Don’t call it a trend: How baobab is defining the fiber revolution
It’s been around for 200 million years, but the baobab tree has yet to make it to the mainstream. Compound Solutions said it is changing that with a new fiber offering.
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Belgian Boys secures $7m in funding led by KIND Snacks founder's investment platform
Belgian Boys, a fast-growing brand selling European-inspired treats and fresh breakfast items, has received $7m in funding led by Equilibra Ventures, a startup and investment platform from KIND Snacks founder Daniel Lubetzky, to expand the brand's...
Nestle shifts portfolio to premium to fend off commoditization, drive sustained growth
Through a combination of rapid innovation, investing in growth platforms, ongoing “prudent” M&A and strategic paring down of labor and factories, Nestle is on track to deliver solid mid single-digit organic growth in 2022 and into the foreseeable future,...
Food giants form coalition to tackle flexible packaging pollution
Five of Europe’s largest food manufacturers have formed the Flexible Packaging Initiative, a joint scheme to promote circularity in flexible packaging.
Whole cut alt piggy goes to market: ‘Bacon is the largest category pending disruption’
Barcelona-based Libre Foods’ first product, a hybrid bacon alternative made from fungi and plant proteins, is preparing to launch into Europe this year.
US Agriculture outlook remains bright after years of economic decline, but challenges remain
A much-needed economic boost during the pandemic that helped reverse US agriculture’s multi-year downward financial slide likely will hold through at least 2022, although beneficial conditions likely won’t be “quite at the same level” as the past two...
Promotional claims on baby foods are ‘misleading’ parents: study
Researchers claim that labels often imply indirect health benefits and a healthy halo effect.
UN demands more diverse food production methods as report warns climate change risks are greater than thought
Nearly a third of the world's crop fields will be unsuitable for food production by the end of this century unless carbon emissions are curbed, warns the latest instalment of the IPCC climate change report.
AB InBev pilots ‘climate-positive thermoplastic’ in Brazil
AmBev, the Brazilian subsidiary of AB Inbev, will incorporate UBQ Material’s waste-based plastic substitute UBQ into packaging materials.
Intake of oral nutritional supplement increases body weight, BMI in elderly at risk of undernutrition – Meiji study
The supplementation of an oral nutritional supplement has shown to increase body weight and body mass index in elderly at risk of undernutrition.
Soy decrees: Japan enforces stricter labelling rules for beverages to cut fraudulent claims and ensure fair trade
Japan has announced stricter labelling regulations for soybean milk and other soy-related beverages with the aim of preventing fraudulent or exaggerated claims and ensure fair competition between brands in the very competitive local market.
Japan Focus: Soy beverage labelling rules, peanut butter, functional yoghurt and more Japanese news feature in our round-up
Soy beverage labelling rules, peanut butter, functional yoghurt and more Japanese news feature in this edition of Japan Focus.
India Focus: News from AB InBev, India's first certified clean label brand, the local hemp sector and more feature in our round-up
News from AB InBev, India's first certified clean label brand, the local hemp sector and more feature in this edition of India Focus.
GALLERY: The top 10 most read APAC food and beverage industry stories in February 2022
Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in February 2022, including Yili's ASEAN plans, Nestle's sustainability initiatives, Philippines' trans-fat ban and more.
Exports wish list: Malaysian palm oil sector reveals hottest prospects for overseas growth
Vietnam, the Philippines, along with Middle Eastern and North African nations have been identified as key growth opportunities for the Malaysian palm oil sector, as it seeks to open up new export channels.
Taking it easy: Heineken says experimentation and ‘easy-drinking beers’ fast-growing Asia trends
Beer heavyweight Heineken has highlighted increased experimentation and what it calls ‘easy-drinking beers’ as fast-growing category trends within the alcoholic beverages sector in Asia, and expects these to expand even further in the coming year.