Trade organizations welcome Califf appointment as FDA commissioner
Dr Robert Califf has been confirmed as the new commissioner of the Food & Drug Administration in a tight 50-46 vote in the US Senate.
Archives for February 15, 2022
Tiny Organics extends baby-led weaning product line with vegetable-first finger foods: 'We want to cut through the noise'
Tiny Organics has launched its Tiny Beginnings non-puree baby food line for 4- to 7-month-olds, targeting the narrow window of babies' feeding journey where they are most open to trying and developing a preference for bitter vegetables and other healthy...
Sweegen leverages precision fermentation to scale brazzein sweetener: ‘We’re exploring new food and beverage frontiers’
Sweegen is commercialising its new high-intensity sweetener brazzein. FoodNavigator hears from Shari Mahon, head of global innovation, about the innovation opportunities this new ingredient will unlock for food and beverage makers.
Animal-free dairy heats up as Change Foods collaborates with Sigma and Violife owner Upfield, raises $12m
Silicon Valley-based Change Foods – one of a new breed of startups making 'animal-free' dairy ingredients using microbes instead of cows – has closed an oversubscribed $12m seed extension round, and signed collaboration agreements with two leading food...
European algae industry to be ‘accelerated’ by Commission: ‘Algae production and consumption is too slow’
The European Commission is launching an algae stakeholder platform to promote algae for nutrition across the bloc.
Understanding evolving Dutch attitudes to animal agriculture: One-quarter of consumers hope the future of meat will be animal-free
Dutch people are ‘more radical’ in their attitudes about livestock farming than their daily food choices might suggest, according to a new study, with 28% of people stating they hope for a future where animals are no longer used for food production.
Momentum builds for probiotics for weight management
As our understanding deepens of how the gut microbiota impacts metabolism and obesity, the market for probiotics to help manage weight is gaining momentum.
As inflation surges, retailers & manufacturers need new strategies to earn consumer loyalty
Consumers grappling with skyrocketing grocery prices due to fast-rising inflation may take cold comfort knowing that the increases are not as dramatic as other sectors or as high as in past economically difficult periods in part because of industry’s...
Next Gen Foods debuts plant-based chicken TiNDLE in US following $100m fundraise
Today’s anticipated US debut of Singapore-based startup Next Gen Foods’ TiNDLE, made possible by a record-breaking $100m series A fundraise, brings American chefs on both coasts access to a versatile plant-based chicken alternative that goes beyond...
Ingredion investment to unlock consumer appeal for protein-rich chickpeas
Ingredients specialist Ingredion Incorporated has made a significant equity investment in Israeli chickpea disruptor InnovoPro to drive new applications that capitalise on the trends shaping the food industry.
Manufacturing
Mars Wrigley’s exit from Chicago another blow for ‘The Candy Capital of The World’
Mars Wrigley’s announcement that it plans to close its historic chocolate factory on Chicago’s West Side is another blow for a city that was once known as ‘The Candy Capital of The World'.
Britvic launches £1m pea-protein innovation partnership
UK soft drinks business Britvic is joining forces with University of Cambridge-backed company Xampla to develop tech to protect its vitamin fortified drinks.
Coca-Cola’s 25% reusable packaging goal: How will this be achieved?
Coca-Cola has announced that at least 25% of its beverages sold globally across its portfolio will be sold in refillable or returnable packaging by 2030, scaling up initiatives such as its ‘universal bottle’.
Kimchi for Singaporean tastebuds: Inmarch Holdings debuts Go Young brand for supermarkets
Singapore firm Inmarch Holdings is launching its first kimchi brand for supermarkets, called Go Young, after initially finding success with its JIN Kimchi range for foodservice and ecommerce outlets.
Eco be-leaf: Researchers develop bioplastic based on lotus leaf that's suitable for food packaging
Researchers who have developed a self-cleaning bioplastic inspired by the lotus leaf that is sturdy, sustainable and compostable, and ideal for fresh food packaging, are now looking for commercial partners.
Craft and care: Kirin Brewery to focus on craft beer growth, beverage unit targets immunity boost
Kirin Brewery and Kirin Beverage have announced their respective business strategy for the year ahead, with the former focusing on strengthening its craft beer sales, and the latter on growing its immune care pillar.
Health foods advice: Majority surveyed in Japan are not aware of Health Support Pharmacies
Almost nine-out-of-10 people surveyed online in Japan have not heard of Health Support Pharmacies (HSPs), a new category of pharmacies that provide consultations on diet, nutrition, health foods and nursing care, alongside prescription medication.