NPA says poll confirms consumers’ desire for CBD regulations
A new poll shows many consumers would stop using CBD products if they knew FDA has not yet set regulations around them. The poll was commissioned by the Natural Products Association.
Archives for October 22, 2019
Aqua Star launches in-store seafood meal kits: 'If you can fry an egg, you can cook seafood'
National seafood brand Aqua Star believes many consumers underestimate their ability to cook seafood at home and is helping overcome this mental block with the recent launch of Cutting Board Meal Kits sold at major retail stores nationwide.
Devro to cut 90 jobs following efficiency review
Collagen casing manufacturer Devro is to close one of its Scottish facilities with the loss of 90 jobs following a review into efficiencies.
Meet the ‘supermarket rebel’ shaking up retail: ‘It’s important we are copied. So copied that we ignite a food revolution’
Alternative supermarket HISBE is balancing purpose and profit to ‘set a new course’ for conventional retail. “Now is the time for supermarkets to evolve and we are here to help show the way,” says executive director Ruth Anslow.
Potato as effective as energy gels for boosting athletic performance, study finds
A study finds mashed potato is as good as energy in gels in improving performance in long-distance cyclists.
Innovation as a Service: Accelerating NPD with a ‘collaborative and extrovert mindset’
Innovation as a Service (IaaS) is a concept gaining steam in the food sector. According to Dr Raphaëlle O' Connor, founder of IaaS start-up iNewtrition, this reflects a mindset shift as the industry embraces more collaborative approaches to open innovation.
Sustainability, price are top priorities for shoppers buying seafood, Blue Circle Foods survey finds
When it comes to buying seafood, consumers are most concerned about where it is sourced and how much it costs, according to new research by Blue Circle Foods, which is why the company strives to be transparent about where its fish comes from and price it...
ACSI: Customer satisfaction with food, soft drinks hold steady despite some headwinds
Customer satisfaction in grocery food and beverages continues to outrank that of most other consumer good segments, but a slight reshuffling among the most trusted brands underscores a broader shift in shopper preferences from the once all-powerful...
Jobs at risk as HKScan undergoes further operational reviews
Finnish processor HKScan has announced plans to review its group-wide operating model as part of its overall turnaround programme, with a focus on employee numbers.
Gelatine ‘scaffolds’ breakthrough for lab-grown meat
Lab-grown meat has moved a step closer to becoming commercially viable after US researchers successfully grew rabbit and cow muscle cells on edible gelatine ‘scaffolds’ to mimic the texture and consistency of natural meat.
Millennials defy Brexit to embrace continental baking: NABIM
A survey by the National Association of British and Irish Flour Millers (NABIM) has revealed that younger British bakers (18-25 year olds) are embracing Parisian specialities like croissants and Pan au Chocolate.
Fonterra revises 2019/2020 forecast farmgate milk price
Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited has increased its 2019/2020 forecast Farmgate Milk Price range from NZ$6.25-$7.25 (US$4.01-$4.65) per kgMS to NZ$6.55-$7.55 (US$4.20-$4.84) per kgMS.
Fi Asia Thailand 2019
‘Main priority’: IGH highlights localisation to be major Asian market challenge as it gears up for expansion
Flavours specialist company IGH is looking to expand into the Asian market as its main priority for the near future, but has stressed its need to properly investigate the multiple local trends driving growth across the region.
World-first plant-based salt: South Korean firm utilises sea-based crop to develop product range
South Korean food technology company Phyto Corporation has developed a range of unique products all based on its research into a single plant, the seawater-grown crop Salicornia.
‘Recharging’ sustainability in NZ: Coca-Cola Amatil calls for collaboration as it lauds government’s bottle return scheme
Coca-Cola Amatil has voiced its support for the New Zealand government’s new bottle return scheme which aims to ‘recharge’ the country’s recycling system.