The rise of ‘protein plus’
Protein has come a long way since its niche bodybuilder days, but as consumers priorities shift, where does the category go from here?
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Yeast-derived fat fools consumers in cocoa butter test
A fat derived from yeast cells may hold promise as an alternative to cocoa butter.
Chocolate giant sets up base near Magnum Ice Cream
Chocolate and cocoa producer, Barry Callebaut, has moved into a cutting-edge food tech hub at Colworth Science Park as it looks to strengthen its work with Magnum.
Recyclability rules could make flexible plastics more expensive for producers
Rules designed to rate the recyclability of packaging could see many producers facing higher Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) fees, suggests new analysis by the international circular economy specialist, Reconomy.
Move out the whey, egg white protein is coming
Manufacturers may need to look beyond the typical proteins that have dominated the food and drink sector in recent years as demand for natural, high-protein products continues to grow. Having taken off in the US, could egg white protein be the next big...
Glanbia names incoming CFO
The nutrition and ingredients specialist has announced a CFO designate as its current financial lead sets departure date.
Danone granted greenlight for £860M Huel acquisition
The Competition Markets Authority (CMA) has approved Danone’s acquisition of Huel Limited.
Gut health made Yakult famous. Now it must prove it can stay relevant
Yakult helped to create the gut-health category, but it faces stiff competition in an ever-crowded functional market.
New Ehrmann Cornish Dairy CEO eyes major growth
The dairy producer has appointed a new chief executive who has his sights set on becoming ‘one of the top three dairy companies in the UK’.
World’s first global sustainability standard for glass unveiled
New proposals have been set out to help drive more sustainable glass production, while offering the industry consistency in measuring and reporting.