‘Sustainable, nutritious and unique’ Ethiopian orphan crop promises food security solution
A banana-like plant grown in Ethiopia can be grown on a wider scale across Africa, say scientists.
Archives for January 27, 2022
Calbee boosts pioneering plant-based mission with contemporary refresh for flagship brand
Calbee America – which claims to have pioneered the plant-based snacking category with its Harvest Snaps Baked Veggie Snacks – has given its flagship lineup a brand refresh with a modern packaging design.
Kellogg serves up over 123,000 bowls of cereal to help Guatemalan children struggling with hunger
A staggering one in two Guatemalan children are substantially underweight or stunted, making the country the first in Latin America and sixth in the world for the worst rates of child malnutrition.
Bimbo Bakeries USA joins Green Power Partnership
The American arm of Mexican bakery giant Grupo Bimbo has signed up to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Green Power Partnership.
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This year’s top 10 food trends embrace health & simplicity
Ingredients specialist Eurostar Commodities picks out the biggest positive trends in food that we will see in 2022, which include clean label, climate change and probiotic pizza.
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2022 will be the year of the statement bake
Cake and desserts producer BBF Limited said cake trends this year will continue to be influenced by social media, with budding Brits bakers constantly deferring to celeb icons and influencers to create that blow away celebration cake.
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Tate & Lyle’s insight into global consumer ingredient perception
The global ingredients specialist said snacking continues to be an important eating occasion, but consumer now want more from their snack than just a moment of indulgence.
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Novelty, OTT indulgence and targeting health to top flavour innovations for 2022
Kerry’s Global Taste Charts for 2022 predicts the flavours set to drive consumer preference in 2022 will be underpinned by proactive health and sustainable priorities, along with a desire to explore new pairings of up-and-coming flavours with old classics.
Palm oil and human rights: Malaysia striving to improve reputation and appease US over labour standards
The palm oil industry in Malaysia is ramping up its efforts to improve labour standards after taking several hits to its reputation and business prospects over the poor handling of human rights issues.
Toddler nutrition: Researchers call for ‘clear and stringent’ regulations in Australia
Researchers in Australia are calling for an overhaul over the regulations for toddler foods, claiming that 74% of products are ultra-processed, and that there has surge in discretionary snack launches over the past 25 years.