FoodNavigator Investigates: From AI to UPF
From EUDR to alt meats, ultra-processed foods to gut health, FoodNavigator’s ‘watch’ series delves deeper into the subjects that matter to you.
Archives for November 18, 2024
Pet food market round-up
Deals, partnerships, and R&D in the global pet food sector
We track deal making, new distribution partnerships and R&D developments in the global pet food sector
Beef, prepared deli sales soar as consumers embrace convenience, quality
Despite 96% of shoppers expressing concern about an economic recession in the coming months, fresh foods remain a top priority, with many willing to pay a premium for high-quality options, according to a recent Circana webinar.
Starfish closes gap on FSMA 204 compliancy with reporting software
Food traceability software provider Starfish addresses transparency requirements in the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) with technology that simplifies supply-chain data without food and beverage companies changing their current system.
Arla Food Ingredients edges closer to Volac buyout
Arla Foods Ingredients will push ahead with its acquisition of Volac Whey Nutrition following local competition authority approval.
NPD Trend Tracker: From functional drinks to brand redesigns
This week, two brands are revamping their identity. Plus, we have two functional drinks launches, and an old coffee brand venturing into the flavoured category.
Start-up pitch
How MicroHarvest is making sustainable protein from microorganisms
Climate change is threatening existing food sources, making the discovery of viable alternatives essential. MicroHarvest believes microorganisms to be a sustainable, scalable solution.
政策精读：《欧盟零毁林法案》的混淆和延期、世卫组织婴儿营养指南、印尼营养分级标签等专题综合报道
本期“政策精读”包含《欧盟零毁林法案》(EUDR) 的混淆和延期、世卫组织婴儿营养指南、印尼营养分级标签等专题报道。
更健康的选择：适合儿童的亮丽功能性饮料、风靡韩国的活性酶能量棒、低钠酱油替代品等专题综合报道
本期“更健康的选择”包含适合儿童的亮丽功能性饮料、风靡韩国的活性酶能量棒、低钠酱油替代品等专题报道。
科学短报：达能技术可及性、百事热能合作、保乐力加数字标签等专题综合报道
本期“科学短报”包含达能技术可及性、百事热能合作、保乐力加数字标签等专题报道。
聚焦日本：明治、惠比寿、台湾放宽食品出口限制等
本期报道明治在美国的投资、惠比寿“新奇有趣”的啤酒口味、台湾放宽对日本食品出口的限制等。
China Focus: Alcohol trends, Kraft Heinz’s local strategies, Nestle’s growth shift, and more
This edition explores the latest alcohol trends in China, Kraft Heinz’s localised approach to condiments, Nestlé’s renewed growth focus, and more.
聚焦中国：酒类消费趋势、卡夫亨氏的本地策略、雀巢的增长转变等
本期探讨中国的最新酒类消费趋势、卡夫亨氏的调味品本地化策略、雀巢的新增长重点等。
Australia, Japan take home top awards in 2024 World Steak Challenge
Australia and Japan have successfully claimed the titles of World’s Best Steak and Asia’s Best Steak respectively in this year’s World Steak Challenge.
South Korea RTE kimchi sales soar amid rising vegetable costs
Retail companies in South Korea are banking on the increasing demand for ready-to-eat (RTE) packaged kimchi that has resulted from the surge in cabbage prices and shifting consumer preferences.
Fusion focus: Italian food with a Japanese twist key for frozen food firm's SEA expansion
Japanese-based Italian food brand Amici is aiming to fuse the traditions of both cuisines as it seeks to exports frozen products to South East Asia.
Asia food sector must push past digital ‘comfort zone’ for AI to break through
Food and beverage companies in Asia will need to move beyond just understanding the benefits of digital technologies such as AI and blockchain and actually embrace their use in order to reap benefits in terms of food safety, security and sustainability.
Whey-derived peptide lowers self-perceived stress levels – Six-week Kirin study
The supplementation of a whey-derived peptide has been shown to lower self-perceived levels of stress among middle-aged adults, according to a six-week study conducted by Kirin Holdings.
Raw Beet Sugar: The sweetener to create products that meet consumer needs
Paid for by Südzucker AG
Consumers are turning to natural, regional and less-processed foods. How can manufacturers leverage raw beet sugar as a European-produced alternative to cane sugar?