DIC and Fermentalg ink deal on 'new generation' natural algae colours
French microalgae specialist Fermentalg is partnering with Japanese chemical giant DIC to develop natural food colours, particularly blue phycocyanin derived from Spirulina.
Archives for September 18, 2017
Swedish Salmonella outbreak from Polish eggs
At least 12 people have been sickened by Salmonella in Sweden from eggs from Poland.
Vitafoods Asia 2017
WATCH – Chr. Hansen: 2017 ‘one of our best ever years’ for probiotics in APAC
Chr. Hansen says it has experienced one of its best ever years for APAC probiotics sales, driven by demand from infant nutrition firms and deeper consumer understanding across the region.
Revive Kombucha finds ‘evergreen path’ to growth with Peet’s Coffee partnership, $7.5M financing
Seeking an “evergreen path” to growth while still protecting its mission, Revive Kombucha gave a seat on its board of directors to a top executive at Peet’s Coffee, which also led a $7.5 million series B financing round for the brand, according to...
José Batista back in JBS president role
The board of directors of Brazilian processor JBS has unanimously elected José Batista Sobrinho, founder of JBS, as its president.
Lamb campaign cleared by Australian Advertising Standards Bureau
An advertising campaign from Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), which attracted criticism over its depiction of Hindu god Ganesha, has been cleared by the Australian Advertising Standards Bureau.
Sweet ambition: DouxMatok raises $8.1m to take sugar reduction technology to market
DouxMatok, the Israeli firm behind patented technology that makes sugar taste sweeter, has raised $8.1m in a funding round led by Israel’s largest VC fund, Pitango, with the participation of existing shareholders including Gil Horsky* and FoodLab Capital.
Ripple Foods seeks to disrupt plant-based yogurt category: 'Let's not mince words... some of these products are terrible'
Plant-based Greek-style yogurts from Ripple Foods – slated to hit the market by the end of this year – will have a higher protein content (12g/serving) and superior texture to brands currently on shelf, which have improved, but can still look...
Animal-based protein tops consumer choice, but plant-based options are rising fast, Nielsen finds
When it comes to meeting consumers’ growing demand for protein, animal-based products continue to reign supreme in the US and Canada for now – but plant-based options are gaining traction and hold significant sales potential, according to the market...
South Asia radius
India gets agri-business and food-tech startup accelerator
Billionaire serial investor Taizo Son will bring an early-stage food incubator to India, where it will back startups that focus on farm-to-fork processes—a segment he believes the country has yet to fulfil.
Bangladeshi RCT to assess effectiveness of preventive nutrition combinations on childhood stunting
The International Centre for Diarrhoea Disease Research in Bangladesh (ICDDR,B) has begun a community-based RCT to determine the effectiveness of nutrition intervention strategies on childhood stunting.
Glanbia adds protein punch to hot drinks with heat stable & soluble hydrolyzed whey protein
With protein seeing continued interest from mainstream consumers, Glanbia Nutritionals has launched ProTherma: a hydrolyzed whey protein that can withstand high temperatures and therefore offer a protein punch in everyday hot beverages.
Consumers underestimate risk of ‘natural’ contaminants
German consumers are more concerned about the risk presented by ‘synthetic’ contaminants than those that naturally occur in foods, a new study by the German safety authority finds.
Yummex 2017: Middle East confectionery innovation award winners
A sugar-free, high protein product has won the yummex Middle East Innovation Award for best chocolate.
Soy isoflavones could help anti-obesity efforts – study
Consumption of soy-based foods could be used to help tackle the global obesity crisis thanks to its high protein and isoflavone content, new research suggests.
Olam International invests $150 million in poultry facilities
Olam International Limited (Olam) has opened a new poultry feed mill and day-old chick (DOC) facility in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
There's an untapped opportunity in organic kids' food, says Mintel
European parents are consistently willing to pay more for organic, says Mintel. Yet while organic claims are common on baby food, they are less used on food and drink aimed at kids. Are manufacturers missing a trick?
#CloudBlending: Building an agri-food community around powder blending as a service
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The agri-food industry faces big challenges. Globalized supply chains established in recent decades have resulted in high levels of food loss and waste at a time when the world’s growing population is putting a strain on resources. This challenge demands...