Jim Jones named as 1st FDA Deputy Commissioner of Human Foods
The US Food and Drug Administration has selected James “Jim” Jones as the first Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods to lead the Agency’s proposed unified Human Foods Program (HFP).
Archives for August 23, 2023
‘An integral part of culture and socialisation’: Attitudes to meat consumption and sustainability in South Africa
Sustainable food consumption is a significant market in Europe. However, in urban South Africa, a new study suggests, meat consumption is a symbol of prosperity to a greater degree than in Europe, while conversely, those least concerned about...
'Bruising contributes to enormous losses in productivity': New project aims to reduce potato waste
The nine-month TuberTurgor project has been awarded funding by Innovate UK.
Birdzi to power Berkot’s loyalty program
Berkot’s Super Foods will implement Birdzi’s comprehensive customer intelligence and engagement system across its 17 grocery locations in Wisconsin and Illinois.
Review hails health benefits of beer-gut alliance
Drinking beer could be good for your gut and immunity, stimulating healthy microbiota diversity thanks to the beneficial brew of compounds found in the fermented beverage.
Blank Slate Kitchen spices up at-home cooking with line of Sichuan chili oil, zhug
Amid rising demand for spicy global flavors, Blank Slate Kitchen is looking to tap into the growing demand for natural Sichuan chili oils, while also raising awareness around zhug hot sauce, brand founder and owner Alex Sorenson told FoodNavigator-USA.
Kröner-Stärke cleans up 'unhealthy' image of breaded and battered foods
Further applications for Stikker include baked goods, ready-mixed flours and pastries.
MOSH secures $3m in Series A funding to add “fuel on the fire” for brand growth
Better-for-you brand MOSH is preparing to take its brain-health-focused protein bars to a wider audience with the help of $3m in Series A funding, which will provide financial support as the company looks to make a bigger push into retail, brand...
Suntory to make fossil-free PET bottles from waste and residues like used cooking oil
Neste, a Finland-based supplier of renewable fuels and feedstock for plastics, is partnering with Suntory, ENEOS and Mitsubishi Corporation to enable the production of PET bottles with renewable materials replacing fossil alternatives (via a mass balance...
Commodities
Chocolate companies hit with rising cocoa prices and threat of cheaper private label options
Cocoa grindings in Europe, North America and Asia fell for the second quarter of 2023, according to latest figures released by the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO), sending cocoa prices soaring on the markets as consumers look for cheaper chocolate.
Hybrid animal-plant products could shape the future of plant-based sector – v2food
Australian plant-based producer v2food says that consumers should not discredit the entire category based on a single negative experience, stressing it is still relatively young, especially when compared to the traditional protein sector.
Collagen boost: +PW sets sights on ‘huge’ China market with single serve RTD beverages
Functional beverage specialist firm +PW has set its sights on the ‘huge’ China market for its collagen-enriched RTD drinks, planning to bank on its convenient consumption format and unique flavour formulation to overcome market challenges.
a2 milk financials: Sales in China up 8%, firm to focus on growth in lower tier cities and CBEC
The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) said its infant milk formula business in China grew 8.4 per cent for the financial year ending on June 2023 and that it would focus on growing its cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) and lower tier cities presence.
High yield, low cost: NZ researchers eyeing food manufacturer partnerships to commercialise kanuka by-products
New Zealand researchers are optimistic that the flavouring, preserving, and texturing benefits provided by the native kanuka plant will lead to its effective commercialisation as a food ingredient.