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CBD awareness on the rise, sparking need for consumer education, reports A.T. Kearney
Retailers have a major role to play in consumer understanding of hemp-derived CBD products, according to A.T. Kearney's 2019 CBD Market Survey.
Archives for December 16, 2019
How is AI changing new product development in sports nutrition? Gastrograph AI gives brands a competitive sensory edge
Functional ingredients are notoriously difficult to work into a great tasting product, making flavor formulation a common pain point for the sports nutrition category. However, artificial intelligence and machine learning platform Gastrograph says it has...
Alimentaria 2020
Brexit: ‘Uncertainty for us is over, having a set date is very positive’, says FIAB
Wine, olive oil and cold meat products will be the worst affected by Brexit, according to the MD of FIAB (the Spanish Food and Drink Industry Federation) but uncertainty is over, now that UK PM Boris Johnson has a stable Government with a working...
HEMP8 deploys novel drying technology to transform hemp-derived CBD industry
Patented infrared dry-blanching (IDB) technology has the potential to transform the hemp-derived CBD industry by dramatically speeding up the drying process, increasing cannabidiol yield, and eliminating harmful microbes and mold, claims San...
Obesity and undernutrition ‘paradox’ fuelled by poor quality food, say experts
More than one in three low- and middle-income countries are facing both extreme obesity and malnutrition, according to a new report published the The Lancet.
Two apples a day keeps heart disease away: study
Two whole apples, rather than a sugar and calorie matched apple juice drink, had a significant effect on markers of heart health of participants.
Avocado is out, jobo is in: The winning and losing fruits of climate change in Latin America
Coffee and cocoa farmers often grow avocado and mango as part of sustainable agroforestry systems - but these are vulnerable to climate change and should be swapped for more resilient crops, according to a recent study.
Mexico leads the way towards implementing new NAFTA
Mexico is the first country to accept a refreshed North American trade agreement that is expected to provide security for the future of trade in the region.
'Your eyes and ears on the ground': Why the right distributor is crucial to LATAM export success
Many Latin Americans see Western brands as aspirational and the region offers big opportunities - but a tailored export strategy is key to success, says one US-LATAM distributor.
Ingredion unveils its first allulose plant in Latin America
Global ingredient provider, Ingredion, has opened its new manufacturing facility in Mexico, to produce allulose, the first of its kind for the company in the region.
Irish Beef Market Taskforce urged to discuss retail issue
Angry Irish farmers have called for the government to demand a meeting of the Beef Market Taskforce to address their concerns.
NPD trend tracker: From updated pigs in blankets to luxury nuts
FoodNavigator's NPD trend tracker brings you the hottest new products hitting the shelves in Europe. This week features Christmas treats and some novel innovations seeking to bring functional benefits to the snacking category.
US and China reach agreement on Phase One deal
An agreement between the US and Chain on a Phase One trade deal has been welcomed by the meat industry.
DuPont-IFF merger will create €40 billion nutrition and flavour business
A mega-merger between International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF) and DuPont nutrition & biosciences unit will create a new industry giant worth more than $45 billion (€40.4 billion), say those involved in the deal.
Supplying strong value: The most popular supplier stories of 2019 revealed
We round up the top 10 supplier stories in 2019, featuring sweeteners, proteins, cocoa and other ingredients as well as new business tools that supplier firms have for the APAC market.
Australia’s new mandatory dairy code welcomed
Australian dairy farmers now have a rule book to help them negotiate a fair price for their product with a mandatory Dairy Code of Conduct taking effect from January 1, 2020.
Top Trends: The Top 10 APAC trends stories of 2019 revealed
We bring you the top 10 most-read APAC food and beverage market and trend stories of 2019, surrounding plant-based and clean meat developments, traceability and sustainability, zero-alcohol beer and other trends in the food and beverage industry.
Allergy alert: Asia-imported bakery products contain highest number of undeclared allergens in Australia
Asian bakery product imports have been found to contain the highest number of undeclared allergens compared to other food and beverage products sold from the region, according to a new study.
GALLERY: Trend watching at the Cannabis Forum... 'The hippies are being pushed out and the suits are coming in'
The hemp-derived CBD market is growing rapidly, although many CPG brands and retailers are waiting for clarity from the FDA on the regulatory path forward for cannabidiol before piling in, but what will distinguish the winners from the losers in this...
Top this: Ajinomoto launches rice topping mix in Philippines to increase calcium consumption
Ajinomoto Philippines has released a calcium-rich rice topping mix to increase calcium consumption within the Philippines population.