Tuesday, 24 December 2019

Cutting carbon footprints: Tax treats not meat?

Japanese households with higher carbon footprints are also larger consumers of alcohol and confectionery. Researchers therefore suggest that reducing consumption of these items - such as with a carbon tax - could be a way of reducing carbon footprints.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2019/12/23/Cutting-carbon-footprints-Tax-alcohol-and-confectionery-instead-of-meat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sustainability, storytelling, sport and sugar-free lead trends in 2020

Julian Mellentin, food and beverage consultant at New Nutrition Business takes us through the emerging and developing trends impacting nutrition in the LATAM region today, and most importantly, what producers and marketeers need to consider moving into 2020.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-latam.com/Article/2019/12/23/Sustainability-storytelling-sport-and-sugar-free-lead-trends-in-2020?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nutrition scientists’ top ten festive foods for a delicious, nutritious Christmas

The top ten highlights a range of seasonal, nutrient-rich foods that are synonymous with Christmas time (in the UK at least) and the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) has also provided suggestions for new ways to prepare some old favourites. Sara Stanner, Science Director, British Nutrition Foundation, said: âThe festive season is filled with a whole range of delicious foods, many of which are also nutrient rich and can make a great contribution to the diet. From vitamin C in clementines and fibre in nuts and dried fruit, to omega 3 fats in salmon and B vitamins in turkey. Many of these nutritious, festive foods are also very versatile.â

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/24/Nutrition-scientists-top-ten-festive-foods-for-a-delicious-nutritious-Christmas?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

2019 in review: FoodNavigator's biggest stories

From the plant-based boom, to food tech innovations and the fight against food waste, here is our rundown of the top ten most read stories of 2019.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/24/2019-in-review-FoodNavigator-s-biggest-stories?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Monday, 23 December 2019

From ‘the nichest’ start-up to British cocoa grower: The ‘perpetual evolution’ of Hotel Chocolat

From launching a niche start-up to purchasing a cocoa plantation in Saint Lucia, CEO Angus Thirlwell takes us through the âperpetual growing ambitionsâ of Hotel Chocolat.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/23/Angus-Thirlwell-on-the-perpetual-evolution-of-Hotel-Chocolat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Black truffle collector breaks with tradition to sell direct to the consumer

A black truffle collector in Vic, Spain, is breaking with tradition by being the first vendor to sell black truffles direct to the consumer rather than on the black market, which is rare in this region.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/23/Black-truffle-collector-breaks-with-tradition-to-sell-direct-to-the-consumer?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From food waste to plant-based: The stories that got you talking in 2019

2019 saw the food industry rise up the agenda and gain further traction in mainstream discourse. Here's our round-up of the top five most shared stories for the year. What got tongues wagging? And what will remain in the spotlight for 2020?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/23/From-food-waste-to-plant-based-The-stories-that-got-you-talking-in-2019?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé joint venture illustrates its drive towards plant-based offerings

The Swiss giant will sell a 60% stake of its packaged meat business Herta to Spanish food company Casa Tarradellas as it continues its focus in the plant-based space.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/20/Nestle-joint-venture-illustrates-its-drive-towards-plant-based-offerings?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tyson enters into site agreement with Kazakhstan

US processor Tyson Fresh Meats has signed an agreement with the Republic of Kazakhstan and private holding company Kusto Group to construct a beef processing plant in Kazakhstan.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/12/23/Tyson-enters-into-site-agreement-with-Kazakhstan?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD trend tracker: The Christmas edition!

In our last NPD round-up of the year, FoodNavigator gets festive to bring you a selection of Christmas treats being rolled out across retail shelves in Europe this season.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/23/NPD-trend-tracker-The-Christmas-edition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Friday, 20 December 2019

Nestlé joint venture illustrates its drive towards plant-based offerings

The Swiss giant will sell a 60% stake of its packaged meat business Herta to Spanish food company Casa Tarradellas as it continues its focus in the plant-based space.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/20/Nestle-joint-venture-illustrates-its-drive-towards-plant-based-offerings?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Lycored reveals the ‘invisible glow’ found in golden tomatoes

The Israel-based ingredients supplier teamed up with National Geographic photographer Craig Burrows to capture the natural glow hidden in its golden tomato breed.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/20/Lycored-reveals-the-invisible-glow-found-in-golden-tomatoes?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Consumers move out of their flavor comfort zone, says Innova Market Insights

Interest in discovering new flavors is higher than ever with 74% of consumers surveyed agreeing that they love to discover new flavors even bitter or earthy taste profiles, according to Innova Trends Survey 2019.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2019/12/19/Consumers-move-out-of-their-flavor-comfort-zone-says-Innova-Market-Insights?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ilapak designs Delta 3000 for speedy fresh sausage lines

