step closer to agreeing a new trade agreement.
Multivac and TVI begin facility construction
Packaging provider Multivac and meat portioning machine manufacturer TVI have broken ground on their new facility in Bruckmühl.
Acquisition
Givaudan to acquire Vietnamese Flavor Company Golden Frog
Deal will strengthen Givaudan’s market leading position in naturals flavors and its presence in the high growth markets of Asia Pacific.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Lidl to reach 100 US stores by end of next year
Lidl, a predominantly private label retailer, will open 25 new stores in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia by next spring. By the end of 2020, Lidl said it expects to operate more than 100 stores.
Paragon Pure unveils clean-label, cost-effective flavor carrier made from brown rice flour
Paragon Pure, a New Jersey-based ingredients company, has developed a powdered flavor carrier made from brown rice flour which can meet the growing demand for cleaner labels.
Gelymar doubles carrageenan capacity
Chilean seaweed supplier Gelymar has completed its US$15 million investment, doubling its production capacity of clean label texturizer carrageenan.
First RCT data: Lack of fiber in ultra-processed food may cause weight gain
Eating a diet high in ultra-processed foods causes weight gain because the natural food matrix has been changed to remove fiber, according to the first randomized controlled trial (RCT) in this area.
PepsiCo patents co-fermented oat and dairy product with 'unique' nutritional profile
PepsiCo has patented a process to co-ferment oats and dairy milk, creating a drinkable or spoonable product with "unique" metabolites and a versatile taste profile.
NPD Trend Tracker: From Evian's (re)new 'bubble' to innovation in protein
From Evian's plastic 'bubble' that cuts plastic and links to an e-commerce fulfilment offering, to further innovation in the meat-free space, here is FoodNavigator's round-up of some of the most interesting innovations from around Europe.
Mars breathes life into its new mission by partnering with a non-profit to help close DC food gap
With conscious consumerism on the rise and potential employees increasingly evaluating companies based on their values, Mars Inc. isn’t wasting any time implementing the new mission it unveiled in March.
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Crowdfunded cheesemaker campaign 'wins challenge against Food Standards Scotland'
Five Scottish cheesemakers say they have succeeded in a crowdfunded campaign against the legality of Food Standards Scotland (FSS) inspection and enforcement guidance for the production of raw milk cheese in Scotland.
Deliveroo investment a ‘win-win’ for Amazon, say analysts
Amazon’s investment in Deliveroo allows the e-commerce giant to tap into a growing trend for food delivery in the UK where it could set the foundations for a move into bricks and mortar, say analysts.
Upcycling coffee cherries for food: 'Every major chocolate company is looking at this'
The Coffee Cherry Co. is paying coffee farmers for their cherry by-product and transforming it into a gluten-free, high fibre, antioxidant-rich food ingredient, CEO Tom Clemente tells FoodNavigator.
Healthy OOH eating sector ‘set to grow’ predicts Kantar
Opportunities for healthier out-of-home food sector choices will grow in the UK as the food industry tackles the obesity crisis, according to market research specialist Kantar.
Vending machine infant formula: Japan's Ezaki Glico ramps up solutions for emergency and convenience
Japan's Ezaki Glico is breaking the norm of selling infant formula at supermarkets and mum-and-baby stores, and will now sell its liquid infant formula under the label Icreo Baby Milk through a vending machine in Hokkaido.
FBIF 2019
Justify the price: Nongfu Spring reveals tips for manufacturers when selling plant-based yogurt in China
Manufacturers will need to explain why plant-based yogurt are priced higher than animal-based yogurt when selling in China due to a lack of consumers’ understanding, according to insights from Nongfu Spring.
Zero alcohol in India: AB InBev to launch Budweiser and Hoegaarden non-alcoholic beers in the country
Global brewing giant AB InBev will be launching non-alcoholic beers in India across the next three months under two major brands: Budweiser and Hoegaarden.
‘Commercially viable’ sustainability: Coca-Cola Amatil looks to solar power to hit environmental goals
Coca-Cola Amatil has hedged its bets on solar power to help it achieve its 2020 goal of using 60% renewable and low-carbon energy in its operations.