Food system

Unilever Food Solutions Unveils 'Future Menus 2024'

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Unilever Foods Solutions (UFS) has released its annual trend report, Future Menus 2024, which sets out the eight global trends shaping the food service industry. The key shifts expected in restaurants this year include a rising demand for unexpected flavour combinations, the mainstreaming of plant-based dishes, and a focus on maximising ingredients to reduce food waste in the kitchen.1

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  • ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Unilever Foods Solutions (UFS) has released its annual trend report, Future Menus 2024 , which sets out the eight global trends shaping the food service industry.
  • Star Chen CEO Unilever Food Solutions said: "Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) is a business of chefs for chefs.
  • "By providing chefs with products that reduce food preparation time, whilst satisfying growing consumer appetite for on-trend dishes, UFS has seen consistent growth, now accounting for 20% of the Unilever Nutrition business," said Star Chen.
  • Gen Z Is Craving A More Sustainable Food System, McKinsey & Company, 2022.

Unilever Food Solutions Unveils 'Future Menus 2024'

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Unilever Foods Solutions (UFS) has released its annual trend report, Future Menus 2024, which sets out the eight global trends shaping the food service industry. The key shifts expected in restaurants this year include a rising demand for unexpected flavour combinations, the mainstreaming of plant-based dishes, and a focus on maximising ingredients to reduce food waste in the kitchen.1

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  • ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Unilever Foods Solutions (UFS) has released its annual trend report, Future Menus 2024 , which sets out the eight global trends shaping the food service industry.
  • Star Chen CEO Unilever Food Solutions said: "Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) is a business of chefs for chefs.
  • "By providing chefs with products that reduce food preparation time, whilst satisfying growing consumer appetite for on-trend dishes, UFS has seen consistent growth, now accounting for 20% of the Unilever Nutrition business," said Star Chen.
  • Gen Z Is Craving A More Sustainable Food System, McKinsey & Company, 2022.

Registration Opens for IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization with global members spanning academia, government, and industry, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo , which is being held July 14-17, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

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  • The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization with global members spanning academia, government, and industry, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo , which is being held July 14-17, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago.
  • The theme of this year’s IFT FIRST is Collaboration + Innovation: How Can Food Science and Technology Transform the Food System?
  • “IFT FIRST has a well-earned reputation for being the one event the science of food community simply can’t afford to miss.
  • This year’s event will also feature the return of one of the most talked-about additions to IFT FIRST last year – the Braindate Lounge.

How Alternative Protein Drives a More Sustainable Food System, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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TORONTO, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In an upcoming free webinar, explore the fascinating world of alternative protein and its pivotal role in driving a more sustainable food system.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In an upcoming free webinar, explore the fascinating world of alternative protein and its pivotal role in driving a more sustainable food system.
  • This session will also introduce the critical role of protein analyzers in the development and improvement of alternative protein products.
  • To register for this event, visit How Alternative Protein Drives a More Sustainable Food System.
  • This session will also introduce the critical role of protein analyzers in the development and improvement of alternative protein products.

The 3rd Global Food Security & Sustainability Summit 2023

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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DA NANG, VIETNAM, Aug 15, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The 3rd Global Food Security & Sustainability Summit 2023 is delighted to announce its upcoming event.

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  • DA NANG, VIETNAM, Aug 15, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The 3rd Global Food Security & Sustainability Summit 2023 is delighted to announce its upcoming event.
  • As a gathering of the most influential minds in food security and sustainability, the summit is set to take place on the 29th of August, 2023 in Danang, Vietnam.
  • The summit will provide a platform for leading experts and stakeholders in the field to exchange insights, discuss strategies, and identify solutions for pressing issues related to food security and sustainability.
  • For more information about the 3rd Global Food Security & Sustainability Summit 2023, please visit https://foodsecure.global/

Innova Market Insights Survey: Consumers say health should be the #1 driver of future food and beverage product development

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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AMSTERDAM, Netherlands , July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite the current global atmosphere of financial uncertainty, consumers surveyed recently by Innova Market Insights, a global leader in market intelligence for the food and beverage industry, say that health should be the key driver of future food and beverage product development. Additionally, consumers prioritize health over affordability.