Sausages are an important part of the culinary culture in almost every country in Europe â Poland, Spain Italy and the UK all have strong sausage-making traditions and Germany alone is home to approximately 1,200 different âWurstâ varieties.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/12/20/Ilapak-designs-Delta-3000-for-speedy-fresh-sausage-lines?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Testing times: meat speciation and the media focus

Meat speciation testing is a constant process and unfortunately only hits the headlines when a contamination incident takes place.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/12/19/Meat-speciation-testing-the-challenges?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Thursday, 19 December 2019

Spain’s Interporc to strengthen its business ties in Japan

The Spanish pig sector has seen more than 2 million tons of white pork exports worth â5m exported across 5 continents recently, according to the Spanish Inter-professional Agri-Food Organization for White Pork (Interporc).

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/12/19/Spain-s-Interporc-to-strengthen-its-business-ties-in-Japan?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Relax… CBD will hit the big time, says Bravura Foods’ boss

CBD innovation is in a bottleneck and poised to burst onto the mainstream, believes the Co-owner and Managing Director of Bravura Foods, Lisa Gawthorne. The only delay, she tells FoodNavigator, is a reluctance on the part of big retailers to make the first the move and list CBD products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/19/Relax-CBD-will-hit-the-big-time-says-Bravura-Foods-boss?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Robot bees? Edete develops ‘safety net for food security’ in face of pollinator decline

The food sector relies on pollinators â but populations are in decline. Israeli start-up Edete Precision Technologies has developed a mechanized artificial pollination system. âEdete's artificial pollination solution creates a safety net for the world's food security,â we were told.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/19/Robot-bees-Edete-develops-safety-net-for-food-security-in-face-of-pollinator-decline?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ingredion launches pea protein isolate

Ingredion has expanded its range of plant-based ingredient solutions with the launch of its first protein isolate.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2019/12/19/Ingredion-launches-pea-protein-isolate?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FrieslandCampina Ingredients launches Kievit instant milk cap powder

With cheese tea becoming increasingly popular among consumers, FrieslandCampina Ingredients Food & Beverages is launching a milk cap powder in Thailand and the Philippines to create layers on beverages.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2019/12/19/FrieslandCampina-Ingredients-launches-Kievit-instant-milk-cap-powder?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Wednesday, 18 December 2019

Salgot on the challenges of running an organic pig farm in Spain

Siblings Dolors and Valeri Salgot are celebrating 10 years of running an organic pig farm next to Montseny Natural Park near Barcelona, but it is not without its challenges, as the pair speak exclusively to GlobalMeatNews.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/12/18/Salgot-on-the-challenges-of-running-an-organic-pig-farm-in-Spain?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Are vegan diets detrimental to children’s health and development?

A leading French paediatrician has hit out at what he describes as a growing problem: nutritional deficiencies in vegan children. What are the risks associated with following a vegan diet in childhood and how can they be mitigated?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/18/Are-vegan-diets-detrimental-to-children-s-health-and-development?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Organic vs locally produced food: What drives consumer preference?

Why do certain consumers in Denmark prefer organic food products, while others opt for locally produced? A recent study from the University of Copenhagen is investigating these questions by analysing consumer values, opinions, and sociodemographic differences.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/18/Why-do-consumers-buy-locally-produced-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sugar taxes: The global picture

Sugar taxes continue to hit the headlines, so we take a spin around the globe to look at some of the markets where taxes have been introduced or are under debate.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-latam.com/Article/2019/12/18/Sugar-taxes-The-global-picture-in-2019?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Prime Bar takes on a sports snacking market ‘riddled with sugary over-processed products’

Start-up Prime Bar wanted to create a high-protein sports snack that stands out in a market that, co-founder Freddie Gore Browne says, is âriddled with sugary over processed productsâ. The answer? A meat-based bar that packs a beefy punch.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/17/Prime-Bar-takes-on-a-sports-snacking-market-riddled-with-sugary-over-processed-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EAT-Lancet diet may be sustainable and nutritious, but is it affordable?

