Hello Curry and FoodAdvisr will launch an app in January next year, which will filter out food and restaurants based on allergy settings. Indian fast food chain Hello Curry has announced a partnership with UK ’s FoodAdvisr. They will jointly invest two million Pounds over the next 24 months. Hello Curry[Read More…]
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Tate & Lyle upgrades facility in China
Tate & Lyle is the only polydextrose manufacturer with production lines on three continents. Global food ingredients and solutions provider Tate & Lyle has announced the completion of capacity expansion and process upgradation at its facility in Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China. As part of the expansion, the company has said[Read More…]
YO! Sushi revamps leadership by hiring former Pizza Express boss
Richard Hodgson, who led the international expansion of Pizza Express, will replace Robin Rowland as the sushi chain’s CEO The British restaurant group YO! Sushi has tapped former Pizza Express boss, Richard Hodgson, as its new chief executive. The casual dining brand announced the appointment in a bid to accelerate its expansion[Read More…]
Rachel’s Organic releases two new products
The brand, which is owned by Nestlé and Lactalis, is made from from 100% organic Welsh milk sourced from Rachel’s local farmers and features a newly formulated recipe Welsh dairy brand Rachel’s Organic has announced the launch of a new organic natural yogurt range as it responds to consumer demand[Read More…]
Sabinsa joins Global Curcumin Association as founding board member
GCA will establish third-party baseline for ingredient quality, identity and appropriate category definitions and standards. Sabinsa Corporation has become a Founding Board Member of the Global Curcumin Association (GCA), established through Trust Transparency’s incubator program of single ingredient trade associations. Sabinsa is a global ingredient supplier with a broad scientific and intellectual[Read More…]
Coca-Cola to test stevia-sweetened cola next year
Consumers are trying to reduce their sugar intake or remove it from their diets altogether. Coca-Cola will test a cola recipe sweetened with stevia instead of sugar outside the U.S. next year. The beverage giant already uses the natural sweetener in its Coca-Cola Life drink. Unlike that product, which is made[Read More…]
New study reinforces the beneficial value of nuts in improving endothelial function
This recent systematic review and meta-analysis, published in BMJ Open journal, examined the effect of nut consumption on inflammatory biomarkers and endothelial function. Singapore – Research and knowledge on the effects of nut consumption on human health has increased in recent years, suggesting that nut consumption may play a key role in[Read More…]
Apofruit to offer expert insight into the future of Italian fresh produce business
Solarelli produce comes from areas of Italy with the best production skills, where the Apofruit Italia cooperative works with its producers and its own handling facilities Italy’s premium fruit and vegetable brand, Solarelli will be present at WOP Dubai 2017 Importers and distributors of fruits and vegetables in the UAE[Read More…]
Nestlé to invest $3M in dairy industry
Nestlé’s dairy development initiatives range from free artificial insemination services, pregnancy diagnosis and the monitoring of sub-clinical mastitis in dairy cattle, to a special mulatto grass programme to improve the quality of forage. The company also invests directly in dairy infrastructure Nestlé is planning to invest an additional $3 million[Read More…]
Romana Foods buys out Pasta Romana
Romana Food Brands is shifting its focus toward the $98 billion Canadian food processing sector. Pasta Romana, a Canadian-based maker of fresh pasta, fresh filled pastas, sauces and pestos has been acquired by Romana Food Brands Corp. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Formerly known as Blackbird[Read More…]
