Unconstitutional: Virginia Governor vetoes bill targeting plant-based 'milk'
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has vetoed a bill that would have limited the use of the term ‘milk’ on food labels to the lacteal secretions of hooved animals.
Archives for April 14, 2020
Retailers, Union call on policymakers, CDC to strengthen safety standards for grocery employees
Kroger is adding its voice to the growing chorus of industry stakeholders asking elected officials to designate all grocery employees as ‘extended first responders’ and ‘emergency personnel’ to ensure they are protected and have access to healthcare...
Cashing in on the crisis: More FDA warning letters
There is currently no cure for coronavirus, however, that hasn’t stopped companies from preying on consumers’ fears, as a new raft of FDA warning letters makes clear.
CORONAVIRUS: SPOTLIGHT ON THE SUPPLY CHAIN
Curcumin supply escapes worst of coronavirus supply disruptions
The rapid shutdown of Indian society to combat the coronavirus crisis has inconvenienced manufacturers of curcumin ingredients, but thus far has not put a critical dent in inventories, suppliers say.
Sausage processor wins retail contracts to prevent furloughs
UK food manufacturer British Premium Sausage Company has won new listings with two major supermarkets, resulting in 35 employees not having to be furloughed.
Summer Fancy Food Show 2020 canceled due to coronavirus
The Specialty Food Association’s (SFA's) Summer Fancy Food Show, scheduled for June 28-30 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York (which has recently been turned into a makeshift hospital), is the latest major food show to be canceled due to the...
Dairy-free 'nice cream' brand Frönen takes on new markets and launches new flavors
After owning its backyard market of Chicago, dairy-free 'nice cream' brand Frönen is expanding to the West Coast in Nugget Markets and soon, New York City along with two new flavor launches.
How is coronavirus impacting the market for hemp-derived CBD? Brightfield Group weighs in
“Three months ago, everyone was focused on the next wave of CBD users, people that haven’t tried CBD yet, but I really think it’s those heavy users, those core users, that are going to be driving this market over the next few months,” predicts the...
Concerns over US meat supply chain following plant closures
A wave of US meat processing plant closures due to coronavirus has sparked concerns among the supply chain with financial losses predicted to be as high as $13.6bn.
‘Powered by plants and biotech’: The next generation of raw tuna from Kuleana
Plant-based seafood specialist Kuleana is targeting seafood and sushi lovers with what it describes as the ‘next generation of raw tuna powered by plants and biotechnology’. FoodNavigator speaks to co-founder and CEO Jacek Prus about developing...
Momentum builds to block further F2F delays: ‘COVID-19 isn’t an excuse to delay EU Farm to Fork strategy’
Civil society networks, NGOs, and professional organisations are disgruntled at farmers association COPA-COGECA’s bid to further delay the new EU food policy.
EU academics call for policy-led shift towards sustainable food system
Food production must shift from ‘linear mass consumption’ to ‘a more circular economy’ to meet growing demand for food in a sustainable way, claims a report which will inform much of the EU’s upcoming ‘Farm to Fork strategy for a sustainable food system’.
Ketogenic diet may help asthma sufferers: study
The ketogenic diet may help asthma sufferers, according to a German study.
NPD trend tracker: From vegan pastry classics to 'body boosting' hemp smoothies
In this week's new product tracker, FoodNavigator highlights plant-based innovation from discounter Aldi and 'body boosting' smoothies containing hemp. Here's this week's latest launches:
Startups in Food-X’s 11th cohort offer solutions to weaknesses in the food system revealed by COVID-19
Rather than hit pause during the ongoing pandemic like many other investors, global venture capital fund SOSV’s Food-X accelerator is moving full steam ahead by welcoming to its 11th cohort eight companies that are directly tackling challenges...
Sustainability
Fairtrade Prices boost cocoa farmers’ income by $15m in fourth quarter
Fairtrade International has announced sales of Fairtrade certified cocoa from Côte d’Ivoire in the fourth quarter of 2019 increased farmers’ earnings by approximately $15.1m compared to non-Fairtrade cocoa.
BMPA urges changes to Job Retention Scheme
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has suggested a simple change to current Job Retention Scheme that it believes would save taxpayer money.
Spanish pork companies prioritise worker and food safety
The Spanish pork industry has offered assurances that it will not compromise worker or food safety as it attempts to maintain production during the coronavirus situation.
Perfect Day secures no objections letter from FDA for non-animal whey protein
Perfect Day, a startup producing milk proteins via microbial fermentation (minus the cows), has secured a coveted 'no questions/objections' letter from the FDA in response to its Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) determination for 'non-animal' whey...
Turning New Zealand plant-based: Otis Oat M!lk wants to reduce country’s dependence on dairy
New Zealand’s first homegrown oat milk firm Otis Oat M!lk wants to reduce the country’s heavy dependence on the dairy market, citing a grand vision to establish a contract manufacturing production facility to accommodate a broad range of plant-based...
Could Hollista CollTech’s ‘unsexiest product ever’ be a reformulation match made in heaven?
Malaysia-based biotech firm Holista CollTech has developed a new sugar formulation which is more intense, low-calorie and low-GI in hope of helping F&B companies reformulate products more effectively, especially in Singapore and Malaysia where government...
COVID-19 in ASEAN: ‘Protectionist’ measures threaten global supply chains as lockdowns persist
Several countries in the South East Asian region have moved to impose extended lockdowns, export bans and other heightened trade barriers in response to continued widespread COVID-19 infection rates within the region, posing a very real risk for food...
Yakult’s China sales hit by COVID-19 impact and Lunar New Year hiatus
Yakult has reported that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused its business in China to experience a drop in sales in the first two months of the year.
Healthy Ageing APAC Summit: Updated agenda revealed - check out who's speaking in Singapore in November
Today we can reveal the updated agenda for the 2020 Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, which takes place in Singapore in July, and features a raft of big-name brands and international academic experts.