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Cross CategoryChocolate snacking: Almonds thrive amid premium, plant-based and texture trends
25 Apr 2018 --- Indulgence has long been known as a key driver for chocolate NPD, but nowadays consumers are looking for a healthier chocolate experience. According to Innova Market Insights, 11 percent of global chocolate products have an indulgent and premium positioning in 2017 and globally, 23 percent of all chocolate launches tracked in 2017 carry a texture claim. Social eating occasions are driving the trend for sharing bags and easy to share formats across the confectionery, bakery and snacking segments. Milka chocolate joins Mondelēz sustainable cocoa sourcing program
25 Apr 2018 --- Mondelēz International’s iconic chocolate brand Milka is joining the confectionery giant’s sustainable cocoa sourcing program, Cocoa Life – and there are plans to add the entire Milka chocolate European portfolio by the end of next year. Novozymes Q1 sales boosted by Food & Beverages performance, maintains outlook
25 Apr 2018 --- Novozymes has reported its first-quarter results with an overall sales growth of 2 percent, in line with company expectations. And the global biotechnology company is on track to deliver its full-year sales outlook of 4-6 percent. However, President and CEO Peder Holk Nielsen points to uncertainty in the agriculture-related business, citing “geopolitical tensions.” Foodex 2018: Sophisticated adult beverages trend, as reduced sugar options sought
25 Apr 2018 --- Foodex 2018, which took place at the NEC in Birmingham, UK last week, featured some of the trendiest innovations in British food and drink solutions. FoodIngredientsFirst attended the event which was strong in sophisticated adult soft drinks boasting intriguing flavors and concepts. With the UK sugar tax having just come into force, there was an impressive display of low sugar, adult soft drinks that come with health claims and fruitful flavors. Seedlip success: Non-alcoholic spirit thrives as lighter alcohol consumption spreads
24 Apr 2018 --- The first-ever distilled non-alcoholic spirit, Seedlip, is now being served in 15 international cities and 100 Michelin restaurants since its initial launch in 2015. Marketed as a sophisticated alternative to overly sweet or fruity options, the non-alcoholic beverage is served at prestigious cocktail bars, hotels, restaurants and retailers across London, Barcelona, Stockholm, Berlin, Copenhagen, Milan, Stockholm, Hong Kong, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sydney and Melbourne. ADM debuts new yeast protein for pets and opens US enzyme lab
24 Apr 2018 --- ADM Animal Nutrition is launching a versatile yeast protein for dogs and cats with an amino acid profile similar to an egg, making it an ideal complementary or replacement protein source for pets: Versity. Citromax makes major investment in South American facilities for lemon imports
24 Apr 2018 --- Vivian Glueck, President of the Citromax Group of companies, recently announced that the company would be importing fresh lemon fruit into the US from the company’s Argentine-based lemon groves, with the first shipments departing Argentina last week and arriving in the US by mid-May. To support the company’s import activities, Citromax has invested more than US$250,000 into its lemon packing house in Tucumán. Lampados sweetener production process cuts energy and water usage
24 Apr 2018 --- Lampados International, Ltd. has completed a new plant expansion for the production of Liteez, a vegan, 3D meringue kiss sweetener for hot beverages. The new facility was designed according to eco-friendly principles to reduce energy and water use dramatically. Plastic recycling: Canary Wharf launches UK’s first deposit return machine
24 Apr 2018 --- East London commercial district, Canary Wharf, has unveiled the first UK on-site Deposit Return Scheme machine as part of its “breaking the plastic habit” strategy. The move coincides with the UK Government’s strategy to tackle plastic waste by introducing a European-style nation-wide Deposit Return Scheme on all plastic, glass and metal drink containers. Sustainable operations: Consumer and investor demand spurs food & beverage response, finds Ceres report
24 Apr 2018 --- Consumer demand for clean food, transparent labeling and responsible sourcing is challenging the industry’s business models, forcing large companies to rapidly transform their portfolios by accelerating research and development timelines, vying to acquire artisanal or organic brands, and reformulating existing product lines. These were among the key learnings from a food and beverage sector analysis is derived from Turning Point: Corporate Progress on the Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability. Vegan NPD: Plant-based dairy alternatives thrive amid European boom
24 Apr 2018 --- Plant-based dairy alternatives are thriving in European markets, amid a surge in demand for vegetarian and vegan options. But while soy still leads, it is other plant-based options that are enjoying much stronger growth from an NPD standpoint. French meat substitutes marketing setback: Ban on terms like “bacon” and “steak”
23 Apr 2018 --- French politicians have banned meat-like terms from describing vegetarian and vegan food which means that words such as “steak” and “fillet” will only be used for products of animal origin. MP for La République En Marche party, Jean-Baptiste Moreau, initially proposed the ban claiming that using words and phrases such as “plant burgers” or “vegetarian sausage” were misleading to consumers. Earth Day 2018: Plastic pollution tops the agenda
