Archives for May 10, 2021

Consumer concern about packaging presents innovation opportunities for zero-waste online grocery shopping

Food brands have an opportunity to diversify their online shopping experiences to better meet quicky shifting consumer demands, according to a new report.

Unilever defines Regenerative Agriculture Principles: ‘Without consensus it’s difficult to have alignment… it was important to start the work’

Unilever has gone live with new Regenerative Agriculture Principles (RAPs), a framework that outlines ‘five priority areas’ the company says are ‘in most urgent need of action and where we can generate the biggest impact’. FoodNavigator spoke to Giulia...

NPD Trend Tracker: From 3D-printed gummies to smoky bacon ‘nooch’

What is ‘nooch’, you ask? The term is short for nutritional yeast, and UK brand Notorious Nooch Co has just released two new flavours of it. Elsewhere in this week’s new product development photo gallery, we look at Nourished’s expansion into...

Immune health and relaxation: natural opportunities for responding to consumers’ needs

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As consumers turn to botanical-based food and beverages for immune support and relaxation, new opportunities are opening up for food and beverage brands.

Five essential steps to correct lubrication and optimized equipment

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Incorrect lubrication can be a costly threat to your food processing operations. Here are five steps to correct lubrication and optimization of food processing equipment.

Acquisition

Valeo Foods and Confectionery acquired by Bain Capital

Bain Capital Private Equity, a leading global private investment firm, announced it has signed a definitive agreement with CapVest to acquire European ambient foods company Valeo Foods.

Palm oil challenges in the West: EU ambassador insists sustainability is non-negotiable for consumers

Consumers in the EU are ‘demanding sustainability’ when it comes to palm oil and related food products, according to an EU ambassador, fanning the flames of ongoing strife with palm oil producing countries in the ASEAN region.