Researchers wake up the gut with new probiotic tea, coffee
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed new probiotic coffee and tea.
Archives for January 14, 2021
ZICO founder re-acquires brand from Coca-Cola via PE firm: ‘The cycle has swung back’
Speaking at Expo West in 2015 two years after selling his coconut water brand to Coca-Cola, ZICO founder Mark Rampolla observed that his nine years running the business had been “absolutely brutal.” Six years later, he’s back at the helm, after buying...
Ethnicity may play role in taste perception, studies claim
Ethnicity may play a role in how sensitive a person is to the bitter taste found in foods such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and dark chocolate, as two studies demonstrate that Danish and Chinese people experience this taste differently owing to a...
‘Plant-based dairy censorship’: Oatly, Upfield and ProVeg petition to overthrow Amendment 171
Challenger brand Oatly and Flora margarine-owner Upfield are among the brands hoping to overturn a ban on dairy-like terminology for plant-based alternatives. The European Dairy Association, however, tells FoodNavigator that challenging Amendment 171...
Organuary looks to boost organ meat sales
In response to the Veganuary event, a group in the UK is encouraging consumers to eat organ meats such as kidneys, liver and offal to help their health and the environment.
Meet Tamba, France’s ‘first’ African-inspired ready meal concept
Former professional footballer Mahamadou Sylla has launched Tamba, a business that claims to be the first company in France to specialise in African-inspired ready meals.
Ritual Zero Proof relies on partnerships with Campbell’s V8, others to drive sales without sampling
With in store sampling off the table during the pandemic, the non-alcoholic spirits brand Ritual Zero Proof drove “explosive” growth in 2020 and has high hopes for 2021 with help from partnerships with established CPG brands, including most recently...
Amazon tops dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index as consumers prize price, speed & safety during pandemic
Amazon blew past traditional grocers H-E-B and Trader Joe’s to secure the coveted title of best overall grocery retailer in dunnhumby’s fourth annual Retailer Preference Index, which also placed the company at the top of its new “Covid Momentum Metric”...
PepsiCo doubles climate goal: ‘There is simply no other option but immediate and aggressive action’
PepsiCo is targeting a reduction of absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain by more than 40% by 2030. It is aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040.
Front of the Q: Singapore first export market for Australia’s QCamel camel milk products
Australian organic camel milk producer QCamel is targeting Singapore as the first export market for its milk, smoothie, feta cheese, dried powder and chocolate products.
Chobani enters RTD coffee category: ‘It’s a logical adjacency,’ says president Peter McGuinness
Chobani is moving into new territory with the launch of a Chobani Coffee, a line of multi-serve ready-to-drink coffees made with single origin cold brew and the company’s new oatmilks and dairy creamers, which might seem like a leap into the unknown, but...
Australian dairy industry seeks to flourish in India as demand soars and supply concerns heighten
Australia is scaling up its efforts to capitalise on India’s booming dairy sector by partnering with local firms for ‘long-term engagement’, amid projections that demand could continue to outstrip supply until 2035.