US recycling laws ‘a growing pain point’ for food producers, says FoodChain ID
With regulators pushing for improved recyclability and reduced packaging waste, how should manufacturers navigate the latest regulations and packaging trends?
Archives for April 29, 2024
KEY unlocks potential of ketones in energy-drink category with help of $4m investment
KEY is providing consumers an alternative to sugar-laden energy drinks through ketones, as it seeks to deploy $4m in funding to grow its brand.
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Plant-based 3.0: Industry insiders share strategies for pushing alternative proteins forward
After a challenging few years in which falling sales and units dragged plant-based protein into the trough of disillusionment, stakeholders are finding ways up the other side of the Gartner Hype Cycle by leveraging emerging technologies, novel...
Finding the most accurate way to measure the environmental impact of coffee
A new scientific review offers recommendations on how to measure the environmental impact of coffee – with the hope of also standardizing how this is done in the future.
MicroHarvest and VEGDOG collaborate on alt protein dog treat
Biomass fermentation player, MicroHarvest, has teamed up with vegan pet food producer, VEGDOG, on a microbial protein-based treat for dogs.
How is saccharin regulated in Europe?
After a tragic death in India, the sweetener saccharin made the headlines. While it has widespread use in Europe, including the UK and EU, the sweetener is tightly regulated.
NPD Trend Tracker: The functional beverage edition
This week’s new product development round-up is celebrating all things functionality in the beverage category. From mushrooms to adaptogens and CBD, we profile the latest drinks and ingredients promising much more than hydration.
Sustainability: More than just preventing climate change
Sustainability focuses heavily on the protection of the planet and the prevention of climate change. But there’s so much more to it.
Appointments
Mars Snacking appoints Gabriel Fernandez as new GEM president
Mars Snacking has announced Gabriel Fernandez's appointment as its new president for Global Emerging Markets (GEM).
Middle East Focus: GMG’s Farm Fresh chicken chips, Haus Rabenhorst fortified juices, Aiya matcha, Hunter Foods line-up expansion, House of Pops growth drivers
This round-up features the growth strategies of Middle Eastern companies like GMG, Hunter Foods, and House of Pops, as well as how companies including Germany’s Haus Rabenhorst and Japan’s Aiya are eyeing market opportunities in the region.
Dubai snacks firm SMITHS eyes Asia expansion with products pandering to consumer flavour preferences and clean-eating trend
Dubai-based snacks firm SMITHS is pursuing a bigger share of the Asian market by banking on its long brand history, and introducing products that are cleaner and tapping on evolving flavour trends.