Grain drain: Drought woes lead to Australian wheat exports drop
Australia’s position as one of the world’s most important grain producers has dwindled away following years of drought and flagging exports that have put wheat in a slump.
Archives for September 18, 2019
Malaysian plant-based alternative-pork startup scouting for food technology talent
A Malaysia plant-based meat startup is looking to recruit as many technologists as it can find as it gears up to launch later this year.
Colombia's Nutresa ranked one of the most sustainable food companies
Colombian company Nutresa has topped the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for sustainable practices.
ANVISA unveils Brazil’s nutrition warning label
Regulatory authority ANVISA has revealed the front-of-pack nutrition warning it has chosen for Brazil, and is calling for comments through a public consultation.
innovation
Printed meat business raises $6m investment funds
Printed meat innovators Redefine Meat has announced the completion of a $6m seed round to help develop technology for its business.
Zambeef disposes of farm to focus on core business
African processing business Zambeef is to sell its Sinazongwe Farm to Chenguang Biotech for $10m as part of its debt reduction strategy and refocus on core offering.
Plant-based Radicle range launched by Kerry
Kerry Taste & Nutrition has a new portfolio of plant-based food solutions.
Should babies eat meat? Serenity Kids’ says yes, points to nutrient density of its meat & veggie pouches
While many parents eat meat, poultry and fish, the idea of feeding these foods to babies might sound strange to them based on the majority of baby foods currently marketed, but startup Serenity Kids is turning this preconception on its head with its line...
News in brief
Sen McConnell pushes FDA to clear path for hemp-derived CBD products
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has introduced language into a congressional spending report that would require the FDA to issue formal enforcement discretion on the sale of hemp-derived CBD products within 120 days, clearing a path for the lawful...
Multi-sensory indulgence through fusion flavours
Sales of ‘fusion beverages’ are forecast a ‘manifold’ increase thanks to consumer appetite for ‘artful combinations’ of taste and wholesomeness.
Bell launches hemp flavours: 'The hemp trend is going mainstream‘
Bell Flavors & Fragrances is launching a range of natural hemp flavours and botanical hemp extracts in Europe. We spoke to the company about what is driving hemp, how the trend has developed and which categories are best-placed to capitalise.
UK’s food supply at risk from climate change and imports: report
A fifth of Britain’s fresh produce is imported from countries at risk of climate breakdown, while 40% of UK’s food is currently imported from overseas, says a report warning of food shortages.
Apeel Sciences expands trial of longer-lasting avocados with Kroger
Longer-lasting avocados from Apeel Sciences – which makes invisible plant-based ‘edible skin’ proven to dramatically extend the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables – are rolling out to 1,100+ Kroger stores, says the retailer, which is also testing...
Expert View
CBD food and drink in the EU: The newest hot commodity or a regulatory headache?
Cannabidiol (‘CBD’) has burst onto the world stage in recent years, and the EU is no exception. Katia Merten-Lentz, partner at Keller and Heckman, looks at the ingredient’s legal status.
Medical and nutritional organizations weigh in on what children should drink in first five years
Children under the age of 5 years should skip flavored-, toddler- and plant-based milks as well as caffeinated beverages, and instead stick to breast milk, infant formula, water and plain milk depending on their age, according to a joint recommendation...
Brand New: PepsiCo, Coca-Cola and Nestle are some of the big names featured in our round-up
PepsiCo, Coca-Cola and Nestle are some of the big names featured in this edition of Brand New
Cut the sugar: Potonguler’s stevia-based condensed milk could complement Malaysia’s sugar tax strategy
Malaysian start-up Pontonguler’s new low-calorie, diabetic-friendly condensed milk made with stevia could hold the answer to the local government’s concern over the rising rates of chronic diseases in the country, particularly for beverages not covered...
Flavour and cost remain clean meat’s major hurdles, but ‘customisable products’ are on the horizon – Study
Flavour and high costs remain two of the biggest challenges that the cell-based meat sector needs to overcome before production for everyday consumers can be realised, but its potential benefits for customisation are unrivalled, according to a recent...
It’s a date: Pakistan eyes US$6mn worth of fruit and vegetable exports by 2022
Pakistan is looking to raise the value of its international fruit and vegetable exports to hit the PKR1bn (US$6.2mn) mark within the next three years, banking on a new marketing strategy and plan with a focus on dates, mangoes, potatoes, onions and kinno...
Japan tax hike: Alcohol faces 2% increase as retailers move to curb general confusion
Japan will implement a 2% increase in consumption taxes for alcohol starting October 1 this year, creating a potential grey area where it is used an ingredient in food products.