Potato grower starts upcycling unwanted spuds to pioneer ‘high grade’ plant protein alternative
UK supplier Branston is working on a project to convert unwanted potatoes into ‘clean-label functional protein’ for use in meat analogues.
Archives for May 3, 2021
Disrupting alt milk with oat powder: ‘By cutting packaging waste and transport miles, we sell a sustainable way of consuming milk’
Berlin-based Blue Farm aims to disrupt the alt milk sector with its oat-based powder. The product cuts 80% packaging waste, reduces the complexity of logistics, and saves transporting ‘tonnes of liquid around’, CEO and co-founder Philip von Have tells...
Chr. Hansen targets food waste with ‘next gen’ food cultures
Chr. Hansen has developed what it describes as ‘game changing’ food cultures that utilise ‘traditional fermentation principles’ to improve quality, extend shelf life and reduce food waste.
‘Plant-based’ claims under-exploited by food brands, report claims
Flexitarians, or carnivores wishing to cut their meat and dairy intake for ethical, environmental and health reasons, are driving innovation in the vegan and vegetarian space, reveals a new report from Euromonitor, which is why more brands should embrace...
Tattooed Chef acquires two new manufacturing facilities targeting $1bn frozen Mexican food category
Tattooed Chef has entered into agreements to acquire New Mexico Food Distributors, Inc. and Karsten Tortilla Factory, LLC (collectively referred to as “Foods of New Mexico”) for approximately $35m to ramp up production of its plant-based frozen foods...
Ben & Jerry's, Magnum, and Hellmann's lead Unilever Q1 2021 food sales: 'Foods and refreshments did have a very good quarter,' says CEO
Unilever – which has strong anchor portfolios across the CPG landscape including food & personalized nutrition, beauty & personal care, and home care – saw continued strong in-home consumer demand for its core ice cream brands and double-digit sales for...
Science must be specific to products, FTC reiterates In new raft of COVID-19 warning letters
The US Federal Trade Commission has cited another 30 companies or individuals for making what it characterizes as unsubstantiated COVID-19 treatment claims.
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Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Consumer trust in food & beverage plummets – how can industry rebuild it?
After a surge of consumer trust in the food and beverage industry during the early days of the pandemic when stakeholders risked their health to keep store shelves stocked and supply chains moving, consumer trust in the industry globally fell a...
Bone health probiotic: BioGaia to launch Osfortis in China via cross-border e-commerce
BioGaia is launching its bone health probiotic, Osfortis, into China via cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) channel – its first Asian market for the product.
WATCH: Accelerating plant-based innovation: Why Singapore’s ecosystem and food security focus appeals to Givaudan and Buhler
Singapore’s thriving food eco-system in addition to its ambitious food security goals were key factors behind Givaudan and Buhler’s decision to open a joint Protein Innovation Centre in help businesses and researchers develop plant-based foods.
Crazy for crackers: Mondelez Australia’s premium venture prompted by rise of healthier savoury snacks trend
Mondelez Australia is looking to cash in on the rise of healthier savoury snacks in the country via its recent entry into the local premium cracker category, a sector it believes to be leading this trend nationally.
NutraIngredients Immunity Series: Join us live today for opening broadcast on clinical trials and emerging research
NutraIngredients' interactive and FREE broadcast series focusing on immunity begins today, with the first APAC edition on clinical trials and emerging research coming live from our Singapore regional HQ.
Anti-fatigue health claims: Taiwan animal test ban to increase cost and time for registering products
Health foods manufacturers wanting to make anti-fatigue claims in Taiwan can expect to spend a higher cost and a longer period of time registering products, after the local authorities banned animal testing on such items and insisted on human trials.
Alland & Robert affirms acacia gum has benefits on gut health
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ACACIA GUM BENEFITS ON GUT HEALTH: Alland & Robert announces their study shows that 80% of people who consumed acacia gum every day for 2 months improved their intestinal health