This week Down Under
Australian shiraz claims credit for founding wine’s mile-high club
An Australian winery has taken to tailoring products for a sky-high target market.
Archives for March 8, 2017
Six industry giants to launch UK-style traffic light labels in Europe
Coca-Cola, Mars, Mondelez, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever will add nutrition logos modelled on the UK’s traffic light label to their European portfolios. However, critics have slammed the use of portion size as a reference.
Energy drinks still largely unaffordable for most of the world with Egypt being largest untapped market
The market potential for value-priced energy drinks remains largely untapped in much of the world, according to a recent Euromonitor report.
Dubai firm offers free finance for water made from thin air
A Dubai company has secured a finance partner to provide customers with interest-free loans over four years for machines that literally convert air into water.
Wild Kombucha targets mainstream shoppers with familiar bottle, lighter taste profile
Baltimore-based Mobtown Fermentation wants to make kombucha – known for its sharp flavor profile and inconsistent texture – “more approachable to the general consumer,” starting with a more familiar shaped bottle, as well as a smoother taste, according...
UK sugar tax confirmed in Budget 2017
A UK sugar tax has been confirmed as part of the government’s Budget 2017 today, with the rates set for the two-tier soft drinks industry levy.
Farmhouse Culture raises $6.5m in financing round led by Gen Mills 301 INC, unveils new sparkling probiotic line
A $6.5m funding round led by General Mills’ 301 INC arm will help Farmhouse Culture - which specializes in fresh organic sauerkraut, sauerkraut chips and fermented 'gut shots' – expand its distribution and support new launches, including a new sparkling...
Stevia & fibre blend promises to slash sugar by 100% with no loss in taste or bulk
Food tech start-up Unavoo has launched a natural, stevia- and prebiotic fibre-based sweetener that can replace sugar like-for-like in dairy, bakery and beverage products.