13 September 2017
Is vanilla ice cream under threat?
As more ice cream flavours are launched, the traditional vanilla is coming under threat. In addition, the price of Madagascan vanilla pods is set to increase in the wake of...
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11 September 2017
Profile Capital takes a bite of Little Dish
US-based investment company Profile Capital Management has taken a stake in the UK’s Little Dish, which manufactures food for toddlers and small children. This will help Little Dish achieve its...
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11 September 2017
Where are Spain’s orange trees going?
With favourable weather conditions and expected increased production, why are Spanish farmers cutting down their iconic orange trees?
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29 August 2017
McDonald’s flirts with disaster in India
McDonald’s has closed 169 outlets in India, a market where it has been steadily losing ground to competitors following a series of disputes with local management.
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18 August 2017
Beyond beverages in the war on sugar
US natural and organic meat brand Applegate has sought to tap into the growing number of sugar-conscious and sugar-averse consumers through the release of 'No Sugar' Bacon under its Applegate...
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18 August 2017
Dutch egg scandal threatens European food safety credibility
As the egg contamination scandal becomes a global concern, consumer trust in European producers is dropping.
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17 August 2017
Kraft Heinz banks on the star power of Oprah Winfrey to return to growth
What do you do when you are one of the world’s largest packaged food companies and you have seen sales growth evaporate over the last two years? If you are...
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17 August 2017
Encouraging Ireland’s dads to take paternity could have knock infant formula sales
Introduced almost a year ago, uptake of paternity leave in Ireland remains low, resulting in calls for further steps to be taken.
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17 August 2017
Could Algae become the next big thing in plant based proteins?
As the world’s population continues to grow, the race is on to alleviate the pressures that this is placing on vital resources such as food, water, energy, and land. In...
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10 August 2017
Are grocers going to be led astray by the temptation of wholesale?
This year may have made wholesale improbably attractive for grocers. The Tesco-Booker deal has lured its competitors into trying new things, but not all of them will succeed in the...