Almost 12 months after the EAT-Lancet Commission issued its benchmark for a healthy and sustainable diet, researchers have calculated its cost. Is improving diets affordable for all countries?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/17/How-affordable-is-the-EAT-Lancet-diet?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cultured meat: Challenges and opportunities on the long road to market

Cultured meat has seen a surge in interest thanks, primarily, to the mounting realisation that the current system of animal agriculture cannot feed the growing world population sustainably. Nevertheless, significant challenges remain as the sector works to build commercial scale.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/17/Cultured-meat-and-the-long-road-to-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Spain sees a rise in Halal meat for Muslim and non-Muslim consumers

Spain is seeing a rise in Halal meat for Muslim and non-Muslim consumers with Mercabarna (Barcelonaâs wholesalersâ market) reporting 62% of its lamb and 56% of its beef comes from animals slaughtered according to Islamic law.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/12/17/Spain-sees-a-rise-in-Halal-meat-for-Muslim-and-non-Muslim-consumers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cranswick acquires premium pig farming business

UK pork processor Cranswick has acquired premium pig farming business Packington Pork Limited in a bid to gain more control over its supply chain.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/12/17/Cranswick-acquires-premium-pig-farming-business?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Brexit: ‘Uncertainty for us is over, having a set date is very positive’, says FIAB

Wine, olive oil and cold meat products will be the worst affected by Brexit, according to the MD of FIAB (the Spanish Food and Drink Industry Federation) but uncertainty is over, now that UK PM Boris Johnson has a stable Government with a working majority, moving forward with his âGet Brexit Doneâ campaign.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/12/16/Brexit-Uncertainty-for-us-is-over-having-a-set-date-is-very-positive-says-FIAB?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Monday, 16 December 2019

Brexit: ‘Uncertainty for us is over, having a set date is very positive’, says FIAB

Wine, olive oil and cold meat products will be the worst affected by Brexit, according to the MD of FIAB (the Spanish Food and Drink Industry Federation) but uncertainty is over, now that UK PM Boris Johnson has a stable Government with a working majority, moving forward with his âGet Brexit Doneâ campaign.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/12/16/Brexit-Uncertainty-for-us-is-over-having-a-set-date-is-very-positive-says-FIAB?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ingredion unveils its first allulose plant in Latin America

Global ingredient provider, Ingredion, has opened its new manufacturing facility in Mexico, to produce allulose, the first of its kind for the company in the region.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-latam.com/Article/2019/12/16/Ingredion-unveils-its-first-allulose-plant-in-Latin-America?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Two apples a day keeps heart disease away: study

Two whole apples, rather than a sugar and calorie matched apple juice drink, had a significant effect on markers of heart health of participants.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/16/Two-apples-a-day-keeps-heart-disease-away-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD trend tracker: From updated pigs in blankets to luxury nuts

FoodNavigator's NPD trend tracker brings you the hottest new products hitting the shelves in Europe. This week features Christmas treats and some novel innovations seeking to bring functional benefits to the snacking category.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/16/NPD-trend-tracker-From-updated-pigs-in-blankets-to-luxury-nuts?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

DuPont-IFF merger will create €40 billion nutrition and flavour business

A mega-merger between International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF) and DuPont nutrition & biosciences unit will create a new industry giant worth more than $45 billion (â40.4 billion), say those involved in the deal.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2019/12/16/DuPont-IFF-merger-will-create-40-billion-nutrition-and-flavour-business?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Research tie-up to advance precision feeding for ruminants

Lallemand Animal Nutrition has entered a R&D partnership with the French biotech firm, Dendris, to develop a monitoring tool, a functional biochip, to characterize microbial fibrolytic activity in the ruminant digestive tract.

Read more about it via https://www.feednavigator.com/Article/2019/12/13/Research-tie-up-to-advance-precision-feeding-for-ruminants?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Survey: How do consumers feel about cell cultured meat, and dairy minus the cows?

New research from strategic marketing and communications Charleston|Orwig firm suggests that younger consumers are open to the idea of cell-cultured meat, and milk and ice cream made from microbes rather than cows, even when they are described with far-from-neutral terms such as âlab-grownâ and âsynthetic.â

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2019/12/13/Survey-Are-consumers-warming-up-to-the-idea-of-cell-cultured-meat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Friday, 13 December 2019

Griffith Foods on its ‘healthy fried foods’ discovery

Ingredients supplier Griffith Foods discusses its âVegetable Based Never Fry Coating Systemâ, winner of the innovation award in the food and beverage category at this yearâs FiE 2019 event in Paris.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/13/Griffith-Foods-on-its-healthy-fried-foods-discovery?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Australian meat sector welcomes government advisory appointment

The appointment of Gundagai Meat Processors CEO Will Barton to a new government advisory committee has been welcomed by the Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC).

