8fit-closes-series-a-funding

September 20, 2017 | World News

8fit closes series A funding

The 8fit app combines High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and yoga workouts designed with wholesome, nutritious meal plans. 8fit, a popular health and fitness app that offers tailored workouts and…
nestle-acquires-majority-stake-in-blue-bottle-coffee

September 15, 2017 | World News

Nestle acquires majority stake in Blue Bottle Coffee

It will boost Nestlé’s position in the US coffee market, the largest in the world. Nestlé has acquired a majority stake in California-based Blue Bottle Coffee as the Swiss conglomerate…
iconic-protein-secures-8-million-investment

September 14, 2017 | World News

Iconic Protein secures $8 million investment

Iconic plans to use the funding to build out its senior leadership team and invest in product innovation. Iconic Protein, maker of protein beverages made with grass-fed dairy, has raised…
lipofoods-launches-newcaff-microcapsules-for-athletes

September 12, 2017 | World News

Lipofoods launches NEWCAFF microcapsules for athletes

NEWCAFF microcapsules is available in two caffeine concentrations of 60 and 75 per cent, providing different release profiles depending on customer preferences. Lipofoods, SLU, launches NEWCAFF microcapsules, a natural, slow-release…
ksu-teams-up-with-pepsico-for-nutrition

September 12, 2017 | World News

KSU teams up with PepsiCo for nutrition

The partnership will leverage the university’s research strengths across multiple food and life sciences fields. Kansas State University has entered into an agreement with PepsiCo, Inc. to focus on making…
3m-expands-food-safety-offerings

September 8, 2017 | World News

3M Expands Food Safety Offerings

The acquisition adds more than 30 allergen-specific lateral-flow and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay test kits to 3M Food Safety’s existing total protein tests. 3M has acquired Elution Technologies, a Vermont-based manufacturer…
green-giant-brings-in-more-innovation

September 6, 2017 | World News

Green Giant brings in more innovation

New Green Giant Veggie Spirals will be packaged in new PrimaPak packaging, a hybrid technology produced by a joint venture with Sonoco Flexible Packaging. B&G Foods, Inc. is expanding its…
ncc-launched-to-ensure-food-safety-in-liberia

September 5, 2017 | World News

NCC launched to ensure food safety in Liberia

The CAC is an inter-governmental body with over 180 members within the framework of the Joint Food Standards Program established by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and…
scientists-in-turkey-develop-new-food-packaging-film

August 22, 2017 | World News

Scientists in Turkey develop new food packaging film

The nanotubes prevent oxygen from entering the film, and prevent water vapour and other gases from escaping. Scientists at Sabanci University in Turkey have developed a new packaging film with…
clean-machine-launches-clean-green-protein

August 18, 2017 | World News

Clean Machine launches Clean Green Protein

Lentein is a whole food that is minimally processed and yields health-promoting dietary fiber, omega-3 fat, minerals, calcium and magnesium. There’s a new superfood on the block called Lentein, a…