Bird flu breakthrough amidst pandemic fears
Scientists close to finding vaccine to prevent severe infections, as concerns over Bird flu rise globally.
Archives for February 4, 2025
How global trade tensions will impact the food & beverage industry
The Trump administration is pushing back a decision on tariffs for Canada and Mexico, but the scepter of further trade tensions looms large over the food and beverage industry
Omnichannel shopping becomes the norm, NIQ & FMI report
Online sales are projected to account for nearly a quarter of all omnichannel sales by 2027 as shoppers use websites, retailer apps and social media to inform in-store decisions
Tyson Foods embraces ‘contingency planning’ in face of tariffs, deportation plans
The meatpacker celebrates a ‘solid start’ to the fiscal year and raises its full-year guidance despite a turbulent political and economic backdrop
Can shelf-stable and eco-friendly plant-based milks boost sales in the category?
Brands like Edenesque and Maïzly are offering premium ingredients outside of the traditional plant-based milk options and with a sustainable approach
International trading confidence rocked by Trump’s tariff threats
US president Donald Trump’s tariff threats and U-turns have shaken international trade businesses
Yuka leads massive charge to ban aspartame and will ‘get what we want’
The Yuka scanning app founded to help consumers better understand the health benefits of food and personal care products is campaigning for a ban on aspartame
European brands investing in UK as market strengthens
The UK is proving an attractive market for European food and beverage brands. So, what makes this island nation so appealing to its neighbours? And is this interest set to last?
Fight on to ensure EUDR benchmarking goals remain undiluted
A joint letter to the EU Commission points out several areas where risk levels could be, according to the letter unjustifiably, downgraded
Coffee Shop At Home: Nestle unveils strategies to boost business in India and China
Nestle is targeting growth for its coffee business in China, India and the Middle East, where consumptions lags far behind the global average.
Umami Bioworks aiming to tackle industry-wide challenges in cultivated seafood
Cultivated protein firm Umami Bioworks has expanded its capabilities and is aiming to tackle industry-wide challenges in the seafood sector, such as outdated breeding techniques and disease resilience.
Fibre power: Legume-rich diet lowers blood glucose in prediabetic people
Adopting a legume-rich diet, as well as reducing caloric intake, has been shown to lower blood glucose levels, say findings of a 16-week trial conducted on prediabetic people.