Leafreport finds over half CBD products mislabeled
The CBD watchdog released a market analysis, revealing that of the 221 products tested, only 40% matched the labeled CBD strength and many contained the wrong type of CBD.
Archives for January 10, 2022
Better Juice seals first commercial deal to bring sugar-reduced fruit juice products to market by Spring 2022
Better Juice said products made using its enzymatic sugar reduction technology are due to hit shelves in less than six months, following the completion of its first commercial deal with a US West Coast-based juice manufacturer.
Startup Firebelly Tea hopes to reframe the old paradigm of ‘coffee or tea’ to expand the latter’s reach across consumers, dayparts
After founding and building DavidsTea to a $200m business that went public in 2015 before leaving the company in 2016, David Segal is at it again with the launch of Firebelly Tea, which aims to make the category more modern, fun and accessible.
Plastic Promises report tracks corporate progress on the plastic crisis
Global consumer product companies are setting ambitious goals to fight the plastic crisis, but are they acting on these promises?
Red Tractor digs into consumer perceptions of animal welfare: ‘The majority of shoppers don’t want to know too much’
UK food label scheme Red Tractor is investigating just how concerned consumers are about animal welfare, and whether current perceptions of production methods match reality.
New eco label promises a 'more nuanced' understanding of a product’s environmental impact
A new sustainable food app has launched promising to reveal to end consumers a greater level of transparency about the environmental impact of their food choices.
Cauldron talks carbon neutral certification: ‘Plant-based alternatives should also seek to minimise their impact on the environment’
Cauldron Foods has secured carbon neutral certification for its entire range. FoodNavigator hears more about the importance of this milestone from Tom Lindley, Head of Cauldron.
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: AB InBev seizes opportunity in non-alcoholic beverages as sober-curious movement grows
With each New Year comes new resolutions to be healthier and more mindful, which for a growing portion of the population includes cutting back or giving up alcohol – maybe just for one month during so-called Dry January, but increasingly for longer...
NPD Trend Tracker: From vegan Philadelphia to limited edition Tony’s Chocolonely
To get tongues wagging this month, challenger brand Tony’s Chocolonely is launching three new SKUs into Waitrose. Elsewhere across the NPD landscape, McVitie’s Lemon & Lime Jaffa Cakes are returning to the shelf, Mondelēz’s Philadelphia is introducing a...
Danger of B12 deficiency among vegans, warn researchers
Researchers are warning of a potential vitamin B12 deficiency among vegans and vegetarians at a time when people are embracing plant-based diets for January, known as ‘Veganuary’.
‘Stamp of credibility’: India’s first certified clean label brand highlights importance of traceability to boost consumer trust
India’s first certified clean label brand True Elements has incorporated a traceability component for all its products down to the ingredient level to provide an added measure of assurance to consumers looking for cleaner, healthier products.
Palm oil attacks? Why EU’s latest sustainability plans risk alienating Indonesia amid free trade talks
Palm oil industry experts have warned that the European Union’s (EU) latest proposed regulations on deforestation carry major risk of upsetting Indonesia amidst ongoing free-trade negotiations.
Where’s hot? Three emerging categories to watch for food industry growth in 2022
As the Asia Pacific region continues to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic, these three emerging categories are showing significant potential for food and beverage growth moving into 2022.