Tesco kicks off drone deliveries in Ireland
The supermarket has partnered with Irish start-up with Manna to introduce Ireland’s first grocery home shopping drone deliveries.
Archives for October 27, 2020
Could animal-based diets actually ‘mitigate risk’ of cardiovascular disease?
Diets heavy in animal-based products have long been considered cardiovascular risk factors – but new research suggests that a common gut bacterium linked to animal protein consumption could actually help prevent cardiovascular disease.
WEBINAR Oct 28: Kids and the plant-based trend
Do children like oatmilk and Beyond Burgers? Research* shows that US families with children over-index for plant-based milk and yogurt sales and that parents of children under 18 are more likely to think that plant-based proteins are healthier than...
Apeel raises $30m, 'invisible' skin helps growers in emerging markets gain access to US, Europe
Apeel – the startup behind an invisible plant-based edible skin proven to dramatically extend the shelf-life of fresh produce - has raised $30m in new funding from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Temasek, and Astanor Ventures.
ADM shares top 5 food trends for 2021: ‘It’s going to be a year of innovation, marked by significant breakthroughs in nutrition’
Influenced by feelings of stress and anxiety, shifting priorities caused by the ongoing pandemic, and changes in social connectivity, consumers are taking a more holistic and proactive approach to health and wellness, according to a new report from ADM.
Pandemic boosts need for tracking technology in supply chain
The demand for nutraceuticals and functional foods is expected to witness an upward surge driven by immunity-boosting supplements during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the current times exposing need for technology to address immediate global needs with an...
Researchers call for crackdown on ‘kid influencers’ promoting unhealthy food, beverages on YouTube
After discovering a “staggering level of exposure” of fast food, candy, soda and other unhealthy branded foods and beverages on YouTube videos featuring and targeting young children, researchers from New York University are calling on the Federal Trade...
JM Smucker sells strong-performing Crisco for $550m to B&G Foods to focus on coffee, snacking & pet food
JM Smucker Co. is selling its iconic line of Crisco oils and shortening to B&G Foods for $550m cash in a deal that allows it to dedicate more resources to its “core growth platforms” while simultaneously strengthening B&G’s small but growing baking business.
New monitoring system could save thousands of tons of wasted food
Thousands of tons of wasted food could be saved every year due to a new monitoring system in development that pinpoints the expiration of perishable produce, even after a ‘use-by’ date has expired.
Almarai first brand to receive pandemic prepared certification
Saudi Arabian dairy company Almarai said it is the first brand in the world to obtain a Pandemic Prepared Certification from AIB International due to its application of best practices for food safety in times of epidemics.
Growth Asia 2020
China still Asia’s probiotic powerhouse, but India and South East Asia next to watch - Growth Asia Series expert panel
China will continue to cement its standing as Asia’s biggest probiotic market, but an expert panel has predicted that India and South East Asia are the emerging hotspots to watch.
Powder power: Major brands Nestle Japan and FANCL unveil water-soluble sachet smoothies
Nestle Japan and FANCL have jointly launched two fruit and vegetable smoothies in sachet format, under the Nestle Wellness brand.
South East Asian sparkle: Remedy Drinks eyes Vietnam as next big market for its kombucha
Australian beverage firm Remedy Drinks is eyeing Vietnam as the next big market for its kombucha, banking on a rising health and wellness awareness trend and product ability to be transported without refrigeration.
Next Gen ambition: How latest entry to Singapore’s ‘Silicon Valley of food tech’ plans to crack plant-based space
A food tech firm headed by the execs who pioneered plant-based sausages in Germany and propelled Impossible Foods’ launch into Singapore are now looking for manufacturing partners globally for their new plant-based chicken.
Trans fats and COVID-19? Nestle Philippines seeks clarity on bill, confirms no products will be affected
Food manufacturing giant Nestle Philippines has confirmed that none of its products would be affected by the recently-proposed bill on trans fats elimination from the local food supply, though it has also requested that the legislation terms be laid out...