Oversupply warning issued by European poultry industry
European poultry meat and eggs sectors have urged the European Commission to manage imports to prevent oversupply caused by the coronavirus.
Archives for April 29, 2020
Functional benefits, sensory adventure, and affordable escapism: Imbibe shares top trends during coronavirus pandemic
As Americans spend more time at home and are paying acute attention to health and wellbeing, their demands are shifting towards products with specific functional benefits, options to recreate restaurant experiences at home, and an intensified desire for...
UK levy boards launch £1.2m marketing campaign for beef
A major £1.2m national consumer campaign encouraging consumers to ‘Make It’ with beef has been launched by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC).
Raising a nation of veggie lovers: PHA teams up with Nurture Life, Good Feeding, Fresh Bellies, lil'gourmets, and Tiny Organics
Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) is teaming up with baby and kids food manufacturers, early childhood educators, and other key stakeholders under its 'Shaping Early Palates Initiative', which aims to disrupt the marketplace of childhood nutrition.
Probiotics... a new weapon in the food developer's toolkit to tackle LDL cholesterol?
ProBiotix Health – a spinoff of UK-based life sciences firm OptiBiotix Health - is in preliminary talks with food and beverage brands in the US about developing yogurts and other functional foods featuring a probiotic claimed to deliver meaningful...
UK refusal to postpone CBD deadline ‘baffling’ amid coronavirus pandemic, says lobby group
The Cannabis Trades Association has criticised the Food Standards Agency’s refusal to postpone its CBD novel foods deadline, describing the move as ‘unsympathetic’ to businesses in the sector.
'Cultivated meat will become a necessity': Aleph Farms discusses its commitment to net-zero emissions
The Israeli start-up discusses its new sustainability plans, why it sees cultured meat as a 'necessity' and also why the sector can live in harmony with the traditional meat industry.
Plant-based ambient brand Fiid's strong growth during coronavirus: ‘There is a silver lining for our category’
Start-up Fiid has witnessed tremendous growth in demand for its plant-based ambient ready meals in the wake of the coronavirus crisis and subsequent lockdown. “There’s potentially a silver lining for our particular category,” founder Shane Ryan tells...
GNC in danger of being delisted from stock exchange as debt payment looms
GNC announced yesterday that is has received a notice from the New York Stock Exchange that is out of compliance with listing requirements because its stock price has been below $1 a share for more than 30 days.
Investing in the Future of Food: WeWork Food Labs helps level the playing field
WeWork is helping to level the playing field between emerging and established brands in the competitive food and beverage space with the recent unveiling of its flagship Food Labs in New York City and the graduation of its first food and ag focused...
Tinned pasta, not toilet paper, now the most ‘in-demand’ item on shelf
Fresh data reveals that tinned pasta has overtaken toilet paper as the most out of stock product in UK supermarkets.
SuperDrob appoints new CEO
Polish poultry business SuperDrob Group has appointed a new chief executive officer.
Devenish signs 10-year deal with Caribbean Broilers
Northern Ireland agri-tech company Devenish has signed a 10-year R&D and supply agreement worth £30m with Jamaican poultry producer Caribbean Broilers (CB).
Probiotics and immunity: Tips to maximise the online opportunity
Probiotic products for immune health are enjoying a surge in online searches – with some brands enjoying a 500% boost, but what can businesses do to turn interest into commercial success? Lumina Intelligence’ online marketing expert reveals her top tips...
Thorny issue: Malaysian durian industry hit by demand slump and manpower shortage due to COVID-19
The durian industry in Malaysia has been hit hard by a drastic drop in demand and lack of manpower due to the COVID-19 outbreak, a sharp downturn for one of the country’s most popular exports.
Super-fast salmonella testing: Australian breakthrough could benefit food industry and public health monitoring
Researchers in Australia have developed a series of rapid, reliable and highly sensitive DNA tests, which can identify the five most common Salmonella subtypes in the country in a matter of minutes - with potential for use in for the food industry as...
Clean label peas: Will consumers back Ayam Brand’s bold move towards ‘light brown’ product?
Ayam Brand, a household name in Asia for its canned processed foods, is introducing its clean label processed peas, which now come in a light brown colour due to the removal of artificial colourings.
‘New and lasting habits’: Singapore’s online shopping surge will persist after COVID-19
Many Singaporean consumers have shifted their purchasing behavior from offline to online shopping as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and experts predict that this shift will be a long-lasting one with effects long past the outbreak.
Anti-pollution 'smart drink': Blackcurrant beverage to be developed and tested for improved lung function and athletic performance
A new blackcurrant anti-pollution 'smart drink' from New Zealand is to be created and assessed for its potential to combat air pollution and improve performance in athletes as part of an industry/academia collaboration.