IMCD acquires VitaQualy Comércio de Ingredientes to bolster Brazil specialty distribution strategy
IMCD has acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of Brazilian specialty ingredient distributor, VitaQualy Comércio de Ingredientes LTDA.
Archives for August 19, 2020
NEWS IN BRIEF
Ardent Mills expands retail capabilities and production
Flour and ingredients company Ardent Mills has made significant updates and investments to its retail and production capabilities to better meet booming demand in the baking industry.
‘Don’t Quit’ shakes up adult nutrition category with minority investments from Keurig Dr. Pepper and L.A. Libations
Keurig Dr. Pepper (KDP) has taken a minority investment with a defined path to ownership in emerging brand ‘Don’t Quit’ to become the next heavyweight in the segment, said KDP president Robert Gamgort during the firm's Q2 2020 earnings call.
Europe adopts new measures against notorious olive blight Xylella fastidiosa
The European Commission is adopting new measures to combat one of the world’s most dangerous plant bacteria: Xylella fastidiosa.
The moment of ‘ground truth’: Unilever pilots Orbital tech to boost transparency in palm oil and soy
Orbital Insight’s technology will combine satellite images of Indonesia and Brazil with geolocation data to provide specific information on ‘the first mile’ – the journey that palm oil fruit or soybeans travel from the plantation to a mill. “With a...
‘We are in the middle of a food safety technological revolution’: Tetra Pak talks the future of food safety
Technological advances are transforming the food sector – and nowhere is this more evident than in the field of food safety. FoodNavigator caught up with Alex Bromage, Food Safety and Quality Director at Tetra Pak, to find out what innovations he is...
Earthworm, Nestlé tie-up tackles deforestation in Côte d’Ivoire: ‘Cocoa farming in the Cavally forest reserve is illegal’
Nestlé has partnered with NGO Earthworm and government agencies on the ground to preserve what is left of the Cavally forest reserve in Côte d’Ivoire. FoodNavigator speaks to Earthworm’s country head Gerome Tokpa to learn more illegal cocoa plantations...
Radical transparency is needed to overcome ‘greenwashing’ scepticism
Sustainability sells. This has given rise to scepticism among consumers that brands are ‘greenwashing’ their environmental claims. Radical transparency could be the cure.
Organic ancient grain range from Kröner-Stärke adds wholesomeness and nutritional benefits to baked goods
Kröner-Stärke has launched a range of spelt gluten, starches, flours and pregelatinized starches to allow producers to capitalise on the growing popularity of ancient grains as consumers embrace clean label.
'We are helping to build positive narratives for our customers': Olam discusses its sustainability platform AtSource
Agri-business giant Olam International has launched a digital platform, AtSource, that provides detailed information about its supply chains. The company hopes the data and insight on the platform will allow its customers to be more transparent with...
Study adds weight to link between COVID-19 and vitamin D
A new cohort study involving 9940 men and women has added to the mounting research to indicate vitamin D supplementation may reduce the seriousness of COVID-19 infections.
Labelling beef: ‘Australia Made’ label no longer enough to convince Chinese consumers
A label claiming that beef is "Australian Made" is no longer enough for Chinese consumers, but backing-up origin claims with blockchain tech would boost trust and potentially value, according to a new report.
COVID-19 and shellfish: New Zealand industry positive on trade recovery despite slew of toxin warnings
The New Zealand seafood industry is positive that its shellfish trade with China and Hong Kong is on the way back up despite taking a hit in recent weeks due to a slew of toxin warnings.
Not just for adults: Nestle Japan clarifies new KITKAT Snax not just for beer drinkers
Nestle Japan’s new KITKAT Snax – which was launched alongside its first officially-approved craft beer - is not targeted solely at alcohol-drinking adults, but for all consumers looking for a sweet and salty snack, the firm has clarified.
Probably the best strategy? Carlsberg Malaysia pins hopes on e-commerce after COVID-19 sinks financials
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Berhad (Carlsberg Malaysia) is pinning its hopes on digital marketing and e-commerce to recover from huge revenue and profit drops suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.
‘Spiceuticals’ on heat: Red chillies extract effective for appetite and weight control - four-week RCT
Supplementation of red chillies actives, capsaicinoids, is able to control appetite and weight, leading to decrease of 2.1% in body weight and 2.2% in BMI, according to a four-week RCT.
‘Big Food’ enjoying sustained sales uplifts as consumers stay home
US retail sales of leading packaged food brands tracked by Bernstein* rose +12.1% year-on-year in measured channels in the four weeks ending August 8, with big brands reaping continued benefits from the shift to eating at home, though sales growth slowed...