snacks
26 Jul 2024
--- PepsiCo has announced a £13 million (US$16 million) investment in its Doritos factory in Coventry, UK. The investment will go toward installing a new manufacturing line, which could help decrease the site’s...
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26 Jul 2024
--- Regulatory, standardization and accreditation institutions from Latin America and the Caribbean have legally formed the Environmental Alliance of America to develop a new regional eco-labeling program. The Alliance targets...
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25 Jul 2024
--- Sugar reduction was a major theme at IFT First 2024 in Chicago, US (July 15–17). Ingredient and technology companies showcased natural and novel solutions to help F&B manufacturers overcome a difficult challenge:...
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22 Jul 2024
--- World Animal Protection has released a report assessing 25 US-based restaurant chains across multiple food and beverage categories on their inclusion of plant-based product offerings and initiatives toward cutting down on...
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19 Jul 2024
--- This week, Cargill backed methane-reduction research with a US$1 million investment and ADM terminated its lactic and polylactic acid projects amid rising construction costs. Meanwhile, UK food inflation dropped by 0.2% and...
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19 Jul 2024
--- Around two-thirds of UK adolescents’ daily energy intake comprises ultra-processed foods (UPFs), although consumption decreased by 4.8% from 2008 to 2019. The new study finds the highest UPF consumption among...
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19 Jul 2024
--- FrieslandCampina and Mars have joined forces to speed up greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction in the dairy production service supplied to Mars. The collaboration will include extra rewards for member dairy farms for...
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18 Jul 2024
--- Underscoring the continued consumer demand for products that boost brain power and focus and support immunity, Kyowa Hakko featured its core branded ingredients at this week’s IFT First 2024 in Chicago, US. Cognizin,...
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18 Jul 2024
--- Agrana, a global food and industrial goods supplier, launched new products from its fruit preparations and starch portfolio during IFT First in Chicago, US. These include novel ice cream creations with flavors like...
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16 Jul 2024
--- Kerr by Ingredion, a global supplier of fruit and vegetable-based ingredients, is debuting a range of snacks at the IFT First 2024, which is ongoing this week in Chicago, US. An essential showcase is the “grab and...
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12 Jul 2024
--- The Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) calls on the newly elected UK government to install standardized packaging circularity across the UK. Given that the Labour Party now holds the majority of seats in Wales and...
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12 Jul 2024
--- Solina has acquired Rich Sauces, a UK-based sauce manufacturer, as part of its long-term strategy to strengthen its presence in the European culinary solutions market. The acquisition adds Rich Sauces’ premium sauce...
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09 Jul 2024
--- Singapore has approved the use of 16 insects as food and developed an insect regulatory framework to ensure food safety. Insects declared safe for human consumption include house crickets, grasshoppers, mealworms, locusts...
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05 Jul 2024
--- An Australian parliamentary committee report on the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the country requests that the government implement several reforms to curb non-communicable diseases’ (NCDs) effects on Australian...
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Beyond The Headlines: Cargill expands postbiotic distribution, Redefine Meat’s European retail debut
05 Jul 2024
--- This week in industry news, Cargill entered a distribution deal for its postbiotic EpiCor, and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) appointed 180 experts for its scientific panel. Meanwhile, Brenntag expanded its...
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04 Jul 2024
--- McDonald’s Australia has reduced its breakfast service hours by 90 minutes in response to egg shortages caused by the bird flu outbreak in the country. This applies to its Australian restaurants only and is a...
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03 Jul 2024
--- F&B players are observing a rise in demand for botanicals in foods and beverages, which is ultimately driving manufacturers to seek out quality solutions that can elevate products with intriguing flavor profiles and...
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02 Jul 2024
--- On the 50th anniversary of the world’s first barcode being scanned, 22 industry giants — including marketplaces such as Alibaba, retailers like Carrefour and manufacturers like Procter & Gamble (P&G)...
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01 Jul 2024
--- Key business highlights in June included dsm-firmenich unveiling plans to sell its Yeast Extracts business to Lesaffre, a global business specializing in fermentation and microorganisms. Tate & Lyle agreed to acquire the...
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01 Jul 2024
--- PepsiCo-owned Walkers has unveiled a new range of popular snacks for the UK market under the Wotsits and Monster Munch brands. The snacks are made with chickpeas and are classified as non-HFSS (high in fat, sugar and salt).
