Return to normal sees long-term frozen food growth slow
Frozen food sales have dipped in the UK as consumers have returned to pre-pandemic shopping habits, according to the latest 52-week Kantar data from the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF).
Archives for October 19, 2021
Climate labels, greenwashing and the row over the ‘climate-controlled pig’
Pork producer Danish Crown has been forced to back-track on its company-developed eco-label the ‘climate-controlled pig’ as Denmark pays increasing attention to climate labels amid allegations of greenwashing.
Danone becomes latest to warn of worsening inflation pressures
Growing inflationary pressures were the standout theme of Danone’s third-quarter results.
Making protein isolates from seaweed, not soy: ‘There is no reason to grow industrial ingredients on land’
In an effort to reduce reliance on terrestrial crops for ingredients manufacture, Israeli-based Genesea is looking offshore to marine macroalgae, co-founder Alexander Golberg tells FoodNavigator.
Cometeer re-engineers the at-home coffee experience
Fresh off closing its Series B $35m funding round, Cometeer is introducing more coffee drinkers to a new way of making barista-quality coffee at home with flash-frozen, dissolvable pucks of brewed coffee.
Future Meat Technologies plans US plant in next 1-2 years, unveils consumer study showing openness to cell-cultured meat
A consumer study funded by Israeli startup Future Meat Technologies suggests US consumers are surprisingly open to cell-cultured or ‘cultivated’ meat (from animal cells grown outside an animal), although the firm acknowledges the true test will come when...
OTA seeks new CEO as Laura Batcha prepares to step down after fostering strong growth, engagement across the organic value chain
After leading the Organic Trade Association as CEO for 13 years, Laura Batcha will step down next spring – leaving a legacy of savvy political acumen and active member engagement that helped the trade group expand the reach, impact, awareness and sales...
Albertsons’ ‘surgical approach’ to pricing amid inflation generates strong sales, market share gains
Albertsons’ “surgical approach” to pricing to offset rising inflation coupled with its ability to quickly offer alternatives to out-of-stocks due to ongoing supply chain and labor challenges helped it deliver better-than-expected margins in its second...
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2021
外部とのコラボレーション：キリン、受賞歴に輝くラクトコッカス・ラクティス菌株「プラズマ乳酸菌」を使用した10種類の免疫関連製品を新たに追加
NutraIngredients-Asia 2021 Immune Support Product of the Yearを受賞したキリンホールディングスが独自に開発した免疫機能のためのプラズマ乳酸菌が配合された10製品が新たに追加となり、製品数は26となった。
Döhler and Sacco System combine on plant-based fermented food solutions
Sacco System, an international biotech company for the food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries, and Döhler, global producer, marketer and provider of technology-driven natural ingredients, ingredient systems and integrated solutions for the...
Ruckus at Blackmores: Industry experts express support for Marcus Blackmore as brand slated for innovation shortcomings
Industry experts have expressed support for Marcus Blackmore’s recent criticism of the brand founded by his father, agreeing with him that the firm has not been showing sufficient industry leadership through product innovation.
Middle East Focus: Camel meat palatability, palm oil exports, Eat Just's plans for the region and more feature in our round-up
Camel meat palatability, palm oil exports, Eat Just's plans for the region and more feature in this edition of Middle East Focus.
Bug nutrition boost: South Korea adds locusts to approved edible insects list in alternative protein drive
South Korea has made locusts the nation’s tenth approved edible insect, as well as publishing a new set of guidelines for the manufacturing of relevant products.
Rooting for sugar reduction: Dole banks on both reformulation and innovation to enhance packaged product portfolio
Fruit product heavyweight Dole has revealed that it is focusing heavily on the use of new technologies and collaborations to overcome sugar reduction challenges for its packaged products portfolio, in hopes of reaching its 2025 zero processed sugar...
Inside out beauty: NZ’s Me Today prepares to launch into 22 Biople stores in Japan following Ireland expansion
New Zealand supplements and skin care brand Me Today is preparing to launch into 22 Biople stores in Japan next month, following the recent expansion into Irish pharmacies.