New Zealand wine exports reach record $2bn
Ten years ago, New Zealand Winegrowers set out ambitions to double wine exports from $1.04bn to reach $2bn in 2020: with the latest figures showing it has reached this goal.
Archives for November 26, 2020
Coffee maker Meira cuts carbon footprint with bio-based packaging
Finnish coffee producer Meira, part of the Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group, has launched Vallilan Paahtimo, a new range that offers ‘a more sustainable cup, inside and out’. In partnership with packaging manufacturer Amcor, the line includes a bio-based...
What makes a vegan frozen pizza start-up ‘investable’?
Why did VC fund Veg Capital invest in a plant-based pizza disruptor? Investor relations chief Simi Valecha Johnson reveals what got One Planet Pizza across the line.
‘Mega trends’ in clean label revealed: ‘It’s what’s not on the label that’s important’
For today’s consumers ‘clean label’ is less about the ingredients featured back-of-pack and more about what isn’t listed, be it preservatives, genetically modified ingredients or artificial sweeteners, according to L.E.K. Consulting.
Let there be light: The new tech promising to enlighten quality assurance and food safety
Hyperspectral imaging may not sound the sexiest of subjects. But this rapidly emerging technology is promising to help the food industry gain ground in a host of areas, from quality assurance, pathogen detection and farm management.
SIG to take full ownership of JV to leverage growth opportunities in the Middle East and Africa
SIG Combibloc has signed an agreement to take full ownership of its Middle East & Africa joint venture SIG Combibloc Obeikan by acquiring the 50% shareholding of its partner Obeikan Investment Group (OIG) in the two JV companies.
Arla cuts greenhouse gases in infant formula production
Arla Foods Ingredients is investing in its dry blend lactose production capacity to help infant formula manufacturers cut emissions by up to 25%.
Once you pop…Pringles Passport Flavours finding favour amid Asia’s travel restrictions
Pringles says its Passport Flavours potato chip series - featuring London Fish and Chips, and New York Cheeseburger editions - are finding favour in Asia, as the firm seeks to banish the blues caused by travel restrictions.
Cost not an issue in Asia? milkadamia banks on premium and sustainability focus to market milk made from world’s most expensive nut
Macadamia milk specialist firm milkadamia believes that its premium and sustainable product focus will be the key for it to achieve commercial success in the Asian market, claiming that cost is not a major issue for regional expansion.