Informa cancels SupplySide West as Nevada coronavirus cases climb
Informa Markets has formally canceled the SupplySide West 2020 trade show which was set to take place in Las Vegas, NV on Oct. 27-30.
Archives for July 28, 2020
‘At first it seemed like science fiction…’ Cell-cultured meat startup Artemys Foods emerges from stealth mode
San Leandro-based Artemys Foods – one of the latest startups to emerge from stealth mode in the nascent cell-cultured (a.k.a cell-based, cultivated) meat arena – aims to launch its first prototype, a hybrid burger combining cell-based meat and fat with...
What’s the size of the hemp-derived CBD prize? Brightfield Group releases new report
The US hemp-derived CBD market (spanning everything from drinks and supplements to pharmaceuticals and petfood) is projected to rise 14% to $4.7bn in 2020, predicts a new report from Brightfield Group.
SHIFT20: Consumer health perceptions of plant-based meat are evolving, reports IFIC
The buzz around plant-based meat alternatives is strong, but what is the full consumer perception of plant-based protein products in terms of nutrition and healthfulness compared to animal meat, and what motivates consumers to buy plant alternatives?
‘Fear of overheads’ and ‘huge sense of uncertainty’ drive outsourcing trend in food SMEs
Pre-COVID, food entrepreneurs were reluctant to outsource to service providers. But a ‘change in mindset’ has occurred, according to Young Foodies’ Thea Alexander, meaning founders are increasingly comfortable relinquishing control.
Interporc discusses the 'essential role' of the pig industry in rural Spain
The Spanish pig industry is ‘an employment engine’ in rural Spain (municipalities with less than 5,000 inhabitants), where it generates 21,000 jobs. Half of the workforce is female, says Interporc (White Coated Pig Association).
‘A 21st century food and farming revolution’: Produce & Provide backs farmer-to-consumer shift
UK start-up Produce & Provide is launching a new service that aims to help connect farmers and consumers. The company’s founder Neil Darwent believes the transition to shorter, more local supply chains represents a ’21st century food and farming revolution’.
Unlocking Innovation webinar Aug. 6: Discover how to reduce your environmental impact & improve sustainability
Even as the pandemic continues to strain the food system and pressure manufacturers to balance increased demand with restricted supply, companies must still pursue sustainability goals, including minimizing their environmental impact and improving the...
Citizen Petition argues toddler milks threaten children’s health and pose ‘economic harm’ to families
In a Citizen’s Petition filed today, children’s health advocates are ramping up pressure on FDA to address the labeling of so-called ‘transition formulas’ or ‘toddler milks,’ which they say offer “no unique nutritional value,” threaten the health of...
The Better Meat Co. closes $8.1m seed round as hybrid trend combining animal- and plant-based proteins gathers pace
The Better Meat Co - a Sacramento-based startup supplying plant-based proteins that “blend seamlessly into ground meat products” at inclusion rates of 30-50% to create a new wave of ‘hybrid’ products - has closed an $8.1m seed round, bringing its total...
Nutritionally superior non-GMO barley rolled out on European market
The Food Ingredient business of Japanese conglomerate Teijin Group has introduced BARLEYmax onto the European market to enable producers capitalise on the growing demand for gut health, as well as overall health & wellbeing.
‘How to win in a recession’: Four top tips for Australian F&B firms to spur growth post-COVID-19
Food and beverage firms in Australia would do well to maintain product pricing, focus on advertising and research, as well as wisely streamline their product ranges in order to come out on top post-COVID-19, according to recommendations from an industry...
Food tax frenzy: Sugar taxation still ranked as most effective for public health compared to salt, fat and junk food
Sugar taxation has remained the most effective for of food taxation when it comes to reducing diet-related diseases as compared to taxes on salt, saturated fat and junk food, according to a recent New Zealand study.
Milk minerals and bacteria: China opens public consultation for novel food raw materials use
The Chinese authorities has opened a public consultation to consider the use of milk minerals and a particular bacteria species as novel food raw materials.