Researchers find the key to superior alt cheese
Formulating clean-label cheese alternatives that deliver on both flavor and functionality has been a recurring challenge for food innovators
Archives for January 28, 2025
Triumph for organic industry as sales skyrocket
Organic foods and beverage are becoming increasingly popular with sales rising globally. So, what’s fuelling this growth and what’s next for organic?
Bela Brand Seafood casts a new line with brand refresh and expanded digital reach
The premium canned fish brand unveils its new branding and digital presence to stand out in the competitive packaged fish space
Consumers are satisfied with supermarkets, but digital cracks emerge
Retail tech investment might shore up declining satisfaction across several digital shopping metrics
Winter Fancy Food Show
Signs for change: Deaf-owned Pi00a wins pitch slam with plans to empower Deaf employees
Four startups went head-to-head at the Specialty Food Association’s Fancy Face Off pitch competition in Las Vegas last week for a chance to win a suite of prizes – including cash and professional services – that could turbo-charge their growth and help...
Little Spoon’s YoGos emphasize demand for nutrient-dense kids snacks
The company expands its kid-friendly clean label portfolio with the launch of its YoGos line, highlighting protein, probiotics, fruits and vegetables
No new cases of foot-and-mouth disease reported as incubation period ends
While widespread fears of the disease have impacted German exports of livestock, meat and dairy, no new cases have been discovered
PepsiCo’s new advertising policy: How Musk’s lawsuit and Trump-era polarisation are reshaping corporate messaging
In a groundbreaking move that could redefine corporate strategies in advertising and marketing, PepsiCo has committed to a policy of viewpoint-neutral advertising
Global food regulation storm brewing, but opportunities exist
Food and drink is set to face the highest levels of disruption and disharmony due to fractious global regulatory changes.
Why cherry is trending in 2025
Cherry is trending as both a color and flavor: with brands embracing the sweet and fruity profile.
Sustainable protein: The bottlenecks that remain, and how they’re being solved
Sustainable protein production, in areas such as cost, scale and functionality, still faces significant challenges. A new centre aims to overcome these.
Energy drinks and acquisition opportunities – ADM’s 2025 beverage focus
Following the buyout of two ingredients and flavour businesses in the last two years, ADM remains vigilant for new M&A opportunities.
Pernod Ricard continues ASEAN digital label drive in Cambodia with Khmer launch
Alcohol giant Pernod Ricard has conducted its third digital label launch in South East Asia with the Khmer-language, tying in with the Cambodian government’s efforts in introducing alcohol legislation to prevent underage drinking.
Japan amends nutrient labelling standards, on-label claim requirements based on new data
The Japanese government has amended labelling regulations based on new consumer data, which will see changes to nutrient labelling values as well as requirements to make on-label nutritional claims.