Kaufland drops 480 Unilever products in pricing spat
German retailer Kaufland has confirmed it is pulling around 480 Unilever branded products after the manufacturer attempted unilaterally to push through price increases.
Archives for September 3, 2018
Keeping mineral oils to a minimum: FDE offers advice
Trade group FoodDrinkEurope (FDE) has published a toolbox with tips to help manufacturers keep mineral oil contamination to a minimum.
Carrefour wants to lead ‘food transition’ to tackle global challenges
As it works to become “the world leader in the food transition”, French retail giant Carrefour is pushing its sustainability agenda through commitments to adopt more sustainable and transparent practices and establish a new cross-industry collaboration...
Frontmatec acquires 40% of AIRA
Frontmatec, the company that produces automation systems for the food industry, has entered into an agreement to acquire 40% of the shares in AIRA, (Assessorament Industrial Robotica I Automatitzacio) the supplier of advanced robotic solutions for the...
Dairy proteins: complete proteins for versatile nutritious and tasty applications
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Driven by consumers’ beliefs and increasing awareness of the health benefits associated with protein consumption, the global protein ingredients market is expected to reach $48.77 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of over 7% from 2016 to 2025.
Popcorn and meat snacks need flavor innovation to boost sales, says Mintel
Popcorn and meat snacks have benefited from their health halo such as high protein, but these categories can further boost their sales by adding innovative flavors, a Mintel analyst has said.
‘Coffee is a significant, on-trend, fast-growing and profitable category’
Coca-Cola CEO reveals rationale behind Costa acquisition - and outlines its strategy for conquering the coffee category
On Friday Coca-Cola announced its $5.1bn acquisition of Costa, one of the world’s largest coffee chains. CEO James Quincey reveals the rationale behind the acquisition – and Coca-Cola’s plans for the company in the future.
New product trend tracker: Turmeric-infused coconut oil, coffee cereal and oat-based mince
From the health benefits offered by turmeric infused coconut oil, to the morning wake-up call offered by cereal made with coffee extracts and meat-free mince made using oats, FoodNavigator brings you a rundown of some of the most interesting new products...
Millions risking nutritional deficiencies as CO2 levels rise
Increased carbon dioxide levels are contributing to nutritionally inferior crops such as rice and wheat that may lead to increased populations who are deficient in protein and zinc, say researchers.