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Over 40 Firms Form UK Plastics Pact, Promising To Cut Single-Use Plastic Packaging

April 26, 2018: 12:00 AM EST

Over 40 firms, responsible for over 80% of plastic packaging on products sold in the United Kingdom, have joined the government and several trade organizations in establishing the UK Plastics Pact, led by sustainability group WRAP. The agreement lays out a set of pledges undertaken by firms to reduce plastic pollution over the next seven years. It promises to eliminate single-use plastic packaging, including 2025 goals to make 100% of packaging recyclable or compostable, to recycle or compost 70%, and to use 30% recycled material in plastic packaging. The pact signatories include Coca-Cola, Asda, Procter & Gamble, and Marks & Spencer. Environmental groups including Friends of the Earth and Ellen MacArthur Foundation expressed their support. [Image Credit: © The Waste and Resources Action Programme]

David Shukman, "Companies sign up to pledge to cut plastic pollution", BBC, April 26, 2018, © BBC
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Scary Food Warning Labels Not The Answer To Obesity Problem

April 26, 2018: 12:00 AM EST

The Chicago Tribune editorial board is warning readers that the scary food labeling policy in Chile could happen in the U.S., thanks to possible revisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Because of a growing obesity problem, Chile requires food companies to label high-calorie or high-fat treats with black stop-sign-shaped warning labels. As part of the NAFTA negotiations, officials are discussing similar warning labels, though the Trump administration is opposed to them on American foods. The Trib editors, while acknowledging the obesity crisis, argue that food labels shouldn’t be a part of trade negotiations in the first place, and “scare tactics like warning labels are a huge Super-Nanny-State overreach.” They also argue that obesity is not caused by eating fatty or sugary foods. “It is caused by people eating too much of those foods.”

"Scare us thin? NAFTA doesn’t hafta", Chicago Tribune, April 26, 2018, © Chicago Tribune
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Coca-Cola Turns To Alcoholic Drinks In Japan, As Nonalcoholic Segment Stagnates

April 26, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
Coca-Cola Japan this summer will launch Lemon-Dō, an alcoholic beverage that emulates the classic Japanese beverage chu-hai, also called "the lemon sour." The move to alcoholic beverages is based n the company’s reckoning that Japan’s soft drink and nonalcoholic market offers no growth potential. Three varieties Lemon-Dō to be sold include: Teiban Lemon (five percent alcohol/10 percent fruit-juice), Salty Lemon (seven percent alcohol/7 percent fruit juice), and the lightweight, Honey Lemon, only three percent alcohol and sweetened with honey and sugar. All will be sold in 350 ml cans, with retro-styled labels, at $1,50 each. According to the company, the chu-hai and low-alcohol beverage market is valued at more than a billion dollars.
Jake Adelstein, "Coca-Cola Experiments With New Boozy Drinks As Japan's Beverage Market Becomes 'Saturated'", Forbes.com, April 26, 2018, © Forbes.com LLC
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Hey FDA, It’s Time To Update Those Rules About Labeling Eggs

April 25, 2018: 12:00 AM EST

An organic and free-range egg company has petitioned the FDA to modify its regulations to allow eggs to be labeled as a healthy food. New Hampshire-based Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs is puzzled that many sugary foods, such as toaster pastries and pudding cups, are allowed to market themselves as "healthy," but foods widely known to be nutritious, such as eggs, are not. In fact, the FDA’s stance on eggs is out of step with the thinking reflected in the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, issued by the USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services (HSS). "Our goal with this petition is to encourage the FDA to bring outdated regulations in line with current nutritional science and general consumer awareness,” says CEO Jesse Laflamme.

"Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs Says What the FDA Won't Say: Eggs. Are. Healthy.; Files Petition Urging FDA to Update Outdated Assessment", Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs, April 25, 2018, © PR Newswire Association LLC
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Fonterra Ups Capacity For Producing Fruit And Dairy Beverages In New Zealand

April 24, 2018: 12:00 AM EST

New Zealand dairy products producer Fonterra Brands has partnered with a local start-up to build a plant in Whakatu to make fruit and dairy beverages for the N.Z. market. Apollo Foods will apply its beverage filling technology in making and filling a range of containers on one production line. The plant will be able to produce millions of liters of beverages each year. The partnership was prompted by the rising global demand for dairy and fruit beverages, according to a Fonterra spokesman. The Apollo Foods plant is currently producing Fonterra’s Mammoth brand of flavored, low-sugar milk, with a shelf life of six months.

"Fonterra eyes dairy beverages", Rural News Group, April 24, 2018, © RuralNewsGroup
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Coca-Cola Posted Solid First Quarter Financials

April 24, 2018: 12:00 AM EST

Coca-Cola announced it is on track to meet financial targets for the year, thanks to its refranchising strategy – net revenues declined by 16 percent as a result – and growth in new and core beverage brands. The company reported first quarter profit of $0.47 a share on revenue of $.6 billion, both numbers beating analyst estimates ($0.47 a share and $7.35 billion, respectively). The healthy numbers excited investors: shares rose by 1.6 percent after the results were announced. The stock was down more than four percent this year. In addition to selling off company-owned bottlers, Coca-Cola has invested in start-up beverage companies and relaunched its Coke Zero and Diet Coke brands with new flavors and packaging. First-quarter growth of the Coke Zero Sugar brand reached double-digits, and volume growth of Diet Coke in North America returned to positive territory.

