Brightseed & Olam partner to unlock novel bioactives in pepper & garlic
Olam food ingredients (ofi) is partnering with AI-phytonutrient pioneers Brightseed and its Forager platform to explore and identify novel bioactives in black pepper and garlic.
Archives for January 12, 2022
'This is an olive oil for everyone': Graza debuts premium, affordable olive oil in squeeze bottle format
Graza, a new single-origin olive oil brand, is carving out a niche spot in a crowded category with premium extra-virgin olive oil products available at an affordable price point in easy-to-use squeeze bottles, a packaging first for the category, said...
KeHE predicts: Nuts and grains to watch in the dairy aisle
Oats continue to experience year-over-year gains in the non-dairy revolution, but expect other nuts and grains to push for space in the dairy aisle this year.
Danish Crown expands into alt protein with first broad plant-based range
The pork and beef processor says the launch marks the start of Danish Crown’s initiatives within alternative proteins.
Kids aged 6-months to 2-years are ‘fed to fail’, warns UNICEF
Children are not fed enough of the right foods at the right time, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), who is calling for ‘bolder actions’ and ‘greater accountability’ for kids’ diets.
Dispose with purpose? Unilever has ‘lost the plot’ by fixating on sustainability, claims influential UK fund manager
The consumer goods giant’s focus on purpose over profit is curbing its stock market performance, complains a major investor in Unilever.
Suntory raises 2030 water commitments: ‘Unless we take action today, our not-so-distant future will be threatened’
Global beverage giant Suntory Group is strengthening its 2030 water stewardship ambitions, including doubling its target to reduce water intensity in its owned plants.
Albertsons sales soar, stock drops as pandemic brings opportunities & lingering supply, labor challenges
For Albertsons, the ongoing pandemic is a double-edge sword that simultaneously helped drive strong sales and better-than-expected earnings in the retailer’s third quarter announced yesterday and triggered a sudden and unexpected drop in stock the same day.
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Meatless bacon from mycelium could come to a plate near you as Atlast Food Co. teams with Whitecrest Mushrooms to scale production
New York startup Atlast Food Co. is one step closer to bringing its groundbreaking ‘whole cut’ meatless bacon made from the fibrous roots of mushrooms to the masses thanks to a new partnership with Whitecrest Mushrooms Ltd that will allow it to rapidly...
Papa John’s signs historic deal to dramatically expand footprint in China
Papa John’s International has partnered with one of Asia’s leading independent private equity firms to open more than 1,350 new stores across South China by 2040.
Israeli food-tech startup cracks the code in cutting back the sugar content in kiddies' treats
Tel Aviv-based B.T. Sweet, Ltd. has developed a game-changing plant-based sweetening platform, which enables producers to slash the sugar content from breakfast cereals, confectionery and treats like hazelnut and chocolate spread.
Middle East review: The Top 10 most-read Middle East food and beverage stories in 2021
Read our top 10 most viewed Middle East food and beverage stories in 2021, featuring the biggest brands in frozen foods, dairy, and beverages.
Looking good: UAE’s first ‘ugly’ grocery delivery service highlights beauty of stemming food waste
The UAE’s first ‘ugly fruit and vegetables’ delivery service is on a mission to raise awareness of food waste and highlight the nutritional and taste quality of its products.
Most foods in Lebanon meet trans-fat limits, but some traditional dishes, baked goods and margarines lag behind - WHO
About 93% of food products tested in Lebanon met the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations for trans-fats, with some traditional snacks, baked goods and margarine the main culprits among the products that did not.
Liver and lung health: India’s new supplement firm tackles ‘lack’ of vegan options in overlooked categories
A new vegan supplement brand from India is seeking to tackle health categories that it believes have so far been overlooked, such as the lack of vegan offerings for liver and lung health.
‘Unparalleled growth and innovation’: Indian hemp industry ready for lift-off as regulatory landscape improves
India’s hemp industry is predicting a wave of product innovation, from protein bars to flavoured powders and snacks, in the wake of recent regulatory advances that will see hemp seed, oil and flour products classed as food for the first time.