From Deep Branch to Aerbio: Rebranding, buyout, and the debut of gas to feed pilot facility
Aerbio has officially launched, while its pilot facility converting carbon dioxide into protein goes online, marking a key milestone for the business.
Archives for August 28, 2024
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Fonterra blazes trail for dairy to balance the health needs of people and the planet with Carbon Footprinter tool, Climate Roadmap
Nutrient dense dairy often is positioned as a posterchild for tackling malnutrition and feeding the world, but it also can have a significant impact on climate change due to greenhouse gas emissions, water pollution and biodiversity loss among other...
Kipster’s ‘carbon-neutral’ eggs at Kroger paves the way for possible US franchise expansion
Kipster’s ongoing partnership with Kroger brings what it calls 'carbon-neutral' eggs—produced through its humane farming system—to the grocery chain from its North Manchester, Ind., farm, while also creating franchise opportunities for its proprietary...
Hain Celestial improves margins in Q4 2024, ‘well positioned’ for growth in FY 2025
Snack and tea maker Hain Celestial beat Wall Street earnings estimates in its fourth quarter, as the company seeks to capitalize on its Reimagined strategy in fiscal year 2025, following divestitures and success in growing in away-from-home and e-commerce.
NutriFusion’s flexible minimum orders resonate with emerging brands
NutriFusion’s flexibility in minimum order quantities (MOQs) of its fruit and vegetable concentrate blends to startup companies can be a significant advantage for new and smaller brands looking to enter the competitive functional beverage market.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Julia Streuli, Co-founder, FUL Foods
FUL Foods is a social impact company focused on sustainable nutrition solutions using microalgae. Julia Streuli and her co-founders first met in business school and became interested in decarbonizing the food sector due to its significant impact on...
The evolution of snacking: How generational preferences are shaping the sector
In the ever-evolving consumer goods landscape, one trend remains constant: people love to snack. However, the way they snack and the products they prefer are anything but static.
Fuel10K boosts innovation and bolsters DTC efforts post 30% growth
Premier Foods-owned Fuel10K will capitalise on NPD and rising consumer demand for convenience in its business growth strategy, FoodNavigator understands.
UK government announced £15m funding for alternative protein hub
The UK’s new National Alternative Protein Innovation Hub (NAPIC) aims to commercialise alternative proteins.
$40bn personalised nutrition market tapped for growth with Xampla and Lehmann tie-up
Plastic replacement technology firm Xampla’s partnership with Lehmann Ingredients will seek to build on global consumers’ growing demand for personalised nutrition.
Can Campbell Snacks' strategic moves keep it ahead in the snacks market?
The formation of Campbell Snacks in 2017 through the integration of Snyder’s-Lance and Pepperidge Farm has been a cornerstone of Campbell Soup Company’s strategy to dominate the snacks market. How is it faring?
Halal food and drink manufacture ripe for profit growth
Halal food and drink sales in Europe are open for significant growth as Muslim – and other – consumer bases grow and demand more new and exciting permissible products from the industry.
Record profits: Baladna to double down on new product innovation and international projects after 137% growth
Qatari dairy firm Baladna has announced plans to double down on its new product innovation and international market expansion strategy, particularly in Algeria, after seeing a record growth in net profits over the first six months of 2024.
Ramping up ramen: Instant noodles, confectionery and rice products leading South Korea’s 2024 food export growth
The South Korean government has revealed instant noodles (ramen), confectionery and processed rice-based products as the key categories leading food export growth for the country in 2024.
Distilling delights: Pernod Ricard, Heineken and more on how premiumisation and craft are driving the APAC alcohol sector
Major alcohol companies in the Asia Pacific market including Pernod Ricard, Bottega, Heineken brewer APBS and more have weighed in how a mix of modern craft innovation and premiumisation trends are currently driving the alcohol market in the region.
Growth Asia Summit 2024
Morinaga Milk tackles Japan’s healthy ageing needs with functional food innovation
Morinaga Milk Industry has launched a series of functional foods across yogurt, sachet powder, milk formula, and fermented drinks to support the nutritional needs of Japan’s rapidly ageing population.