Jennifer Kaplan, "Coca-Cola’s Focus on Healthier Drinks Pays Off ", Bloomberg, April 24, 2018
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Blossom Water Debuts Reformulated Lower-Calorie Version Of Essence Water

April 24, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
Westwood, Mass.-based Blossom Water LLC has introduced a reformulated version of its essence water based on blossom botanicals. Blossom Water Version 2.0 has cut the sugar and calorie content by half and is now sweetened without erythritol or agave using a “proprietary, next-generation sweetener blend” containing 10 calories and two grams of sugar. The company says the new version also contains inactivated GanedenBC30, a probiotic strain that offers a functional benefit for the immune system “on a par with that of probiotics.”
"Innovation Blooms This Spring via Blossom Water Version 2.0", News release, Blossom Water LLC, April 24, 2018, © Blossom Water LLC
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Americans Replace Sugar With Natural Sweeteners

April 23, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
Americans are increasingly avoiding sugar, but they still want sweetness, as long as its not synthetic. A Nielsen survey finds that 57 percent of consumers say low-sugar is important in the foods they buy, up from 55 percent last year. Thirteen percent say they follow a specific low-sugar diet, five percent follow a diabetic diet, and others follow popular low-carb diets like paleo, keto, Whole30, and Atkins. Regarding alternative sweeteners, the jury is still out. However, “in most cases, it is natural sweeteners that are winning,” a Nielsen researcher said. 
Elizabeth Crawford , "More Americans are avoiding sugar – but what do they want instead for sweetness?", Food Navigator USA, April 23, 2018, © William Reed Business Media Ltd
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C-Store Poll Shows Modest Rise in Coca-Cola, Monster 1Q Sales

April 23, 2018: 12:00 AM EST

A Wells Fargo Securities poll of 15,000 U.S. convenience stores found that first quarter Coca-Cola sales rose 2.3 percent in the channel, and retailers were pleased with the company’s recent relaunch of Diet Coke. Twenty percent of respondents plan to allocate incremental shelf space to the line. Some respondents complained about the company’s decision to take Smartwater “out of a beautiful sealed box with blue clouds,” a move that hurt stores’ ability to create displays. C-stores also reported that Monster Energy sales increased 5.4 percent in the quarter, and several praised the positive impact of RTD coffee innovations, such as Espresso and Caffe. Fifty-seven percent said Monster did the best job in introducing new innovations in the quarter, and 100 percent said they expected to give Caffe Monster shelf space.

Martín Caballero, "C-Store Survey: Coke, Monster Spur Incremental Growth", BevNET.com, April 23, 2018, © BevNET.com
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Nature’s Own Introduces “Artisan-Inspired” Breads

April 23, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
Bread maker Nature's Own has added two new varieties to its “artisan-inspired” product line. Perfectly Crafted Thick Sliced Multigrain and Perfectly Crafted Thick Sliced White contain no artificial preservatives, color or flavors, no high fructose corn syrup, and are Non-GMO Project Verified. The “bakery style” breads feature thick slices, soft texture, a distinctive flour dusting, and fresh-baked aroma, the company says. [Image Credit: ©   Nature's Own ]
"Nature's Own Introduces Perfectly Crafted Artisan-inspired, Thick-sliced Bakery Bread", News release, Nature's Own, April 23, 2018, © Nature's Own
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Boxed Water Company Carves A Lucrative Niche In Packaged Water Market

April 23, 2018: 12:00 AM EST

Maryland-based beverage start-up Rethink Brands says it has found a lucrative niche in the $2.5 billion bottled water market by targeting health- and eco-conscious parents with zero-calorie, sugar-free flavored water in recyclable boxes. Co-founder Matthew Swanson says parents who wanted to give their kids water had to give them plastic bottles or sippy cups, but “Rethink Kids Water solves all those problems.” The Rethink Kids Water line provides a more healthful alternative to juices that contain sweeteners and other additives. Swanson says demand for the products has been strong enough for the company to double its offerings with four new flavors. The products are available in more than 10,000 stores, including CVS, Wegmans and Target. 

Elizabeth Green, "Start-up focus: Rethink Water revolutionizes sugar-free beverages for children", Food Ingredient First, April 23, 2018, © CNS Media BV
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Functional Sparkling Water From Sweden Targets America’s Diabetics

April 23, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
Sweden’s Good Idea blood sugar management drink is tackling the America’s 30 million diabetics and 90 million pre-diabetics who need to manage blood sugar levels. The carbonated dietary supplement blends five specific amino acids with chromium to reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes significantly. The beverage is intended to be consumed before and during a meal when blood sugar levels tend to ebb and flow the most. Aventure’s research, conducted with scientists at Lund University, included nine clinical trials showing that Good Idea can help reduce blood sugar by 20 – 30 percent. Despite the functional benefits of the drink, parent company Aventure AB is positioning it as a sparkling water for a mass audience.
Mary Ellen Shoup , "Good Idea brings functional beverage delivery format to blood sugar management", Nutra-Ingredients USA, April 23, 2018, © William Reed Business Media Ltd
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Bai Brands Is Newest Defendant In Malic Acid Lawsuits

