Kerry on what shoppers need from Plant-based 3.0: ‘The consumer is no longer willing to compromise’
From ‘nutrition seeking’ to ‘clean label scepticism’, Kerry shares consumer insights it believes can help drive growth in plant-based.
Archives for June 27, 2022
Greek blockchain specialists create genetic barcode to protect against olive oil fraud
Extra virgin olive oil is a major target of unscrupulous food fraudsters, but perhaps not for much longer.
Global soy exporters adopt new measures to cut deforestation in Brazil’s Cerrado region
Six of the world’s largest food and agribusiness companies have developed a new method to tackle deforestation and grassland conversion for soy crops in Brazil’s biodiversity-rich Cerrado region, which neighbours the Amazon.
South Africa bans meaty names for vegan products: A ‘long awaited’ or ‘counterproductive’ measure?
The decision to prohibit terminology such as ‘veggie biltong’ and ‘plant-based meatballs’ in South Africa is polarising. Those working in the meat sector are ‘very pleased’, encouraging ‘swift and firm action’ against offenders. Plant-based stakeholders,...
NPD Trend Tracker: From M&M’s brownie-flavoured milk to sparkling water for kids
A new flavour has been added to Mars Chocolate, Drinks and Treats’ (MCD&T) range of milk drinks: M&M’s Brownie. Elsewhere in the beverage sector, Carlsberg Group is trialling its fibre bottle at scale, and UK start-up Jamu Wild Water has developed a...
Macronutrient intake can impact the severity of mental health disorders and associated comorbid conditions, study finds
Changing dietary patterns may help alleviate depression and anxiety, especially in individuals with comorbidity, according to a study published in the European Journal of Nutrition.