Gerber® announces first range of plant protein foods Plant-tastic™
Gerber, a leading provider of childhood nutrition, has reportedly introduced Plant-tastic, the company’s first range of plant-protein, organic-for-toddler foods. The snacks, meals, and pouche....
Burger King and McDonald’s faces lawsuits for using PFAS in packaging
McDonald’s and Burger King, the renowned American fast-food chains across the world are reportedly being sued for using of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds), also known as ‘forever....
Popeyes fast-food chain to open over 200 outlets in Canada and U.S.
Popeyes, the American multinational fried chicken fast-food chain is celebrating its 50th anniversary by seeking to expand rapidly throughout North America and introducing new technology. In 2022, th....
Nowadays raises $7M in seed round to put a spin on plant-based nuggets
Nowadays, a plant-based meat company based in San Francisco has reportedly secured US$7 million in a seed round, billing it as one of the biggest seed-stage valuations under its category. The firm sec....
GrubMarket acquires Ontario-based SaaS provider WaudWare Inc
GrubMarket Inc has reportedly completed the acquisition of Ontario-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider WaudWare Inc. Founded over 33 years ago by F. Charles Waud, WaudWare delivers comprehens....
UK: ECB’s KP Snacks tie-up backfires after ASA bans junk food campaign
A controversial multimillion-pound deal involving English cricket and the producer of Butterkist and Hula Hoops, KP Snacks, to promote the Hundred, a family-friendly cricket tournament, has reportedly....
UK: Food banks reaching ‘breaking point’ due to cost of living crisis
A group of over 550 food banks in Britain have reportedly warned PM Boris Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak that they are reaching a breaking point due to an unprecedented surge in demand, fueled by ....
Cadbury faces new child labor allegations on its cocoa farms in Ghana
Mondelēz International, the British confectionery firm that owns the Cadbury brand, has reportedly been accused of using child labor following an investigation, where images of minors working wi....
UK: Deliveroo to expand into new areas through WH Smith partnership
Deliveroo, the British online food delivery firm, has reportedly inked a partnership deal with the British high-street retailer, WH Smith, to deliver products such as books, phone chargers, stationery....