April 20, 2018: 12:00 AM EST

Bai Brands is the latest in a string of food and beverage companies targeted by lawsuits accusing them of violating FDA ingredient labeling rules. Each of the suits, filed on behalf of four different plaintiffs by one attorney, claims that certain products should be labeled as “artificially flavored” because they contain the petrochemical-derived ingredient malic acid. There is some disagreement, however, as to whether malic acid is a flavoring itself, or merely a flavor enhancer, which would put it outside of FDA regulatory jurisdiction. There is also disagreement over whether the suits will advance in the courts. A spokesman for Dr Pepper Snapple Group, owner of Bai Brands, said the lawsuit has no merit, and the company would ”defend against it vigorously.” Other companies sued include Campbell Soup (V8 Splash drinks), Kellogg’s, and Frito-Lay.

Elaine Watson, "Bai Brands Latest Target in Malic Acid Lawsuits; Dr Pepper Blasts 'Meritless' Complaint", FOODnavigator-USA.com, April 20, 2018, © William Reed Business Media Ltd
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Premium Coconut Water Company Spurns Traditional Retail Channel

April 20, 2018: 12:00 AM EST

Three-year-old premium coconut water company CoAqua doesn’t want to be seen in the low-rent district of traditional retail stores alongside lookalike coconut water brands. Company founder Grier Govorko says there’s not much difference among competitive brands, most of which claim to be a “sports replacement drink.” To differentiate itself CoAqua is sold only in luxury resorts and restaurants in Southeast Asia, and in the U.S. direct-to-consumer online channel. The target demographic is younger health-conscious consumers willing to pay $48 online for a 12-pack case. The packaging – single-serve, recyclable clear glass bottles with metallic pull-tab caps – also sets the brand apart. Govorko is not only committed to recycling, he feels his coconut water tastes naturally sweeter because it is pasteurized in glass bottles.

Mary Ellen Shoup, "CoAqua Targets Premium-Seeking Audience Relying on Direct-To-Consumer Online Channel", FOODnavigator-USA.com, April 20, 2018, © William Reed Business Media Ltd
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Avoid Processed Foods, Replace With “The Clean 20”

April 19, 2018: 12:00 AM EST

Processed foods – potato chips, snack cakes, frozen pizzas, etc. – may be tasty and convenient, but they are a major contributor to obesity and illness. Best-selling author Dr. Ian Smith says that transitioning away from processed foods to cleaner, more healthful edibles needn’t be difficult. In his new book, "The Clean 20: 20 Foods, 20 Days, Total Transformation," Smith lists the foods and the benefits of including them in our diets every day. They are: avocados, berries, cheese, chicken, chickpeas, eggs, kale, lemons, lentils, nuts, oatmeal, seafood, squash, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, turkey, quinoa,100 percent whole-grain or whole-wheat bread, whole-wheat pasta, and yogurt.

"Are you eating 'The Clean 20' foods?", The Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, Mississippi), April 19, 2018, © USA Today Network
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Coca-Cola Unveils New Cans In Celebration of 23 Chinese Cities

April 19, 2018: 12:00 AM EST

Coca-Cola China has unveiled limited edition Coke can designs that celebrate the diversity of 23 Chinese cities.  The “visually captivating” packaging, created by McCann Shanghai and illustrator Noma Bar, is being promoted with a film celebrating city cultures, as well as print, billboards and a partnership with Chinese technology firm Baidu. The firm developed an augmented reality (AR) experience in which consumers may interact with the 23 city cans. According to a Coca-Cola design executive, the idea behind the city can is to capture the “essence” of each metropolis through its culture, food, “idiosyncrasies,” and landmarks.

"Coca-Cola China celebrates city cultures through ‘Faces of the cities’", Marketing-Interactive.com, April 19, 2018, © Marketing-Interactive.com. Lighthouse Independent Media Pte Ltd
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Company’s New Snack Foods Are Certified Palm Oil Free

April 19, 2018: 12:00 AM EST

The production of palm oil has a devastating effect on the planet, according to Enjoy Life Foods, a large marketer of foods in the “free from” category that is committed to sustainability. It announced that it is the first U.S. food company to receive Palm Oil Free Certification for its newest product launches (Grain & Seed Bars and plant-based Protein Bites) from the International Palm Oil Free Certification Accreditation Program (POFCAP). The goal, according to the company, is to show that delicious foods can be created “without having to utilize an ingredient that increasingly more consumers are looking to avoid." Enjoy Life Foods’ portfolio of 70+ foods are also Non-GMO Project Verified, kosher, and free from 14 allergens. Nearly 90 percent are Certified Vegan.  

"Enjoy Life Foods Earns First Palm Oil Free Certification For Latest Snack Innovation; #1 Free-From Food Brand Once Again Sets New Industry Standard in Response to Consumer Demand for Trusted and Transparent Options; ", Enjoy Life Foods, April 19, 2018, © Business Wire, Inc.
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Canadian Start-Up Company Expands Its Line Of Oral Health Teas

April 19, 2018: 12:00 AM EST

A Toronto start-up focused on oral microbiome research has added three fruit flavors to its Qii line of beverages created to reduce dental plaque. DoseBiome, a resident within Johnson & Johnson Innovation, was founded by a veteran of both PepsiCo and 3M’s Oral Care business who wants to replace the “bad habit” of drinking sugary beverages with a good habit of consuming beverages that promote a healthful oral environment. Ted Jin says research proves that Qii reduces dental plaque by 52 percent with each serving. Brewed in the U.S. using certified organic loose-leaf teas, Qii has 30 calories per serving, is non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and low-glycemic. Qii is available in 4-packs of 8-ounce cans at $9.99. The new flavors – added to lemongrass ginger and oolong tea – are white peach, pomegranate and lychee tea.

