Kraft Heinz makes chicken welfare pledge
Kraft Heinz Europe has signed up to the European Chicken Commitment to improve its animal welfare practices.
Archives for September 16, 2019
Atlas Bar cuts through the clutter of the protein bar category, readies for launch into brick-and-mortar
Building off its success as a direct-to-consumer business, emerging brand Atlas Bar will soon enter brick-and-mortar retailers nationwide, carving out a space in the competitive protein bar category with its low-carb, keto-friendly bars.
Government expects ASF to hit the UK within a year
The UK pig industry has called for more action to prevent African Swine Fever (ASF) entering the country, following an admission by government that it expects an outbreak within the next 12 months.
How to avert Big Food bias in science? Researchers strategize to prevent conflict of interest
By determining international principles to guide interactions between the food industry and scientists, researchers hope to stamp out conflict of interest risk.
‘We are at the forefront of tackling food waste’: Tomra sees tech as a catalyst for change
Food waste is a pressing challenge facing the global food sector. Sorting machine manufacturer Tomra Food believes technological advances can be a ‘catalyst for change’.
Mexico's wheat production on the rise as farmers benefit from incentives program
Mexico has increased its wheat production by 63% in the past year thanks to a "price guarantee program," which has subsidized several agricultural commodities to better support Mexican farmers.
Beef talks end with tentative agreement
The second round of talks between Irish beef farmers and processors has ended with an agreement by most of the parties.
NPD trend tracker: From dairy-free cheesecake to CBD snacks
This week, FoodNavigator's roundup of innovative product launches includes details on new CBD snack bars, dairy-free cheesecake and a new look for the classic Quality Street brand. Here are the NPD highlights from across Europe.
Danish Crown unveils new brand identity
Pork processor Danish Crown has launched new branding, with an increased focus on sustainability.
FI Asia 2019
Curcuminoid power: Thai juice firm Tipco’s biotech arm aims for fast growth with new high grade ingredient
Thai firm Tipco Biotech is eyeing a revenue boost with its high grade curcuminoid that is expected to launch next year.
Mary’s Gone Crackers highlights nutritional, environmental benefits with new packaging
At Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore last week, organic and gluten-free front-runner Mary’s Gone Crackers unveiled new packaging designed to clarify consumer confusion around its name, better stand out on shelf and highlight both its nutritional...
Added sugar labelling: Australian industry ‘fully supportive’ but appeals for consistency
The food and beverage industry in Australia has expressed ‘full support’ for the addition of information about added sugar onto food and beverage labels – but want this to be consistent with the Health Star Rating (HSR) system to avoid negatively...
‘Gargantuan’ potential: Alibaba’s research arm on China’s three massive food and beverage e-commerce opportunities
China’s massive e-commerce market potential due to its ‘opening-up’ policies, gargantuan market and rapid digital transformation are opportunities that all global F&B firms should make the most of, according to an industry expert.