In this episode of Food for Thought, Bryn discusses the subtleties with CEO of The Food Institute, Brian Choi. Brian speaks about the food industry trends and consumer behavior over the years. The food industry is at a crossroads so what choices do we have to make? Time-stamped show notes 00:00 ➡️ 04:30: industry news…
BrewDog, an independent craft beer brewer and hospitality business, is planing to open a new bar in Hong Kong this autumn as part of a bold expansion plan to treble its footprint over the next seven years.
The bakery products market is set to grow significantly between now and 2027, rising by $231.14bn from 2022 to 2027, and accelerating at a CAGR of 6.4%, according to a recent market study by Technavio. This growth will be driven to a large degree by the desire for more healthful wholewheat and gluten-free options, and…
Excitement is building ahead of the agri-food show Djazagro, which takes place in Algiers, the capital of Algeria, in just over seven months’ time. Next year’s event, which will feature both Algerian and international players in the industry, will represent the show’s 21st birthday, since the first Djazagro was held in 2003. The 2023 edition…
Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament of Ghana in Africa, has called on African governments and NGOs to come together to invest in innovation in African agritech towards the improvement of the socio-economic conditions of the citizenry. He was speaking at the Convention and 30th anniversary of the Council of Ewe…
Reconnecting restaurants with the source of their food and making the data, including traceability, available, is a driving force behind Collectiv Food. The company, founded by Jérémy Hibbert-Garibaldi in 2018, is also heavily involved intackling the logistics complexity of delivering daily to these restaurants, especially in cities.
According to a recent report by Research and Markets, the global poultry market grew is expected to grow to $487.39 billion by 2027 at a CAGR of 6.5%. Meanwhile, the latest report by animal welfare organisation Mercy for Animals has found that companies are demonstrating progress in terms of poultry welfare standards. On the market analysis…
New Zealand’s food and related exports have reached record levels, the government has revealed, with officials saying they are keen for further increases Total "food and fibre exports" reached NZ$57.4bn (€31.4bn) in the 12 months to the end of June, the government’s official website said. In a statement, Damien O’Connor, the agriculture minister and a…
Climate change and political conflict are affecting the sourcing and growing of staple foods in continents like Africa and it is a concern for the future of developing nations. At SIAL Talks in October 2022, Reindert Dekker (pictured above), chief development officer at Nutridiant, looked at the topic in detail.
Hormel Foodservice, the renowned Fortune 500 global branded food company, has made a flavourful foray into the world of seasonal cuisine with its first-ever limited-time offering. The star of this autumnal show is the Cure 81 Pumpkin Spice Ham, a half-spiral ham uniquely infused with a carefully crafted pumpkin-spice blend. This creation is further enhanced…
Australian wine producer Treasury Wine Estates, owner of the high-end Penfolds brand, saw full-year group sales for fiscal 2023 (ending June) fall by 2.2% to A$2.4 billion ($3 billion) as the company’s Treasury Americas and Treasury Premium Brands took big hits, down 11.7% and 5.7% to A$820.9 million and A$782.4 million respectively.
Unveiling the Future of Food: Top 10 Finalists Announced for SIAL Innovation Awards From superfood-enriched coffees to probiotic ginger drinks, the finalists showcase the evolving tastes and trends of the global culinary landscape. As the anticipation for SIAL Shenzhen 2023 reaches its peak, the jury has just unveiled the top 10 finalists for the coveted…
Australia’s national science agency has unveiled an ambitious plan to reshape the country’s food system in the face of challenges such as climate change The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) said that other challenges including supply chain disruptions, growing populations and consumer trends are also putting pressure on the sector. In the face…
