Food producers, wholesalers and other businesses in New Zealand have been urged to donate surplus stock as heavy lockdown restrictions mean that much of it would otherwise go to waste.
Sweden is at the top of a new ranking compiled by research consultancy Euromonitor when it comes to the potential for using ethical labels to enhance food sales. That will not come as a surprise to many given Scandinavia’s widely-perceived image as clean-living and healthy – and home to environmental activist Greta Thunberg. But there…
Established meat alternative food manufacturer Quorn is stepping up its position in the meat-free chicken category with the opening of a new culinary development centre in Dallas, Texas. It follows investment into the US business by Philippines parent Monde Nissin Corp which generated $1 billion in an initial public offering in June. “Our ambition is…
With the Covid-19 pandemic forcing people to stay at home and order groceries online, and supermarkets unable to keep up with demand, rapid grocery delivery services have boomed. This trend is set to continue, potentially threatening the traditional in-store shopping model, according to research by Mintel.
Organic foods and healthy eating habits are more attainable among the wealthy, but more people are turning towards a better diet following the pandemic, according to the UK's National Food Strategy.
A frozen vegan egg is being launched in South Africa by Eat Just, which is rolling out the product – which can be toasted – in conjunction with Infinite Foods, a Johannesburg-headquartered company.
Plant-based food-tech company Shandi has closed its second seed round led by Singapore-headquartered Tolaram to raise more than $700,000. The funding will be used to set up a manufacturing facility to commercialise and scale Shandi’s proprietary plant-based chicken products and expand partnerships in the food sector. Tolaram, an emerging markets investor, was joined in the…
Duty-free alcohol sales to and from the UK are picking up as more consumers travel to and from the European Union thanks to markets tentatively opening up after Covid. While the pandemic is far from over, travel is increasing, helped by high vaccination rates and easing of restrictions – and alcohol sales across the English…
