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…
Technavio's latest market research report estimates significant growth of €19.6 billion between 2021 and 2026. The market is projected to register a CAGR of 12.25% during this period. The report provides detailed insights into the current market scenario, trends, drivers and the overall market environment. The vegan food market is segmented based on products, including…
Targets for cutting the amount of food wasted in the European Union have been announced amid concerns that "unacceptable" quantities are thrown away in the 27-member bloc. The bloc has announced legally binding reductions and progress set to be assessed in four years’ time. The targets are part of a revision of the EU’s Waste…
The association Terres en villes and the French Chambers of Agriculture jointly organised the inaugural Carrefour des PAT (Projets Alimentaires Territoriaux or territorial food projects) on Friday, 30 June 2023, in Paris. The event brought together nearly 300 stakeholders from various sectors, including local authorities, agricultural professionals, food economy players, researchers, educators, consulting firms and…
Brazilian beverage producer Socorro Bebidas has partnered with Crown Embalagens Metálicas da Amazônia S.A., a subsidiary of Crown Holdings, Inc., to introduce Acquíssima Sabor flavoured mineral water in 350ml CrownSleek cans. This premium zero-calorie drink offers natural aromas and serves as a health-conscious alternative for consumers seeking hydration and essential nutrients. The initial lineup features…
The global frozen potato fries market is poised for significant growth, with an estimated increase of 8,00 billion USD from 2022 to 2027. Technavio, a leading market research firm, predicts that the market will progress at a steady CAGR of 5.84%. Market segmentation: product, application and geography The frozen potato fries market is segmented based…
Leading Australian brewer, Lion – the producer of XXXX in Brisbane, Tooheys in Sydney and Little Creatures in Fremantle and Geelong – has taken 100% ownership of Four Pillars Gin, one of the country’s best known labels.
The European Nutri-Score nutrition label is starting to have significant impact on the behaviour of consumers, according to a speaker at a recent SIAL Talks conference, and simplified nutrition labels are most effective, but labelling needs to appear on all food items. This is all according to the speaker - Julia Chantal, a professor in…
UPSIDE Foods, one of the leading cultivated meat, poultry and seafood companies, announced that its cultivated chicken – grown directly from real animal cells – has been launched at the renowned Michelin-starred Bar Crenn in San Francisco, California. The historic event, held on Saturday, 1 July, was the first-ever consumer sale of cultivated meat in…
International drinks producer and marketer, Constellation Brands, has witnessed strong growth in its beer business which posted an 11% net sales increase in the first fiscal quarter of 2024 ending 31 May. The rise was driven by an uplift in shipments of 7.5%.
Mondi and Syntegon have joined forces to develop an innovative sustainable solution. By combining their expertise and resources, they aim to revolutionise the packaging industry and reduce its environmental impact. The rise of paper-based packaging Mondi and Syntegon's collaboration focuses on the development of food packaging that's paper-based with recycled content. By utilising recycled fibers…
White pepper, a renowned commodity of Bangka Belitung (Babel), Indonesia, is facing a decline in production and land area due to various factors, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the low global market price. The availability of pepper in Babel has decreased each year, pushing pepper farmers to shift their focus to tin…
Fermentation, the process by which microorganisms change the chemical composition of foodstuffs, has been a key process in generating foods and beverages throughout human history. From the brewing of beer (which began about 10,000 years ago) to the production of yoghurt, cheese, kimchi, miso, soy sauce and wine, it has given humankind an array of…
