Fight against Panama disease intensifies
German pharmaceutical giant Bayer is leading a new global strategy to combat Fusarium TR4, a strain of the Panama disease that decimated banana crops in Central America in the mid 20th century.
Archives for February 5, 2020
Scientists open avenue for manufacturers to one day produce a high fibre white bread
An international group of scientists has pinpointed the genes responsible for the dietary content of white flour, which opens possibilities to manufacturers to satiate the consumers' love of white bread, while critically boosting their fibre intake.
Noblegen unveils vegan whole egg replacement featuring protein from ‘ancient micro-organism’ Euglena gracilis
Canadian startup Noblegen has unveiled ‘the egg’ - its first consumer product under the eunite brand showcasing the ‘ancient microorganism’ euglena gracilis, which it claims can produce proteins with exciting functional and nutritional characteristics......
Setback for acacia gum as FDA not yet persuaded it meets dietary fiber definition
Purveyors of acacia gum suffered a setback last week as the FDA concluded that they had not (yet) presented sufficient evidence to prove that the ingredient should be classified as a dietary fiber on food labels.
Danone to ‘rethink communication’ on Alpro soy product following accusations it misleads consumers
Danone says it will ‘rethink’ the marketing of its Alpro Cuisine Soya Whippable product, after the plant-based ‘cream’ was voted ‘food bluff of the year’ by Swedish consumers.
Can coronavirus be transmitted via imported food?
Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has claimed 425 lives in China to date, prompting concerns that food imported to Europe from Hubei Province and affected regions could be infected.
Iceland launches trial to reduce plastic packaging on fresh produce by over 90%
The UK supermarket shelved a similar scheme on bananas last year after food waste growth.
Italy’s competition watchdog criticised for controversial country of origin decision: ‘This is populism elevated above laws’
The Italian Competition and Market Authority (AGCM) has issued a €1m fine to Lidl Italia as part of an investigation into five food manufacturers and retailers over concerns about the origin of durum wheat used in pasta marketed as Italian. However,...
Icelandic Provisions’ first national ad campaign seeks to set skyr apart from its ‘cousin’ yogurt
With the launch of a multi-media national advertising campaign today, Icelandic Provisions is ready to bring its traditional Nordic-style skyr out from the long shadow of its “cousin” yogurt, where the brand has steadily grown over the past four years,...
Investing in the Future of Food: Authenticity is more than a marketing buzzword at Siete Family Foods
‘Authenticity’ has become a popular marketing buzz word to attract consumers who want to know more about their food and experience something ‘real,’ but for the better-for-you Mexican-American company Siete Family Foods ‘authenticity’ is a pivotal...
Irish food industry investment welcomed
The European Commission’s clearance of state aid for the Irish food industry has been welcomed by the country’s meat sector.
Perrier invests in 3 start-ups who could change the future of packaging
Perrier has partnered with SoScience, which connects people from the worlds of Science, Innovation and Technology, to support three start-ups who have the potential to change the future of packaging.
JBS Global UK supports Australian bushfire rebuilding initiative
JBS Global UK has pledged an AUS$100,000 donation to help rebuild fences and other farm infrastructure that have been damaged or destroyed in the recent bushfires in Australia.
Tyson invests $27m in Illinois plant
US processor Tyson Foods has announced a $27m investment in its prepared foods plant in Illinois.
Jake & Nayns’ launches Chickpea Naanster on-the-go vegan snack
Jake & Nayns’ has announced massive growth plans for 2020, including NPD launches, limited edition flavours and more expansion for the business, thanks to 57% growth over the past financial year.
GALLERY: The top 10 most read APAC food and beverage industry stories in January 2020
Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in January 2020, including top 2019 trends, cell-based milk, the Australian bushfires and more.
Sabah’s top beans: Malaysian cocoa specialist Vive Snack banks on local focus for success
Malaysian cocoa firm Vive Snack is banking on a strong local focus to further expand its reach in the domestic market, with an emphasis on its use of local ingredients and new product innovations.
Growth and technology: Food companies singled out as significant force in generating halal industry development
Food and beverage companies have been singled out as a significant force to ‘generate substantial growth’ for the halal industry, especially in Asia and the Middle East, by creating dedicated halal propositions in developing their businesses.
Palm oil dilemma: Why Malaysia’s second-largest commodity export continues to face uncertain future
Malaysia is the second-largest palm oil producer in the world and the commodity is also the country’s second-largest export in terms of value - but the local palm oil industry as a whole faces an uncertain future due to volatile prices and continuing...
Ayurvedic protection? India’s AYUSH ministry draws flak for advocating alternative medicine against Coronavirus
India’s Ministry of AYUSH has attracted criticism from medical experts for suggesting alternative medicines, such as Ayurveda, homoeopathy, and unani practices, could act as immunity booster against the deadly novel coronavirus.
Combating cow’s milk protein allergy: Nestlé Health Science China introduces two new FSMPs brands
Two of Nestlé Health Science China’s infant nutrition products for youngsters with cow’s milk allergies have obtained Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMPs) status in the country.