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/12/13/Australian-meat-sector-welcomes-government-advisory-appointment?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé’s ambition to eliminate child labour from cocoa: ‘It may take many years to get there’

Reporting progress made to tackle child labour in its cocoa supply chain, Nestlà said it aims at eradicating the practice but added âgoing to 100% requires huge effortsâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/13/Nestle-talks-child-labour-in-cocoa?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

African Swine Fever confirmed in Indonesia

African Swine Fever (ASF) continues to cut a path through Asia, with Indonesia the latest country in the region to have a confirmed case of the disease.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/12/13/African-Swine-Fever-confirmed-in-Indonesia?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Brussels Bulletin: Brexit certainty as UK election landslide boosts Boris

Our latest news and views from Brussels takes in the UKâs general election result, a ban on chlorpyrifos and the EUâs food waste and sustainability plans.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/13/Brussels-Bulletin-Brexit-certainty-as-UK-election-landslide-boosts-Boris?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Hipster, athlete, or vegan activist? ‘Personas’ developed in Norway to help food brands think like consumers

Researchers have developed a range of 10 characters, or âpersonasâ, that represent future consumer groups in Norway. The goal? To help the Norwegian industry adapt to climate change and plant-based food trends, according to Nofima.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/13/Nofima-develops-personas-to-help-food-brands-think-like-consumer-groups?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Judge blocks Arkansas from enforcing state law restricting ‘meaty’ terms on plant-based products

A federal court has blocked the state of Arkansas from enforcing a law restricting the use of 'meaty' terms to products derived from slaughtered animals while a legal legal challenge* proceeds through the courts.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2019/12/12/Judge-blocks-Arkansas-from-enforcing-state-law-restricting-meaty-terms-on-plant-based-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Thursday, 12 December 2019

Shipments of US pork arrive in Hong Kong

The US has shipped a consignment of chilled pork to Hong Kong to help alleviate the supply issue currently taking place in the region.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/12/12/Shipments-of-US-pork-arrive-in-Hong-Kong?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EU Farm to Fork strategy ‘a shot in the dark’? BEUC, and others, respond to Green Deal

Yesterday (11 December), MEPs convened to discuss Commission President Ursula von der Leyenâs plans to achieve climate neutrality in the EU by 2050. FoodNavigator outlines some initial responses to the Green Deal, from the European Consumer Organisation, the European Dairy Association, and retail association EuroCommerce.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/12/EU-Green-Deal-BEUC-Fair-Trade-EDA-and-EuroCommerce-respond?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Froneri scoops Nestlé’s US ice cream division for $4bn

Froneri started as an ice cream-focused joint venture between Nestlà and PAI Partners in 2016, and the relationship will be furthered by the acquisition of Nestlà USAâs collection of ice cream brands.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2019/12/12/Froneri-scoops-Nestle-s-US-ice-cream-division-for-4bn?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tereos unveils ‘first-ever’ French organic beet sugar

The producer has introduced brand-new organic beet sugar from its Attin sugar plant and also showcased its vegetable protein and nutritional reformulation service at FiE 2019.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/12/Tereos-unveils-first-ever-French-organic-beet-sugar?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

3 ways brands ditching plastic can level-up packaging to drive consumer loyalty & engagement

Packaging doesnât need to be the enemy of food and beverage brands striving to meet ambitious self-set goals to reduce plastic by fast-approaching deadlines, argues an associate analyst with the global food and agriculture bank Rabobank.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2019/12/12/3-ways-brands-ditching-plastic-can-level-up-packaging-to-drive-consumer-loyalty-engagement?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

European livestock bodies take action to tackle farming myths

Representatives from the European livestock sector gathered this week in front of the European Commission buildings in Brussels to address the danger of oversimplifying the debate around livestock and its role in society.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/12/12/European-livestock-bodies-take-action-to-tackle-farming-myths?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Wednesday, 11 December 2019

Hormel completes solar panel project

Hormel Foods and energy provider IGS Solar have completed work on the solar energy project at the Hormel Foods Swiss American Sausage Company facility in Lathrop, California.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/12/11/Hormel-completes-solar-panel-project?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Can big brands survive the next 10 years? It depends on whether they can evolve with consumers

While iconic brands currently are losing the tug-of-war with niche startups for consumer engagement and spending, how they continue to play the game in the next ten years will dictate whether they regain ground or become obsolete, according to senior analysts with the global food and agriculture bank Rabobank.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2019/12/11/Can-big-brands-survive-the-next-10-years-It-depends-say-Rabobank-analysts?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Curing food, one protein at a time’: Meet the start-up replacing 1 tsp sugar with 0.5mg protein

Amai Proteins has set out to address âthe worldâs biggest health challengeâ: sugar reduction. The start-up is developing designer proteins that are not only sweeter than sugar, but tasty, scalable, sustainable, and importantly, cheaper than the real thing, CEO and founder Dr Ilan Samish tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/11/Sugar-reduction-Amai-Proteins-tackles-obesity-crisis-with-protein?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What next for fair trade after confidence crisis?

