Solnul potato prebiotic gains ‘upcycling’ certification
MSP Starch Products Inc., makers of the branded ingredient Solnul Resistant Potato Starch, said the offering has been certified by the Upcycled Foods Association (UFA).
Archives for May 11, 2022
WEBINAR tomorrow (May 18): Dairy trends, from zero-sugar to animal-free
From a wave of ultra-low sugar yogurts and zero sugar dairy milk, to a new generation of animal-free cheese, ice cream, and creamers made with ‘real’ dairy proteins (minus the cows), the dairy aisle is evolving rapidly.
PepsiCo sees oat genome unlocking gains for nutrition and sustainability: 'The mighty oat can play a big role in nutrition'
PepsiCo is working alongside academia and other partners to develop our understanding of the oat genome for use in open-source applications. The company believes this can unlock gains in the fields of health and sustainability.
Soaring prices for food at home outpace overall inflation, signaling need for strategic shift by retailers, manufacturers
Rising food prices slowed slightly in April over the prior month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics April Consumer Price Index released today, but they continue to climb at a brisk pace that is significantly faster than all items, allowing them...
NEW PRODUCTS GALLERY: From cheese balls... minus the dairy, to prebiotics on the go, and Lavazza coffee in a can
In FoodNavigator-USA's latest roundup of new product launches, we include an eclectic mix of new products, from ‘on-the-go’ prebiotic fiber blends and Lavazza coffee in cans, to plant-based scrambled egg, ice cream sandwiches, and cheeseballs.
Future Farm CEO says future is still bright for plant-based meat: 'We have to take responsibility for developing this category'
Brazilian plant-based meat firm Future Farm is steadily making inroads into the crowded plant-based meat category in the US, where CEO Alexandre Ruberti still sees runway for growth.
Cacao-free ‘alt choc’ mimics the real thing, with 80% fewer CO2 emissions
UK start-up WNWN Food Labs is launching what it claims to be the ‘world’s first’ cacao-free chocolate. Made from two ‘hero ingredients’ – barley and carob – we ask co-founders Arhum Pak and Dr Johnny Drain what makes their product better than the real thing.
Organic gains distribution, but also faces increased skepticism, competition
As organic continues to go mainstream with broader reach outside of the natural channel where it began, it faces increased competition from other attributes and production methods as well as skepticism about the certification’s veracity and value, new...
US FDA combatting infant formula shortage sparked by Abbott recall: 'We recognize that many consumers have been unable to access infant formula'
The US Food and Drug Administration has detailed how it aims to increase the availability of infant and speciality formulas, as shortages on shelf are tied to higher demand and a recall of some Abbott Nutrition products.