Belgium to reduce ASF-infected zone
Almost a year after the last confirmed evidence of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the country, Belgium is considering reducing the infected zone.
Archives for June 3, 2020
FreshRealm develops new 'high-quality, low-effort' ready-to-cook meals with restaurant chains, retailers
While many Americans have cooked more than ever in recent weeks, with some picking up new skills, demand for fresh ready-to-heat and ready-to-cook meals that require minimal effort has never been higher, says the founder of FreshRealm, which has teamed...
Socati receives USDA Organic Certification for CBD lineup
Hemp processor and supplier Socati Corp has received USDA Organic certification for its CBD ingredients (broad and full spectrum oils).
Riots rock nutrition stores across the country
From big-box to mom-and-pop stores, already struggling businesses now face yet another setback.
Investing in the Future of Food: NextGenChef connects ‘foodpreneurs’ with mentors, consumers online
No longer able to rely on conferences, in-store demos or serendipitous meetings to raise awareness of a new business or product, entrepreneurs increasing are connecting with each other, mentors and consumers through subscription-based online platforms...
Brands' support of anti-racism movement balances business benefits, risks
Many food and beverage companies are joining the fight against racism in America by temporarily pausing sales, using their voices and positions to raise awareness of systemic racism in the US, donating profits and pulling advertising from platforms that...
Hooked on salmon: ‘World’s first’ shredded plant-based alternative eyes European market
Swedish start-up Hooked is developing what it claims to be the ‘world’s first’ plant-based shredded salmon product. The aim? To meet the ‘rapidly increasing’ demand for seafood with healthy, tasty, and planet-friendly alternatives, the founders tell...
Brexit and food labelling part 2: Challenges, deadlines, and potential future divergences
Seven months out until the end of the transition period, the uncertainty of timing and potential short timescales are a concern for many UK and EU businesses, as they prepare to update food and beverage labelling for Brexit.
2020: a turning point for nutrition?
A new report is urging food companies to embrace regulation, reformulation, relabelling and more diverse ingredients to become ‘part of the solution’ to malnutrition in all its forms.
Consumers closely monitor fats and oil in packaged food: Cargill
Most consumers (68%) across the world closely monitor the type and amount of fat and oil in their packaged food, according to a recent global study from Cargill.
Vocal for local: Food industry backs India’s cluster-based approach for production boost
The local food industry in India has welcomed the government’s plans to reorganise the local food production sector using a cluster-based approach, believing that this will help to reduce food waste and drive long-term growth.
‘Something’s definitely wrong’: Australian alcohol industry highlights ‘obvious’ flaws in minimum unit price review
The Australian alcoholic beverages industry has highlighted ‘glaringly obvious’ flaws and anomalies in the government’s recent review of minimum unit pricing, claiming that the results are erroneous and calling for an inquiry.
Covid-19 hangover: UAE alcohol market set to see slump as tourism takes a hit
Alcohol consumption in UAE is expected to continue to decline, a trend which began last year and accelerated with the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, according to new research.
Low-calorie diet and exercise put diabetes in remission for 60% of patients: Qatar RCT
An intensive lifestyle intervention comprising a low-calorie diet and physical activity led to significant weight loss and diabetes remission in 61% of patients.
Powders power: LVL Life’s superfood blends ride e-commerce, plant-based and COVID-19 waves
Singapore-based LVL Life and its plant-based superfood powder blends have seen sales surge during the COVID-19 outbreak with rising consumer demand and a resilient e-commerce strategy combining for its success.
Immunity advice for pharmacists: Blackmores publishes whitepaper on nutrition and supplement guidelines
Blackmores has published a new whitepaper on nutrition guidelines for strengthening the immune system, preventing and treating respiratory tract infections – designed specifically for pharmacists.