23 Apr 2018 --- The major theme of yesterday’s Earth Day was the global issue of plastic pollution. Earth Day focused its attention on fundamentally changing human attitudes and behavior about plastics and catalyzing a significant reduction in plastic pollution across the world. The move comes as an ever-increasing number of nations establish strategies for dealing with plastic pollution. Flavors: Silesia strengthens footprint in the Asian market
23 Apr 2018 --- German flavor manufacturer Silesia is reacting to the growing demand for the food and beverage industry in Asia by establishing a new plant for the manufacturing of liquid and powder flavors in Singapore. Brexit: Arla Foods hit hard, dairy co-operative to cut €400m
23 Apr 2018 --- European dairy cooperative Arla Foods says that it needs to make €400 million in savings partly because of the currency implications of Brexit as well as pressure from commodity prices. Start-up focus: Rethink Water revolutionizes sugar-free beverages for children
23 Apr 2018 --- Plastic in our oceans has been a hot topic of conversation for a number of months and Rethink Brands is on a mission to help reduce the number of plastic bottles that end up in landfills and oceans each year. Just last year, it honed in on demand for sugar-free or low-sugar beverages for children, in a world where parents are looking for healthier beverage options. Damning cocoa report: Decade-long efforts to improve cocoa sector falling way short, claims NGO
20 Apr 2018 --- A damning report into the cocoa sector claims that widely touted efforts in the industry to improve the lives of farmers, communities and the environment made over the last decade are having little impact. Despite many of the big players in the cocoa and chocolate supply chain working on sustainability issues like trying to eradicate child labor and stopping environmental damage like deforestation, the efforts of companies and governments have very little influence, according to the Cocoa Barometer 2018. Imbibe launches line of clean label flavor masking ingredients
20 Apr 2018 --- Imbibe has launched a line of clean-label flavor masking ingredients for food and beverages, called NonSense. The development of NonSense comes hot on the heels of the success of the company's first proprietary ingredient, SweetSense. Industry 4.0: Tetra Pak benefits from digital technology boost
20 Apr 2018 --- The food and beverage industry is embarking on its biggest transformation in decades, leveraging new technology to improve food quality, increase plant efficiency and boost productivity. Tetra Pak has undergone its own digital transformation over the past few years and is now working with other companies to help them navigate the complex systems and technology. Sugar beets: Tereos’ cooperative growers benefit from good results
20 Apr 2018 --- To help support its cooperative growers in the post-quota era, Tereos was the first group in Europe to guarantee growers a minimum price for their sugar beets and implement measures to bolster the cash flow of their farming businesses. Chocolate snacking: Almonds thrive amid premium, plant-based and texture trends
25 Apr 2018 --- Indulgence has long been known as a key driver for chocolate NPD, but nowadays consumers are looking for a healthier chocolate experience. According to Innova Market Insights, 11 percent of global chocolate products have an indulgent and premium positioning in 2017 and globally, 23 percent of all chocolate launches tracked in 2017 carry a texture claim. Social eating occasions are driving the trend for sharing bags and easy to share formats across the confectionery, bakery and snacking segments. Milka chocolate joins Mondelēz sustainable cocoa sourcing program
25 Apr 2018 --- Mondelēz International’s iconic chocolate brand Milka is joining the confectionery giant’s sustainable cocoa sourcing program, Cocoa Life – and there are plans to add the entire Milka chocolate European portfolio by the end of next year. Novozymes Q1 sales boosted by Food & Beverages performance, maintains outlook
25 Apr 2018 --- Novozymes has reported its first-quarter results with an overall sales growth of 2 percent, in line with company expectations. And the global biotechnology company is on track to deliver its full-year sales outlook of 4-6 percent. However, President and CEO Peder Holk Nielsen points to uncertainty in the agriculture-related business, citing “geopolitical tensions.” Mix & match: Packaging solutions amid the customization trend
25 Apr 2018 --- Within the food industry, the key trend of customization looks set to continue. The trend reflects a consumer who is more inclined to have a say in what they eat, through the personalization and customization of their food on a nutritional or taste basis. Innovative packaging solutions are appearing on the market, in response to this stable trend and making personalized nutrition on-the-go a particularly viable reality. Seedlip success: Non-alcoholic spirit thrives as lighter alcohol consumption spreads
24 Apr 2018 --- The first-ever distilled non-alcoholic spirit, Seedlip, is now being served in 15 international cities and 100 Michelin restaurants since its initial launch in 2015. Marketed as a sophisticated alternative to overly sweet or fruity options, the non-alcoholic beverage is served at prestigious cocktail bars, hotels, restaurants and retailers across London, Barcelona, Stockholm, Berlin, Copenhagen, Milan, Stockholm, Hong Kong, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sydney and Melbourne. ADM debuts new yeast protein for pets and opens US enzyme lab
24 Apr 2018 --- ADM Animal Nutrition is launching a versatile yeast protein for dogs and cats with an amino acid profile similar to an egg, making it an ideal complementary or replacement protein source for pets: Versity. Citromax makes major investment in South American facilities for lemon imports
