CBD industry headed toward big overcapacity, expert asserts
The hemp/CBD industry may have gotten the cart before the horse in terms of extraction capacity and raw material supply, said an investment analyst familiar with the sector.
Archives for August 24, 2020
Sugar reduction reformulation progress: 77% of Canadian food and beverage products saw no changes in sugar levels over 4-year period
Despite sugar reduction being a major consumer health trend impacting nearly every corner of the CPG industry, many food and beverage products in Canada have seen limited changes in sugar content, a recent study by the University of Toronto suggests.
GUEST ARTICLE: We need a 90% purity rule for CBD products
It is time for President Trump to step in and bring clarity to the sale and regulation of CBD products to the public.
Industry watchdog gives 64% of CBD beverages an “F” on label claims
It’s back to school season and scores on a new CBD report card suggest certain manufacturers need to hit the books.
Kellogg commits to 100% responsibly sourced vanilla by 2020
A new partnership with Symrise will see Kellogg use 100% responsibly sourced vanilla by the end of the year. FoodNavigator speaks to the German flavours and fragrances firm to find out more.
GUEST ARTICLE: Reduced sugar beverages see pockets of growth, but trend towards naturally sugar-free cannot be beat
Reduced sugar categories have seen high growth in the past, but their sales have dipped as consumers became hesitant about artificial sweeteners. However, in the past year, sales have seen a guarded rebound across many categories due to new launches and...
Shifting dietary habits: ‘Generic’ rather than ‘tailored’ health messaging works best, finds study
A new study has revealed that generic public health messages, such as ‘eat five fruit and vegetables a day’, are more effective at shifting dietary habits.
Beware consumer backlash about data sharing, food apps told
Food brands looking to tap into rising consumer demand to purchase meals online via apps should be wary of a backlash from shoppers about how their data is shared.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Coca-Cola names new president of Coca-Cola North America
The Coca-Cola Company has named Alfredo Rivera as president of Coca-Cola North America. Rivera most recently served as president of the beverage giant's Latin America group overseeing business operations across 40 countries.
专家小组预测新冠疫情过后，更健康的强化植物性包装食品将在亚太地区蓬勃发展
某专家小组称，如今消费者已深刻认识到预防性健康、保健和营养的重要性，因此疫情过后，有利于健康的强化植物性包装食品在亚太地区的需求量将持续飙升。
“源自雨林”：中国嘉隽饮料公司以创新推动刚起步的非浓缩果汁行业
总部位于上海的果汁公司嘉隽饮料推出了新的“雨林”非浓缩 (NFC) 系列饮料，期望推动消费者对更健康替代品的需求。
碱性水产品创新：随着中国掀起健康浪潮，娃哈哈无糖苏打水销量激增
随着消费者不断寻求更健康、更创新的饮料，中国饮料巨头杭州娃哈哈集团今年的无糖苏打水和碱性水产品销量见长。
牛肉标签：“澳大利亚制造”标签无法博得中国消费者的足够信任
一份新的报告显示，中国消费者对标有“澳大利亚制造”标签的牛肉信任不够，但是利用区块链技术制作的原产地声明却可以提高消费者对产品的信任，甚至可能提升产品的价值。
新冠 (COVID-19) 疫情期间的榴莲需求：疫情封锁期间，中国的进口量仍保持稳定增长，救泰国和马来西亚榴莲行业于水火之中
在新冠疫情期间，中国已成为泰国和马来西亚榴莲产业的救星，即使采取封锁措施，中国的需求和进口增长仍保持稳定，完全推翻了早先的悲观预测。
亚太地区 8 月头条新闻
以下是亚太地区（除中国外）8 月最值得关注的新闻大事记。
‘Rainforest sourcing’: China’s Jiajun Beverage on innovation drive to propel fledgling not-from-concentrate juice sector
Shanghai-based juice company Jiajun Beverage has launched a new Rainforest not-from-concentrate (NFC) series of beverages as it seeks to boost demand for healthier alternatives.
Alkaline innovation: Wahaha sees jump in sales of sugar-free soda water as China rides health wave
China’s beverage giant, Hangzhou Wahaha Group has seen an increase in sales of its sugar-free soda and alkaline water products this year, as consumers continue to seek healthier and more innovative beverages.
CBD narcotic status to have ‘dramatic repercussions,’ on hemp industry, warns French consortium
France’s hemp industry is urging the European Commission (EC) to reconsider cannabidiol’s (CBD) classification to a narcotic pointing to the ‘dramatic repercussions,’ the decision will have on the sector.
NPD Trend Tracker: From protein m*lkshakes to gluten-free game bangers
What exciting innovations are hitting shelves this summer? In our latest edition of FoodNavigator's NPD Trend Tracker, we look at a West London start-up bringing plant-based protein m*lkshakes to market, a new range of gluten-free game sausages and...
India food fraud alarm: Much more needs to be done if ‘Make in India’ campaign is to succeed
India’s food counterfeit incidents have risen at an ‘alarming rate’ between 2018 and 2019, numbers which will have significantly negative impacts on the country’s ‘Make in India’ campaign if more stringent measures are not taken to control these.
UK CPTPP accession: Big boon for APAC meat and fresh products if successful, but hurdles ahead – expert analysis
The United Kingdom’s intention to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) would greatly benefit food trade for APAC countries – but many hurdles lie ahead, according to expert analysis.