Food leaders advance alternative protein development
The alternative protein market explodes with a wave of innovation in taste, texture and formats to meet uncompromising demands for protein-mimicking market offerings.
Archives for September 22, 2021
Nutri-Score does not blight image of olive oil, finds survey
Despite criticism from producers that Nutri-Score’s ‘C’ ranking of olive oil penalises the product, fresh research out of Spain suggests the nutrition labelling scheme does not negatively impact consumer perception, nor intention to purchase.
What do consumers think about food additives? Survey
Results of a new survey in Germany suggest many consumers are concerned about possible health effects associated with food additives, while at the same time expressing a lack of knowledge about such ingredients.
Square Roots pushes into retail: 'We're looking to disrupt the packaged salad category'
Fueled by its ultra-scalable, modular farm system, indoor farming startup Square Roots has recently acclerated its retail presence where the company aims to disrupt the packaged salad mix category with its unique blend of baby and micro greens.
Walmart launches 'Built for Better,' an online 'purposeful' shopping destination for customers
As consumers increasingly seek out sustainable and wellness-focused products, Walmart has created a dedicated online shopping destination to help consumers discover products considered to be better for their personal health and better for the environment.
CO2 crisis highlighted ‘need for more localised food systems’
The UK was facing warnings of food shortages, and even the prospect of a cancelled Christmas, after CF Industries, which supplies most of the CO2 used in the county’s food production, stopped work at two of its fertiliser factories because of gas prices.
Robot-powered indoor farming startup Iron Ox raises $53m, gears up to open 535,000sq ft facility in Texas later this year
Iron Ox – one of a flurry of high-tech indoor farming startups attracting significant interest from agtech investors in recent years – has closed a $53m series C round led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures (taking its cumulative funding to $98m) to help...
Lawyer: FDA’s ongoing refusal to act on CBD impacts trademark laws
The ongoing inaction by the US Food and Drug Administration over CBD (cannabidiol) in foods and dietary supplements is having a negative impact on trademark laws, says an industry lawyer.
Investing in the Future of Food: SIMPLi reimagines complicated, international supply chains to function as local ones
Supply chain challenges exacerbated by the pandemic have bolstered consumer interest in buying local to better support farmers, ensure product quality and reduce environmental impact, but many do not want to sacrifice the savings or year-around variety...
Wholebake and Deeside Cereals merge to form a new player in better-for-you snack bar and cereal space
A new entity is about to emerge in the healthy food manufacturing space, following the acquisition of Wholebake and Deeside Cereals by private equity firm Elysian Capital.
From food loss to healthier choice: Why vending machines are trending in new categories
Forget grabbing a quick drink or a bar of chocolate, vending machines are now trending for everything from meat, healthier options and as a strategy for slashing food loss.
Non-alcoholic 2.0: Terps & Co creates next gen spirits to lose the booze but keep the sensation
New Zealand start-up Terps & Co believes it has created the world’s first non-alcoholic terpene spirits to help people ‘lose the booze but not the feels’.
COVID-19 dairy boost: Yili looks to product diversification after monumental profits leap in first half of 2021
China dairy giant Yili is looking to focus on the diversification of its product portfolio to ensure sustained growth after seeing a 42.48% jump in H1 2021 net profits, with the firm seemingly enjoying a boost due to COVID-19 health trends.
Eat Just in the Middle East: Firm unveils plant-based egg and cultivated meat growth strategy – Exclusive CEO interview
The CEO of Eat Just has revealed how the firm is gearing up to expand its plant-based egg and cultivated meat business in the Middle East, in an exclusive interview following its recent announcement to establish a hub in Qatar.
From feed to star ingredient? How Aussie researchers are striving to make lupins next high-value nutritional product
Researchers in Australia are developing new methods for brands to incorporate high-protein ingredients from lupins to aid in the fight against obesity and diabetes, while also complying with strict domestic labelling regulations.
Unfavourable habits: Lebanese adults ate more sweets and snacks, less fruit and veg during lockdown
Lebanese consumers had a lower intake of water, fruit, and vegetables, and a higher consumption of sweets and snacks during the COVID-19 lockdown, according to a new study.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2021
GALLERY: Meet the winners of NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2021 and their innovations
The fourth NutraIngredients-Asia Awards held on September 8 saw 44 finalists vying for 15 award categories. Take a look at what the judges have to say about the winners!
Tofurky teams up with Triton Algae Innovations for algae-fueled ‘meat innovations’ set to launch in Q1, 2022
Plant based meat brand Tofurky has teamed up with San Diego-based Triton Algae Innovations to commercialize new ‘algae-based meat innovations’ featuring Triton’s protein-rich Non-GMO ‘essential red' algae for retail launch in Q1, 2022.