‘We want happy pigs’… welfare and health outweigh climate concerns for consumers
Focusing solely on climate improvements in pork production is not what consumers care most about when buying pork, two studies reveal.
Archives for October 25, 2023
‘It has the potential to improve sustainability across the supply chain’: UK mulls regulatory changes to allow insects to eat your food waste
Food companies can potentially cut their volumes of waste up to 75% using insect bioconversion, whilst at the same time creating valuable new revenue streams, FoodNavigator hears.
Bioactive-rich insoluble fiber has ‘potential to be a nutritive product in the form of a supplement’: Study
Each plant source of insoluble fiber contains unique bioactives – from anthocyanins and catechins to lutein, quercetin, and resveratrol – and offer potential health benefits beyond those of the fiber itself, says a new review from scientists at the...
Monster bolsters zero-sugar portfolio with Bang acquisition, expands Java line
Energy drink giant Monster more aggressively is going after the better-for-you beverage space through its Bang acquisition, and zero-sugar and coffee innovation, representatives told FoodNavigator-USA.
National Association for Convenience Stores
How brands and c-stores can drive sales and in-store experiences through promotions
Convenience stores are evolving into experiential destinations driven by consumers’ diverse usage occasions while brands have an opportunity to bundle their top sellers with retailers’ prepared foods, driving relevance for consumers, executives at Mars...
Launch of Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University signals turning point for health and nutrition collaborations
Last week’s launch of the Food is Medicine Institute at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University marks an inflection point for food-based health care interventions, which have steadily grown from small community-driven and...