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FDA resumes domestic inspections as Omicron wave subsides
A decline in COVID-19 cases nationwide has led the US Food and Drug Administration to resume domestic surveillance inspections across the country.
Archives for February 7, 2022
Revolution Foods' new CEO talks next chapter of growth: 'If you don’t know where your next meal is coming from, that’s food insecurity'
Taking the helm as CEO of prepared foodservice company Revolution Foods late last year, Dominic Engels will lead the company's next chapter of growth, which includes expanding its footprint into new channels and continuing to create healthy and...
Snack acquisition: Utz Brands acquires Clem Snacks and J&D Snacks
Salty snacks company Utz Brands has acquired the assets of two of its third-party direct-store-delivery (DSD) distributors, New York-based Clem Snacks and J&D Snacks.
Omega-3 fortified sausages? The case for enriching foods with fish by-products
Enriching food products with marine-derived omega-3 fatty acids from sustainable sources presents an opportunity to boost EPA and DHA intake in consumers, argues SINTEF researcher Heidi Johnsen.
EFSA upholds rejection of Nestlé’s beta-glucan health claim for cereals
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has confirmed its rebuttal of Nestlé’s beta-glucan-based health claim.
Frozen food retailer Iceland left in cold by supermarket sustainability ranking
Lidl and Waitrose are the greenest supermarkets, according to research from consumer group Which?.
Junk food marketing is ‘prevalent everywhere’ and promotes ‘unhealthy diets’ to children: WHO
A new report from the World Health Organization has concluded that food marketing ‘predominantly promotes foods that contribute to unhealthy diets’.
Beyond the bottle: Call for cartons to be added to deposit return scheme plans
The UK Government is preparing to introduce a deposit return scheme, which it describes as a ‘key part’ of producer responsibility proposals that aim to boost the circular economy and recycling rates. According to packaging supplier Tetra Pak, this...
Sometimes you feel like a nut: almonds in the mood food movement
Mental functions are a key driver of innovation for products with almond ingredients, says a recent report from the Almond Board of California.
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: How has the pandemic permanently changed the startup landscape in food?
While some of the initial challenges that food and beverage startups experienced when the pandemic began have subsided, like restrictions on sampling and freezes on category resets, others remain and new ones have emerged – complicating the path to...
NPD Trend Tracker: From magnesium-infused water to non-HFSS crisps
Wondering what innovations are hitting supermarket shelves? In this edition of our NPD Trend Tracker, we look at Cadbury’s new ‘twist’ wrapper for its Duo line of chocolate bars, Pip & Nut’s limited edition Cherry Bakewell Tart almond butter, and...
Forrest Fresh Foods £500k funding boost
Wholesaler Forrest Fresh Foods has secured a £500,000 General Export Facility (GEF) loan to help boost exports and overcome COVID-19 supply chain challenges, backed by UK Export Finance (UKEF).
Suck it and see: Vietnam eco-straw brand EQUO sets sights on overseas expansion
Vietnam’s EQUO believes that the sustainability and hygienic credentials of its eco-friendly straws give it a clear edge over competitors made from paper or metal, and is starting the year with a new international launch into Singapore.
‘Regional treasures’: South Korea and Japan step up fight against country-of-origin food fraud
Both the South Korean and Japanese governments have moved to reinforce the robustness of their food authenticity systems against Geographical Indication (GI) and country-of-origin adulteration via initiatives including a new operational council and...
‘Richer and sweeter’: Yili reveals growth strategy to conquer SEA dairy market following Indonesian factory launch
Chinese dairy giant Yili has revealed its growth strategy for the South East Asian dairy market, claiming that products need to have a richer and sweeter taste profile to entice consumers.
Korea and Japan inspiration: Malaysia’s Flavettes formulates popular beauty-from-within ingredients into effervescent tablets
Flavettes, a brand by Malaysia-headquartered Duopharma Biotech, is moving a step further into the health and beauty segment by incorporating well-known beauty ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, ceramide, and collagen peptide into effervescent tablets.
Why global scale and local customization are key to pectin production
In paid partnership with Cargill Oils
The popularity of pectin is rising amid consumer demand for nature-derived, easy-to-understand labels. With its emulsifying, gelling and thickening properties, plus the ability to stabilize protein in acidic environments, pectin is a highly versatile...