News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
After a tumultuous year caused by the pandemic, Danone is transitioning from a category-led to a "Local First" business model, which will help the company return to profitable growth as soon H2 2021, said Danone chairman and CEO Emmanuel Faber.
One day after McCormick & Company acquired Cholula hot sauce for $800m in a deal that will accelerate the spice company’s growth opportunities and expand its portfolio, the CPG giant is warning investors to reject an unrelated, unsolicited and...
In this week's NPD Trend Tracker we hear about the first British brand to make baby formula with goat's milk; the power of marine collagen peptides, and the launch of some hot sauces designed to tap the rise of at-home eating occassions.
Meat group Danish Crown is increasing its investment budget by 25% this year, with a focus on automation and increased production.
Unilever’s Knorr brand is teaming up with Wageningen University to launch the Good Food Lab. “The Good Food Lab is an opportunity to build an engine room, driven by insights and founded in academic rigour,” April Redmond, Knorr Vice President, tells...
With 2023 likely to be designated the International Year of Millet by the UN, the ancient grain is hoping to surpass the quinoa boom to soon become part of everyday diets across the world.
Without the physical constraints of brick and mortar stores, e-commerce offers retailers an opportunity to appeal to more than just mainstream shoppers by diversifying their assortment to attract niche consumers who often will spend more for specialized...
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Hershey is rolling out a multitude of new offerings, aimed at its convenience store customers, for its snacking occasions.
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Although plant-based meats are available in various guises at retail and have been for decades, historically their appeal was limited to vegetarian and vegan consumers.
FrieslandCampina Germany said it is accelerating the transformation it launched two years ago, focusing on its brands and scaling back the production of unprofitable products.
A recent report issued by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy said that the Emirate of Dubai has 583 local and international companies engaged in dairy production and industry such as yogurt; natural butter; cheese; the...
Consumer goods major Unilever has completed the unification of its Anglo-Dutch legal structure in a move it says will future-proof business by enabling greater flexibility on strategic portfolio updates.
Thai seafood giant Thai Union has opened a South East Asian operation in Singapore dedicated to food tech ventures, citing the excellent opportunities to make good regional collaborations as a major deciding factor for choosing the city-state to set up in.
Around half of all supermarkets in Japan have plans to increase their range of processed and prepared food products, followed by fresh fruits and vegetables and meat, according to recent reports.
China has highlighted local meat and poultry industry self-sufficiency goals for the country, emphasising the need for green technology to overcome challenges such as crisis response and slow industrialisation.
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Pectin is a water-soluble fiber derived from apple and citrus peels and is used as an emulsifying, stabilizing, gelling, and thickening agent in food products.
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SIG, a leading systems and solutions provider for aseptic carton packaging, discusses why agility and flexibility are more imperative than ever for the food and beverage industry and not just a result of the pandemic.