Japan
Aleph Farms and Mitsubishi to bring cultivated meat to Japan
The two companies state that the collaboration will help the country meet both climate change and food security goals.
Kerry launches Explore Umami and Kokumi initiative
Kerry’s Explore Umami and Kokumi campaign is designed to introduce product developers to the depth and deliciousness of clean label umami and kokumi ingredients in savoury products, meat applications and plant-based proteins.
UK government announces ‘bounce back’ plan for agriculture, food & drink industry
A ‘bounce back’ plan of trade measures for the agriculture, food and drink industry has been announced by the UK government, to help support businesses that have been impacted by coronavirus.
Molson Coors adds Bodega Bay hard seltzers to portfolio
Partnership will tap into growing hard seltzer opportunity in the UK, in line with consumer appetite for low calorie, naturally flavoured alcoholic options and ready-to-drink formats.
Nestlé and Starbucks launch premium instant coffee
The range consists of Medium Roast and Dark Roast coffees, as well as a variety of coffee beverages and a tea latte.
SIG carton packs debut in Japan
Dairy manufacturer Moriyama is the first customer in Japan to run commercial production using SIG filling technology and the first to offer premium ready-to-drink (RTD) products in SIG carton packs locally filled in Japan.
Yamato to celebrate 100 years
Machining manufacturer Yamato Scale will celebrate 100 years of operations next year.
Business news, Food safety, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Record growth in UK food and drink exports
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published analysis showing that in the first quarter of 2019 food and drink exports increased by 10.7% (y-o-y) to £5.8bn, the biggest first quarter sales value on record.
Japan’s Asahi buys Fuller’s for $327 million
Japanese brewer Asahi is buying the beer business of Britain’s Fuller Smith & Turner’s for £250 million ($327 million), in a deal that will allow Fuller’s to focus on its pub and hotel holdings.
Global premium water growing 8% a year
A report has found that global sales of premium bottled water reached US$16.5 billion at consumer prices in 2017, 48% more than in 2012.
Kuro launches two new East-Asian inspired gins
Kuro, a Japanese inspired gin producer, has this month launched two new East Asian-inspired flavoured gins, soft peach and cherry blossom.
Study finds microplastics in humans
A study has found that microplastics are now appearing in the digestive systems of humans, and suggests they may be widespread throughout the food chain.
Campbell Soup to sell international and fresh food businesses
Campbell Soup Company is to sell its international businesses and fresh refrigerated-foods unit, following a several month-long strategic review and pressure from hedge fund investors to sell the whole company.