Is diseased meat entering the UK?
Reports of illegal meat entering the UK have brought the validity of border checks into question
Archives for February 18, 2025
Ben & Jerry’s claims Unilever muzzled it over Trump
The maker of Half Baked and Cookie Dough claims the CPG major blocked it from speaking out - again
MOA Foodtech secures €14.8m to make ingredients using AI
Millions of euros have been committed to the Spanish-headquartered food tech firm to bolster its development of ingredients through AI and biotech
What Trump’s policies could mean for the future of fresh food
Consumer demand for fresh food remains high, but macroeconomic factors like stubborn inflation and trade tension can impact the category moving forward
Cyber criminals killing livestock and risking public health
Cyber security threats against the food and beverage industry are growing in number and malevolence. So, what is the industry doing about it and what more can be done?
Winter Fancy Food Show
Ringa’s ‘unapologetically tart’ holistic hydration beverages celebrate moringa’s health and environmental benefits
Functional beverage brand Ringa competed in the Specialty Foods Association’s Fancy Face-Off pitch competition, and while it didn’t win on stage, the company founder says the brand is winning on shelf with a product that is healthier for people and the...
Can meat brands give plant-based products a competitive edge?
Leveraging meat brands’ distribution networks may offer plant-based brands more visibility
Blackbird Foods acquisition shows appetite for frozen plant-based products
Blackbird Foods joined Ahimsa Companies to expand its retail distribution and bolster product collaboration as the company prepares to launch further product innovations, including a four-pack of individual-sized pizzas
Snacking is the new self-care: Mondelez report reveals why consumers can’t stop munching
The Oreo maker’s latest State of Snacking report reveals more consumers than ever are turning to snacks for emotional support. But is this a lasting shift in eating habits, or just a clever rebrand of emotional eating?
Brands bonanza: Check out the major food, beverage and nutra joining the Growth Asia Summit 2025
A raft of big-name brands have been added to the line-up for our Growth Asia Summit in Singapore to share their insights on biggest industry opportunities across the region.
Juicing it up: Sun-damaged ‘ugly pears’ in South Korea given lifeline through upcycling
The Korean Pears Cooperative Union processes “ugly pears” with high sugar content into juice, creating new revenue-generating opportunities for farmers and quality products for consumers.
Healthier innovations and sustainable packaging efforts key drivers of Aussie beverage sector, say experts
Australians are more health- and eco-conscious than before, prompting shifts in drinking behaviour towards more functional products.
Mars Wrigley on plans for affordable premiumisation and local flavour focus across AMEA
Confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has highlighted key business strategies including affordable premiumisation, holistic wellness and local flavour focus across the Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region.