Scientists develop edible, biodegradable, anti-microbial plastic for food packaging
Scientists have developed a new ‘green plastic’ that is produced from gelatin, clay and a nano-emulsion of black pepper essential oil.
Archives for March 9, 2022
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Social media crackdown: Let's challenge the role of influencers in junk food marketing
Spain has proposed a ban on influencers, famous sportspeople, and television presenters advertising HFSS food and drink to children. It’s imperative national governments take notice.
Hemp hulls yield phytonutrients targeting liver & metabolic health: Brightseed data
Compounds from hemp hulls called N-trans caffeoyltyramine (NCT) and N-trans-feruloyltyramine (NFT) may support liver and metabolic health, according to new data from AI-phytonutrient pioneers Brightseed.
Coca-Cola withdraws business from Russia while other companies remain
Coca-Cola is the latest major global food and beverage giant to suspend operations in Russia as an act of protest against the Russian invasion and continued attack on Ukraine and follows similar announcements made by PepsiCo, Starbucks, and McDonald's.
'It still feels like magic a little bit…' Animal-free milk space heats up as Opalia churns out milk with 'all of the functional components of traditional dairy'
If churning out milk from lactating bovine mammary epithelial cells in a bioreactor seems a bit, well, unnatural, ask yourself what’s ‘natural’ about the life of a dairy cow in an industrial-scale dairy farming operation, says Opalia co-founder Jennifer...
Dream Pops rolls out confectionery lineup: 'We are trying to prove that we are more than just an ice cream brand'
Dream Pops is rolling out its latest plant-based indulgent extensions into the shelf-stable confectionery and sweetened syrups categories, which CEO and co-founder David Greenfeld says will challenge the likes of industry incumbents Hershey, Ferrero, and...
ASC plans historic certification overhaul to boost fish farming’s image
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council has announced plans for what will represent the biggest overall of its certification scheme since its inception as it seeks to bust the ‘myths’ surrounding farmed fish.
Women-driven partnership spearheads ‘food system renaissance’ with upcycled vegan cookies
Two Californian women-owned companies have joined forces to prove that the next generation of plant-based foods can put the climate change fight back into the hands of consumers.
Exclusive immunity insights: Join our FREE interactive broadcast featuring top-level regional experts
Join us at our FREE-to-attend Immunity Interactive Broadcast event next month when we’ll be shining the spotlight on the latest consumer insights, NPD, research and market trends for the all-important immune health category here in APAC.
Start-up Spotlight: China's Yeyo, Australia's Ulu Hye, UAE's Freakin' Healthy and more feature in our round-up
China's Yeyo, Australia's Ulu Hye, UAE's Freakin' Healthy and more feature in this edition of Start-up Spotlight.
Era of processed foods: South Korea government survey reveals rise in consumer purchases
A recent South Korean government survey has revealed a significant boost in processed food sales over the past year, with both the number of purchases and frequency on the rise.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE TRAILBLAZERS EPISODE 29
Asian advantage: Region has packaging sustainability edge over the West, but will retailers capitalise?
Asia has the potential to lead the way in the food and beverage sector’s packaging sustainability endeavours, but retailer red tape and legacy mindsets need to quickly be overcome to achieve maximum impact.