ABP hits back at Polish beef accusations
Red meat processor ABP has responded to claims of a lack of support for Irish farmers.
Archives for April 3, 2020
FDA relaxes rules on egg labeling to address surging retail demand
The FDA is providing temporary flexibility on packaging and labeling requirements for eggs sold at retail so firms can redirect product designed for institutions and restaurants towards retailers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To survive this crisis, prioritize relationships and employee health & safety, says CEO of That's How We Roll
CEO of snacking company That's How We Roll, the parent company to national brands ParmCrisps and Thinsters cookie thins, feels cautiously optimistic about how the CPG industry will fare during and post COVID-19.
Nevada governor orders health food stores to close as part of disease lockdown
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has ordered health food stores to close in his state, prompting pushback from dietary supplement industry stakeholders.
HKScan eyes future growth with land purchase deal
Finnish processor HKScan has purchased the plot of land on which its factory and logistics centre are located in the Vantaa region, with a view to developing the facility for “future needs”.
Shoppers ignore government COVID-19 advice to shop ‘infrequently’: Data
UK shoppers have not heeded government advice to shop as ‘infrequently as possible’ to slow the transmission of novel coronavirus, with new data revealing that top-up shops remain the number one grocery mission.
McVitie’s hails sugar reformulation ‘breakthrough’
McVitie’s is reducing sugar in nine of its best-selling UK biscuits by up to 10%, in what it calls a breakthrough in sugar reduction that doesn’t compromise taste.
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Need for comfort, energy will carry coffee through coronavirus, pave path for post-pandemic growth
Americans are drinking more coffee than ever before – and not just because fears of coronavirus are keeping them up at night or because they suddenly need an energy boost as they navigate new demands that strain work-life balance.
PepsiCo pledges funds for COVID-19 response: ‘Bringing food to our neighbours who need it most’
Snack-to-soda giant PepsiCo has unveiled a US$45m support package to provide relief to communities ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic, including US$7.7m to be donated to European countries.
Alcohol-free: Could CBD help ‘bridge the gap’ for sceptics?
For many, alcohol-free beer or spirits doesn’t ‘feel’ quite right, according to YesMore account director Lolly Watkins. Does CBD have the potential to remedy this issue for consumers?
Brussels Bulletin: World food prices ‘decline sharply’ in March
Since our last Brussels Bulletin, the FAO has published its Food Price Index – indicating that world food prices took a significant hit last month. In the EU, Belgium approved the manufacture of alcohol from breweries and distilleries for disinfectants,...
CBD industry group introduces member safety certification scheme
The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI) reveals details of a three-tiered certification scheme that looks to provide safety and quality assurances for cannabidiol (CBD)-based products.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE TRAILBLAZERS PODCAST EPISODE 6
PODCAST: Phuture Foods’ founder on Singapore plant-based pork launch, response from Muslim consumers, and scientific expertise
In this episode of our Food and Beverage Trailblazers podcast, we speak to Lim Jin Yin, the COO and co-founder of Malaysian plant-based pork start-up Phuture Foods about its imminent launch in Singapore, the initial response its product has received from...
‘Beyond calorie calculation’: GoliSoda banks on ‘ancient wisdom’ and product diversification for 250% growth
Indian beverage start-up GoliSoda is targeting 250% growth this year, and is banking on its ‘ancient wisdom’-inspired drink range, as well as diversification of its product portfolio to include traditional desserts for success.