World Meat Congress 2020 open for registrations
The World Meat Congress 2020 is just over three months away, with key topics set to be debated at the event.
Archives for March 3, 2020
Highland Game lands £13m venison supply contract
Scottish game producer Highland Game has signed a five-year venison supply contract with Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) worth £13m.
JBS enters plant-based meat arena via Planterra Foods with OZO brand
Meat giant JBS is making a big push into the plant-based meat arena via a new subsidiary – Boulder, CO-based Planterra Foods – which will make its debut in grocery stores across the US in mid-April with refrigerated burgers, grounds, and meatballs under...
Insect fat the new butter replacement? Researchers see potential in bakery products
Researchers have examined the potential for black soldier fly larvae fat to partially substitute butter in cakes, cookies and waffles.
Three little words: UK urged to add ‘household food insecurity’ to Agriculture Bill
MPs and not-for-profits are calling for ‘household food insecurity’ to be included the Agriculture Bill in an effort to end food poverty.
Naturex introduces red colouring for meat substitutes
A new beetroot-based colouring foodstuff from the French botanicals company promises to give plant-based analogues a “real meat” experience.
Horizon Organic’s ‘unprecedented goal’ to be carbon positive by 2025 could pave path for industry
Recognizing that climate change is “the challenge of our lifetime” and that farming and livestock contribute nearly 10% of greenhouse gas emissions in the US, Horizon Organic is taking a three-prong approach to help mitigate the threat by becoming the...
Coronavirus and Brexit ‘biggest challenges’ facing food sector: Mission Ventures founder Paddy Willis
Coronavirus and Brexit are today’s biggest challenges for food makers, while online shopping continues to open the door for disruptive brands in grocery, Mission Ventures co-founder Paddy Willis tells FoodNavigator.
Women on Boards Project addresses the mismatch between CPG consumers and board makeup
Even though women drive 70-80% of all consumer purchasing, very few companies include women on their boards – a mismatch that hurts brands’ ability to connect effectively with their core consumer and could hinder their ability to make smart investments...
Expo West: 'Our community wants the show - but they do not want it now'
Trade shows postponed as coronavirus outbreak spreads
Expo West was called off yesterday over coronavirus fears: but it is far from the only F&B show to postpone its event. We take a look at the status of some other major shows around the world with event dates over the next three months.
GALLERY: The top 10 most read APAC food and beverage industry stories in February 2020
Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in February 2020, including coronavirus impacts on trade, palm oil in Malaysia, Mondelez's paper packaging trial and more.
Culturing success: Singapore scientists’ work could provide boost for algae-based protein industry
Scientists in Singapore have uncovered a new method and medium for protein production from microalgae, which not only gives higher yield but could also cut costs by some 90%.
Coca-Cola faces tighter supply of sucralose from China as COVID-19 hits supply chain
Beverage giant Coca-Cola has experienced some delays in its artificial sweetener supply chain from China as a result of the novel coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19).
Sugar tax conflict: Local industry claims Indonesian move not based on data
The food and beverage industry in Indonesia has voiced disapproval over the government’s suggestion to tax sugar-sweetened beverages in the country, citing a lack of efficacy data and evidence.
Japan’s Megmilk Snow Brand launches first functional yoghurt drink to relieve allergy symptoms
Japanese dairy company, Megmilk Snow Brand has launched the first fermented milk product with a food with function claim (FFC) touted to relieve eye and nose discomfort due to allergies.
China infant formula traceability: Danone launches dual-QR service
Danone is launching a new traceability service for its infant formula in China, followed by other Asia-Pacific markets as well as Australia and New Zealand throughout the year.
Expo West 2020 postponed 'with the intention to announce, by mid-April, a new date'
As the growing number of cancellations made it clear that the event was becoming untenable, New Hope Network made the decision late afternoon Monday to postpone the Natural Products Expo West trade show in Anaheim "with the intention to announce, by...