Researchers wake up the gut with new probiotic tea, coffee
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed new probiotic coffee and tea.
Archives for January 14, 2021
ZICO founder re-acquires brand from Coca-Cola via PE firm: ‘The cycle has swung back’
Speaking at Expo West in 2015 two years after selling his coconut water brand to Coca-Cola, ZICO founder Mark Rampolla observed that his nine years running the business had been “absolutely brutal.” Six years later, he’s back at the helm, after buying...
EFSA says mealworms safe for human consumption: ‘An important milestone towards commercialisation’
The European Food Safety Authority has published its first scientific opinion on an insect-derived food. The conclusion? Mealworms are safe for human consumption.
Ritual Zero Proof relies on partnerships with Campbell’s V8, others to drive sales without sampling
With in store sampling off the table during the pandemic, the non-alcoholic spirits brand Ritual Zero Proof drove “explosive” growth in 2020 and has high hopes for 2021 with help from partnerships with established CPG brands, including most recently...
Amazon tops dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index as consumers prize price, speed & safety during pandemic
Amazon blew past traditional grocers H-E-B and Trader Joe’s to secure the coveted title of best overall grocery retailer in dunnhumby’s fourth annual Retailer Preference Index, which also placed the company at the top of its new “Covid Momentum Metric”...
PepsiCo doubles climate goal: ‘There is simply no other option but immediate and aggressive action’
PepsiCo is targeting a reduction of absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain by more than 40% by 2030. It is aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040.
Chobani enters RTD coffee category: ‘It’s a logical adjacency,’ says president Peter McGuinness
Chobani is moving into new territory with the launch of a Chobani Coffee, a line of multi-serve ready-to-drink coffees made with single origin cold brew and the company’s new oatmilks and dairy creamers, which might seem like a leap into the unknown, but...