Tulip unveils food waste reduction pledge
UK pork processor Tulip has outlined a new strategy to minimise food loss and waste throughout its supply chain including a partnership with food charity Fareshare.
Archives for June 1, 2020
Acosta: Consumers mixed on when grocery shopping will return to post-pandemic normalcy
While many states emerge from several weeks of shelter-in-place mandates and businesses begin to reopen, many consumers feel their usual shopping behaviors won’t return to “normal” for some time, an Acosta report revealed.
Bolthouse Farms discontinues 1915 organic cold pressed juice line, sees surge in juices with immunity benefits; CBD launch delayed
Bolthouse Farms – a fresh food business specializing in packaged carrots and juices, smoothies and dressings – has discontinued its premium organic cold pressed juice brand 1915 amid declining sales, but says it is enjoying a strong uptick in sales of...
NPD Trend Tracker: From Italian-flavoured seitan to chunky wasabi tartare
In the latest edition of our new product development trend tracker, FoodNavigator covers a new range of chunky tartare sauces, a selection of flavoured seitan products crossing the pond, and new meat-free formats from Richmond Sausages.
Researchers warn against palm oil ban due to ‘large economic losses’ and risk of ‘even bigger environmental problems’
Switching over to other vegetable oils would likely exacerbate issues surrounding palm oil production, according to a new study.
Solina looks for European expansion with German acquisition
French supplier Solina has completed the acquisition of German-based Hagesüd, which produces spice blends for the meat processing industry. Solina says the purchase will allow it to expand B2B activity in the German market, and also develop its...
Kraft Heinz R&D chief talks innovation: 'The technologies we are working on will give us a competitive edge'
Miriam Ueberall recently joined The Kraft Heinz Company to head up research and development for the group’s international zone. FoodNavigator speaks to her about how innovation and product development is at the heart of Kraft Heinz’s turnaround plans.
Gerber CEO: New single-material IncrediPouch is “designed for the future of recycling”
With last Friday’s launch of the first-of-its-kind, single-material baby food pouch, Gerber is one step closer to its ambitious goal to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025 without compromising the convenience and safety that parents...
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: How do fad diets & personalized nutrition influence the obesity epidemic?
Even before the threat of the “quarantine 15” – or the idea that some Americans are at risk of packing on 15 pounds during the pandemic due to stress-baking, mindless snacking and reduced physical activity – the rate of obesity in America has been...
Brexit: Government action needed to avoid ‘serious disruption’ to meat industry
The Government needs to address major issues around the meat supply chain as Brexit approaches, the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has revealed.
Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus
Personalised health startup prepares to 'ride the wave' of digital affinity
A personalised GI health startup co-founded by a doctor looking to create a one stop shop for digestive issues says his company is set to ‘ride the wave’ of digital health acceptance created by the pandemic.
Why COVID-19 is making food and agriculture collaboration more vital than ever
In paid partnership with Rabobank
COVID-19 created major, unforeseeable problems for food and agriculture startups. In-person sales channels disappeared overnight
‘Dramatic volume declines’ for Australia’s alcohol industry
Australia’s alcohol beverage producers have reported ‘dramatic volume declines’ due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to Alcohol Beverages Australia. April was the worst month on record for sales of beer, wine and spirits.
Retail
Nestlé’s confectionery ‘essentials’ now available through Deliveroo in UK
Nestlé UK has announced it has joined forces with Deliveroo’s Essentials delivery platform in a deal that will allow the company’s confectionery and other products to be delivered direct to consumers.
New Zealand’s trade saviours: Fruit, dairy and meat hold the fort as COVID-19 hits other export commodities
Fruit, dairy and meat have emerged as ‘saviour commodities’ for New Zealand trade amid the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, with these food exports showing significant growth despite just about all other sectors experiencing falls.
Not COVID-19 retaliation? Analysts claim Australia-China trade war is ‘over-sensationalised’
Tensions between Australia and China have recently been running high over barley tariffs and beef bans, but this nothing new nor solely due to ‘punishing behaviour’ over COVID-19, according to several trade consulting experts.
NutraIngredients' Immunity Online Series: Second APAC webinar focusing on the microbiome takes place this week
The second APAC webinar in NutraIngredients' global online immunity series takes place on Wednesday (June 3) when we will be shining the spotlight on the microbiome.
Healthy snacking solutions continue to score high with consumers
Paid for by BENEO
Consumers across the globe are shifting towards a ‘health and wellbeing’ mindset. Thomas Schmidt, Marketing Director at BENEO discusses the impact this trend continues to have on snacking in 2020.