Cheese flavors lead savory snacking category, finds Kerry
In the bellwether category of savory snacks, cheese-flavored options are outpacing the overall segment in new product launches and consumer preferences, finds new research from Kerry.
Archives for August 31, 2022
Shroom boom! Medicinal mushrooms in focus: ‘As COVID hit, people were stuck at home and started searching for immune health ingredients…’
From Reishi to Lion’s Mane, medicinal mushrooms are gaining traction in foods, beverages and supplements, buoyed by interest in ingredients that may support immunity, mood and cognition. FoodNavigator-USA caught up with California-based organic mushroom...
Scientists working to ‘reverse’ food allergies with microbiome breakthrough
A bacterial compound called butyrate could hold the key to reversing food allergies, scientists have found.
Upcycled fertiliser producer eyes expansion amid energy crisis
With question marks about Europe's ability to produce enough fertiliser for its crops, Finland’s Tracegrow, which makes organic certified fertilizers from used batteries, hopes circular economy solutions can prove a vital tool.
Müller switches to 100% recyclable cream pots, cutting 500 tons of virgin plastic
The new packaging will be used for both own-brand and private label products.
Shiru teams up with Puratos to develop next generation egg replacers
Shiru – a California-based startup producing proteins via microbial fermentation – has teamed up with bakery ingredients specialist Puratos to develop the next-generation of egg replacers.
Will novel rare sugar allulose resonate with European consumers?
Allulose, a novel rare sugar, is currently making its way through the Novel Foods process to gain regulatory approval in Europe. Does it have the characteristics that European shoppers are looking for in sweeteners?
Sustainability
Mondelēz claims significant progress in identifying human rights risks in its supply chain
Mondelēz International has released its annual Human Rights Due Diligence and Modern Slavery report for 2021, demonstrating, it claims, progress against its 2025 ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) goals.
Plug and play whey solution packs in 30% more protein into a bar’s every layer
Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI) has developed a plug and play solution – meaning it can be used as is or within a recipe – to helps snack producers create bars with a high protein content in every layer.
GALLERY: The top 10 most read APAC food and beverage industry stories in August 2022
Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in August 2022, including Shiok Meats' commercial launch plans, Thailand GMO labelling, Malaysia zero alcohol beverage rules and more.
Plant power: Asian plant-based start-up scene expected to grow 25% by 2025
The Asian plant-based protein start-up scene is geared to grow 25% by 2025 as more Asians look into flexitarian diets and firms region-wide strive to develop products better suited to their palate.
Safety not politics: Australian meat sector wants food safety to be depoliticised
The traditional meat industry in Australia has urged for the handling of food safety and biosecurity issues to be kept separate from politics in the country, following public concerns over cattle diseases as well as the government’s new National...
‘Win-win’ pick: Carlsberg Malaysia commits to premiumisation to defend profit margins
Brewery giant Carlsberg Malaysia has identified premiumisation as a crucial strategy for the firm to continue achieving profitable growth, even as the firm battles continued inflationary pressures, rising costs and consumer sentiment about price hikes
China boom: a2 milk reports strong growth from mother-and-baby stores and domestic online channels
The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) said it has seen strong sales of its infant milk formula in China via both mother-and-baby stores and domestic e-commerce channels.