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Huel ups convenience factor with RTD beverage launch
HUEL is now competing in the ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage category with the launch of an on-the-go bottle format of its ‘nutritionally complete’ meal replacement protein blend.
Archives for November 28, 2018
New Chinese pea protein plant will boost availability of higher quality pea protein in 2019, says Farbest
Farbest Brands has been named the preferred North American distributor of pea protein by Chinese manufacturer Jianyuan Foods Group, which will start commissioning a new production facility in the coming weeks that will provide “a significant increase in...
JiMMYBAR! looks to shake up macho status quo of protein bar category
The protein bar category has traditionally played on masculine and machismo branding, but clean protein bar company JiMMYBAR! is injecting some fun and playfulness into the space with a suite of protein bars made with functional ingredients such as...
IPA’s new scientific director: ‘We are not proud enough of the science we have in the probiotic field’
There is a lot of science supporting both the safety and efficacy of probiotics, and the community should do more to talk about this science, says the new director of scientific affairs at the International Probiotics Association.
‘Helping consumers make the right choices’: PepsiCo trials traffic light labelling in Europe
PepsiCo revealed today (28 November) that it will trial the introduction of traffic light nutritional labelling, already implemented in the UK and Ireland, across other European markets after it suspended its involvement in the Evolved Nutrition Label...
Investing in the Future of Food
Investing in the Future of Food: Rind Snacks seizes potential to disrupt the sleepy dried fruit segment
For startups, balancing inventory to meet supply while minimizing waste is a make-or-break challenge that could prompt some entrepreneurs to project conservatively, but the founder of dried fruit startup Rind Snacks cautions this strategy could back fire...
Chicago Meat Authority adds steak and beef to organic offering
US-based processor Chicago Meat Authority is set to add steak and beef to its organic line-up to meet customer needs.
Argentina makes ‘important step’ in beef trade after US re-opening
Argentina’s government has revealed that the re-opening of its beef trade to the US will offer new “commercial opportunities” for its producers and exporters.
Bottled water dominates 2018: Sparkling and value-added options surge
Bottled water has quickly become the most successful mass market beverage category in the US, approaching 14 billion gallons sold in 2018. It’s widening the gap between it and other refreshment beverages that have struggled with innovating healthy,...
From high protein coffees to popsicles, dairy proteins are entering new categories, says AMCO Proteins
While plant-based and so-called ‘alternative’ proteins – from algae to cricket powder – continue to gain traction in the food industry, dairy proteins are still growing, fast, says AMCO Proteins, which has been working with customers on a range of novel...