Vion makes new addition to supervisory board
Dutch processor Vion has announced that Martine Snels has joined its supervisory board.
Archives for May 18, 2020
WATCH: NEW PRODUCTS GALLERY... From AvoCrazy avocado puffs to Talking Rain Essentials
Check out FoodNavigator-USA’s latest gallery of new products, from avocado puffs and keto sandwich cookies, to sparkling beverages infused with vitamins and minerals from Talking Rain.
JUST partners with Post Holdings' Michael Foods, plans for largest foodservice expansion yet
JUST (Eat JUST, Inc.) has partnered with Michael Foods, a subsidiary of Post Holdings and one of the largest egg processors and suppliers, to bring plant-based JUST Egg to millions more consumers in the US.
How is COVID-19 impacting the hemp-derived CBD market?
How is COVID-19 impacting the hemp-derived CBD market? Are consumers turning to CBD to address anxiety during these times, or when it comes to functional foods, beverages and supplements, are they more likely to spend money on products they believe have...
Danish Crown closes Southern Jutland slaughterhouse
Pork processor Danish Crown temporarily closed its Skærbæk slaughterhouse in Southern Jutland following the confirmation of coronavirus among staff at its main customer Westcrown.
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Consumers embrace local, organic food amid coronavirus pandemic
While consumer interest in where food comes from and how it is produced has been growing in recent years, an organic industry leader says the coronavirus pandemic has turbocharged shoppers’ interest in local, organic and sustainably produced products as...
“Innovation still exists in brands that are in market,” retailers are reviewing new products, investor says
While the coronavirus outbreak may have initially sidelined new food and beverage launches as retailers scrambled to stock the basics, and stay-at-home orders slowed research & development, one investor predicts “a burst of innovation” from existing...
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NPD Trend Tracker: From cauliflower bites to vegan frozen meal delivery
In the latest edition of FoodNavigator’s new product development tracker, we cover ‘light and crispy’ cauliflower bites hitting UK shelves, a new fruity curry launching in Germany, and the roll-out of vegan frozen meals from chefs Joe Coulter and Ben...
AI shaping the future of food: ‘Delivering a sustainable food system will fundamentally depend on exchanging data’
Ag-tech company Agrimetrics is launching a new, interactive tool for looking at food and farming data. It claims it will improve sustainability and productivity by accelerating artificial intelligence and advanced analytics. FoodNavigator speaks to the...
NEWS IN BRIEF
Givaudan sells Dutch cheese unit: ‘We aim to strengthen the focus on our core’
Swiss flavours group Givaudan has sold its Netherlands-based cheese business for an undisclosed sum.
Start-up offers DIY solution to cut cost of lab-grown meat
Future Meat Technologies says its plan to sell grow-your-own cell-based meat to food companies will make cultured meat accessible and affordable at both the retail and consumer level.
COVID-19 hits Yili’s Q1 but firm remains bullish over full-year performance and investment strategy
Chinese dairy giant Yili will increase production capacity and focus on online retail channels as part of its business outlook for this year.
‘No worries’? Food safety fears in India as COVID-19 lockdowns lead to a shortage of lab staff
India’s food safety regulatory body Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has insisted that the public need not be concerned about food safety in the country despite a lack of laboratory staff to do food safety testing due to COVID-19...
Rich pickings: Swiss caviar supplement set for APAC expansion after success in Philippines and Thailand
Swiss firm Caviarlieri Limited is expanding further across Asia and Australia with its caviar-containing anti-ageing product, after seeing initial success in the Philippines and Thailand.
Personalised superfood solution: Nestle assess further APAC launches for nesQino after China Tmall debut
Nestle is conducting consumer testing with a view to expanding its customisable 'superfood' drink product, nesQino, to more APAC markets, after an initial launch in China via e-commerce platform Tmall.