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Why you should attend the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit
Making connections between academics and business leaders has been one of the hallmarks of NutraIngredients-USA, and it will be on display at our upcoming don’t-miss event.
Archives for January 17, 2022
Freedom for French dressing – FDA chops standard of identity for quintessential salad topping
French salad dressing will soon enjoy the same freedom as Italian, Russian and other dressings as FDA prepares to liberate it from a more than half century old standard of identity that the agency says, “no longer promotes honesty and fair dealings in...
Dry January movement grows presenting opportunity for non-alcoholic beverage brands
Many consumers are reporting to take part in Dry January by either abstaining completely or significantly cutting down ('Damp January') on their alcohol consumption for the month, presenting year-long opportunities for the non-alcoholic beverage brands,...
Behave better-for-you gummies satisfy online appetite, move into candy aisle
In its first year, low-sugar candy startup Behave has faced demand-driven stockouts, reformulated with less sugars and expanded into stores across the US.
The rise of the ‘conscious consumer’ to drive future food trends: Innova
The pandemic has left a “lasting impression on consumer behaviour, particularly in relation to food and beverage choices”, reckons Innova Market Insights, which has revealed personal health and the environment as its top trends of 2022.
How does Mosa Meat cultivate beef without animal serum? Researchers tell all
Dutch start-up Mosa Meat has revealed how it achieves muscle differentiation without the use of foetal bovine serum (FBS) in the interest of ‘openness’ and ‘transparency’.
Post-Brexit food labelling: What issues and opportunities face UK operators?
In a post-Brexit setting, legislative divergence and alignments in food labelling create challenges and opportunities for UK-based food operators, according to Jessica Burt, Associate of Food Law at Mills & Reeve.
‘Rotation of our portfolio is part of upgrading into higher growth spaces’: Unilever hints at food operation sell offs
After press reports of its interest in GlaxoSmithline’s consumer healthcare division, Unilever brought forward a planned update and set out the strategic direction that the company is pursuing.
NPD Trend Tracker: From a ‘world first’ magnesium drink to nutritional yeast
This week’s launches take in a drink claiming to contain a new blend of magnesium that maximises health benefits for consumers. Elsewhere, nutritional yeast is on offer for those wanting a cheesy flavour without the cheese, while Pukka is adding to its...
Simply Gum expands into gummies & chocolate with ‘low-key’ launches featuring clean labels
After upending the gum category with the wildly successful launch of plastic-free, all-natural gum in a sleek, thoughtful package, the makers of Simply Gum are hoping to strike lightening twice – or preferably thrice – with its recent “low-key” entrance...
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Innovations in upcycling open door to reach sustainability goals, boost profits
Innovation within the nascent upcycled food and beverage industry is exploding as manufacturers and ingredient suppliers large and small are drawn to the promise of potentially higher profits, a viable path to ambitious sustainability goals and a...
Kerry highlights top flavors for innovation in 2022 Global Taste Charts
Tastes that offer novelty, over-the-top indulgence and targeted health benefits are set to drive consumer preference in 2022, according to taste and nutrition company Kerry.
New animal welfare milk labeling introduced by German retailers
German retailers are switching milk sources to reflect animal welfare standards.
China review: The Top 10 most-read China food and beverage stories in 2021
Read our top 10 most viewed China food and beverages stories this year, featuring food safety policies, dairy R&D strategy, and palm oil opportunities.
亚太地区 2021 年 12 月头条新闻
查看 2021 年 12 月中国以外的热门新闻。
2022 年趋势：每日优鲜和叮咚买菜选择成立自有品牌
我们与中国大型线上杂货品牌的专家进行了交流，以评估自有品牌产品的上升趋势。
播客：“融入市场，而非替代”——植物家副总裁谈论中国新蛋白质运动
在本集食品和饮料开拓者播客中，我们与 HEROTEIN（植物家）战略及运营副总裁谢可盈讨论了中国“新蛋白质”运动的兴起、对本地化产品的需求以及形式创新。
中国事件回顾：2021 年中国食品饮料文章阅读量前 10 名
阅读我们 2021 年阅读量前 10 名的中国食品和饮料文章，其中包括食品安全政策、乳制品研发战略和棕榈油机遇等主题。
奇异果“趋时”：中国公司配合政府 2035 年远景目标，建立研发中心以促进行业发展
中国神山果农控股有限公司（中国神山）根据政府 2035 年农业食品发展远景目标，成立了一个专注奇异果创新和产业现代化的专业研发中心。
Kiwifruit modernisation: Chinese firm establishes R&D centre to develop sector alongside government’s 2035 vision
China Shenshan Orchard Holdings (China Shenshan) has established a specialised R&D centre focusing wholly on kiwifruit innovation and the modernisation of the sector, in accordance with the local government’s 2035 vision for agri-food development.
Globalising baijiu: Ming River growing presence in US, Europe with cocktail strategy to attract Western consumers
A baijiu brand formed via a collaboration between Chines and US enterprises is growing its presence in the West as it seeks to educate drinkers on the world’s most widely consumed alcohol category through its use in cocktails.
白酒全球化：明江白酒通过鸡尾酒策略吸引西方消费者，在美国、欧洲扩大影响力
一个由中美企业合作成立的白酒品牌在西方的影响力逐渐扩大，因其尝试通过鸡尾酒这种全球消费最广的酒类以培养饮酒者。
Malaysia ‘won’t be fooled with’: Minister promises ‘aggressive’ fight against foreign pressures on palm oil
Malaysia’s minister in charge of palm oil has promised to put up an ‘aggressive’ fight against pressures on the industry from foreign powers such as the EU and US when she goes to Brussels in March, in addition to promising local automation within five...
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The rise of in-house livestreamers? How nutra brands are reacting to China tax evasion scandal
Some nutrition brands are intending to come out with a team of in-house livestreaming influencers, following a high-profile tax evasion scandal featuring one of China’s leading livestreaming key opinion leader (KOL).
How the war on sugar in Asia Pacific is creating a need for full natural sweetener solutions
In paid partnership with Cargill Oils
A war on sugar is underway in Asia Pacific. Faced with rising rates of obesity and diabetes, governments are imposing some control measures i.e. sugar taxes and front-of-pack labeling schemes. At the same time, a growing group of health-conscious...