Science Shorts: AI in food production, Japan GM foods, cultivated meat in Malaysia and more feature in our round-up
AI in food production, Japan GM foods, cultivated meat in Malaysia and more feature in this edition of Science Shorts.
Archives for August 17, 2023
Food environments push consumers away from healthy and sustainable options, report shows
A new report shows that food environments, from promotional offers to the placement of food in shops, can influence consumers to make less healthy and less sustainable food choices.
Unwrapping the recyclability problem: From food packaging materials to consumer responsibility
If relevant stakeholders – from government to industry and consumers – play their part, recyclability can be improved and plastic pollution eliminated, believes NGO WRAP.
“Pumpkin was definitely table stakes,” KIND brand manager shares LTO strategy
Snack bar brand KIND is jumping into the fall flavor season with the debut of two seasonal varieties of Thins bars to tap into consumer trends to inspire flavor and product innovation in 2023 and beyond, Emily Geiger, brand manager for KIND, told...
Calbee launches Harvest Snaps flavor with Walmart, focuses on growing Japanese snack brands in US
Snack brand Calbee is growing through a two-pronged approach: driving its core US brand Harvest Snaps at the same time as elevating its Japanese snack brands to a new level among US consumers, company CCO Tim Bateman told FoodNavigator-USA.
Recess expands regional retail footprint, taps into zero-proof and supplement spaces
Along with entering 5,000 new retail spaces like Target, Albertsons, CVS, Sprouts, H-E-B and Winn Dixie, the better-for-you, relaxation sparkling beverage brand also recently launched its Recess Mood and Recess Zero Proof Craft Cocktails.
Oats flourish as an ingredient in European dairy-free ice cream
Oats have well and truly earned their place in the small but growing plant-based ice cream sector, according to new data. But brands still must elevate consumer expectations of texture.
Oishii continues to sidestep struggles plaguing vertical farms, taps CPG veteran to further fuel growth
At a time when many players in the controlled environment agriculture industry are laying off employees, filing for bankruptcy and in some cases closing their doors, vertical farm Oishii continues to grow – expanding production, distribution, its...
"PFAS-free” marketing: What you need to know
Nutraceutical companies that claim their products or packaging are “PFAS-free” should proceed cautiously, says attorney John Villafranco.
Understanding the consumers driving growth in alcohol-free: Part 2
A fifth of Americans plan to cut back on alcohol. What’s motivating them to drink less?
Prebiotic blend shows weight management potential: RCT
A 50/50 blend of inulin and arabinoxylan may decrease energy intake during a meal, according to a new double-blind, randomised, acute-within-chronic, crossover feeding trial.
Just Date expands retail for Organic Date Sugar, launches at Sprouts nationwide
The brand’s retail launch of Organic Date Sugar as a sugar alternative in Sprouts stores expands its placement in regional health food stores like Whole Foods Market, Natural Grocers, Central Market, Erewhon and Fresh Thyme Market.
Taking the ‘easy’ route: Minimal sensory changes crucial to help Asian consumers transition to healthier diets
South Korean firm PlantEat believes that innovation must result in minimal sensory changes and products should remain as familiar as possible in order to boost consumer transitions to healthier diets.
チャイナ フォーカス：F&Bブランドが中国で成功する方法、CBEC サプライチェーンの苦境、Fonterraの新ベンチャー部門、他
今回のChina Focusでは、飲食企業が安易なブランド構築の「罠」を回避する必要性、植物由来のパイオニアであるHaofoodがGrowth Asia Summit 2023で主要戦略を明らかにすること、乳児用粉ミルクの製品表示に関する最新情報などを特集します。
スタートアップスポットライト：Otis Oat Milk、CRUST Group、SnackRight
「Start-up Spotlight」では、Otis Oat Milk、CRUST Group、SnackRightなどのスタートアップを取り上げています。
今が旬：PepsiCo APACアクセラレーター、マレーシアの乳製品規制、精密発酵開発
PepsiCo APACアクセラレーター、マレーシア乳製品規制、精密発酵開発など、ホットな話題をお届けします。
ポリシー ピック：EU森林伐採規制の明確化、韓国の表示ガイドライン、ベトナムの新しい栄養表示ルール等
今回のPolicy Picksでは、EU森林破壊規制の明確化、韓国の表示ガイドライン、ベトナムの新しい栄養表示規則などを取り上げています。
ジャパン フォーカス：キリンの低カロリープロバイオティクス飲料、輸出の可能性を探る濱田酒造、味の素の研究、遺伝子組み換え食品データなど
今回のJapan Focusでは、キリンの低カロリー・プロバイオティクス飲料、濱田酒造の輸出の可能性、遺伝子組換え作物に関する日本政府の新しいデータ、味の素の新しい研究結果、Growth Asia Summit 2023のアドバンス プログラムについて特集します。
Japan Focus: Kirin’s less-calorie probiotic drink, Hamada Syuzou taps into export potential, Ajinomoto study, GM foods data and more
Kirin’s less-calorie probiotic drink, Hamada Syuzou’s export opportunities, new Japanese government data on genetically modified food crops, Ajinomoto lauding new study findings, and Advance Programme for Growth Asia Summit 2023 feature in this edition...