"Revolutionary Drink Reduces Up to 52% of Dental Plaque with Each Serving", PR Newswire, April 19, 2018, © PR Newswire Association LLC
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“Smart Packaging” Helps Extend Food Shelf Life, Reduces Waste

April 19, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
A New Zealand university scientist who specializes in “smart packaging” says there are a number of viable solutions that can cut food waste. Each type of packaging acts differently depending on the food being protected. According to Dr. Jenneke Heising, “active packaging” extends shelf life by reducing negative factors, such as oxygen, that react with the food. Active packaging can also react to ethylene gas, slowing the ripening process of produce, and can also regulate the level of moisture, other gases, and temperature. Still another type of packaging uses antimicrobial materials to curb bacterial growth on fresh produce, reducing the need for preservatives.  [Image Credit: © Rabobank New Zealand ]
"High-tech packaging means less food waste", Rabobank, April 19, 2018, © Rabobank
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British Company Healthy Sales Group Revives Ancient Fermented Drink

April 18, 2018: 12:00 AM EST

A British company has introduced a fermented soft drink that is “evolved” from a recipe dating back to ancient Greece and colonial America. Switchle from Healthy Sales Group is made with sparkling water, apple cider vinegar, honey, fruit juices, and botanical extracts. It is available in three flavors, including a blend of turmeric, ginger, and peach. The beverages are sold at the online supermarket site Ocado in the U.K. and independent health food stores at $2.50 a can.

"Switchle Range of Fermented Soft Drinks for Adults Launches in UK", FoodBev, April 18, 2018, © FoodBev Media Ltd
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Danone’s Water Sales Up Significantly

April 18, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
Danone CEO Emmanuel Faber said several factors contributed to a three percent rise in the company’s share price and signified continued growth. Among the factors were the premiumization of Danone’s offering in early childhood nutrition in China, broad-based growth in waters, and gradual improvement in essential dairy and plant-based activities. The water business, which includes the Evian brand, experienced a four percent rise in sales, but dairy sales in Europe, though improving, still dropped 0.3 percent in the first quarter compared to the same period last year. Faber said demand for baby formulas in China – fed by a sharp rise in birth rates – helped boost like-for-like sales by almost five percent. 
"China’s baby boom lifts French dairy group Danone", Financial Times, April 18, 2018, via Financial Times, © Financial Times
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Food Waste In The U.S. Exacts A Huge Environmental Toll

April 18, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
A new study by university and USDA researchers has found that about 25 percent of all food available to eat in the U.S. – one pound per person, or about 30 percent of available calories – is wasted each day. The environmental costs of such food waste are huge. About 30 million acres of cropland, 4.2 trillion gallons of water, and nearly two billion pounds of fertilizer are used to produce the wasted food. The most wasted foods – fruits and vegetables – are actually the healthiest: produce waste amounts to 39 percent of the food wasted by each person, according to the study published in the journal PLOS ONE. 
Chris Mooney , "The staggering environmental footprint of all the food that we just throw in the trash", The Washington Post, April 18, 2018, © The Washington Post
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Carbs Schmarbs, Bring On The Toast

April 18, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
Food writer JeanMarie Brownson says toast is having a long moment in the U.S., thanks to the popularity of avocado spread, and despite the anti-carb trend. But there are other good things to slather or sprinkle on toasted bread, she notes. There’s old favorite cinnamon, for example. Other possibilities include cheese and béchamel sauce; mushrooms sautéed with spicy poblano pepper and glazed with cream; hummus, cucumber, feta and micro-arugula; and hummus and sautéed ground lamb and feta. But it’s not just the toppings that matter. “Crusty, toasted bread also makes lunch better,” she says. 
JeanMarie Brownson, "What to put on toast when you're done with avocados", Chicago Tribune, April 18, 2018, © tronc, Inc./Chicago Tribune
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U.K. Juice And Smoothie Company Savsé Extends Its Cold-Pressed Portfolio

April 18, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
London-based beverage company Savsé has added a third cold-pressed protein smoothie to its product line.  Protein Rise, combining 10-12 g of whey protein with quinoa and cold-pressed fruits, is being introduced to the convenience store channel at $4.00 each and will be available in 6x250 ml cases. Savsé fruit- and vegetable-based juices and smoothies are produced using High Pressure Processing (HPP), a non-thermal preservation process.
Eilis Cronin, "Savsé launches “UK first” cold pressed breakfast protein smoothie", Talking Retail, April 18, 2018, © Talking Retail
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Nestlé Waters UK Hopes New “Emoji” Pure Life Bottles Will Attract Kids

