Australian red meat sector showing steady growth
Australia’s red meat industry has seen modest growth over the past year, a new report has revealed.
Archives for October 10, 2019
Peru: United States redlists 70 Peruvian companies for health observations
Dozens of Peruvian products, primarily from the agricultural and fishery sectors, have failed US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) health requirements and been banned from US markets.
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Soy tacos, pea burgers and jackfruit burritos: How Mexican demand for vegetarian is evolving
Mexican food is traditionally very meat-based but this means there are many dishes where plant-based proteins can be added. We spoke to market analysts and ingredient suppliers to find out more about the market potential.
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Mercato introduces free, unlimited, same-day grocery delivery from independent and specialty grocery stores
Mercato is carving out a niche spot in the e-commerce grocery market by offering same-day, unlimited, and free delivery from local grocers for its members.
Socati launches flavorless, water-soluble hemp-derived CBD ingredients portfolio for 'hyper-customized' formulations
Hemp processor Socati Corp. is using "advanced microencapsulation" to deliver a water-soluble CBD ingredient for food and beverage applications.
Pig price situation causes further concern
The European pig meat industry has raised concerns over the ongoing rise in prices.
Unbun Foods makes its way across the US bringing grain-free, keto hamburger buns to restaurants and retail
Dissatisfied with flimsy lettuce wraps and preservative-filled gluten-free buns when eating out at restaurants, founder of Unbun Foods, Gus Klemos, created his own grain-free, gluten-free, keto-friendly buns to enjoy with his burgers.
Got (collagen-laced) milk? California dairy startup competition promotes novel applications for dairy
Nine dairy startups promoting everything from whey protein-packed probiotic drinks to indulgent dessert-inspired dairy beverages will square up in San Francisco on November 7 in a competition designed to identify novel applications for fluid milk with...
Vegan start-up takes on mozzarella, parmesan and brie: ‘It’s all about the classics’
Israeli food tech start-up Goodfoods is developing dairy-free alternatives to classic cheeses based on cashew nuts. It is ‘dairy reinvented’, founder Michal Peleg tells FoodNavigator.
Danish Crown appoints new chief financial officer
Pork processor Danish Crown has made a senior appointment to its team.
Is plant-based reaching saturation? Innovation opportunities in a meat-free market
While certain plant-based categories are booming, others are lacking in innovation. So where do market opportunities in vegan product development lie? FoodNavigator hears from industry experts at Oatly, Bol Foods, and Sainsbury’s.
UK policymakers urged to ‘rebalance’ food prices: ‘It is too easy to make money from selling unhealthy food’
‘Children are drowning in a flood of unhealthy food’, says England’s outgoing chief medical officer Dame Professor Sally Davies, who is pushing for urgent regulation to tackle obesity.
Mixed results for Argentina’s salt reduction goals
Sodium levels have fallen in Argentinian bread products but increased in processed meat, and target levels should be adjusted accordingly, say researchers.
‘We’re trying to disrupt categories that we go into’: Nestlé turns Outshine fruit bars into coconut water
After years of success with Outshine frozen fruit bars, Nestlé USA is crossing categories with its new coconut water beverages. It rounds out its c-store portfolio, all on display at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) show in Atlanta...
QR and AR: How smarter packaging can appeal to Middle East’s younger consumers
The Middle East’s growing younger population is driving consumption of packaged food and beverage products, with firms turning to new packaging innovations to entice this lucrative market.
Convenience, cost and clean label key for Middle East success - Ingredion
Consumers in Middle East are increasingly more willing to try out new trends, but demands for convenience at an affordable price can pose a challenge for manufacturers.
Matcha move: Nestle launches limited edition KitKat in UAE, KSA, Kuwait
Nestle has launched a limited edition green tea matcha KitKat in selected GCC markets including UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
Dairy UK and NFU hit out at UK no-deal tariff review
Dairy UK and the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) have both slammed a no-deal tariff review by the UK government that they say could cost the industry £1.3bn in lost exports.
China Focus: Consumer trends, gin challenges, e-commerce opportunities and more feature in our round-up
Consumer trends, gin challenges, e-commerce opportunities and more feature in this edition of China Focus.