US grocer Kroger wants to back upcycling firms
One of the largest food retailers in the US has a fund set aside to support companies set up to "manufacture, process or distribute upcycled consumer food products".
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New products – Nestle rolls out Mezeast brand in Holland; Lindt launches Nuxor chocolate range in Spain; Hooray Foods hits Whole Foods with plant-based bacon
This week's new product selection includes plant-based cheeses from Bel Group and a new brand from Bolthouse Farms.
Covid-19 food industry updates – Friday 18 September (free to read)
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Vertical-farm operator Infarm gets more funding
Infarm, the Germany-based vertical-farm operator, has attracted more funding to fuel its bid to "make a truly global impact".
Nearly half of food manufacturers, grocers have plant-based teams – research
Research just out has revealed the percentage of food manufacturers and grocers that now have dedicated teams for plant-based products.
The US CBD products business needs a sheriff
Our columnist Victor Martino weighs up the uncertainty surrounding CBD products in the US and looks at the category's prospects for the future after a warning from the regulator, the…
Kroger links up with vertical-farming platform for in-store fresh produce
Kroger, the largest US grocer, has linked up with Germany-based vertical-farming business Infarm to offer fresh produce in-store. New York-listed Kroger said the service will be rolled out this month…
The US food industry in 2020 – the megatrends to watch
Our columnist Victor Martino predicts the six megatrends which will have a marked impact on the US food industry in 2020. This is the time of the year in the…
Kroger creates investment vehicle in association with private-equity fund Lindsay Goldberg
Kroger has teamed up with private-equity fund Lindsay Goldberg to create a vehicle to invest in the "next generation" of upcoming consumer product firms as the largest supermarket chain in…
Kroger confirms sale of Turkey Hill ice cream brand to Peak Rock Capital affiliate
US retail giant Kroger has reached an agreement to sell its ice cream business Turkey Hill to an affiliate of local private-equity fund Peak Rock Capital for an undisclosed sum. Turkey Hill, which is…
What is the future of autonomous delivery in food?
Click here for full details of just-food FUTURES – and the reports available to download. How long before autonomous grocery delivery becomes a reality? And what does it mean for food…
