Chile: Milk labeling law unanimously approved
Chile’s Chamber of Deputies and Senate unanimously approved a new regulation that requires clear labeling of the origin and composition of milk and dairy products.
Archives for October 8, 2019
The mushroom boom: Fungi offers versatility and health benefits
The idea of consuming fungi may not sound appetizing to everyone, but Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine practitioners have been using adaptogenic mushrooms for thousands of years.
Peet's launches an elevated version of the RTD 'Frappuccino': 'We've been eyeing this segment for a while'
As a specialty, responsibly-sourced national coffee brand, Peet's is launching four blended, shelf-stable RTD coffee products intended for unabashed indulgence, said Peet's senior director of marketing & innovation, Gretchen Koch.
Smart Protein: Barilla, AB InBev, Thai Union et al. collaborate on EU-funded novel protein project
Pasta residues, bread crusts, and brewer’s spent yeast are the focus of a new project funded by the European Union, which sees 33 players collaborate to develop novel proteins from industry by-products.
Aleph Farms prints lab-meat in space
Cultured meat innovator Aleph Farms has successfully completed the first ‘slaughter-free meat’ experiment in space through a joint experiment on the International Space Station.
Behind the scenes at Nestlé Packaging Science: A 5-step approach to the plastic problem
Swiss food giant Nestlé recently inaugurated its new research facility focused on tackling the problem of packaging waste. The company is taking a 5-step approach to this challenge. FoodNavigator goes behind the scenes at the facility to learn more.
UK allergy-related food recalls may rise further after Natasha’s Law
Food recalls over allergy fears are a growing problem in the UK, says a report.
Product differentiation, enhanced services set retailers apart, influence stocked products
As food retail competition rises with the entrance of more nontraditional formats, omni-channel players, pure play eCommerce and stepped-up conventional supermarkets, some retailers are leveraging product differentiation and services to gain a...
Cargill, Unilever chart multiple paths to reduce plastic in packaging
Large food and beverage suppliers and manufacturers are aggressively reducing their use of plastic in response to rising concerns about the material’s negative environmental impact by consumers who increasingly shop based on their values.
Sustainable packaging launched by ABP
Beef processor ABP has introduced new sustainable packaging to its range.
Dawn Farms buys German Haas cooked meats operation
Irish cooked meat business Dawn Farms has acquired Haas GmbH, a cooked meats specialist from Nonnweiler-Otzenhausen in Saarland, Germany.
Vion launches alternative protein brand ME-AT
Dutch processor Vion has entered the alternative protein market with the launch of its ME-AT division.
Study: Omega-3 in mussels may help reduce the risk of cardiac arrest
Eating mussels three times per week may help bring about significant health benefits such as reducing the risk of cardiac arrest thanks to their omega-3 fatty acid properties, according to researchers from the University of Stirling.
WATCH: Understand your DRNK: New Asia-targeted alcohol application uses AR to help brands bring information to life
A new application targeted at providing a platform to convey alcoholic drink information and analytics for users will be powered by Augmented Reality (AR), bringing the content to life via a unique animated presentation format.
Mindful snacking: Mondelez sees product localisation and portion control as major chocolate strategies in South East Asia
Global snacks giant Mondelez International is looking at portion control and the localisation of flavours for its snacks as two of its major growth and innovation strategies for chocolate in ASEAN, particularly Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippines.