FoodBev.com Podcast

Podcast: Azelis reveals spring/summer beverage trends for 2022

FoodBev Media’s Lauren Ford is joined by Andrey Zhukov, Jatin Sharma, Markus Matuschek and Alie Coppolella from natural ingredient supplier, Azelis. Here, the team will provide insight into this year’s spring and summer beverage trends, including drinking yogurt and ice creams, with a focus on sugar reduction, texture enhancement and flavours for plant-based ready-to-drink beverages.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 29/04/22: Mondelēz to purchase Grupo Bimbo’s Ricolino confectionery business; Indonesia announces palm oil export ban; Kellogg’s takes UK government to court over new sugar regulations; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Rafaela Sousa rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including: Mondelēz to purchase Grupo Bimbo’s Ricolino confectionery business; Indonesia announces palm oil export ban; Kellogg’s takes UK government to court over new sugar regulations; and more.

Podcast: Lactium for stress management

FoodBev Media's Lauren Ford is joined by senior product manager for Ingredia Nutritionals, Cécile Da Cunha, and Julie Auger, a specialist in applications for bioactive ingredients. Here, Cunha and Auger discuss Lactium, one of Ingredia's most dynamic brands, with regular efficacy studies being performed in various areas of the world.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 22/04/22: AB InBev to sell stake in Russian joint venture, faces $1.1bn hit; Upside Foods raises $400m in Series C funding round; FDA investigates reports of illness linked to Lucky Charms; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Lauren Ford rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including: AB InBev to sell stake in Russian joint venture, faces $1.1bn hit; Upside Foods raises $400m in Series C funding round; FDA investigates reports of illness linked to Lucky Charms; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 08/04/22: Kerry acquires botanical extract supplier Natreon; Mondelēz faces accusations of illegal child labour on farms in supply chain; Kinder products recalled in several countries over salmonella concerns; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Antonia Garrett Peel rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including: Kerry acquires botanical extract supplier Natreon; Mondelēz faces accusations of illegal child labour on farms in supply chain; Kinder products recalled in several countries over salmonella concerns; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 01/04/22: Carlsberg and Heineken join list of companies to exit Russia; ADM opens first innovation centre in Latin America; MycoTechnology secures $85m in latest funding round;and more

FoodBev Media’s Siân Yates rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including: Carlsberg and Heineken join list of companies to exit Russia; ADM opens first innovation centre in Latin America; MycoTechnology secures $85m in latest funding round; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 25/03/22: Fonterra to exit Russian businesses following Ukraine invasion; Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson to retire, Howard Schultz returns as interim CEO; Beneo invests €7.7m in Offstein facility; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Rafaela Sousa rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including: Fonterra to exit Russian businesses following Ukraine invasion; Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson to retire, Howard Schultz returns as interim CEO; Beneo invests €7.7m in Offstein facility; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 18/03/22: Omya acquires Prima Inter-Chem; Louis Dreyfus enters plant protein market with new R&D facility; Fonterra and Future Consumer to scrap joint venture; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Lauren Ford rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including: Omya acquires Prima Inter-Chem; Louis Dreyfus enters plant protein market with new R&D facility; Fonterra and Future Consumer to scrap joint venture; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 11/03/22: Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and McDonald’s join list of companies suspending operations in Russia; Nestlé to invest $675m in construction of Arizona factory; Little Moons sells stake to investor L Catterton; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Antonia Garrett Peel rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including: Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and McDonald’s join list of companies suspending operations in Russia; Nestlé to invest $675m in construction of Arizona factory; Little Moons sells stake to investor L Catterton; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 04/03/2022: Danone welcomes three new directors to its board; Pernod Ricard acquires Château Sainte Marguerite; Ball Corporation to construct aluminium packaging plant in UK; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Sian Yates rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including: Danone welcomes three new directors to its board; Pernod Ricard acquires Château Sainte Marguerite; Ball Corporation to construct aluminium packaging plant in UK; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 25/02/22: Kraft Heinz and NotCo unveil joint venture for plant-based innovation; Wildtype secures $100m in funding; innocent ad banned over ‘misleading’ environmental claims; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Lauren Ford rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including: Kraft Heinz and NotCo unveil joint venture for plant-based innovation; Wildtype secures $100m in funding; innocent ad banned over ‘misleading’ environmental claims; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 18/02/22: Next Gen Foods secures $100m in funding, launches vegan chicken in US; Philippines and Qatari dairy firm Baladna to partner on $500m integrated dairy facility; Kerry expands expertise with two biotechnology acquisiti

FoodBev Media’s Antonia Garrett Peel rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including: Next Gen Foods secures $100m in funding, launches vegan chicken in US; Philippines and Qatari dairy firm Baladna to partner on $500m integrated dairy facility; Kerry expands expertise with two biotechnology acquisitions; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 11/02/22: Unilever shareholders call for changes – FT; Upfield takes stake in egg alternatives producer Oggs; Bacardí rum to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50%; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Rafaela Sousa rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including: Unilever shareholders call for changes – FT; Upfield takes stake in egg alternatives producer Oggs; Bacardí rum to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50%; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 04/02/22: KP Snacks warns of delivery delays after cyber attack – Better Retailing; Nestlé Health Science to buy stake in nutrition company Orgain; SIG acquires packaging solutions company Scholle IPN; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Lauren rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including: KP Snacks warns of delivery delays after cyber attack – Better Retailing; Nestlé Health Science to buy stake in nutrition company Orgain; SIG acquires packaging solutions company Scholle IPN; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 28/01/22: Activist fund Trian buys stake in Unilever – Financial Times; Diageo sells Ethiopian brewery Meta Abo to Castel Group; vertical farming company Plenty secures $400m in funding; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Antonia Garrett Peel rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including: Activist fund Trian buys stake in Unilever – Financial Times; Diageo sells Ethiopian brewery Meta Abo to Castel Group; vertical farming company Plenty secures $400m in funding; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 21/01/22: Kraft Heinz completes acquisition of Just Spices; IFF appoints Frank Clyburn as CEO; Lycored opens new processing facility in New Jersey; and more

FoodBev Media’s SianYates rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including Kraft Heinz completes acquisition of Just Spices; IFF appoints Frank Clyburn as CEO; Lycored opens new processing facility in New Jersey; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 14/01/22: Monster Beverage to acquire CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective for $330m; Diageo’s Guinness announces plans to introduce zero-emission transport; Simmons Foods unveils $100m expansion plans; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Rafaela Sousa rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including Monster Beverage to acquire CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective for $330m; Diageo’s Guinness announces plans to introduce zero-emission transport; Simmons Foods unveils $100m expansion plans; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 07/01/22: Biden administration announces action plan for more competitive meat supply chain; JBS finalises acquisition of Rivalea in Australia; SIG to acquire Evergreen’s fresh carton business in Asia Pacific for $335m; and

FoodBev Media’s Lauren Ford rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including Biden administration announces action plan for more competitive meat supply chain; JBS finalises acquisition of Rivalea in Australia; SIG to acquire Evergreen’s fresh carton business in Asia Pacific for $335m; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 24/12/21: ADM acquires Flavor Infusion International; Sonoco to acquire US packaging manufacturer Ball Metalpack; Future Meat Technologies raises $347m in Series B funding; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Sian Yates rounds up the final week of 2021 in this news bulletin. News includes: ADM acquires Flavor Infusion International; Sonoco to acquire US packaging manufacturer Ball Metalpack; Future Meat Technologies raises $347m in Series B funding; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 17/12/21: Hain Celestial agrees to acquire That’s How We Roll for $259m; Coca-Cola FEMSA to purchase CVI Refrigerantes; Meatless Farm appoints Dior Decupper as global chief executive; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Antonia Garrett Peel rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including Hain Celestial agrees to acquire That’s How We Roll for $259m; Coca-Cola FEMSA to purchase CVI Refrigerantes; Meatless Farm appoints Dior Decupper as global chief executive; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 10/12/2021: Constellation Brands to build $1.3bn brewery in Mexico – Wall Street Journal; Kraft Heinz agrees to acquire majority stake in Just Spices; McCain Foods invests $55m in plant-based business Strong Roots; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Rafaela Sousa rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including Constellation Brands to build $1.3bn brewery in Mexico – Wall Street Journal; Kraft Heinz agrees to acquire majority stake in Just Spices; McCain Foods invests $55m in plant-based business Strong Roots; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 03/12/2021: Universal Robina Corporation to acquire Munchy's for approx. $452.8m; Sykes Seafood announces acquisition of Ruskim Seafoods; Beneo to expand chicory root fibre facilities in Chile and Belgium; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Lauren Ford rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including Universal Robina Corporation to acquire Munchy's for approximately $452.8m; Sykes Seafood announces acquisition of Ruskim Seafoods; Beneo to expand chicory root fibre facilities in Chile and Belgium; and more.  

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 26/11/2021: Ardagh to acquire glass packaging company Consol for $1bn; General Mills proposes sale of European dough businesses to Cérélia; Impossible Foods secures $500m in latest funding round; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Sian Yates rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including Ardagh to acquire glass packaging company Consol for $1bn; General Mills proposes sale of European dough businesses to Cérélia; Impossible Foods secures $500m in latest funding round; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 19/11/21: Unilever to sell tea business Ekaterra for €4.5bn; Heineken to acquire Distell Group Holdings and Namibia Breweries; JBS enters cultivated protein market with $100m investment; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Antonia Garrett Peel rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including Unilever to sell tea business Ekaterra for €4.5bn; Heineken to acquire Distell Group Holdings and Namibia Breweries; JBS enters cultivated protein market with $100m investment; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 12/11/21: Hershey to spend around $1.2bn on two pretzel acquisitions; Glanbia announces sale of its 40% interest in Glanbia Ireland for €307m; Bell’s Brewery to be acquired by Australian brewer Lion, founder to retire; and

FoodBev Media’s Rafaela Sousa rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including Hershey to spend around $1.2bn on two pretzel acquisitions; Glanbia announces sale of its 40% interest in Glanbia Ireland for €307m; Bell’s Brewery to be acquired by Australian brewer Lion, founder to retire; and more.

Podcast: Whey hydrolysates for clinical nutrition

FoodBev Media's Sian Yates is joined by Carbery innovation project manager, Eimear Blackwell, who has worked as part of the innovation and nutrition team at Carbery for over a decade. Here, Eimear tells us more about the company’s protein hydrolysate protein portfolio and its benefits for the clinical nutrition sector.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 05/11/21: Coca-Cola agrees to purchase BodyArmor for $5.6bn; Upside Foods opens cultivated meat centre; Roust Corporation agrees to sell Polish subsidiary to Maspex for $1bn; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 29/10/21: Coca-Cola nears deal to acquire controlling stake in BodyArmor - Bloomberg; George Weston agrees sale of Weston Foods fresh and frozen businesses; UK Chancellor announces alcohol duty shake-up; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Antonia Garrett Peel rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including Coca-Cola nears deal to acquire controlling stake in BodyArmor - Bloomberg; George Weston agrees sale of Weston Foods fresh and frozen businesses; UK Chancellor announces alcohol duty shake-up; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 22/10/21: UK government agrees free trade deal with New Zealand; Pernod Ricard invests in Abasolo Ancestral Corn Whisky; Biomilq secures $21m in Series A funding round; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Sian Yates rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including: UK government agrees free trade deal with New Zealand; Pernod Ricard invests in Abasolo Ancestral Corn Whisky; Biomilq secures $21m in Series A funding round; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 15/10/21: French government to ban the country's plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables; Elopak acquires Naturepak Beverage Packaging Co for $96m; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Lauren Ford rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including French government to ban the country's plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables; Elopak acquires Naturepak Beverage Packaging Co for $96m; Tyson Foods announces $61m investment in Vicksburg site; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 08/10/21: CD&R wins £7.1bn auction to acquire Morrisons; Diageo announces $500m investment in tequila production; Agropur announces $168m investment in new facility; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Rafaela Sousa rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including CD&R wins £7.1bn auction to acquire Morrisons; Diageo announces $500m investment in tequila production; Agropur announces $168m investment in new facility; and more.  

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 01/10/21: Perfect Day raises $350m in funding round; O-I Glass unveils $680m growth investment plans; Crown Holdings to build new beverage can facility in Nevada; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Antonia Garrett Peel rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including Perfect Day raises $350m in funding round; O-I Glass unveils $680m growth investment plans; Crown Holdings to build new beverage can facility in Nevada; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 24/09/2021: Pernod Ricard agrees to buy online spirits retailer The Whisky Exchange; Kraft Heinz to acquire Brazilian food company Hemmer; Ardian acquires majority stake in Florida Food Products; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Rafaela Sousa rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including Pernod Ricard agrees to buy online spirits retailer The Whisky Exchange; Kraft Heinz to acquire Brazilian food company Hemmer; Ardian acquires majority stake in Florida Food Products; and more.

Transitioning to sustainable packaging

With many industry-leading brands already taking the lead, how do you ensure you are taking the right approach while not getting left behind? Join Husky’s Trevor Van Eerde as he shares insight on what to consider when navigating the move to integrating more rPET into your packaging.  

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 17/09/2021: Full Sail IP Partners acquires Odwalla from The Coca-Cola Company; Givaudan, Bühler and Migros partner to launch cultured food hub; ADM unveils flavour production facility in Pinghu, China; and more

FoodBev Media’s Sian Yates rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including Full Sail IP Partners acquires Odwalla from The Coca-Cola Company; Givaudan, Bühler and Migros partner to launch cultured food hub; ADM unveils flavour production facility in Pinghu, China; and more

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 10/09/21: Cargill opens $150m pectin processing plant in Brazil; PepsiCo to invest $64m to expand Uruguay plant; Sonae acquires Gosh! Food owner for around £64m; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Rafaela Sousa rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including Cargill opens $150m pectin processing plant in Brazil; PepsiCo to invest $64m to expand Uruguay plant; Sonae acquires Gosh! Food owner for around £64m; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 03/09/21: DSM to buy dairy-based flavourings firm First Choice Ingredients; Eat Just announces partnership to build cultivated meat facility; Catalent to purchase Bettera Holdings for $1bn; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Antonia Garrett Peel rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including DSM to buy dairy-based flavourings firm First Choice Ingredients; Eat Just announces partnership to build cultivated meat facility; Catalent to purchase Bettera Holdings for $1bn; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 27/08/21: Horizon Organic to terminate contracts with Vermont dairy farmers; Tyson Foods invest $300m in new fully-cooked Virginia facility; Nestlé expands R&D facilities in Singapore; and more

FoodBev Media’s Sian Yates rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including: Horizon Organic to terminate contracts with Vermont dairy farmers; Tyson Foods invest $300m in new fully-cooked Virginia facility; Nestlé expands R&D facilities in Singapore; and more. 

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 20/08/21: Clayton, Dubilier & Rice strikes £7bn deal to buy Morrisons; PepsiCo pledges to be “net water positive” by 2030; Coca-Cola HBC to buy majority stake in Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Egypt for $427m; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Rafaela Sousa rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including Clayton, Dubilier & Rice strikes £7bn deal to buy Morrisons; PepsiCo pledges to be “net water positive” by 2030; Coca-Cola HBC to buy majority stake in Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Egypt for $427m; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 13/08/21: Cargill and Continental Grain to buy Sanderson Farms for $4.53bn; Stock Spirits agrees to £767m takeover by CVC-affiliated funds; JBS to acquire Australian salmon farmer Huon for around $313m; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Antonia Garrett Peel rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including Cargill and Continental Grain to buy Sanderson Farms for $4.53bn; Stock Spirits agrees to £767m takeover by CVC-affiliated funds; JBS to acquire Australian salmon farmer Huon for around $313m; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 06/08/21: PepsiCo to offload majority stake in juice business for $3.3bn; Glebe Farm wins court case against Oatly over trademark dispute; Refresco to purchase three US production sites from Coca-Cola

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 06/08/21: PepsiCo to offload majority stake in juice business for $3.3bn; Glebe Farm wins court case against Oatly over trademark dispute; Refresco to purchase three US production sites from Coca-Cola; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 30/07/21: Ebro to sell France-based Panzani pasta and sauce unit in €550m deal; Food tech firm NotCo secures $235m in funding, valued at $1.5bn; ADM has announced plans to acquire European non-GMO soy ingredients group Sojap

FoodBev Media’s Sian Yates rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including Ebro to sell France-based Panzani pasta and sauce unit in €550m deal; Food tech firm NotCo secures $235m in funding, valued at $1.5bn; ADM has announced plans to acquire European non-GMO soy ingredients group Sojaprotein; and more. 

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 23/07/21: Nature’s Fynd eyes significant expansion following $350m raise; Coca-Cola revenues jump 42% in second quarter amid strong recovery; DSM to relocate Heerlen head office; and more. 

FoodBev Media’s Emma Upshall rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including Nature’s Fynd eyes significant expansion following $350m raise; Coca-Cola revenues jump 42% in second quarter amid strong recovery; DSM to relocate Heerlen head office; and more. 

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 16/07/21: KPS to acquire controlling stake in Tate & Lyle’s sweetener arm for $1.3bn; USDA commits $500m to boost meat processing capacity and competition; and Nestlé looks to enter cultivated meat space through new partner

FoodBev Media’s Sian Yates rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including: KPS to acquire controlling stake in Tate & Lyle’s sweetener arm for $1.3bn; USDA commits $500m to boost meat processing capacity and competition; Nestlé looks to enter cultivated meat space through new partnerships; and more. 

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 09/07/21: Morrisons agrees to £6.3bn takeover bid by Fortress-led group; BlueTriton Brands names Jorge Mesquita as CEO; Aleph Farms secures $105m to commercialise cell-grown meat internationally; and more. 

FoodBev Media’s Antonia Garrett Peel rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including Morrisons agrees to £6.3bn takeover bid by Fortress-led group; BlueTriton Brands names Jorge Mesquita as CEO; Aleph Farms secures $105m to commercialise cell-grown meat internationally; and more. 

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 02/07/21: Fonterra agrees sale of China JV farms to AustAsia Investment Holdings; Darigold to inaugurate $500m specialised milk protein and butter plant; Danone Manifesto Ventures buys majority stake in Harmless Harvest; and

FoodBev Media’s Emma Upshall rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including Fonterra agrees sale of China JV farms to AustAsia Investment Holdings; Darigold to inaugurate $500m specialised milk protein and butter plant; Danone Manifesto Ventures buys majority stake in Harmless Harvest; and more. 

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 25/06/21: US Supreme Court throws out slavery case against Nestlé and Cargill; Kerry to acquire preservatives maker Niacet for around $1bn; UK food and drink exports to EU nearly halve in first quarter of 2021; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Martin White rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including US Supreme Court throws out slavery case against Nestlé and Cargill; Kerry to acquire preservatives maker Niacet for around $1bn; UK food and drink exports to EU nearly halve in first quarter of 2021; and more.

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 18/06/21: Kerry to divest meats and meal unit to Pilgrim’s Pride for €819m; Oterra in talks to acquire Symrise’s natural food colouring activities; E & J Gallo to invest $423m in new US plant; and more

FoodBev Media’s Antonia Garrett Peel rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including Kerry to divest meats and meal unit to Pilgrim’s Pride for €819m; Oterra in talks to acquire Symrise’s natural food colouring activities; E & J Gallo to invest $423m in new US plant; and more. 

Podcast: Plant-based beverages for the clinical nutrition market

FoodBev is joined by Mathieu Lucot, who discusses the impact of the plant-based beverage industry on the clinical nutrition market. 

FoodBev Weekly News Bulletin 11/06/21: Reckitt Benckiser to sell China infant formula business for $2.2bn; JBS pays $11m in ransom after targeted cyberattack; former employees accuse BrewDog of fostering “culture of fear”; and more.

FoodBev Media’s Emma Upshall rounds up this week’s food and beverage news, including Reckitt Benckiser to sell China infant formula business for $2.2bn; JBS pays $11m in ransom after targeted cyberattack; former employees accuse BrewDog of fostering “culture of fear”; and more.