Kerry on what shoppers need from Plant-based 3.0: ‘The consumer is no longer willing to compromise’
From ‘nutrition seeking’ to ‘clean label scepticism’, Kerry shares consumer insights it believes can help drive growth in plant-based.
Archives for June 27, 2022
'I think cacao water is the new coconut water': Blue Stripes sees mainstream future for cacao fruit
Blue Stripes has recently unleashed a broad line of cacao-based products made from underutilized and wasted parts of the cacao fruit to Whole Foods stores nationwide and will be launching its star product -- cacao water -- next month, which founder Oded...
Summer Fancy Food Show
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Specialty cheese expands beyond special occasions as economy tightens
To offset the threat of commoditization and keep consumers from trading down or stepping away from the dairy case to save money as the economy tightens, specialty cheesemakers are moving beyond traditional formats, flavors and packaging that may be...
Greek blockchain specialists create genetic barcode to protect against olive oil fraud
Extra virgin olive oil is a major target of unscrupulous food fraudsters, but perhaps not for much longer.
Global soy exporters adopt new measures to cut deforestation in Brazil’s Cerrado region
Six of the world’s largest food and agribusiness companies have developed a new method to tackle deforestation and grassland conversion for soy crops in Brazil’s biodiversity-rich Cerrado region, which neighbours the Amazon.
Stop-gap legislation to ease school meal challenges for now praised, but further action urged
Children’s health advocates and the School Nutrition Association lauded President Joe Biden signing this weekend a bipartisan bill to increase funding for school meals and ease requirements for institutions struggling with ongoing supply chain...
South Africa bans meaty names for vegan products: A ‘long awaited’ or ‘counterproductive’ measure?
The decision to prohibit terminology such as ‘veggie biltong’ and ‘plant-based meatballs’ in South Africa is polarising. Those working in the meat sector are ‘very pleased’, encouraging ‘swift and firm action’ against offenders. Plant-based stakeholders,...
Coca-Cola on US Costa coffee launch: ‘The US is poised for disruption… our goal is to reimagine the coffee category’
Coca-Cola acquired UK coffee chain Costa Coffee in 2019: and has since been expanding the brand throughout Europe. This year it’s launching in the US: where it believes it has the products, quality and strategy to take on the country’s coffee giants.
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NPD Trend Tracker: From M&M’s brownie-flavoured milk to sparkling water for kids
A new flavour has been added to Mars Chocolate, Drinks and Treats’ (MCD&T) range of milk drinks: M&M’s Brownie. Elsewhere in the beverage sector, Carlsberg Group is trialling its fibre bottle at scale, and UK start-up Jamu Wild Water has developed a...
Grindings
Slight climb in cocoa prices as chocolate production slows
Cocoa prices rallied in the week ending 24 June, after the Cote d’Ivoire government reported that cocoa farmers sent a cumulative 2.24 MMT of cocoa to its ports from 1 October 1 to 19 June, down -1.8% y/y.
R&D
Mars Wrigley begins construction on world-class innovation hub
Chicago is set to become Mars Wrigley’s largest research and development facility in the world after the snacks and treats maker announced it has broken ground on the site.
Macronutrient intake can impact the severity of mental health disorders and associated comorbid conditions, study finds
Changing dietary patterns may help alleviate depression and anxiety, especially in individuals with comorbidity, according to a study published in the European Journal of Nutrition.
Opportunities abound: Asians more open to natural products but seek science-based ingredients – Pharmactive MD
Asia is more open than any other market to trying natural products due to its long history of traditional remedies, but scientifically-backed and clinically trialled ingredients are now fast becoming a key consumer demand.
Slashing spoilage: Indian bioactive sachet innovation could boost fresh produce shelf life
Chennai-based start-up Greenpod Labs has invented bioactive sachets that claim to reduce the spoilage of fresh fruits and vegetables.
No culture or context: Too many plant-based firms ‘overengineering ingredients’ amid aggressive expansion – Dynamic Foodco CEO
Too many plant-based firms are ‘overengineering ingredients’ and ‘forcing solutions’ on investors and consumers, without paying enough attention to Asian culture and context, according to a regional expert in the alternative protein space.
Publication of ‘healthy’ definition and draft guidance on plant-based milk imminent
Two closely watched food labeling documents from the FDA – a proposed rule defining ‘healthy’ nutrient content claims, and draft guidance on the labeling of plant-based milks - are both being reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and are...
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