Fair trade standards should become watchdogs instead of the benchmark for sustainability, argues the recently appointed head of sustainable commodities NGO Solidaridad.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/11/What-next-for-fair-trade-food-and-drink?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Australia to introduce ASF prevention measures

In an effort to keep African Swine Fever (ASF) from its shores, the Australian government has pledged $66m towards a series of bio-security measures.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/12/11/Australia-to-introduce-ASF-prevention-measures?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Foodwatch France calls for an immediate ban on nitrite in processed meats

Foodwatch France has partnered with Yuka and the Cancer League to demand a diet without added nitrite including; E249 (potassium nitrite), E 250 (sodium nitrite), E251 (sodium nitrate) and E252 (nitrate) used in processed meats such as industrial sausages.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/12/11/Foodwatch-France-calls-for-an-immediate-ban-on-nitrite-in-processed-meats?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Foodwatch France calls for an immediate ban on nitrite in processed meats

Foodwatch France has partnered with Yuka and the Cancer League to demand a diet without added nitrite including; E249 (potassium nitrite), E 250 (sodium nitrite), E251 (sodium nitrate) and E252 (nitrate) used in processed meats such as industrial sausages.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/12/11/Foodwatch-France-calls-for-an-immediate-ban-on-nitrite-in-processed-meats?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tuesday, 10 December 2019

Avian influenza confirmed in the UK

An incident of low pathogenic avian flu of the H5 strain has been confirmed at a commercial chicken farm in England, according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/12/10/Avian-influenza-confirmed-in-the-UK?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

USMCA trade deal progress made

The deal between the United States of America, Mexico and Canada (USMCA) has made further progress following agreement by the three nations.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/12/10/USMCA-trade-deal-progress-made?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘We want to be the brand that we as consumers would purchase from': Satisfied Snacks on the business case for sustainability

Satisfied Snacks is currently 'not courting a major retail listing' it has revealed. However, the innovative start-up, which turns âvirtually any mealâ into crispy healthy snacks, remains confident in the business case for sustainability.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/10/We-want-to-be-the-brand-that-we-as-consumers-would-purchase-from-Satisfied-Snacks-on-the-business-case-for-sustainability?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nexira eyes carbon-neutral footprint for new Inavea brand

French ingredients supplier Nexira is launching a new ingredients brand, Inavea, dedicated to organic ingredients with a strong sustainability message, managing director Mathieu Dondain tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/10/Nexira-eyes-carbon-neutral-footprint-for-new-Inavea-brand?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sensient predicts diverging flavor trends will help consumers find their own path forward

Deepening political and social fissures in America are increasingly polarizing consumers in every facet of their lives, including their approach to diet and what flavors and experiences they will seek in the coming years in foods and beverages, suggests new research from Sensient Flavors.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2019/12/10/Sensient-predicts-diverging-flavor-trends-will-help-consumers-find-their-own-path-forward?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Clean label is the future of sports nutrition...but what does that mean?

Clean label is an ethos, a consumer demand for transparency, sustainability and responsibility, and sports nutrition currently suffers from a negative perception when it comes to these demands, according to Mintel.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2019/12/10/Clean-label-is-the-future-of-sports-nutrition-but-what-does-that-mean?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Conscientious consumerism is a gamechanger for investment’: How Koodoo helped Cellular Agriculture crowdfund to scale lab meat production

Growing awareness of environmental and ethical issues is changing the way consumers participate in the food system. Understanding this prompted the launch of new equity crowdfunding platform Koodoo. One of the first companies to raise on the platform? Lab meat start-up Cellular Agriculture.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/10/Conscientious-consumerism-is-a-gamechanger-for-investment-How-Koodoo-helped-Cellular-Agriculture-crowdfund-to-scale-lab-meat-production?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Feed prices, market demand support beef production and market recovery

Global demand is expected to remain high for beef, especially from China, even as the US sees slow production increase and export market competition from South America, say analysts.

Read more about it via https://www.feednavigator.com/Article/2019/12/10/Feed-prices-market-demand-support-beef-production?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Moy Park makes senior appointments

Northern Irish poultry processing business Moy Park has announced two appointments to its management team.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/12/10/Moy-Park-makes-senior-appointments?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Monday, 9 December 2019

German minister establishes nutrition research hub

An initiative to pool and strengthen nutrition research in Germany is being spearheaded by the countryâs federal minister of food and agriculture, Julia KlÃckner.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2019/12/09/German-minister-establishes-nutrition-research-hub?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New lime powder meets ‘strong market demand’ for Latin American flavours

ABF Ingredientsâ new lime powder, made from real lime puree and juice, will meet âstrong market demandâ for citrus seasonings in salad dressings, ready-meals, and guacamole style snacks, global marketing and supply chain director Jan Bebber tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/09/New-lime-powder-meets-strong-market-demand-for-Latin-American-flavours?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Mission-led chocolate: Reach hardest hit farmers with cocoa province claims

