Kalera acquires Vindara, the 'missing link' to vertical farming operations
Vertical indoor farming company Kalera has acquired Vindara Inc., a company developing non-GMO seeds specifically designed for use in vertical indoor farm environments.
Archives for February 24, 2021
Wild Tonic taps into growth opportunities within kombucha: 'We're helping the category continue to grow'
Wild Tonic Jun Kombucha (fermented from honey and green tea instead of traditional cane sugar and black tea) is banking on several growth trends in the kombucha category this year including its refreshed slim cans and expanding line of hard kombucha.
FDA ‘working diligently on final guidance for industry with voluntary short-term targets for sodium’
In 2010, the Institute of Medicine urged the FDA to tackle sodium in processed foods. In 2016, the FDA proposed voluntary guidelines, setting two-year and 10-year goals for 158 food categories… but they were never finalized. So is 2021 – with a new...
Indoor farmer unveils latest high-yield concept
Infarm has launched new Growing Centres which it says will help tackle the high costs often associated with the sector.
Cutting out the middlecow: Israeli start-up Imagindairy on why lab-made milk will prove tastier and healthier than the real thing
The trend of consumers – rightly or wrongly – seeking to cut down their dairy consumption for environmental and ethical reasons is a growing one, and food and beverage manufacturers smell an opportunity.
UK food makers surpass CO₂ reduction targets 5 years early, set new goals
Members of the Food and Drink Federation have achieved a 55% reduction in CO₂ emissions five years ahead of schedule, prompting a revision of sustainability targets.
Chocoa21
Is data the currency of success in cocoa supply chain transparency?
Following recent news that The European Union will contribute €25m to boost the sustainability of cocoa production in Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana and Cameroon, the first session at this year’s Chocoa21 conference, held online from Amsterdam, could turn out to...
Investing in the Future of Food: JPG Garden offers early stage food entrepreneurs ‘library’ of answers
Most startups have more questions than funding, which means when they come across something they don’t know they lose time, resources and occasionally their businesses finding the answer the hard way – but a new program from the food brand builders at...
Handful of bakery and snack giants recognised for unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity
Kellogg’s, PepsiCo, Grupo Bimbo, ADM and Ingredion are among the select few to have made the grade for the Ethisphere Institute’s acclaimed list of the World’s Most Ethical Companies.
Artisan appeal: Jones the Grocer CEO highlights opportunities in Saudi Arabia and Egypt with latest expansion push
Food emporium Jones the Grocer is expanding into Saudi Arabia and Egypt, as part of its plan to open 200 new stores globally over five years.
Western tech, Chinese know-how: HERO Protein emphasises plant-based meat taste and versatility with eye on Q2 retail launch
Chinese homegrown plant-based meat firm HERO Protein believes that an emphasis on product taste and versatility is crucial to capturing the local Chinese palate, as it finalises its B2B launch and gears up for B2C product retail launches in Q2 this year.
Muted outlook: Carlsberg Malaysia focusing on e-commerce and retail growth after 44% annual sales slump
Carlsberg Malaysia is ramping-up its digital and retail strategies after suffering a 44% annual slump in sales after COVID-19 lockdowns decimated large parts of its on-trade business.
Brand revival: Energy drink Dark Dog establishes Asia HQ in Singapore, maps regional distribution plans
Austrian energy drink brand Dark Dog has established its Asia headquarters in Singapore as it looks to expand regional distribution of its organic product range.
WHO’s Ayurveda push applauded but Indian industry calls for clearer regulations to propel growth
India’s Ayurveda nutraceuticals and medicines industry players have welcomed efforts by ministers and the World Health Organization (WHO) to promote the safe and effective use of traditional medicines, but has also urged for clearer regulatory guidelines.
Kawakawa innovation: NZ researchers to trial beverage for immunity, metabolic health gains
New Zealand researchers are planning to conduct clinical trials on a kawakawa beverage with immune and metabolic health benefits, before refining the formulation and sell it in the export markets.