Future of Argentina’s farmers uncertain under new government
Argentine farmers continue to wait for answers as a new populist government prepares to take office next month.
Archives for November 13, 2019
Nestlé Chile makes Batido yogurt pots recyclable
Nestlé Chile has made its Batido yogurt pots more easily recyclable, inching towards its commitment that 100% of its packaging will be recyclable or reusable by 2020.
Mexican stevia sweeteners contain undeclared sugar
Mexican Federal Consumer Office Profeco has named and shamed some table-top stevia sweetener brands for containing sugar, some of which were undeclared.
Deloitte: Fresh food spending is on the rise, but the store perimeter is still underperforming
Two-thirds of US consumers have increased their spending on fresh food over the last two years, and more than three-quarters are actively seeking healthier versions of the food they purchase while avoiding preservatives and chemicals, according to recent...
Albertsons to phase out Plated meal kit online subscription service, focus on instore sales
In a further sign that the online subscription and home delivery model for meal kits is challenging to sustain, Albertsons has unveiled plans to phase out the Plated subscription service and focus on building the meal kit brand – which it acquired in...
Horizon Organic launch of Growing Years milk supports 1- to 5-year-olds & eases parents’ stress
Recognizing that the first few years of raising a child can be filled not only with daily delights but also anxiety about providing proper nutrition, Horizon Organic offers caregivers some relief with the launch of its Growing Years organic whole milk,...
Australian waygu brand reaches UK market
Gourmet food specialists Classic Fine Foods has launched Australian wagyu beef brand Westholme to the UK market.
Sustainability
Fairtrade Finland melts animals to highlight ‘Chocogeddon‘
Melting chocolate owl, frog, elephant and monkey symbolise climate change – and 'the end of chocolate as we know it'
Extracting protein from grass: ‘It should be cheap to buy, offer good functionality in food, and it must be tasty’
Denmark’s National Food Institute is contributing to a novel food application for grass protein, which researchers say need not be reserved for ruminants.
Protein bars under fire from consumer group: ‘We simply don’t need this extra, highly processed protein’
High-protein products, in particular high-protein bars, are not as healthy as perceived by consumers, while there is no conclusive evidence to suggest that consumption of protein above the recommended intake levels provides healthy individuals with...
Food tech investment data: Twiga, Emmac, Future Meat Technologies and more…
In partnership with data provider Tracxn, FoodNavigator brings you a monthly round-up of investment in the EMEA food- and ag-tech space.
‘Insect apocalypse’ poses risk to food production
A report highlights the risk to food production presented by a drastic decline in the world's insect population.
Brazilian beef exports skyrocket in October
Exports of Brazilian beef have experienced record sales in October, driven by growth in China.
Investing in the Future of Food: Operating as Amazon seller – not a vendor – gives startups leverage
When launching a brand online, startups may be tempted to focus first on marketing direct-to-consumer from their website rather than through a third-party retailer, such as Amazon, but according to the founder and CEO of the fast-growing, plant-based...
US meat worker injuries drop to lowest levels
Injuries and illnesses amongst workers in the US meat and poultry processing industry reached all-time lows in 2018, a new government report has found.
Sustainable beef group reaches New Zealand
A New Zealand chapter of the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) has been created.
EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: SCIENCE & REGULATION
Germany aligns with EC in confirming novel food classification of CBD
Germany’s federal government now confirms that cannabidiol (CBD) is to be classified as novel food citing an absence of evidence of its consumption before 15 May 1997.
‘Clean and nutritious’: Insect-based food firm Flying SpArk to scale up Asia business
Insect -based foods firm Flying Spark recently obtained an investment boost from seafood giant Thai Union, with the firm now pressing ahead to ramp-up R&D and production capabilities to enable it to expand across Asia.
RSPO RT17
Palm progress: Three reason Thai palm oil sector surged while Philippines stagnated
An open market, less regulation and good policies have been attributed as reasons for the success of Thailand’s palm oil industry in the past 50 years since it was first introduced into the country, where in direct contrast the Philippines has failed to...
Delivering nutrition in disaster zones: Japanese space food project turns attention to jelly solutions
A Japanese firm that creates food products for space mission has turned its attention to meeting nutritional needs in times of disaster by launching its first jelly product on the domestic market.
Digital dairy: Australia pilots new regulatory system to slash paperwork and boost safety
Australia is piloting a new A$500,000 (US$344,000) digital regulatory system for dairy in the state of Victoria, which aims to streamline audit processes and reduce the burden of administrative paperwork, in addition to closely monitoring food safety in...
Kirin’s functional food brand expands to Vietnam with immunity-boosting probiotic drink
Kirin’s functional food brand, iMUSE has ventured into its first overseas market with the launch of a functional probiotic beverage in Vietnam.