News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Startup New Culture is seeking to raise $2.8m to develop ‘real’ cheese with casein proteins made from microbial fermentation (instead of cow’s milk) that its founder claims can deliver taste, functionality and nutrition that plant-based cheeses simply...
Latin American entrees are gaining traction in retailers’ chilled and frozen sections, but frozen snacking represents the next untapped frontier for Latin flavors and cuisine, according to Brazi Bites, which has just launched a new line of empanadas.
Yooga – a plant-based yogurt brand made with coconut cream and finely milled chia seeds – is rolling out into multiple accounts in Southern California this month before launching in new chilled innovation sets at 156 Walmart stores in July after a...
Consumers increasingly want products that are better for them, but also better for the planet – unfortunately, it is not always easy to tell which products are healthy or sustainable, which is why it is important to use claims that resonate with shoppers...
Staying ahead of the trends isn’t easy given how fickle consumers can be, but thanks to an exclusive partnership with StarChefs, the flavor and ingredient company Symrise is helping manufacturers remain relevant to consumers by identifying hot upcoming...
A European comparison study investigating ‘dual quality’ across the bloc has found that one-third of products tested have an identical or similar front-of-pack appearance, yet differing compositions.
Rabobank is launching the search for food- and agri start-ups to join its 2019 FoodBytes! pitch competition and networking event in London.
This week's round-up of innovation from across Europe sees the opening of a meatless butcher and the launch of some unusual 'fusion' cuisine from discounter Aldi. Healthier options are also on display, with the introduction of 'better-for-you' biscuits...
The board of Westland Co-operative Dairy Company Limited is urging all its shareholders to exercise their votes at, or before, the Scheme Meeting on July 4 to support the sale of the cooperative to Hongkong Jingang Trade Holding Co., Limited, a wholly...
Tetra Pak has partnered with HelloFresh to expand its Tetra Recart package in the US to the UK, Germany and the Netherlands.
Technology
Focusing on the food and hospitality industry, Print2Taste wants pastry enthusiasts to use the printer, known as mycusini, to create decorative chocolate pieces at home.
Average profitability in the Russian pig industry has been falling over the past few years, resulting in some bankruptcies in the industry and scaring investors away from building new pig farms.
Poultry with tampered expiry dates and meat stored in unsanitary conditions have been discovered as part of a major Europol and Interpol crackdown on food fraud.
UK scientists have made progress in developing a vaccination for African Swine Fever (ASF).
The issues of responsible nutrition and sugar taxes will be debated by industry experts at our second Healthy Ageing APAC Summit being held in Singapore next month.
Naturally Good Expo 2019
An expert panel from major Australian supermarkets Drakes, Coles and The Natural Grocery Company have revealed that food firms who stay on trend, focus on packaging and come well-prepared will increase their chances of getting their products on store...
Kiwi firm Vitality Wellness is gunning for success in Asian markets with its blackcurrant-based Brain Shield supplement, which contains high levels of cyclic Glycine-Proline (cGP).