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…
French dairy food giant Danone is looking to "explore strategic options", including a potential sale of its organic dairy activity in the U.S., comprised of the Horizon Organic and Wallaby businesses, the company has announced
The European Union has launched a major initiative to safeguard pollinators with the aim of promoting agricultural productivity and food security in the 27-member bloc
Plant-based alternative protein manufacturer No Meat Factory is expanding its production footprint in North America and will build out its manufacturing capabilities to service the global market as it seeks to increase access to affordable meat-free proteins for mainstream consumers.
Frozen food manufacturer McCain Foods Limited (McCain) has released its Sustainability Report, which underpins its commitment to producing food in a more sustainable way
Indonesian startup EdenFarm, has picked up $13.5 million in a pre-series funding round, led by Telkomsel Mitra Inovasi (TMI) with support and participation from AC Ventures, AppWorks, Decart Ventures, Fubon Capital, Trihill Capital, OCBC NISP Ventura, Nakhla, and Capria Ventures.
Sustainable Planet, an award-winning UK-based agritech start-up has unveiled new technology to use desert, or otherwise infertile land, to grow a new superfood - duckweed, or water lentils – that it claims offers the solutions to meet the multiple challenges of our global food and protein supply system.
Reliance Consumer Products, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures, has agreed to take a 50% stake in Gujarat-based Sosyo Hajoori Beverages best known for the Sosyo soft drinks brand. The deal should strengthen Reliance’s drinks portfolio, thanks to Sosyo’s flavour and formulations expertise, particularly those that appeal to Indian consumers.
An initiative has been launched between Bechtel and USAid to improve the amount of maize grown in Zambia that reaches the market without being spoiled.
