Category food

Nestle launching fish alternatives in Europe, Asia

VEVEY, SWITZERLAND — Nestle is introducing plant-based alternatives to white fish in Europe and Asia. The products include alternatives to breaded fish fillets, nuggets and fingers. They contain soy, wheat and peas. In Europe under the Garden Gourmet brand, Nestle…

Consumers remain distrustful of large food manufacturers

LENEXA, KAN. — Consumer distrust of large food manufacturers will be a challenge for the industry moving forward, a Corbion global survey found. At Corbion’s 2023 Media Day, Jennifer Halliburton, senior manager, global insights, bakery, and Megan Passman, global insights…

Kind names new CMO | Food Business News

NEW YORK — Kind Snacks, a brand of Mars Inc., has named Osher Hoberman chief marketing officer of Kind North America. In his new role, Mr. Hoberman will manage the brand, leading its portfolio strategy while also upholding and expanding…

Pocket’s Chocolates partners with Blue Bottle Coffee

LOS ANGELES — Pocket’s Chocolates has partnered with Nestle subsidiary Blue Bottle Coffee to create coated almonds inspired by the specialty roaster’s New Orleans-style iced coffee. Packed in single-serve pouches, the snacks will debut at Blue Bottle cafes nationwide, said Chris…

Four ways technology is changing pea protein

At Roquette’s pea protein facility in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada, scaled up production does not just mean more plant protein ingredients for an expanding market. The facility also represents evolution in how we approach food ingredient production. That’s because…

Consumer demand holds strong at Yum! Brands

LOUISVILLE, KY. — To the degree the businesses of Yum! Brands Inc. represent a barometer of global consumer sentiment, the signs are pointing in the right direction, said David W. Gibbs, chief executive officer. Announcing strong financial results in the…

Grupo Bimbo leading sustainable baking efforts

Within the global baking industry, Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV, Mexico City, may be most known for its leadership in the sustainability space. From the beginning of environmental regulations on industry, the company has been at the forefront, complying with…

Milling sustainability demands rising | Food Business News

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. VA. — Increasingly challenging sustainability requirements facing industries including flour milling may be transformed into opportunities if innovative solutions are introduced and embraced, said Stefan Scheiber, chief executive officer of Bühler Group, Uzwil, Switzerland. The topic…

FDA proposing to ban brominated vegetable oil

WASHINGTON — The US Food and Drug Administration on Nov. 2 proposed to revoke the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food. The FDA concluded it no longer considers the use of BVO in food as safe after results…

Chinese news lifts soybean futures

Home » Chinese news lifts soybean futures Source: Sosland Publishing Co. Recap for November 2 US soybean futures rose on Thursday with Chinese demand driving the market. China said its soybean imports are likely to stay high through the fourth…

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