A surge in interest in GMO-free or non-GMO products, and continuing growth in the free-from category, is driving consumer demand for cleaner labelling and greater transparency on packaging. The free-from category has been buoyed by ...
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Global market research company Mintel has released its food and drink trend predictions for 2016. From food alternatives going mainstream to matching DNA and diets, consumers can expect many innovations in product development and ...
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US divisions of Coca-Cola and Pepsi are both vying for investment in Greek yoghurt producer Chobani. Any investment deal could value Chobani at US$3billion. Reuters say the yoghurt producer is after an investor who can help grow the ...
Ecolean is expanding its footprint to Japan in a bid to cater to the increasing demand for lightweight and convenient packaging solutions with low environmental impact. As part of the expansion, the company opened a new office in the ...
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US-based food and beverage company PepsiCo is opening its first Quaker Oats factory in China with an investment of CHF200m ($31.25m), in order to expand its nutritional offerings in the Asian country, as carbonated drinks business continues ...
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China’s trade and economic relations with Australia, New Zealand and Pacific island countries maintained a steady development in 2014. In November 2014, President Xi Jinping paid state visits to Australia, New Zealand and Fiji, and ...
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Coca Cola is said to have dropped its plan to buy minority stake in Greek yogurt maker Chobani, as the beverage company believes that it may not fit its portfolio. Sources familiar with the matter told CNBC that the soft drinks giant is ...
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has this week been finalised after negotiations began in 2010. The TPP centers on a free trade zone between 12 countries located around the Pacific rim including Australia, the US, New Zealand, ...
Dairy Innovation Australia Limited (DIAL) has announced the sale of DIAL culture production unit and strain collection to Danish biotechnology company Chr. Hansen A/S and its Australian subsidiary. The sale of the unit is in line with the ...
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Soft drink giants PepsiCo Inc and Coca-Cola Co are said to be holding separate talks to acquire minority interest in US-based yogurt maker Chobani. The move indicates that beverage companies are making efforts to diversify their business ...
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Wyke Farms, one of the UK’s largest independent cheese producers and milk processors, has launched a newly designed branding for their export range of cheese. Currently trading in over 160 countries world wide, Wyke Farms will now ...
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Nearly four per cent of global launches recorded by Innova Market Insights in the financial year ending the 30 June 2015 used a protein marketing claim. The claims were either ‘high-in-protein’ claims or ...
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Nudie has introduced a new range of yoghurts made from fermented coconut milk instead of cow’s milk. The new products are claimed to be dairy-free, gluten-free, ‘low in sugar’ and ‘contain no additives’. ...
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Arla Foods Ingredients has introduced Nutrilac LowCal, a yogurt-based solution that makes it easy for dairy firms to tap into the weight management category. Nutrilac LowCal comes in two variants - with whey protein and with whey protein ...
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Washington-based superfoods manufacturer Baobab Foods has opened a new production facility in Washington City in Missouri to expand the company’s offerings of BaoBites Superfruit Snacks. The company has entered into a joint venture ...
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