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  • At all ages and income levels, consumers prioritize health over affordability
    AMSTERDAM, Netherlands , July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite the current global atmosphere of financial uncertainty, consumers surveyed recently by Innova Market Insights , a global leader in market intelligence for the food and beverage industry, say that health should be the key driver of future food and beverage product development.
  • "Health benefits remain at the top of the list for consumers, even in financially challenging times," says Lu Ann Williams, global insights director at Innova Market Insights.
  • Innova takes an Insights 360° holistic approach that combines consumer data with intelligence on category, product, ingredient, flavor and packaging innovation.
  • Innova Market Insights will be there at booth S1175 to present new data on key consumer trends driving the industry.

The BUILD Health Challenge Announces 13 New Communities Leading the Way to Transform Community Health

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, The BUILD Health Challenge® (BUILD) announces its Fourth Cohort of awardees, including 13 new communities throughout the U.S., that will receive a total of $8.5 million in funding and resources to advance health equity over the next three years.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, The BUILD Health Challenge® (BUILD) announces its Fourth Cohort of awardees, including 13 new communities throughout the U.S., that will receive a total of $8.5 million in funding and resources to advance health equity over the next three years.
  • BUILD invests in community-centered, multi-sector partnerships that ensure that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be healthy.
  • “BUILD communities are leveling the playing field,” said Melissa Monbouquette, Executive Director of BUILD.
  • “Through capacity building, amplifying community voice, and sharing what works, BUILD communities are demonstrating what the future of community health practice looks like.”
    The first three cohorts of BUILD included 55 initiatives across 25 states.

DSM publishes 2022 Integrated Annual Report

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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HEERLEN, Netherlands, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal DSM, a global purpose-led, performance-driven leader in Health, Nutrition & Bioscience, today announces the publication of its 2022 Integrated Annual Report (IAR).

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  • HEERLEN, Netherlands, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal DSM, a global purpose-led, performance-driven leader in Health, Nutrition & Bioscience, today announces the publication of its 2022 Integrated Annual Report (IAR).
  • KPMG provided a reasonable assurance opinion on the non-financial information, at a comparable level to its audit of the financial statements, in the 2022 IAR.
  • The 2022 report is available via https://annualreport.dsm.com/ar2022/ where a downloadable version in the ESEF format as specified by the European Commission in the Regulatory Technical Standard on ESEF (Regulation (EU) 2019/815) is also available.
  • Royal DSM is a global, purpose-led company in Health, Nutrition & Bioscience, applying science to improve the health of people, animals and the planet.

Registration Opens for IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, announced that registration is now open for IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo , which is being held July 16-19, 2023, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

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  • The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, announced that registration is now open for IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo , which is being held July 16-19, 2023, at McCormick Place in Chicago.
  • The theme this year is Innovation in a Time of Crisis: Can We Future-Proof the Food System?
  • The Seeding The Future Foundation is also offering $15,000 in prizes for The Pitch, which is being held in the Startup Pavilion on the IFT FIRST expo floor.
  • IFT members receive a special discount to IFT FIRST.

UMPQUA BANK EXPANDS MIDDLE MARKET BANKING DIVISION TO COLORADO

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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PORTLAND, Ore., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: UMPQ), today announced the expansion of its middle market banking division into Colorado with the addition of Shawn J. Thompson as market director. One of Colorado's leading banking executives, Thompson brings more than 25 years of experience building high-performing teams and advising some of Colorado's most prominent mid-size companies.

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  • Hires banking executive Shawn J. Thompson to build Colorado team as part of Mountain West expansion
    PORTLAND, Ore., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Umpqua Bank , a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: UMPQ), today announced the expansion of its middle market banking division into Colorado with the addition of Shawn J. Thompson as market director.
  • The addition of Thompson gives the bank immediate market access and capacity to fully support the banking needs of mid-size companies across the greater Denver Metro, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins.
  • Thompson has spent his entire career in Colorado building top middle market banking teams that support the complex financial needs and growth of mid-size companies.
  • Umpqua Bank ,headquartered in Roseburg, Ore., is a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation, and has locations across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.