Flamin’ Hot Nacho is Doritos’ latest push into the hot & spicy food category, one of the fastest-growing segments in the food industry In a hot twist on an original flavor, Doritos, one of the marquee brands from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division, is setting the snack aisle on fire with the[Read More…]
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COCA-COLA AMATIL to stop single use plastic straw and stirrers
The new paper drinking straws will be sourced from suppliers BioPak and Austraw and made available through Amatil’s ordering platform to around 115,000 outlets nationwide including grocery, petrol and convenience stores, bars, cafes and quick service restaurants Coca-Cola Amatil has announced it would no longer distribute plastic drinking straws or[Read More…]
Researchers develop technology to cease unhealthy food cravings
Researchers analysed the cognitive approach toward improving healthy food choices in 60 men and women, who were overweight or obese, in Melbourne for one week using an iPhone app called Tilt Task that was specifically created by the researchers for this study. A simple tilt of a smartphone could be[Read More…]
NRGene, Toyota to enhance strawberries production in Japan
Strawberries have one of the most complex genomes ever assembled. NRGene, a worldwide leader in genomic analysis, and Toyota have announced the decoding of a leading commercial strawberry genome, a key milestone in the development of high-quality, locally-produced fruits for the Japanese market. The combination of NRGene’s assembly of the[Read More…]
ADAMA to acquire Huifeng’s Crop Protection biz
ADAMA aims to significantly enhance its business both globally and in China Leading global crop protection company ADAMA Ltd. has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Jiangsu Huifeng Bio Agriculture Co., Ltd (“Huifeng”),a chemicals manufacturer located in Dafeng, Jiangsu Province, for the potential acquisition of key parts of[Read More…]
ALOHA Introduces plant-based protein powder with MCT Oil
The reformulated protein powders are USDA Certified Organic, vegan, Non-GMO and free of stevia, soy, gluten, dairy and artificial ingredients Pioneer in the plant-based protein industry, ALOHA, has launched its newly reformulated protein powder, along with a substantial increase in national retail availability to further meet consumer demand. The reformulated[Read More…]
Amyris inks agreement with Xinfu for nutritional product
This agreement enables Amyris to monetize a portion of the long-term royalty opportunity for the nutritional product. Amyris, Inc., a leader in the development and production of sustainable ingredients for the Health & Wellness, Clean Beauty and Flavors & Fragrances markets, has announced that it has signed a long-term agreement[Read More…]
Herbal Nutraceutical Supplements in Vogue as Consumer Preference for Natural Soars
The nutraceutical supplements market is projected to account for over US$ 80,700 million in 2019, according to a new Fact.MR study. The nutraceutical supplements market is projected to account for over US$ 80,700 million in 2019, according to a new Fact.MR study. Overall growth of the nutraceutical supplements market can be[Read More…]
Just to launch products in China
The company plans to roll out its alternative to scrambled egg, Just Egg, into the market Just, the US plant-based firm formerly known as Hampton Creek, is to launch its first product in mainland China. The company plans to roll out its alternative to scrambled egg, Just Egg, into the[Read More…]
Kaneka Foods Indonesia to set up processed oil facility
This project will be invested total 5 billion yen, and the start of commercial production is planned for the first quarter of 2020. Mitsubishi Corporation is pleased to announce that its joint venture with Kaneka Corporation, PT Kaneka Foods Indonesia (KFI), will open a new factory in the city of[Read More…]
