Don’t repeat the mistakes of West’s ‘broken’ food system in Africa, businesses warned
Developing markets in Africa are keen to avoid the mistakes of Western food systems swamped by unhealthy and unsustainable diets, FoodNavigator hears.
Archives for August 3, 2023
France’s ‘veggie’ burger ban escalates to the European Court of Justice
France’s Council of State is calling on the European Court of Justice for greater understanding of implications concerning a potential ban of ‘meaty’ denominations for plant-based foods.
Summer beverage packaging: The latest designs for summer drinks
Recent launches in the northern hemisphere feature packaging designs that draw on summer sun and poolside fun...
IFT First
IFT FIRST: Understanding sugar reduction as a key food process in improving nutrition
Tate & Lyle underscored the formulation considerations necessary to improve nutrition without sacrificing experience by featuring two stevia and allulose sweeteners in an IFT FIRST panel discussion in which participants shared their favorite food process...
Is Alpha Foods’ acquisition a sign that the plant-based meat market is reaching maturity?
Consolidation in the plant-based meat market -- like in the case of Alpha Foods (Alpha) this week -- will likely continue into the foreseeable future, Miri Eliyahu, senior research analyst at Euromonitor, told FoodNavigator-USA.
Dairy and plant-based organizations go head-to-head over FDA’s plant-based milk labeling guidance
More than 900 comments have been submitted to the FDA over its proposed labeling guidance for plant-based milk alternatives. From Danone North America to the Plant Based Foods Association, we round up some of the key arguments from both sides.
Sprouts Farmers Market’s health focus and ‘treasure hunt’ shopping experience delivers strong gains, consumer engagement
Specialty retailer Sprouts Farmers Market continues to disprove early-naysayers who doubted the soundness of its pre-pandemic decision to pull back on price promotions to focus on consumers who will pay more for a higher-end “treasure hunt”-type shopping...
Kraft Heinz's volumes sag after price hikes, but 4-prong plan to recapture share taking hold
Despite losing market share in recent months due to higher prices and increased promotional activity by competitors, Kraft Heinz CEO Miguel Patricio says he is confident the company will meet its full year net sales targets and exceed previous gross...
Is being dairy-free enough? Alt dairy players share differing approaches to sustainability
Alternative dairy products, by their very nature, are more sustainable in one crucial aspect compared to dairy: they cut out the animal from the production process. However, there are other ways to maximise sustainability. How central should...
Casein speeds up wound healing – study
The milk protein’s antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties were put to the test by researchers, who discovered that wounds healed quicker when wrapped in casein-soaked bandages.
How Kraft Heinz plans to cut virgin plastic use by 20% by 2030
Part of its strategy includes exploring alternative plastic materials, but the company wants to make sure new solutions don’t end up having a worse impact on the environment. “It’s a complicated puzzle, but it’s one we’re committed to solving,” Rashida...