April 18, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
Nestlé Waters UK’s new limited edition “emoji” bottles for its Pure Life purified water line are designed to appeal to family shoppers and especially to children. According to the company, 65 percent of British children (ages five to 16) do not drink enough water. Four “water buddy” designs will be included on the 33 cl bottles, which will be released intermittently throughout the year. The company says bottled water is the fastest growing segment within the $10.4 billion U.K. soft drinks category. It believes the new bottle designs will help retailers drive sales and “appeal to new shoppers.”
"Nestlé Waters UK creates ’emoji’ inspired water bottles", FoodBev, April 18, 2018, © FoodBev Media Ltd
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Coca-Cola Makes Smartwater Available To Uber, Lyft Passengers Via Cargo Platform

April 18, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
Start-up in-car commerce company Cargo has partnered with Coca-Cola to offer Smartwater along with an array of snacks, gum, premium electronics, cosmetics, and personal care items for purchase using smartphones in Lyft and Uber rideshare vehicles. The Cargo partnership with Coca-Cola launched in Coke hometown Atlanta, Ga., recently in a nationwide expansion that began in New York, Boston, Chicago, Minneapolis, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. Rideshare drivers can earn up to $500 a month extra in commissions, referrals, and performance bonuses by adopting the Cargo platform.
"US Uber users can now buy Coca-Cola snacks and drinks from their smartphones as car-commerce accelerates", InternetRetailing, April 18, 2018, © InternetRetailing Media
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Company Adds Reduced-Gluten Wheat To Its Ingredients Portfolio

April 17, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
Agricultural food ingredients company Arcadia Biosciences has introduced reduced-gluten (RG) wheat lines to its GoodWheat ingredients portfolio. The company says flour made from the RG wheat will be available by the end of the year. The wheat was developed in part with funding from NIH’s Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders Institute. The RG product is a non-GM wheat in which allergenic glutens have been reduced by 75 percent. Overall gluten content has been reduced by 60 percent, but the California-based company says the levels of glutens important for bread making are not changed.  [Image Credit: © Arcadia Biosciences ]
"Arcadia Biosciences Expands GoodWheat™ Portfolio with Reduced Gluten Wheat", News release, Arcadia Biosciences, April 17, 2018, © Arcadia Biosciences
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Retail Grocers Are Major Culprits In America’s Food Waste Problem

April 17, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
Supermarket chains in the U.S. are contributing significantly to the nation’s food waste problems, according to a new report. Nine of the ten largest grocery retailers – Ahold Delhaize is the exception – do not publicly report their total volume of food waste. The study, conducted by the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Ugly Fruit and Veg Campaign, listed five companies – Target, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Costco, and Publix – who earned a “D” grade for efforts to reduce waste. Aldi flunked the evaluation, while Walmart earned a “B.” Food retailers generate 40 percent of the food waste in the U.S., more than restaurants or foodservice providers, the study noted. A CBD spokesperson said food waste squanders farmland and water and puts food security at risk. “We can stop this massive waste, but only if supermarkets are part of the solution," Jennifer Molidor. 
Russell Redman, "Supermarkets don’t make grade in reducing food waste", Supermarket News, April 17, 2018, © Informa USA, Inc.
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Bisleri Unveils Ad Campaign For Sparkling Mango Drink

April 17, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
Indian beverage company Bisleri International has launched a nationwide multimedia advertising campaign to promote the sparkling mango drink Fonzo, especially among younger consumers looking for more healthful beverages. Ads will be shown on Indian Premier League cricket TV broadcasts and on social media, supported by outdoor and radio ads. According to the company, mango is “the favorite fruit and flavor of most Indians,” so the launch of a fizzy mango drink will “grab consumer interest.”
"Bisleri Launches Nation-Wide Integrated Campaign For Fizzy Mango Drink, Fonzo ", Exchange4Media, April 17, 2018
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Raw Pressery Juices Are Now Being Sold By Subscription In India

April 17, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
Indian beverage company Rakyan Beverages, maker of the Raw Pressery cold-pressed juice brand, is among a handful of juice marketers in the country that are turning at least partly to a subscription-based sales and delivery model. According to Euromonitor, selling fresh juice via subscriptions to health-conscious consumers is gaining traction because plans can be customized to fit individual buyers. Rakyan offers juice subscriptions of one to three months.
"Parched this summer? Online juice delivery startups are here to save the day", YourStory, April 17, 2018, © YourStory Media Pvt. Ltd.
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Nestlé Waters NA Buys Delivery Business Of Connecticut-Based Spring Water Company

April 17, 2018: 12:00 AM EST

Nestlé Waters NA has acquired the home and office delivery businesses of Meriden, Conn.-based Triple Spring Spring Water Co. The company, whose name comes from the three springs on its property, originated as a farm in 1918 and began selling bottled water locally in the 1940s. In 1974 it began selling water statewide, and later in New York and Long Island. A Nestlé Waters spokeswoman said a subsidiary, ReadyRefresh, would handle the acquired portions of Triple Spring. However, customers will still be able to purchase Triple Spring water from an onsite company vending machine at any time.

