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German coffee brand Tchibo arrives in the U.S.
29 Sep 2020
Tchibo is debuting four of its blends at retailers throughout the U.S. Midwest as part of a pilot program that will determine the viability of a nationwide rollout at an unspecified later date.
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Smithfield aims to be America’s first carbon-negative meatpacker by 2030
28 Sep 2020
Earlier this month, U.S. pork producer Smithfield announced that it will render all of its company-owned operations carbon negative by 2030, meaning that it will remove more carbon from the atmosphere than it produces. This ambitious plan accelerates t...
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Two Mexican states ban junk food sales to children: A taste of things to come?
28 Sep 2020
Two Mexican states have moved to ban the sale of junk food to children and a national ban may be on the cards, according to one expert. Could this be a taste of future food policy around the world?
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African Swine Fever confirmed in Germany
25 Sep 2020
Earlier this month, German officials confirmed African Swine Fever (ASF) has arrived in Germany. As Europe’s largest pork producer, analysts anticipate that the spread of this disease within the country's pork populations will lead to depressed pork pr...
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Olam Cocoa research reveals UK consumption habits are changing for the healthier
24 Sep 2020
In the UK, consumers are snacking with gusto as continued lockdown measures drag on. However, instead of indulging in snacks that are better for the soul than one's health, the British are reaching for healthier options and plant-based foods, according...
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Jelly Belly sweetens the deal with premium chocolate
22 Sep 2020
When it comes to candy, Jelly Belly has been there done that. To keep things fresh, this brand, which is known for its flavorful jelly beans, is branching out of its niche and introducing gourmet chocolate truffles and chocolate bars.
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Tastewise, the AI-powered food intelligence solution, launches in the UK
21 Sep 2020
AI-powered platform Tastewise predicts the way consumers order, cook and eat through analyzing restaurant menus, social media interactions and online home recipes. After debuting in the U.S. last year, the insights company is now launching in the UK.
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PepsiCo trials digital watermark to facilitate recycling in EU
18 Sep 2020
To help tackle the looming issue of waste management in the European Union, PepsiCo is partnering with a consortium of 85 industry stakeholders and the European Brands Association (AIM) to pilot a digital watermark technology aimed at making recycling ...
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Plant-based food maker Laird Superfood files for $40M IPO
17 Sep 2020
Laird Superfood, a company founded by the surfer Laird Hamilton, is riding the IPO wave and filed for a $40 million fundraise from investors to appear on the New York Stock Exchange. The company indicated it will use the symbol “LSF.”
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French meat producers found to not abide by labeling requirements
15 Sep 2020
More than one-third of French meat producers are not complying with meat labeling and traceability requirements, according to an investigation by the country’s Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF).
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Canadian non-alcoholic beer brand raises $4 Million
15 Sep 2020
Canadian non-alcoholic beer brand Partake Brewing raised $4 million in a Series A funding round led by San Francisco-based equity firm CircleUp Growth Partners. Additional participation in the round came from Export Development Canada (EDC), Natural Pr...
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Spike in counterfeit goods could damage ‘Make in India’ initiative, warns report
14 Sep 2020
Counterfeit products are rising in India and fast-moving consumer goods, including food, is in the top three worst-hit sectors. Greater traceability is needed to safeguard the national ‘Make in India’ initiative, says an industry report.
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