Mission-led chocolate brands promoting a cocoa province can not only generate consumer engagement, but help deprived producing communities that need it most, according to a sustainability analyst.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/09/Mission-led-chocolate-Reach-hardest-hit-farmers-with-cocoa-province-claims?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD trend tracker: From gourmet breakfasts to healthy festive treats

FoodNavigator's NPD trend tracker brings you the hottest new products hitting the shelves in Europe. This week, healthy - yet indulgent - Christmas treats feature high on the list while Kellogg's ventures outside the cereal aisle to launch granola smoothies and breakfast toppers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/09/NPD-trend-tracker-From-gourmet-breakfasts-to-healthy-festive-treats?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Friday, 6 December 2019

Scotbeef fights Brexit uncertainty to grow sales

UK red meat producer Scotbeef has posted an annual growth in turnover and profit despite ongoing uncertainty over the impending Brexit situation.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/12/06/Scotbeef-fights-Brexit-uncertainty-to-grow-sales?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Redesigning photosynthesis for the ‘higher yields we urgently need’

Scientists from the University of Sheffield claim to have âsolved the structureâ of a key component of photosynthesis in a development that could help achieve higher crop yields and meet the worldâs âurgent food security needsâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/06/Redesigning-photosynthesis-for-the-higher-yields-we-urgently-need?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

COP25 hears call for 'radical transformational change' of the food system: ‘Nobody should feel any comfort’

Efforts to transform the food system and tackle the impact of food production on climate took centre stage at the UN climate change conference, COP25, in Chile this week. But while various actors were keen to flag the work already being undertaken, the need to deliver 'radical transformational change' was high on the agenda.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/06/COP25-hears-call-for-radical-transformational-change-of-the-food-system-Nobody-should-feel-any-comfort?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Solvay triples, then doubles, natural vanillin capacity in France: ‘FMCGs are driving the push to natural’

Having tripled its production capacity of natural vanillin in 2017, the French ingredients supplier is again ramping up scale to meet growing demand for its ânaturalâ vanilla alternative, Solvayâs Peter Browning tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/06/Solvay-doubles-natural-vanillin-capacity-in-France?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Naturex unveils fermented mineral to boost plant-based, on-the-go nutrition

Natural specialty ingredients manufacturer, Naturex, recently unveiled its ultimine iron mineral, designed to answer consumer calls for flavor, function, and nutrition in plant-based foods.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-latam.com/Article/2019/12/05/Naturex-unveils-fermented-mineral-to-boost-plant-based-on-the-go-nutrition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

US meat producers demand clearer food labelling

US beef producers have reiterated their appeal for country of origin labelling (COOL) on domestically-produced meat products.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/12/06/US-meat-producers-demand-clearer-food-labelling?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New ABPA president unveiled

The Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) has unveiled Ricardo Santin as its new president.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/12/06/New-ABPA-president-unveiled?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Two jailed for Manchester gangmaster offences

An illegal gangmaster and his wife have been jailed for exploiting at least 41 workers at a catering butchers in the Merseyside area, following an investigation by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA).

Read more about it via https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2019/12/05/Two-jailed-for-Manchester-gangmaster-offences?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

WIPOTEC-OCS checkweigher is the ‘workhorse’ of the meat packaging industry

WIPOTEC-OCS, weighing and X-Ray scanning equipment, says its checkweighers have become the workhorse of the meat packaging industry, displaying its HC-M-WD-MDi Checkweigher at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), in Atlanta (January 28-30).

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/12/06/WIPOTEC-OCS-checkweigher-is-the-workhorse-of-the-meat-packaging-industry?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Thursday, 5 December 2019

Irish beef battle reignites at retail level

A protest outside an Aldi distribution centre has reignited the war between Irish beef producers and the rest of the supply chain.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/12/05/Irish-beef-battle-reignites-at-retail-level?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

JUST predicts mid-2020 launch in EU, yet China ‘number one priority’ for scrambled egg alternative

JUST, Inc is eyeing international expansion. The San Francisco-based company is preparing to launch its plant-based scrambled egg alternative, Just Egg, in Europe, and according to senior sustainability and sourcing manager Udi Lazimy, Asia is also on the cards: âChina is our biggest focus market by far.â

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/05/JUST-predicts-mid-2020-launch-in-EU-yet-China-number-one-priority-for-scrambled-egg-alternative?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Balsamico does not have to come from Italy, ECJ rules

The term âbalsamicoâ is not restricted to balsamic vinegar produced in Modena, Italy, according to a ruling handed down by the European Court of Justice (EJC).

