Instacart provides stipend to employees who get vaccinated
Instacart is providing a $25 stipend to its more than 500,000 customer-facing employees who receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
Archives for January 18, 2021
Researchers find no short-term link between saccharin and development of diabetes
New research findings from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that the artificial sweetener saccharin did not alter the gut microbiota or induce glucose intolerance (an indicator of the development of diabetes) in healthy adults as...
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Kalsec CEO talks B Corp certification: ‘Our core values help differentiate us in a crowded global industry’
Ingredient supplier Kalsec recently achieved B Corp Certification, meaning that it operates a ‘rigorous’ set of environmental and social standards. These values are part of Kalsec’s ‘DNA’, chief executive Dr Scott Nykaza says. But B Corp certification is...
NPD Trend Tracker: From organic Cheerios to new Häagen-Dazs
Cereal Partners UK – the joint venture between Nestlé and General Mills – is rolling out a certified organic Organic Honey and Chocolate Cheerios product. At the same time, Unilever-owned Häagen-Dazs has developed a new DUO range, and a range of vegan...
Fried chicken alternative developed from peanut protein: ‘Five years from now, we want to market every part of the chicken’
Haofood says it is the ‘world’s first’ plant-based chicken company to tap peanut protein as its primary ingredient.
Royal DSM unveils artificial intelligence laboratory to drive biotech innovation
Artificial intelligence is key to improving sustainability in the food chain, believes the global life sciences company.
Cocoa
The Dominican Republic promotes its unique fine cocoa with new festival
The Dominican Republic National Chocolate Festival has announced winners of its first chocolate competition, which attracted over 40 entries in three categories: milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and experimental chocolate.
Soup-to-Nuts Podcast: 3 sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic, EPS foam, paper packaging
Consumer and regulatory pressure is mounting once again for the CPG industry to cut back on the use of single-use plastics, Styrofoam, and other non-recyclable packaging despite a temporary reprieve during the pandemic when safety and hygiene fears...
FrieslandCampina Ingredients sees four key trends for 2021
FrieslandCampina Ingredients has released a new report outlining the trends and developments for the future of performance and active nutrition.
NEW PRODUCTS GALLERY: Plant-based and immune health trends dominate product launches in the New Year
Plant-based meat and dairy products dominate our gallery of new launches, coupled with a wave of products highlighting immunity and digestive health, and a high-profile CBD beverage launch from Molson Coors.
Almond attraction: Epigamia CEO on how Indian consumers helped lead the charge for plant-based milk NPD
Almond milk is rapidly gaining in demand in India’s plant-based sector, according to local traditional and plant-based dairy firm Epigamia, which says its research showed this topped the list among consumer demands for product innovation.
China’s infant formula giant Feihe to expand into FSMPs after goat-milk powder patent granted
Major China infant formula brand Feihe’s patent application for a special medical use goat milk powder has been granted, with market observers now expecting the company to expand its range and retail channels.
Lessons learned: Japan F&B companies prioritise manufacturing, R&D and safety amid second COVID-19 state of emergency
Leading Japanese firms Asahi, Ajinomoto, Kirin, Hotei Foods, Nippn and Nissin have underlined how their manufacturing, R&D and employee safety are being maintained as certain prefectures come under another state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic.