The acquisition of Sour Strips expands Hershey’s offerings within our growing sweets portfolio with a product that is beloved by consumers The Hershey Company announced it has acquired Sour Strips, a fast-growing sour candy brand with a powerful social media presence. Sour Strips’ “sour candy that doesn’t suck” enhances Hershey’s presence in the category[Read More…]
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Maersk and Danone partner to reduce GHG emissions of seaborne logistics
With the applied version of ECO Delivery Ocean by Danone the GHG emissions are reduced by more than 40 per cent compared to conventional fossil fuels Maersk is partnering with Danone, one of the world’s leading food and beverages companies, to reduce its logistics greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by using Maersk ECO[Read More…]
GNT expands with clean-label EXBERRY paprika emulsion
EXBERRY Shade Vivid Orange is a water-dispersible colour made from non-GMO paprika GNT has added its first-ever paprika emulsion to the plant-based EXBERRY colour portfolio, enabling manufacturers to achieve clean-label orange shades in various food applications. EXBERRY Shade Vivid Orange is a water-dispersible colour made from non-GMO paprika. It has a high colour[Read More…]
Glanbia divides nutritionals business into two distinct segments
This new structure aims to streamline the business further, enhance focus on end-use markets, and provide greater insight into Glanbia’s value drivers and growth opportunities Glanbia Group has announced its plan to create a new operating model by dividing its GN business into two segments: Health & Nutrition and Dairy[Read More…]
Nestlé expands Nescafé Fusion system
Nescafé Fusion provides espresso-based beverages, filter coffee and popular iced drinks, like lattes, cappuccinos, and mochas Nestlé Professional, Nestlé’s business-to-business and out-of-home expert, is expanding its Nescafé Fusion system, a range of coffee machines that offer a wide variety of personalised drink options, from hot or cold, to whole roasted beans or instant, to dairy[Read More…]
GSA releases seafood processing standard version 6.0
This new framework was designed specifically to improve audit efficiencies, provide elevated assurances for farm-raised and wild-caught seafood to consumers Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) announced the official release of the Seafood Processing Standard (SPS) version 6.0. Key features of the standard include a restructured modular framework built around core food[Read More…]
MycoTechnology appoints Rob Case as chairman of board
Rob has supported MycoTechnology through many stages of growth as it became a prominent food technology innovator MycoTechnology, Inc. has announced Rob Case, a member of the MycoTechnology Board of Directors, as its new Chairman of the Board. He succeeds Co-Founder and former Chairman, Alan Hahn, who will continue to[Read More…]
Big Idea Ventures announces six investments through GFIF II
This latest cohort includes groundbreaking startups from around the world focused on innovations ranging from fermentation-enabled fatty acids and protein-based flavours Big Idea Ventures (BIV), a global investment leader within the food-tech, agri-tech, and materials science sectors, announced six new company investments through the Global Food Innovation Fund II (GFIF[Read More…]
Tate & Lyle and Manus partner to manufacture stevia Reb M
Bioconverted stevia Reb M developed to ensure the security of high-quality stevia supply at scale Tate & Lyle PLC, a world leader in ingredient solutions for healthier food and beverages, and Manus, a leading bio alternatives scale-up platform, announced a strategic partnership, known as The Natural Sweetener Alliance, to expand[Read More…]
Scientist on mission to improve global water safety makes groundbreaking discovery
This breakthrough could pave the way for safer drinking water and a healthier future A study led by the University of Bristol shedding new light on how arsenic can be made less dangerous to humans has the potential to dramatically improve water and food safety, especially in the Global South.[Read More…]
