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CP Kelco & IMCD expand distribution agreement into Mexico market
IMCD has become CP Kelco’s strategic distributor in Mexico across all market segments of food, plus consumer and industrial (C&I) applications.
Archives for October 4, 2021
Chocolate milk brand Slate raises additional $3.3m in seed round, expands distribution to 4,000 stores
Boston-based startup Slate Milk – maker of ultra-filtered, high-protein, lactose-free chocolate milk in shelf-stable cans - has raised an additional $3.3m in a seed round backed by the founders of RXBAR, Halo Top, Drizly, Yasso, and consumer-focused...
More fat means less hair, study suggests
Heart disease, diabetes and sleep apnea are just a few of the conditions associated with unhealthy eating habits. New research suggests we can add hair loss to that list.
Dutch ag minister calls for sustainability tax on food, but will it catch on?
Outgoing Dutch Minister of Agriculture Carola Schouten has backed a tax on unsustainable food, with proceeds funding farmer efforts to go green. Will the idea catch on?
Alt protein start-up develops whole-cut chicken and seafood analogues for Eastern European market
Estonian start-up Meet Future is making alt chicken and seafood whole-cuts with short ingredient lists. Founder Triin Remmelgas tells FoodNavigator how its mycoprotein-based products meet demand for ‘less processed’ and ‘healthier’ products.
IFF debuts vegan stabilizer for plant-based whipped cream applications
In response to increased demand for plant-based dairy across all sub-categories, IFF has introduced a vegan stabilizer for plant-based whipped cream applications.
Mintel: Consumers adopt holistic and proactive approach to health
Two-thirds of US adults say the pandemic has caused them to re-evaluate their life priorities and has had the most profound impact on where and how they eat, according to Mintel research.
Sweegen to launch high intensity sweetener brazzein in 2022
Sweegen will expand its high-intensity sweeteners portfolio early next year with the addition of brazzein, an ultra-sweet tasting protein found in small quantities in the fruit of a West African plant called oubli, that can be produced on a commercial...
Grasslands in crisis: Why the food industry should act now
Commodities driven deforestation is a major reputational risk for food businesses. A lesser known environmental impact is the contribution food production makes to grasslands degradation. But, with grasslands disappearing at an ‘alarming’ rate, could...
Plant-based Boom: Innovate Across Key Alt Protein Categories
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Plant-based food and beverage products are conquering the market. This universal growth is leading food and beverage companies towards innovation in protein alternatives across categories. Shoppers are reaching for high-protein products like vegan meat...
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: ‘Mass mentorship’ platform pulls back the curtain on successfully starting a CPG business
A good mentor can tip the scale of success in favor of a startup, but finding someone who has the same values, time and no ulterior motives can feel like the best kept secret in the industry – especially to entrepreneurs new to the food & beverage space...
NutriLeads launches upcycled carrot-derived ingredient for immune support
Dutch health ingredients company, NutriLeads, has officially launched its immune health ingredient derived from upcycled carrot pomace for use in supplements and functional food & beverages.
NPD Trend Tracker: From booze-infused salmon to vegan prawn crackers
In this edition of FoodNavigator’s new product development tracker, we look at paleo- and keto-friendly 100% olive oil mayonnaise, a new low sugar Cheerios SKU from Nestlé Cereals, and a collection of booze-infused salmon ready for Christmas. Scroll...
Trial first: Angel Yeast studying yeast-based probiotics’ effects on IBD patients
Angel Yeast has embarked on a human clinical study that looks that the effects of a yeast-based probiotics on adults suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Marketing advice: Time for a healthy Tik Tok trend
Brands in the health and nutrition space are failing to make use of the oldest marketing tool in the book - word of mouth - and in this era of social media that opportunity is bigger than ever.
Diageo invests $500m in tequila production in Mexico
Diageo will expand its manufacturing footprint in Mexico with an investment of more than $500m in new facilities in the State of Jalisco: supporting the company’s growth in the tequila category.
How can naturalness improve trust in meat and poultry products?
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Meat manufacturers are tackling an increasing number of challenges. People are both consuming less meat and demanding more of the products they do buy. Price and taste, while still critical to buying decisions, are no longer the sole drivers of consumer...
GALLERY: The top 10 most read APAC food and beverage industry stories in September 2021
Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in September 2021, including Tolaram's new Asia approach, plant-based dairy labelling in India, glow-in-the-dark ice cream and more.
Taking a dip: How UN award-winning Philippines firm is challenging instant coffee’s market dominance
Philippines-based coffee firm Varacco is looking to give instant coffee makers a run for their money with their patented ‘dip’ coffee products, which boasts the benefits of pure coffee with added convenience.
Making a comeback: Thailand hails food industry growth after COVID-19 slump – but urges firms to maintain vigilance
The Thai food industry has seen growth in both the manufacturing and export sectors so far in 2021 after overcoming last year’s pandemic slump – but the authorities are urging domestic food firms not to drop their guard yet.
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Nutra in Asia’s FMCG sector: ‘Disruptive’ innovations key to sustain surging growth, says Swisse and OLLY distributor
Health and wellness brands will need to take on “disruptive” innovations to sustain consumers’ increased uptake of vitamins and supplements as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, says Swisse, OLLY, and IsoWhey distributor DKSH.
A2 beyond formula: Ireland’s Grass to Milk taps livestreaming route to market premium grassfed products in China
Irish dairy newcomer Grass to Milk is using a hybrid of social commerce and traditional e-commerce to market its new A2-protein, grass-fed milk products as it seeks to make inroads to the lucrative China market. The firm says it will adopt a mix of...