Food policymakers urged to consider land sparing in biodiversity efforts
‘Green’ farming policies may accelerate global biodiversity loss, two leading academics have warned.
Archives for June 27, 2023
HI-Chew creates an experiential pop-up for its latest candy launch
FoodNavigator-USA visited HI-Chew's pop-up to speak with Teruhiro Kawabe, Chief Representative for the USA & President, CEO of Morinaga America Inc. and Joanne Hsu, senior brand marketing manager, to discuss the brand's HI-Chew bites launch.
‘We return value to our members’: How cooperatives help to run Ireland’s dairy sector
Founded in 1961 as the Irish Dairy Board, a government body tasked with exporting Ireland’s dairy produce, Ornua (meaning ‘new gold’ in Irish Gaelic) now exports to 110 markets around the globe each year, and is responsible for world-famous brands such...
Alt dairy bottleneck: start-up calls for collaboration to speed non-animal casein production
Dutch fermentation specialist Fooditive claims it has successfully demonstrated the feasibility of non-animal casein production at an industrial scale and is now hoping to collaborate with a ‘like-minded partners’ to navigate Novel Food approval in the EU.
The four factors driving the alternative protein ecosystem
While food security, health and sustainability continue to shape the food landscape, consumers are still demanding a sensory experience, which means there is a growing need for expanded protein choices that can be incorporated into bakery and snacks....
Preparing for what’s next in e-commerce: The future of AI and the end of third-party cookies
As CPG brands look to grow their e-commerce business in the face of changing consumer behaviors, they are facing several key technology challenges and opportunities in the form of collecting first-party data and embracing AI to deliver on mass...
FrieslandCampina and Mondelēz team up on project to boost dairy farm sustainability
Dutch dairy cooperative, FrieslandCampina, and snack giant, Mondelēz International, have signed a four-year agreement aimed at reducing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of milk supplied by dairy farmers by around 14% in 2025 compared to 2019.
Building brand penetration with an omnichannel experience in mind: Knowing what levers to pull
As CPG food and beverages companies grow brand penetration, they are met with a consumer who is increasingly savvy in finding the best purchase for their dollar, requiring e-commerce teams to rethink how to attract new customers and keep the ones they...
Wiliot explains how IoT technology can help create carbon labels, standards
With the help of technological advancements, CPG brands and retailers are taking a hard look at their carbon footprint through real-time analytics as the push to carbon label standards becomes a bigger focus for governments around the world, Antony...
Navigating economic challenges: financial experts encourage CPG brands to innovate and strengthen operations for long-term success
Despite an overall decline in capital investments over the last year, BevNet Live’s panelists of financial experts encourage CPG brands to continue innovating along the supply chain while “strengthening velocity, sales and margins.”
Raisin polyphenols improve cognitive scores in elderly, study suggests
A new RCT observes that daily supplementation with 50g of polyphenol-rich raisins for 6-months improves scores for cognition in an elderly population.
‘Accelerated progress needed’: APAC alternative protein sector needs quicker transition away from mimicry
The alternative protein sector in the Asia Pacific region needs to move at a faster rate to make the transition from mimicking meat and seafood to encourage its acceptance as part of a lifestyle change.
‘Hard to sell’: Indulgence and premiumisation trump healthier options in Thailand’s snacking sector
Thailand’s Brownie House believes that the local snacking sector is still strongly dominated by indulgence and premiumisation, making an overly-strong focus on healthier options difficult.
Herbaceous delights: Ricola riding sugar-free candy popularity wave in APAC to draw health conscious consumers
Candy specialist Ricola is benefitting from the growing popularity of sugar-free candies in APAC after ‘quietly’ undergoing a significant reformulation process and despite not shouting about it from the rooftops.
Plant-based trends not slowing down: Danone ANZ develops dairy and plant milk blend for infants and toddlers
Danone has launched a dairy and plant milk powder blend designed for infants and toddlers in Australia and New Zealand – the first of its kind that the firm has introduced in Asia Pacific.
Last chance to register for exclusive insights from Dole, Asahi, Remedy and more at our FREE Healthy Beverage Innovation digital event
Our FREE Healthy Beverage Innovation interactive broadcast - featuring expert insights from Dole, Asahi, Remedy and many more - takes place on Wednesday, July 5.