RSPO requests support from governments to reframe the palm oil narrative

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), which promotes the use of sustainable palm oil products and which counts the likes of Nestle, Unilever, Danone and Kellogg among its members, has called for assistance from European governments in its effort to reframe âthe palm oil narrativeâ.

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Mars patents heat-resistant chocolate that maintains taste and shape in hot climates

Mars, Inc. has developed a packaged heat-resistant chocolate it says maintains taste, mouthfeel, and shape during transportation and handling in hot climates.

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Brands urged to consider immunity as a growing demand space in their category

Food companies must respond to the growing consumer desire for immunity, according to market researcher MMR Worldwide.

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From botanicals to CBD: replacing the ‘punch’ of alcohol in low to no drinks

Consumers want less alcohol in their beverages â and yet alcohol is the very part of a drink that helps deliver a complex flavour profile and mouthfeel. So how can brands mimic alcohol and create a convincing low or no alcohol product?

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Feeding plant-based innovation: ‘Fermentation is the future of the alternative protein industry’

The development of fermentation technologies will help the plant-based manufacturers deliver products that are healthier and tastier, Dr David Welch, director science and technology at the Good Food Institute (GFI) suggests.

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Devenish signs 10-year deal with Caribbean Broilers

Northern Ireland agri-tech company Devenish has signed a 10-year R&D and supply agreement worth Â30m with Jamaican poultry producer Caribbean Broilers (CB).

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Oversupply warning issued by European poultry industry

European poultry meat and eggs sectors have urged the European Commission to manage imports to prevent oversupply caused by the coronavirus.

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