Shelf life, stability make postbiotics attractive alternative to probiotics
Probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics — we are living in the age of ‘biotics.’ But there’s one that you are likely to start hearing more about: postbiotics.
Archives for March 2, 2021
Forager Project enters plant-based cheese category with new line boasting ‘the best melt and stretch’
Forager Project has entered the burgeoning plant-based cheese category with a new line of organic products made from a base of cashews, starch, and coconut cream and oil, which it claims delivers the “cheesiest vegan cheese with the best melt and stretch.”
The future of organic farming in Europe: How the new Regulation tightens the rules
New rules on organic farming and production in the EU are set to come into effect at the beginning of 2022. In the first in a series of articles examining the update, legal experts Katia Merten-Lentz, partner at international law firm Keller and Heckman,...
Putting the governance in ESG? Danone splits Chairman and CEO roles
Danone is a company well-known for its commitments to environmental and social sustainability. But the French dairy giant’s structure – combining the CEO and Chairman roles – has raised some concerns about the G in ESG. As the group comes under pressure...
Replicating coffee ‘cupping’ with AI: Start-up tracks coffee quality from crop to cup
Ag and food tech Demetria says it is pioneering the automated analysis of coffee bean taste using artificial intelligence and data cloud technology.
Maple Leaf Foods: ‘We unequivocally believe that the investments’ in plant-protein ‘will be rewarded’
Maple Leaf Foods will continue to invest heavily in plant-based protein, including renovating and relaunching two of North America’s “best-known and most-loved” brands Lightlife and Field Roast, although the division fell far short of company targets and...
Consumer Brands Association marks first anniversary with growth, renewed industry trust, on point agenda
A sharp increase in the Consumer Brands Association’s membership in 2020 underscores how the trade group’s “pro-consumer, pro-growth agenda” is helping it regain the trust and support of the CPG industry, including some companies that left the...
Canopy Growth launches CBD beverages in the US
Canopy Growth Corporation is entering the ‘high-potential US CBD beverage category’ with its premium ready-to-drink CBD-infused sparkling water Quatreau.
Environment
Hershey announces new measures to tackle climate change
The global confectionery giant said it will invest in renewable energy and land-use initiatives, target 100% of its plastic packaging to be recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2030 and announced a no-deforestation policy.
Tate & Lyle’s digital hub gives snack producers insight into the science behind better-for-you ingredients
The global ingredients specialist has created an online platform to provide its clients with access to the authoritative science behind its ingredients, which it hopes will go a long way to address public health challenges.
Year of the ox: Australasian Food imports Argentinian blockchain beef into China on the back of growing consumption
Australasian (Guangzhou) Food Co is beginning to import blockchain-backed beef into China from Argentina – and is now on a mission to help at-home consumption grow.
GALLERY: The top 10 most read APAC food and beverage industry stories in February 2021
Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in February 2021, including new Australian dairy non-pasteurisation technology, fish fraud in Taiwan, a exclusive interviews with Thai Union and Nestle, and much more.
South Korea food safety: Government ban on ruminant meat imports could spell good news for local food firms
The South Korean government has published a notice on the banning of food imports made of or containing ruminant meat, such as beef, mutton and sheep, from 36 countries with a history of mad cow disease.
Hard cell? Research reveals the consumer hurdles for cell-based meat adoption in China
Almost half (49.7%) of Chinese consumers surveyed say they were willing to sample cell-based meats, but almost as many (47.2%) said they would not wish to eat it regularly.
Toxicity tracking: New Australian data reveals vitamin and mineral cases rising by 9% per year
Reported toxicity cases involving vitamins and minerals increased by 9.6 per cent each year between 2014 and 2019 in Australia, according to new data.
Back in business: Ocean Hugger gears up for global plant-based seafood launch after forging JV with Nove Foods
Plant-based seafood firm Ocean Hugger Foods – which was forced to pause operations last June as COVID-19 ravaged the foodservice industry (its primary market) – will stage a comeback later this year after forging a joint venture (Ocean Hugger Inc) with...
Gotham Greens goes west to unlock next growth chapter: ‘The indoor environment is relatively unexplored but offers fantastic opportunities’
Using funding from its recent $87m Series D capital raise, indoor agriculture company Gotham Greens has expanded operations to Northern California – its first West Coast greenhouse location – opening a 10-acre facility, which will bring its total annual...