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/05/Balsamico-does-not-have-to-come-from-Italy-ECJ-rules?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Dairy protein without the cow? ‘Cell factories do all the work’

Danish researchers have developed âcell factoriesâ that can produce food ingredients from the by-products of food production that would otherwise be wasted.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/05/Dairy-protein-without-the-cow-Cell-factories-do-all-the-work?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danish Crown to modernise slaughtering facilities

Red meat processor Danish Crown is to invest DKK1.6bn (â214.1m) in modernising its slaughterhouses and processing facilities.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/12/05/Danish-Crown-to-modernise-slaughtering-facilities?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé targets shoppers who haven’t tried plant-based meat with launch of Stouffer’s, Digiorno meals

While meatless meals have gained significant traction in the US in recent years, a survey commissioned by Nestlà found more than half of Americans have not yet tried plant-based alternatives to animal protein â a startling statistic that the company wants to change with the upcoming launch of two mainstream favorites from highly-trusted brands made with a plant-based alternative to ground beef.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2019/12/04/Nestle-targets-shoppers-who-haven-t-tried-plant-based-meat-with-launch-of-Stouffer-s-Digiorno-meals?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EU nutrition claims under the microscope

Nowadays the list of ingredients on food labels tends to be shorter and the names simpler. But, putting aside this âclean labelâ trend, does the average consumer still notice the claims appearing on the labels of daily food? Katia Merten-Lentz and Manon Ombredane, legal experts with international law firm Keller and Heckman, weigh in.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/04/EU-nutrition-claims-under-the-microscope?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Wednesday, 4 December 2019

Japan approves US trade agreement

The US meat industry has welcomed the Japanese governmentâs approval of a trade deal between the two countries that could see meat exports grow to $5bn by 2025.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/12/04/Japan-approves-US-trade-agreement?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From sustainable sourcing to plastic packaging: Behind Pip & Nut’s journey to B-Corp certification

Over the past 12 months, the London-based nut butter brand has increased the amount of recycled plastic in its packaging, reduced its transport miles, and surveyed its suppliersâ waste management policies to achieved B-Corp certification, founder Pippa Murray tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/04/Pippa-Murray-Behind-Pip-Nut-s-journey-to-B-Corp-Certification?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What does the new von der Leyen Commission mean for the food industry in 2020 and beyond?

As the newly-elected von der Leyen Commission enters European Parliament, we take a look at food and agricultural plans and regulations moving into 2020. We speak to David Pineda EreÃo, Advisor on Strategy, Policy and Regulation at DPE International Consulting on the European regulatory considerations and developments that we can expect to see.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/04/What-does-the-new-von-der-Leyen-Commission-mean-for-the-food-industry-in-2020-and-beyond?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EU General Food Law reform: Opus 2, nutrition claims under the microscope

Nowadays the list of ingredients on food labels tends to be shorter and the names simpler. But, putting aside this âclean labelâ trend, does the average consumer still notice the claims appearing on the labels of daily food? Katia Merten-Lentz and Manon Ombredane, legal experts with international law firm Keller and Heckman, weigh in.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/04/EU-General-Food-Law-reform-Opus-2-nutrition-claims-under-the-microscope?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Diversity and inclusion: ‘the business case has never been clearer’, says report

A new report claims the food sector can keep one step ahead of fast-shifting consumer demand and tap into new markets via diverse and inclusive workplace initiatives.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/04/Diversity-and-inclusion-the-business-case-has-never-been-clearer-says-report?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

US beef industry urges Marfrig/National Beef investigation

The United States Cattlemenâs Association (USCA) has called for an investigation into Brazilian processor Marfrig Global Foodsâ acquisition of a larger stake in the National Beef Packing Company.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/12/04/US-beef-industry-urges-Marfrig-National-Beef-investigation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What does legal limbo mean for CBD?

The legal status of CBD is again attracting attention after the UKâs Food Standards Agency (FSA) confirmed the ingredient is classified as a Novel Food and therefore requires pre-market authorisation. But with a lack of enforcement action, where does this leave the burgeoning category?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/03/What-does-legal-limbo-mean-for-CBD?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Festive hot drink favourites are failing to reduce sugar, say campaigners

With trendy plant-based alternatives such as soy milk or almond milk, consumers often find a health halo around indulgent coffee shop drinks. But festive favourites such as hot chocolate and sweetly-spiced lattes contain âhugeâ amounts of sugar, says Action on Sugar.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2019/12/03/Festive-hot-drink-favourites-fail-to-cut-sugar-say-UK-campaigners?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Artisan bakers bitter about rise of ‘sourfaux’ bread

The UK-based Real Bread Campaign has criticised mainstream brands for attempting to make fake sourdough recipes and creating a âsourfaux free-for-allâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/03/Artisan-bakers-bitter-about-rise-of-sourfaux-bread?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nutrition science under fire: Diet trials lack of ‘rigour’ slammed by researchers