Leigh Tauss, "Meriden Spring Water Company Sells Portion of Business to Nestlé", MyRecordJournal.com, April 17, 2018, © The RJ Media Group
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Monster Energy’s “Camo” Can Isn’t A Political Statement

April 16, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
Monster Energy, known for the bizarre terminology and descriptions on its beverage cans, has created an Internet sensation with its Assault energy drink can. Besides the rant on the back – “We’re not for ‘the War,’ against ‘the War,’ or any war for that matter” – the can sports a military-style “camo” pattern. The $32 billion company – Coca-Cola owns 16.7 percent – has been a huge success despite its strange packaging, at a time when major competitors are struggling to boost sales. The camo can is not a political statement, the company says. It’s more of a motivational tool that “helps fire us up to fight the big multinational companies who dominate the beverage business." And: “We think it looks cool.”
"'We're not for 'the War', against 'the War'': Monster Energy goes viral for a convoluted apolitical rant on 'Assault' can", Business Insider, April 16, 2018, © Business Insider Inc.
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Consumer Survey Spotlights Attitudes Toward Bread Products

April 16, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
A survey among U.S. consumers by N.Y.-based flavor company Comax Flavors found that bread is far from moribund as a diet staple, though preferences are evolving. Consumers are gravitating toward low-calorie, whole grain, artisanal, and gluten-free breads. The survey also found that: taste and price are the most important factors in choosing a bread; whole wheat is the number one flavor; rye and sourdough are equally enjoyed; and a majority (55 percent) prefer eating an open-faced bagel sandwich (45 percent prefer it closed)Among those who don’t eat bread, 16 percent said it was  because of its high carb content. The survey, conducted in September 2017, covered attitudes toward sliced bread, English muffins, bagels, pitas, and wraps/flatbreads. 
Gill Hyslop , "Knead to know: Survey shows what Americans really think about bread", Bakery and Snacks, April 16, 2018, © William Reed Business Media Ltd
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Wahaha To Expand Into Health Products, Invest In High-Tech Companies

April 13, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
The founder and chairman of China’s Hangzhou Wahaha Group says he wants to “ramp up efforts on health products” to battle problems such as diabetes, obesity, and insomnia. The Chinese health product market was valued at $64 billion in 2017; more than 16,000 products are registered and approved for production. Zong Qinghou said Wahaha invest in high-tech and advanced manufacturing companies by partnering with experienced industry leaders. Wahaha is the largest beverage producer in China.
"Nutrition to be top focus for Wahaha", China Daily, April 13, 2018, © China Daily
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Banana Cleaners Make Peels Edible, Keep Them Out Of Landfills

April 12, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
A California-based company looking to reduce food waste has launched the “Save the Peels” campaign with a goal of redirecting 18 million pounds of banana peel waste from landfills. More than 3.2 billion pounds of bananas are eaten every year in the U.S., adding 780 million pounds of peels to landfills where they decompose, forming harmful methane gas. EatCleaner has developed cleaning solutions that allow peels to be cleaned of agricultural sprays, waxes, chemicals, and germ-laden debris. Ripe, clean peels can then be used to make smoothies, banana breads and muffins are rich in fiber, amino acids, and antioxidants.  [Image Credit: ©   EatCleaner ]
"eatCleaner Launches an "a-peel-ing" Campaign to Minimize Food Waste and Boost Nutrition", PR Newswire , April 12, 2018, © PR Newswire Association LLC
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Edible-Insect Supplier Entomo Farms Attracts Grocers, Manufacturers

April 12, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
A co-founder of Canada’s Entomo Farms, an insect farmer and processor, says recent moves by grocery chain Loblaws and Maple Leaf Foods indicate that the edible insect movement may be gaining momentum. According to Jarrod Goldin, meat- and plant-protein company Maple Leaf Foods bought a minority stake in Entomo, and Loblaws is now marketing a private-label version of Entomo’s cricket powder. Some small food brands in North America buy cricket powder from suppliers in Thailand, Vietnam and other countries, but larger ones prefer dealing with suppliers closer to home They also prefer companies certified by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Entomo Farms supplies more than 50 companies in eight countries with cricket and mealworm ingredients for protein bars, smoothies, chips, crackers, pasta and pasta sauce, baking mixes, hot dogs, and pet treats. [Image Credit: © Entomo Farms]
Elaine Watson, "Maple Leaf Foods invests in Entomo Farms as Loblaws bets big on edible insects", Food Navigator USA, April 12, 2018, © William Reed Business Media Ltd
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Danone NA Certified As Eco-Friendly B Corporation

April 12, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
Danone North America, maker of plant-based milk beverages and yogurts, was recently certified as a B Corporation that has established standards regarding social and environmental performance. Recently renamed from DanoneWave, the company also changed its legal structure to become a public benefit company. There was some worry that B Corporation certification and environmental friendliness would be costly, but that has not proven to be the case. The company’s largest dairy manufacturing plant has cut water usage, for example, by using new technology. The plant now saves 250,000 gallons a day. The company is encouraging suppliers to adopt sustainable practices, noting that plant-based packaging saves money that can be used to pay workers higher wages.
"Danone's North America business hits key social, environmental milestone", CNBC, April 12, 2018, © CNBC
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Tahini Moves Beyond Hummus Into Baked Goods

April 12, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
Chefs and bakers in the U.S. and in the U.K. have begun using an ingredient better known to makers of hummus. The crushed sesame seed paste known as tahini is showing up in yogurt, as a dressing on grilled vegetables or meat, and sprinkled on ice cream. Bakers are also using it to make rye and sourdough breads, as well as cakes. British bakery Nutritiously Naughty makes gluten-free coconut brownies with tahini used in place of nut butter. A London bakery mixes the tahini-based sweet known as halva into its buttery, rich brownies.
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Multiple Interwoven Trends Combine To Pummel Carbonated Soda Sales

