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…
Once maligned as a harmful additive, attitudes towards monosodium glutamate (MSG) are now shifting into the positive, according to a recent research report by Mintel. Called Ingredient Watch: Debunking MSG from Mintel, the report finds that consumers now view MSG positively, despite historical misconceptions about MSG, which are rooted in xenophobia. In addition to showing…
Indian alternative meat company Wakao Foods has unveiled its Continental Jack Burger Patty, which is made from 53% jackfruit. Notably, the burger does not need to be stored in a refrigerator and is said to keep well for a year at ambient temperatures.In a statement, Sairaj Dhond, the founder and CEO of Wakao Foods, said…
The country’s government has approved a bill that would ban the production of cell-based meat, meaning food or feed from cell cultures or tissues "derived from vertebrate animals". The bill, breaches of which could be met with fines of up to €60,000, has yet to be ratified by the country’s parliament.Supporters say banning cell-based food…
The South African province, KwaZulu-Natal, saw the first simultaneous openings of a Checkers and Shoprite store in the same mall in Tongaat last week, giving customers in the town access to several in-store fresh food departments including a hot and cold foods deli, a meat market, and fish shop.
The global vertical farming market was valued at US £5.7 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach USD $6.2 billion by 2029, witnessing a CAGR of 40.3%
According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, the global meat processing equipment industry generated $12.3 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach $19.6 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2022 to 2031. The report, entitled "Meat Processing Equipment Market", provides a comprehensive analysis of the market and…
Recently-launched digital information hub The Future of Business is the latest effort from the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) that aims to promote sustainability in the food industry and beyond. The WWF has said its Future of Business platform is intended to promote sustainable business solutions for companies based in Central and Eastern Europe,…
In 2018, Maison Lanson was one of the first Champagne houses to offer an organic bubbly, Le Green Bio-Organic, as part of its permanent range. Now Lanson has unveiled new packaging as part of the company’s commitment to transparency.
Under its Food Solutions branch, Unilever launched its first Future Menu Trends report which was developed in collaboration with more than 1,600 chefs in over 21 countries. The global consumer products giant released its Future Menu Trends report 2023 during an event for leading chefs and food industry experts at Hive, its Foods Innovation Centre…
The global value of the ethical food market is set to soar in the coming years. From a value of nearly $134 million in 2022, it is forecast to close 2027 with sales of $198.5 million according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.
Irish dairy-based snack food brand Nomadic celebrated its milestone year with a new look which moves away from its association with dairy The company continues to expand into new markets, following the successful launch of its first non-yogurt products – two protein puddings – in January.First stocked in Morrisons and Spar, the protein puddings are…