24 Apr 2018 --- Vivian Glueck, President of the Citromax Group of companies, recently announced that the company would be importing fresh lemon fruit into the US from the company’s Argentine-based lemon groves, with the first shipments departing Argentina last week and arriving in the US by mid-May. To support the company’s import activities, Citromax has invested more than US$250,000 into its lemon packing house in Tucumán. Lampados sweetener production process cuts energy and water usage
24 Apr 2018 --- Lampados International, Ltd. has completed a new plant expansion for the production of Liteez, a vegan, 3D meringue kiss sweetener for hot beverages. The new facility was designed according to eco-friendly principles to reduce energy and water use dramatically. Plastic recycling: Canary Wharf launches UK’s first deposit return machine
24 Apr 2018 --- East London commercial district, Canary Wharf, has unveiled the first UK on-site Deposit Return Scheme machine as part of its “breaking the plastic habit” strategy. The move coincides with the UK Government’s strategy to tackle plastic waste by introducing a European-style nation-wide Deposit Return Scheme on all plastic, glass and metal drink containers. Sustainable operations: Consumer and investor demand spurs food & beverage response, finds Ceres report
24 Apr 2018 --- Consumer demand for clean food, transparent labeling and responsible sourcing is challenging the industry’s business models, forcing large companies to rapidly transform their portfolios by accelerating research and development timelines, vying to acquire artisanal or organic brands, and reformulating existing product lines. These were among the key learnings from a food and beverage sector analysis is derived from Turning Point: Corporate Progress on the Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability. Vegan NPD: Plant-based dairy alternatives thrive amid European boom
24 Apr 2018 --- Plant-based dairy alternatives are thriving in European markets, amid a surge in demand for vegetarian and vegan options. But while soy still leads, it is other plant-based options that are enjoying much stronger growth from an NPD standpoint. French meat substitutes marketing setback: Ban on terms like “bacon” and “steak”
23 Apr 2018 --- French politicians have banned meat-like terms from describing vegetarian and vegan food which means that words such as “steak” and “fillet” will only be used for products of animal origin. MP for La République En Marche party, Jean-Baptiste Moreau, initially proposed the ban claiming that using words and phrases such as “plant burgers” or “vegetarian sausage” were misleading to consumers. Earth Day 2018: Plastic pollution tops the agenda
23 Apr 2018 --- The major theme of yesterday’s Earth Day was the global issue of plastic pollution. Earth Day focused its attention on fundamentally changing human attitudes and behavior about plastics and catalyzing a significant reduction in plastic pollution across the world. The move comes as an ever-increasing number of nations establish strategies for dealing with plastic pollution. Flavors: Silesia strengthens footprint in the Asian market
23 Apr 2018 --- German flavor manufacturer Silesia is reacting to the growing demand for the food and beverage industry in Asia by establishing a new plant for the manufacturing of liquid and powder flavors in Singapore. Brexit: Arla Foods hit hard, dairy co-operative to cut €400m
23 Apr 2018 --- European dairy cooperative Arla Foods says that it needs to make €400 million in savings partly because of the currency implications of Brexit as well as pressure from commodity prices. Grill flavors banned in EU: Red Arrow and Symrise respond with alternatives as clock runs out
23 Apr 2018 --- Two commonly used grill flavors [Grillin’ 5078 and Grillin’ CB-200SF] are no longer allowed in the EU as of yesterday [April 22, 2018]. Despite efforts from the supplier Red Arrow Products [a Kerry business since the end of 2015] for a last minute reprieve for the flavorings, this has not been successful. Start-up focus: Rethink Water revolutionizes sugar-free beverages for children
23 Apr 2018 --- Plastic in our oceans has been a hot topic of conversation for a number of months and Rethink Brands is on a mission to help reduce the number of plastic bottles that end up in landfills and oceans each year. Just last year, it honed in on demand for sugar-free or low-sugar beverages for children, in a world where parents are looking for healthier beverage options. Damning cocoa report: Decade-long efforts to improve cocoa sector falling way short, claims NGO
20 Apr 2018 --- A damning report into the cocoa sector claims that widely touted efforts in the industry to improve the lives of farmers, communities and the environment made over the last decade are having little impact. Despite many of the big players in the cocoa and chocolate supply chain working on sustainability issues like trying to eradicate child labor and stopping environmental damage like deforestation, the efforts of companies and governments have very little influence, according to the Cocoa Barometer 2018. Imbibe launches line of clean label flavor masking ingredients
20 Apr 2018 --- Imbibe has launched a line of clean-label flavor masking ingredients for food and beverages, called NonSense. The development of NonSense comes hot on the heels of the success of the company's first proprietary ingredient, SweetSense. Industry 4.0: Tetra Pak benefits from digital technology boost
20 Apr 2018 --- The food and beverage industry is embarking on its biggest transformation in decades, leveraging new technology to improve food quality, increase plant efficiency and boost productivity. Tetra Pak has undergone its own digital transformation over the past few years and is now working with other companies to help them navigate the complex systems and technology.
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