Panama’s new health plan increases tax on sugar-sweetened beverages
Panama passed a new law this week that creates a national health improvement action plan and increases taxes on the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages.
Archives for November 22, 2019
Diet-related diseases responsible for 600,000 deaths
The United Nations urges governments to implement multifaceted actions to stop the increase in both hunger and obesity in Latin America and the Caribbean, it reveals in its latest report on the Panorama of Food and Nutritional Security in LATAM.
Mindful eating dominates as consumers seek rich nutritious profiles
The free-from movement, minimally-processed food and clean labeling trends are heavily influencing consumer demands for nutrient-filled diets.
Sustainability more in focus for meat processing
Meat processors no longer have to worry about just the bottom line – they have to be mindful of the environment while protecting their profits.
6 sustainable food trends businesses must watch
As the food industry continues to explore plant-based innovations, they must deliberate the health and sustainability credentials of these products, according to experts.
Palm oil can be sustainable when grown right: study
We should bear in mind that palm oil in and of itself is not harmful, according to research that suggests there may be a carbon-friendly alternative to deforestation.
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Strategies to increase crop biodiversity create marketing opportunities
Despite consumer demand for new eating experiences, we currently rely on only 1% of edible plants and a whopping 60% of our calories come from just four crops – a disjoint that experts say represents a missed marketing opportunity and a threat to the...
Chickpeas: A rising star of the dairy alternatives market?
Israeli start-up ChickP believes its line of next-generation chickpea isolates could help chickpea-based dairy alternatives become a rising star in the plant-based space.
Athena Foods approved to export to Saudi Arabia
Athena Foods, part of Minerva, has had its beef site in Columbia approved to export to Saudi Arabia.
Danish Crown overcomes challenges to grow revenue
Red meat processor Danish Crown has posted solid financial results for the past year despite a challenging market.
Fast food, ‘unhealthy’ snacks and sugary drinks dominate teen social media engagement
Social marketing to teens is gaining influence and unhealthy brands are the main beneficiaries, according to fresh research.
Policy Picks: India's junk food ban, Morocco's sugar tax, Australia's new dairy regulatory system and more feature in our round-up
India's junk food ban, Morocco's sugar tax, Australia's new dairy regulatory system and more feature in this edition of Policy Picks.
Trend tracker: Japan FOSHU Vs FFC market, A2 milk in China, and Double 11 sales
In this round-up, we look at the health and nutrition developments in APAC, including FOSHU Vs FFC market in Japan, Nestlé China expanding its A2 milk category, and the brands topping the chart during Double 11 shopping festival.
From blue tea to avocado coffee: AI tool to help firms launch new products ‘ahead of trend’
Kerry has teamed up with IBM’s artificial intelligence (AI) arm Watson to develop a new AI-based tool aptly dubbed Trendspotter, which it claims can help F&B manufacturers to identify and launch new products ‘ahead of trend’.