Archives for February 20, 2025
Startup Spotlight
Tips to survive a failed crowdfund campaign
Choosing a funding model that aligns with a brand’s growth trajectory can be just as crucial as the product itself
PepsiCo tees up functional innovation with Gatorade & Propel
PepsiCo leverages Gatorade and Propel as an innovation platform to expand into more functional products while using recent acquisitions like Sabra to meet consumer demands for protein snacks
Food industry fight against crop-killing parasites just got easier
Scientists make major breakthrough in the fight against crop disease, saving money and helping to protect future food security
Can JM Smucker revitalize Hostess Brands?
Peanut butter and jelly maker JM Smucker remains bullish about Hostess Brands' long-term potential and synergistic benefits for the other iconic pantry staples in its diverse portfolio, despite the baked goods' slow start off the line following its...
AI with robotics: The next frontier in packaging optimization
Packaging has a lot to gain from AI - but steep upfront costs mean businesses must consider which parts of their operations need it the most
UPFs: The front-of-pack battle brewing in the snack aisle
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) face mounting scrutiny as regulators push for transparency. Will front-of-pack labelling drive real change or just add red tape?
Can farming and food in Europe be improved?
What will the European Commission’s Vision for Agriculture and Food report do to farming and food in Europe?
Will the EU use ‘mirror clauses’ to ban US produce?
So-called ‘mirror clauses’ aim to protect EU farmers by banning produce made via methods not allowed in the EU. But when can they be used?
5 ways EU agri-food strategy changes food and farming
The strategy comes after agricultural worker protests that have shaken several major European countries and centres on farmers
‘Tremendous potential’ for upcycling agri-waste into high-value products in Vietnam, but challenges remain – expert
RMIT University Vietnam sees “tremendous potential” in converting the country’s abundant agricultural by-products into high-value derivatives, such as fat replacers and functional ingredients, although several challenges remain to be overcome.