Archives for November 22, 2022
Beyond Meat defends food safety credentials following reports of issues at Pennsylvania plant; food safety expert says devil is in the detail
While claims about Listeria and contaminants in a food production facility should be taken seriously, the allegations made in a Bloomberg article alleging “dirty conditions” at Beyond Meat’s production facility in Pennsylvania lack vital context, says...
Beating the ‘bioreactor bottleneck’ for cultivated meat: Startup grows low-cost, ‘fermentation-free’ growth factors in tobacco plants
A UK-based molecular farming start-up has developed a new genetic engineering method to make lower-cost growth factors from tobacco plants that can be used for cultivated meat production.
How Nestlé developed paper-based compostable capsules for Nespresso machines
Made from paper pulp and biopolymer, the new home compostable capsules – compatible with Nespresso Original machines – will enter the European market from spring next year.
COP27: A ‘notable disappointment’ for sustainable food systems
As climate talks conclude in Sharm El Sheikh, for the first time ever a deal has been reached that will see agriculture integrated into the UN’s climate action body. The result of lengthy talks and a significant process of negotiation, does the so-called...
Wilk serves up hybrid yogurt made with cultivated milk fat
The Israeli foodtech company says the concept product provides validation of its technology, which involves growing milk-producing cells in a lab. “This is a significant milestone, not just for Wilk, but for the global industry.”
Molson Coors to exit CBD market in the US
Molson Coors will unwind its Truss USA joint-venture and exit the CBD beverage business in the United States at the end of this year.
JM Smucker optimistic about coffee despite sales slowdown in premium segments
JM Smucker Co. remains bullish on its coffee portfolio, including iconic brands such as Folgers, Café Bustelo and Dunkin, despite volume declines and greater elasticities in the category in the company’s second quarter, which executives attributed...
Sustainability Snippets: Mondelez soft plastic, Nestle green coffee, refillable spirits in Singapore and more feature in our round-up
Mondelez soft plastic, Nestle green coffee, refillable spirits in Singapore and more feature in this edition of Sustainability Snippets.
Mitigating ‘business risk’: Nestle expands APAC sustainability initiatives with regenerative projects in Australia
Nestle has highlighted its Australian business as the next major market to implement its sustainability plans in the APAC region, with a focus on regeneration and carbon footprint reduction.
‘Not a shiny new toy’: How ofi’s new Singapore site will lead to ‘holy grail’ localised innovation
Localisation strategies are crucial in order to achieve the ‘holy grail’ of food innovation in the Asia Pacific region, by combining health, taste and convenience, according to Olam outfit ofi.
Ayahuasca alarm: Traditional botanical brew can lead to 'acute mental health troubles' - Australian study
The traditional botanical drink ayahuasca causes more than two thirds of the consumers negative physical symptoms, and over half of them acute mental health troubles, Australian and international researchers have reported.
JD Health reveals popular nutrition categories, brands, and products in China this Double 11
Nutrition products for gut, liver, eye health and sports have recorded strong growth during this year’s Double 11 shopping festival, says China’s leading e-commerce platform JD Health.
WATCH: Environmental scientist: ‘Climate neutral' and 'climate positive' food does not exist… yet
Is there such a thing as ‘climate positive’ food, and can we compare products at a glance and determine which is the more environmentally-friendly choice based on claims made on pack?
'Quite frankly, I'm concerned for our entire industry...' FDA cracks down on firms selling CBD-infused foods & beverages in ‘aggressive’ new stance
The FDA has sent out a raft of warning letters to brands selling CBD-infused foods and beverages, adopting an “aggressive position” that one industry source told us made him “concerned for our entire industry.”