April 11, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
Despite 90 percent market penetration in the U.S., the mature carbonated soft drink (CSD) industry needs to innovate to reverse 13 years of declining sales volumes, according to analysts who advise suppliers to combat adverse trends by offering more healthful options, varied flavors, and other benefits. Innovation in these areas must involve effective marketing to Generation Z and Millennials, and to increasingly diverse ethnic populations. Factors contributing to stagnated CSD value sales have included the rise of the health-and-wellness movement, the declining effectiveness of value-adding strategies, and increased competition. Health-conscious consumers are spurning sugary CSDs and artificially-sweetened diet CSDs – about 20 percent of consumers have trimmed soda intake. Mintel says the number and range of competitive beverages, many claiming to offer health benefits, is “a prime challenge to the CSD market.”
"2018 Soft Drink Report: Carbonated soft drink manufacturers adapt to formulation, engagement trends", Beverage Industry, April 11, 2018, © BNP Media
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Nestlé Waters’ Plastic Packaging Is Recyclable, But Consumers Need To Recycle

April 11, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
Nestlé Waters has announced plans to make 100 percent of its packaging across the business recyclable or re-usable by 2025. But another goal – no packaging ending up in landfills or as litter – requires help from consumers. PET has the potential to be a reusable resource, but it’s a major challenge: industrywide only half of bottles are recycled. The company says nearly all of its bottles are recyclable now, and it is working on the exceptions. But to achieve the goal of zero-landfill-disposal, the company said it needs the cooperation of consumers globally. To that end, it is “raising their awareness” via brand platforms and corporate educational programs such as those implemented in Italy, Argentina, U.K., and Thailand. In the U.S., the company uses “clear and consistent How2Recyle instruction” on half-liter bottle labels of major brands.
Rachel Arthur, "Nestlé Waters on ‘unlocking the economic, social and environmental benefits of PET as a reusable resource’", Beverage Daily, April 11, 2018
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Coca-Cola India Begins Campaign To Build Thums Up To Billion-Dollar Brand

April 11, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
Coca-Cola India’s new no-sugar variant of the Thums Up Charged cola is a first step in executing its goal of making Thums Up a billion-dollar brand by the end of 2020. The company is investing to boost customer loyalty, launch new packs, expand distribution (to Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka), and increase bottling capacity. Coca-Cola India is supporting the launch of Thums Up Charged with a marketing campaign featuring cans and PET bottles illustrated with four Marvel Avengers superheroes. The campaign will include TV commercials starring the Avengers, and social media promotions on the brand’s social media pages on the YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram platforms.
"Coca-Cola India unveils no-sugar variant of Thums Up Charged", FoodBev Media, April 11, 2018, © FoodBev Media Ltd
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Coca-Cola Amatil To Invest $10M Garnering Business Innovation Ideas

April 11, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
The Australian unit of Coca-Cola hopes to partner with the country’s entrepreneurs and start-ups to invigorate its business as consumers spurn sugary sodas. Coca-Cola Amatil will invest as much as $10 million in emerging companies with good ideas on business improvements that could lead to new revenue streams. The basic idea is to catalyze business innovation, according to chief executive Alison Watkins, but not in beverages or products. The company’s new venture, dubbed Amatil X, wants to focus on improving the ways it deals with retailers that stock its products, under the broad themes of sustainability, use of customer information, and delivery.
Patrick Hatch , "As consumers turn off soft drinks, Coke looks for new X-factor", April 11, 2018
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Dr Pepper Uses Sponsorships To Penetrate The eSports Gaming World

April 10, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
Multi-player video game competition – known as eSports – is increasingly supported at the professional level by corporate sponsorships. About 60 percent of the revenue generated in 2018 will come from sponsorships, some of which are more successful than others. Team SoloMid recently announced that Dr Pepper Snapple Group has become a sponsor for all its competitive teams, joining other non-endemic (i.e., non-gaming related) brands Gillette and Geico. Another team, FlyQuest, recently announced that its squad would wear the logos of Snickers and 5-Hour Energy. The idea behind the sponsorships is target marketing. Dr Pepper’s media VP recently said the company has a clear goal: to reach a younger audience in a way that “felt authentic.” Blaise D’Sylva said. “We want fans to be exposed to Dr Pepper in an environment that’s relevant to them.”
"What Brands can Learn From the Dr Pepper/Team SoloMid Sponsorship", Esports Business Solutions UG , April 10, 2018, © Esports Business Solutions UG
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“Real Organic Project”: Assuring Consumers Their Food Comes From The Soil

April 10, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
Fifteen farmers and scientists from around the U.S. who are determined to stick to “the true spirit of the organic movement” recently met to create new standards for organic certification. The current USDA organic label certifies that fruits, vegetables, and meats have been grown without synthetic herbicides, pesticides, or fertilizers, and without genetic engineering. The new, still unnamed, labels would tell whether the produce was grown in soil – rather than in water – and meat and dairy products came from animals that had been pastured. The new label is being created by the Real Organic Project, which says it is not abandoning the USDA’s National Organic Program, but merely supplementing it. The new standards will be tested on 20 to 60 farms this summer. [Image Credit: © Real Organic Project]
Lisa Rathke, "More organic than thou? Rebel farmers create new food label", The Washington Post, April 10, 2018
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The Many Possible Uses Of Coffee Grounds

