Givaudan no longer feels the name of its Flavour Division fully reflects the portfolio, which has expanded into products designed for the health market space. Effective immediately, the Swiss flavours and fragrances company’s Flavour Division will be known as Taste & Wellbeing. The new name, according to Givaudan, better reflects the company’s growing interest in […]
The ready-to-drink category has emerged as the unlikely hero of the drinks world. Whisky – particularly Scotch – has been slow to capitalise on the trend, but a wealth of planned NPD could offer a lifeline for a segment that has famously struggled to connect with a younger audience. Category commentator Amy Hopkins investigates. Crop […]
With its roots in culture and craftsmanship, mezcal is one of the most complex and varied spirits in the world. In the beginning was the agave. With most Mexican spirits—mezcal, tequila, and their less-well-known cousins comiteco, bacanora, and raicilla, at least—it all comes down to one spiky-leaved, tough-as-nails succulent plant that’s been harvested and turned […]
Nestlé is entering the market for plant-based seafood alternatives with the launch of a product that mimics the flaky texture and rich flavor of tuna, branded “Vuna.” The company now has other fish and shellfish alternatives under development. Sustainably produced plant-based seafood alternatives can help to reduce overfishing and protect the biodiversity of oceans, the […]
Cancelled events and suspended travel, with much of daily life moved online; many things have changed in the wake of the pandemic. In the world of food and beverages though, the health and wellness trend has intensified. Consumers are paying closer attention than ever to the nutritional value of their food and drink, particularly sugar […]
Immunity has become a focal point for consumers during the coronavirus pandemic. Many consumers continue to embrace home remedies, known as “grandma’s kitchen ingredients” in India, as preventive measures against the common cold and ‘flu. Popular remedies feature ingredients such as Indian gooseberry, neem, turmeric, basil, black pepper and ginger. Meanwhile, many food and beverage […]
Hemp industry groups have been submitting plans to the federal government for regulation of the space, something they say is urgently needed. The most recent submission comes from a group called the National Industrial Hemp Council (NIHC). The group submitted an outline for proposed hemp regulations to FDA yesterday, according to a press statement. “NIHC […]
The new PEFC certified, recyclable and sustainable sourced paperboard design will launch in the Balearic Islands in November: marking a first in Europe. CCEP, in partnership with Coca-Cola, is aiming to remove all unnecessary or hard to recycle plastic from its portfolio, avoiding the use of more than 11,000 tonnes of virgin plastic a year […]
A new analysis has provided insights into the microorganisms found in cheese. Researchers at Teagasc and APC Microbiome Ireland SFI Research Centre have outlined the links between microorganisms, specific desirable and undesirable flavors and the arsenal of antimicrobials that starters and other cheese microorganisms produce to preserve cheese naturally. The study has been published in […]
The company laid out some trends, which appear to be segmented between the iced and hot coffee markets. Innova Market Insights, a consumer research company specializing in the food, beverage, and dietary supplements industries, called attention to the role that storytelling, one of the top ten commercial trends the company named for this year, is […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing changes to its export listing procedures for dairy and infant formula firms seeking to export their products to China. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing changes to its export listing procedures for dairy and infant formula firms seeking to export their products to […]
Lindt, known as an indulgent chocolatier, is launching a vegan chocolate range made from oat milk. The latest chocolate bars are part of the Swiss chocolate and confectionery company’s HELLO range and promise to be “vegan and exquisite.” They will initially debut in Germany this November. “Our Excellence line of high-quality bars with a particularly […]
Israeli start-up SavorEat has developed an automated, closed system that 3D prints and cooks plant-based meat alternatives for foodservice. “This robot can replace manufacturing practices,” CEO Racheli Vizman tells FoodNavigator. The start-up has developed a ‘robot’ for foodservice that appears to do it all: personalise and 3D print plant-based meat alternatives, before grilling them according […]
The call follows a Public Health England evidence review revealing that excess weight can increase the risk of serious illness from COVID-19, and the subsequent series of measures announced by the UK Government to curb obesity. The California Prune Board (CPB) has urged food manufacturers and retailers to consider the key role prunes can play […]
I wanted to share with you both an explanation and a clarification. Good Hemp, Inc., a food and beverage company, has announced that it will start distributing beverages infused with hemp seed oil through alcohol beverage distributor Premium Brands of Northwest Arkansas. (link) As I have noted many times before (e.g., link), and as you […]
