Upcycled ingredients: Challenges and opportunities in securing side stream supply
How do upcycling innovators ensure they have abundant supply of side stream raw materials to develop new ingredients for the food and beverage industry?
Archives for June 20, 2023
Hungyroot uses AI to tackle food waste, provide healthier food options
AI technologies can help reduce food waste and increase efficiencies while improving the overall digital customer experience, Alex Weinstein, chief digital officer for Hungryroot, shared in a fireside chat with FoodNavigator-USA at the Digital Food and...
Digital application launched to give ‘innovative advice’ on steps to improve soil health
The Soil Health Scorecard aims to address the challenges of innovation and sustainability in agriculture.
The Vita Coco Company's restructured operational strategy offers 'huge advantage to reach so many more people,' says co-founder
After overcoming a period of declining sales and discontinuation from retailers like Walmart and Walgreens, The Vita Coco co-founder and executive chairman Mike Kirban discussed the company’s operational strategy including brand exposure, reaching...
Mondelēz “still committed” to DTC, focuses on basics to drive e-commerce strategy
Snack maker Mondelēz is embracing in-store and digital shopping experiences, as the company is committed to the direct-to-consumer (DTC) model for the long haul, company director of global eCommerce Abhishek Ahluwalia told FoodNavigator-USA in an...
Alt meat and dairy in the spotlight: Last chance to register for Protein Vision 2023
From plant-based to cell cultured, alternative meat and dairy has excited innovators and investors alike. But is the category now showing signs of slow-down? Join us for a two-day deep dive into all things alt meat and dairy at this week’s Protein Vision...
Plant power: Could hybrid dairy offer the best of both worlds?
A study that compared the nutritional properties of dairy and plant-based yogurts sold in the US has found that almond- and oat-based alternatives were ‘similar or better’ than dairy yogurts - but there's room for innovation in bridging the nutritional...
Could gut microbiome data inform new dietary guidelines?
Authors of a new study analyzing data from the American Gut Project suggest gut microbiome data could help create dietary guidelines.
Health and sustainability are top-of-mind for UK beer drinkers
Low-calorie beer, low-alcohol beer and gluten-free beer are all in the spotlight as beer consumers look for healthier options.
Sustainability Snippets: Kraft Heinz APAC ESG, ASEAN climate-smart farming, net zero business sense and more feature in our round-up
Kraft Heinz APAC ESG, ASEAN climate-smart farming, net zero business sense and more feature in this edition of Sustainability Snippets.
‘Maori edge in Asia’: New Zealand targets SEA’s untapped potential for trade and food tech innovation
South East Asia’s food tech expertise is offering a ‘huge area of potential collaboration’ to creating value-added Maori products, with significant interest apparent on both sides to pursue agri-food innovation.
Singapore plant-based firm Shandi Global takes on Australian market with protein-rich RTE products
Singapore’s Shandi Global has developed a range of plant-based products that it says are equally, if not more, nutritious than regular chicken meat, which will soon be brought to market both locally and overseas.
Growth Asia Summit 2023: Infant and Childhood Nutrition, Maternal and Women’s Health to take centre stage on day one
Senior leaders from the likes of Nestle, Danone, H&H and Haleon are preparing to take the stage in Singapore for our Growth Asia Summit 2023, where they will be sharing exclusive insights on day one on Infant and Childhood Nutrition, Maternal and Women’s...
‘Full stack wellness’: Indian brand Wellversed on ‘owning the ecosystem’ to understand the consumer
Delhi-based digital retailer Wellversed says evolving from a distributor model to now also creating its own products has been key to gaining a more holistic understanding of the Indian consumer, as it outlines plans to expand its brand portfolio.