‘A first in France’: Carrefour trials autonomous delivery service at up to 70 km/h
France supermarket retailer Carrefour is partnering with last-mile delivery start-up Goggo to trial a Mobile Drive service south of Paris.
Archives for January 12, 2023
‘We’re ready to build momentum’: CGF says 2022 ‘didn’t slow action’ on global challenges
The Consumer Goods Forum said consumer industries continued to make progress on issues like food and plastic waste, deforestation and forced labour despite the challenging conditions witnessed in 2022.
From saffron beer to kefir water, the new crop of NPD embracing unique functional ingredients
Despite cost and inflation concerns, trend reports note rising demand among many consumers for foods with functionality, such as those that can help bolster the immune system. Many brands are responding.
‘The opportunity for game-changing innovations might be missed’: Time and Temperature Indicator tech could fight food waste but is EU regulation holding it back?
The EU is committed to the Sustainable Development Goal to halve food waste by 2030. But, with food labelling often cited as a waste driver, are restrictive regulatory requirements impeding this effort? FoodNavigator speaks to Kristen Hovland, CEO of...
IRCA’s acquisition of Kerry’s sweet and cereal ingredients unit expected to create €1bn global leader
IRCA – a portfolio company of private equity firm Advent International – has signed a definitive agreement to procure the Sweet Ingredients Portfolio of the Dublin-headquartered global provider of taste and nutrition solutions for the food, beverage and...
Low sugar, higher calcium: Demand for tasty, healthier treats inspire chocolate innovation at Tatgu
Singapore chocolate firm Tatgu used the pandemic to press ahead with innovation across its low-sugar and -GI, and high-calcium product ranges, as it seeks to meet soaring demand for better-for-you treats.
Caffeine kick: Intake improves time to exhaustion in runners – meta-analysis
The intake of caffeine has been shown to improve running performance, especially at long-distances, according to the findings of a meta-analysis.