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19 November 2020
Unilever targets growth in vegan food as a key strategy in the coming years
Unilever aims to boost annual sales of plant-based products to EUR1bn ($1.2bn) by 2027. The firm has declared the target, which represents a fivefold increase on current numbers as ‘scary’...
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2 November 2020
Coca-Cola launches canned dashi soup in Japan
Coca-Cola has recently collaborated with the Japanese food manufacturer Kikkoman to offer the traditional dashi soup in a can format, to cater to consumers seeking convenient and minimally human-handled, packaged...
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9 October 2020
The pumpkin spiced craze – is Kraft’s seasonal mac and cheese taking it too far?
Spooky season is upon us once again, and we all know what that means – no, not jack lanterns and fake vamp fangs, it’s time for Starbucks to roll out...
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6 October 2020
PepsiCo registers strong financial performance, driven by increased demand amid pandemic
PepsiCo beat forecasts to achieve solid quarter three results, despite the ongoing pandemic. It’s Frito Lay division was a key driver of growth.
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25 August 2020
KFC’s alternative proteins: what are they up to?
Why is Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), a famously chicken-specific foodservice brand, embracing alternative protein, and will it work? With the interest in and uptake of plant-based meats only on the...
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29 May 2020
Immunity-enhancing supplements in high demand amid the Covid-19 pandemic
Covid-19 vaccine release plans are still not specified, therefore concerned consumers may seek other ways to improve their immunity or reduce the symptoms of potential illness. The evidence on how...
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15 April 2020
How FMCG and service sector partnerships can reduce Covid-19 spread in India
As the Covid-19 lockdown in India enters day 21 FMCG brands partner with the service sector to ensure a constant food supply to India’s population.
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20 March 2020
Soup saw much-needed sales boost by Covid-19 outbreak in Japan
In order to further prevent the spread of Covid-19, the Japanese Government implemented school closure at the end of February.
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28 January 2020
Success in China’s meat-substitute market requires deeper understanding of the Chinese diet
Zhenmeat is a Chinese plant-based start-up that aims to establish itself as the number one meat-substitute brand in China. 'Zhen' comes from the Chinese word for 'real', implying the company’s...
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27 March 2019
Local innovation is key to improving nutrition in an urbanising world
The promotion of healthy diets and positive nutritional choices globally requires development of global, regional, and local markets that have the capability and resilience to deliver better quality, healthy products...