Food for thought
What’s the point of a watered-down supply chain law that puts German companies at a disadvantage?
Europe-wide legislation is needed if the notion of fair globalisation is to thrive.
Archives for June 25, 2021
Animal Welfare Award winners: Barilla, McDonalds, Danone, and more
At its Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards yesterday, Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) recognised food businesses excelling in animal welfare and sustainability. Recipients include Italian pasta giant Barilla, fast-food chain McDonalds UK & Ireland, and...
‘Efforts to replace it are in full swing now…’ Locust bean gum prices hit record highs
The price of locust bean gum – a clean-label thickener and stabilizer from carob seeds used in everything from Philadelphia cream cheese to Planet Oat oatmilk – has more than doubled over the past year, as demand continues to exceed supply, prompting a...
'Sustainable agriculture is fully local': Vertical farming start-up eyes ready-to-eat salad market
From the United Arab Emirates to Greenland, Spanish start-up Atlantic Farms says its vertical farming and high-tech greenhouse technology allows for leafy greens to be grown in any climate.
Educational marketing focused on nutrition could help close micronutrient gaps in ‘vulnerable’ toddlers
As children transition away from breast milk, infant formula and other milk as their primary source of nutrition to a diet more reflective of their family’s, they are increasingly vulnerable to micronutrient deficiencies, according to research recently...
Mondelez: ‘Long before COVID, gum has been a difficult category … but it’s important to us,’ snacking
Less than a month after Mondelez revealed it was performing a strategic review of its gum business, triggering speculation about a possible divestment, the CPG giant appears to be reasserting the value of its brands in the category while simultaneously...
FNA DEEP DIVE: JUICES
Fun and functional: POKKA, Frucor Suntory and Bega on why value-added and better-for-you products are driving juice growth
The Asia Pacific juice industry is striving to be more than just an alternative to carbonated soft drinks by responding to increasing demands for functional, value-added and better-for-you products in the region.