All news articles for September 2019

Tea bags can be made from plastic or paper, or use a combination of the two. Pic:getty/alexthq

Plastic tea bags release microplastics into brew, says study

By Rachel Arthur

Plastic tea bags can release billions of microplastic and nanoplastic particles into a cup of tea, according to Canadian researchers. But while the scientists say some brands have shifted to plastic tea bags instead of paper ones, the industry counters...

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House passes CBD banking bill

By Hank Schultz

A bill that will allow companies selling CBD products to access banking services has been approved by the US House of Representatives.

The Impossible Burger debuts at Wegmans (picture: Impossible Foods)

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Impossible Foods makes East Coast retail debut at Wegmans, Fairway Market

By Elaine Watson

After a successful launch in 27 Gelson’s stores in southern California, the Impossible Burger is making its East Coast grocery-store debut at all 100 Wegmans grocery stores in seven states and at two Manhattan locations of Fairway Market (MSRP $8.99/12oz...

Arla Food Ingredients offers premium boost for protein bar manufacturers

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Arla Food Ingredients offers premium boost for protein bar manufacturers

By Mary Ellen Shoup

Standing out in the protein bar category is tough with many brands all vying for shelf space and consumer attention, which is why Arla Food Ingredients is offering a new premium protein solution using a blend of whey protein isolate and casein to help...

PepsiCo wants to boost rPET in plastic bottles - or avoid them entirely. Pic:getty/antoninokhr

PepsiCo: 'We're radically reinventing how we think about packaging'

By Rachel Arthur

Beverage and snack giant PepsiCo says it can avoid the use of 67 billion plastic bottles through 2025, thanks to the expansion of its SodaStream business. Meanwhile, its wider ‘Beyond the Bottle’ strategy is looking at other ways it can move away from...

60-second interview: Lifeway Foods gears up for entry into CBD market

60-second interview: Lifeway Foods gears up for entry into CBD market

By Elaine Watson

After several years of strong growth driven by its core kefir business, Lifeway Foods’ revenues have plateaued at around the $120m market in recent years, while sales in the latest quarter were down 14% YoY. However, a new line of plant-based functional...

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Sen McConnell pushes FDA to clear path for hemp-derived CBD products

By Elaine Watson

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has introduced language into a congressional spending report that would require the FDA to issue formal enforcement discretion on the sale of hemp-derived CBD products within 120 days, clearing a path for the lawful...

Apeel’s invisible skin: “You can’t see it, smell it, taste it, or feel it. And it’s just plants. We use food to preserve food.” (Picture: Apeel Sciences)

Apeel Sciences expands trial of longer-lasting avocados with Kroger

By Elaine Watson

Longer-lasting avocados from Apeel Sciences – which makes invisible plant-based ‘edible skin’ proven to dramatically extend the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables – are rolling out to 1,100+ Kroger stores, says the retailer, which is also testing longer-lasting...

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