Researcher: “There is enormous potential for breadfruit in the protein sector”
As more consumers focus on health, wellness and sustainability, researchers are pointing to one botanical that has been hiding in plain sight for thousands of years.
Archives for September 23, 2020
Brazi Bites launches on Amazon and in Walmart stores: 'We felt we were missing out on a number of consumers'
Brazi Bites, best known for its frozen gluten-free Brazilian-style cheese bread, is expanding its consumer reach by launching on Amazon and in 300 Walmart stores where the brand can tap into a new base of consumers, said co-founder and CMO, Junea Rocha.
‘We listened, we learned, we’re changing…’ Uncle Ben’s rebrands to more ‘inclusive’ Ben’s Original
Moving forward, Uncle Ben’s will be known as ‘Ben’s Original,’ says brand owner Mars Inc, which like several leading CPG players including PepsiCo (Aunt Jemima) and Conagra Brands (Mrs Butterworth’s), has been under pressure to address racial stereotypes...
From biotech to robotics: FTW Ventures talks food tech in the era of COVID
FTW Ventures, an early-stage VC, has launched a new fund to support food and agri-tech start-ups that it believes can disrupt the sector. FoodNavigator speaks to founder and entrepreneur Brian Frank about the tech and trends he believes will come to the...
Are unrecognisable ingredients deterring consumers? Survey
A new survey investigating the preference of shoppers in the UK and US suggests that many food and drink products do not offer the clear labelling that consumers want.
UK row over future food, farming and trade rumbles on as Lords amends Agriculture Bill
The UK House of Lords has supported amendments to the Government’s proposed Agriculture Bill that would mean food imports allowed into the UK under future trade arrangements would have to meet domestic standards of production and animal welfare.
Americans are gravitating to coffee, drifting from energy drinks for fuel during pandemic, Packaged Facts finds
Americans may be exhausted from months of social distancing, balancing increased family responsibilities with work and navigating economic uncertainty due to the coronavirus, but fewer are reaching for energy drinks to keep them fueled during the...
Winning with loose: UAE’s BRW Society makes first foray into brick-and-mortar after securing Spinneys contract
UAE-based loose tea leaf company BRW Society will retail in the Spinneys supermarket chain by the end of the year after being selected as one of 24 winners of its incubator programme.
Fish and chitosan: Scientists develop novel coating to improve quality of fillets during refrigeration
Scientists have developed a novel active coating containing chitosan, tea and cinnamon extracts to improve the quality of fish fillets during refrigerated storage.
Organic governance in Australia: Domestic legislation finally on horizon to benefit international trade
Domestic legislation is finally on the horizon for the Australian organic industry, which would particularly benefit food and beverage companies looking to export by providing more efficient access to foreign markets.
Multi-meat mimicry: Japan’s DAIZ develops new soy-processing tech to ape conventional meats
Japan-based DAIZ has developed a new form of soybean processing technology that is able to mimic multiple types of conventional meats such as chicken, pork and fish, opening up a new avenue of additive-free plant-based creations for food manufacturers.
Sugar reduction in China: Stevia firm eyes nationwide boom on back of government’s ‘Healthy China 2030’ goal
Stevia firm SweeGen is eyeing China as a major new market due to the local government’s Healthy China 2030 public health goal, which looks to significantly reduce sugar consumption in the country.
Growth Asia 2020: Free registration now open for our six-strong interactive broadcast series
Free registration is now open for our six-week new virtual event – Growth Asia 2020 – which will feature experts from major brands Pepsi, Blackmores, Mondelez, Health & Happiness, Eat Just, Herbalife and Life-Space among the participants.
Superfood shot appetizer: Thai university backed ‘Happetite’ solution helps cancer patients eat more
Happetite, a superfood shot brand from Thailand, is aiming to resolve the problem of low appetite and low nutrition intake in cancer patients.