April 10, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
British consumers are very much into coffee: 2.4 billion cups are consumed each year. But making that coffee creates 500,000 tons of grounds each year, most of it ending up in the landfill. Advocates of better use of coffee grounds have come up with a fairly long list of alternatives to simply trashing them. Among the creative options are using grounds in: making cocktails; insect repellant; skincare exfoliant; fueling vehicles; fertilizing gardens and deterring slugs; cooking; keeping shoes and refrigerators fresh; growing mushrooms; and making paint. 
"From skincare to fertilizer and fuel: 10 ways to reuse coffee grounds ", telegraph.co.uk, April 10, 2018, © Telegraph Media Group Limited
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Technology Can Cut Down On Food Waste In Foodservice Kitchens

April 10, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
A Portland, Ore.-based foodservice technology company has developed a measurement system that helps restaurants and other establishments reduce overproduction – and waste – of food. LeanPath believes food waste can be prevented in the world’s kitchens through proper measurement using the company’s sophisticated, easy-to-use technologies like scales, cameras, and touchscreen devices that show what’s going into the landfill stream, the compost stream, and even the donation stream. The company last year tracked food waste in more than 1,200 foodservice kitchens in 20 countries. The data and imagery collected from the research revealed that overproduction is the main cause of food waste in foodservice. To solve the problem, kitchens need to: accurately forecast the amount of food needed; learn to properly use knives in food preparation; and creatively use “imperfect produce.”  [Image Credit: ©   LeanPath ]
Mallory Szczepanski, "How Overproduction is Food Waste’s Biggest Culprit and Opportunity", Waste 360, April 10, 2018, © Informa USA, Inc.,
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Food Importer Plans National Distribution For Pasta Alternative

April 9, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
Food importer OA Foods has big plans for expanding distribution of alternative pasta Palmini as the carb-avoidance trend continues in the U.S. Palmini, made from hearts of palm, is available on Amazon and in Whole Foods Market stores in Florida. The plan is to take the product nationwide next year. According to Mintel, 41 percent of American consumers believe rice and grains are healthier than pasta and are looking for alternatives to wheat-based pasta. More than 90 percent of gluten-free Palmini is water; one serving contains 20 calories, four grams of carbs, and two grams of fiber. OA Foods spent two years developing a machine that can produce noodles made from hearts of palm, harvested from the center of the cabbage palm tree, on a commercial level.
Mary Ellen Shoup, "Palmini could reinvent pasta category with new vegetable noodle alternative", Food Navigator USA, April 09, 2018, © William Reed Business Media Ltd
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FIJI Water Partners With Bicycle Fitness Studios For Collaborative Promotions

April 9, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
U.S.-based FIJI Water, which makes a premium bottled water sourced from the Fiji Islands, recently launched a Sports Cap bottle and partnered with bicycle workout studio company SoulCycle to promote the new packaging, along with hydration and fitness. The two companies are collaborating to bring SoulCycle’s Destination SOUL pop-up experience to locations nationwide. SoulCycle operates 85 studios across North America, serving celebrities, fitness influencers, professional athletes, and fitness enthusiasts. FIJI Water’s new bottle is available through the company’s home delivery website and will roll out to retailers nationwide in the summer.
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Dunkin' Donuts Tests Snacks in Boston

April 9, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
Dunkin’ Donuts is testing a $2 afternoon snacking menu in several Boston-area locations that features donut fries, Munchkin dippers, pretzel bites with honey mustard sauce, waffle-breaded chicken tenders, ham-and-cheese rollups, and gluten-free brownies. The test is designed to gather input from consumers, franchisees, and employees prior to a possible national rollout. A Reddit user review gave thumbs up to the pretzel bites and the donut fries, and thumbs down to the “gross” waffle-breaded chicken that was “way too greasy.” The batter is the “same batter used in the pancake bites that they used to have.” The company recently unveiled a value menu offering Wake-up Wraps for $2, breakfast sandwiches for $3, and croissant sandwiches for $5. [Image Credit: © Dunkin’ Donuts]


 
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Time For Healthful, Natural Energy Beverages, Says Mamma Chia

April 6, 2018: 12:00 AM EST
The Mamma Chia beverage company, whose functional product range includes health and energy drinks made with chia seeds, is basing its marketing strategy on the belief that “the traditional energy drink space” – dominated by chemical- and sugar-laden drinks – “is ripe for disruption.” Consumers are demanding more healthful, natural beverages. Its recently-launched “clean energy beverages” combine chia seeds with caffeine from organic yerba mate and organic green coffee beans to deliver 2,500 mg of omega-3 and 90 mg of caffeine per serving. Chia seeds also add fiber, healthy fat, and protein to the beverages. CEO Janie Hoffman sees “endless opportunities” in chia-based drinks, “and we seek to create more.”
Mary Ellen Shoup, "Mamma Chia CEO: ‘Consumers are looking to get more nutritional bang for their buck’ Worthwhile?", Beverage Daily, April 06, 2018
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