Clinical trials involving diet are severely under-funded and more difficult to complete than drugs studies, say researchers who warn that nutrition studies are prone to bias, are often too small and of too short duration and regularly change outcome measures along the way.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2019/11/29/Nutrition-science-under-fire-Diet-trials-lack-of-rigour-slammed-by-researchers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tuesday, 3 December 2019

NPD trend tracker: From 'unapologetically indulgent' desserts to insect bread

This week's new product tracker from FoodNavigator sees Danone's innovation incubator launch a new brand of 'unapologetically indulgent' desserts while the UK's Robert's Bakery rolls out the country's first cricket bread and health food brand Aduna introduces what it claims will be a new superfood, fonio.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/02/NPD-trend-tracker-From-unapologetically-indulgent-desserts-to-insect-bread?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Monday, 2 December 2019

Netherlands backs nutritional labelling: ‘Nutri-Score is best to promote healthy choices’

The Netherlands has thrown its weight behind the Nutri-Score nutritional labelling system, suggesting that of the three schemes used in Europe â Keyhole, Traffic Lights and Nutri-Score â it is the âbestâ at promoting healthy choices.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/02/Netherlands-backs-nutritional-labelling-Nutri-Score-is-best-to-promote-healthy-choices?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

To fend off ‘syndemic,’ industry must address obesity, malnutrition & climate change together

In recent years, food manufacturers have elevated the connection between the health of their business and the health of the planet through increased investments in environmental sustainability â a move that has generated significant consumer interest, but which recent research suggests still does not go far enough.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2019/12/02/To-fend-off-syndemic-industry-must-address-obesity-malnutrition-climate-change-together?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD trend tracker: From 'unapologetically indulgent' deserts to insect bread

This week's new product tracker from FoodNavigator sees Danone's innovation incubator launch a new brand of 'unapologetically indulgent' desserts while the UK's Robert's Bakery rolls out the country's first cricket bread and health food brand Aduna introduces what it claims will be a new superfood, fonio.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/02/NPD-trend-tracker-From-unapologetically-indulgent-deserts-to-insect-bread?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New cocoa coalition calls for tougher stance from the EU

Cocoa companies, NGOs and Fairtrade issue joint statement for human rights and environmental due diligence requirements to be urgently imposed by European Union.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2019/12/02/New-cocoa-coalition-calls-for-tougher-stance-from-the-EU?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Turnover, technology, and trade: FoodDrinkEurope reports latest data and trends

European food sector body FoodDrinkEurope has published its 2019 Data & Trends report, revealing the latest statistics from the largest manufacturing sector in the bloc.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/12/02/Turnover-technology-and-trade-FoodDrinkEurope-reports-latest-data-and-trends?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Saturday, 30 November 2019

Avara Foods invests £6.5m to grow Hereford site

British poultry processor Avara Foods has invested more than Â6.5m during 2019 to increase the production capabilities at its Hereford facility.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/11/30/Avara-Foods-invests-6.5m-to-grow-Hereford-site?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Friday, 29 November 2019

BLC taps palm and shea fat to mimic ‘palate-appealing’ behaviour of meat

Bunge Loders Crocklaan is expanding into the vegetarian burger category with a range of plant-based offerings â made from shea and palm fat â to help bring texture, bite, appearance, and flavour closer to the âreal thingâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/11/29/BLC-taps-palm-and-shea-fat-to-mimic-palate-appealing-behaviour-of-meat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Brussels Bulletin: Commission cheesed off over Denmark’s ‘Feta’ failings

The European Commission refers Denmark to court over âFetaâ failings, the EU pumps â200m into agri-food promotion, and the USDA approves a proposal to market Irish beef in the US as âIrish Grass Fed Beefâ. FoodNavigator brings you the latest news and views from Brussels.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/11/29/Brussels-Bulletin-Commission-cheesed-off-over-Denmark-s-Feta-failings?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

US-EU beef trade agreement passes European Parliament

US producers had a successful Thanksgiving following the European Parliamentâs approval of a trade agreement between the two markets to increase share of hormone-free beef quotas.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/11/29/US-EU-beef-trade-agreement-passes-European-Parliament?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat documentary raises ire of the industry

A BBC documentary aired in the UK earlier this week promising to uncover the truths about meat production and its impact on the environment.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/11/29/Meat-documentary-raises-ire-of-the-industry?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Thursday, 28 November 2019

Dutch advertising watchdog rules against palm oil-free brand’s ‘bold’ messaging

Shea margarine start-up The Flower Farm has been advised to adjust all communications suggesting the palm oil industry, as a whole, is responsible for deforestation in Southeast Asia. Co-founder Marcel van Wing tells FoodNavigator the statement was âpretty boldâ, but âtrueâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/11/28/Dutch-advertising-watchdog-rules-against-palm-oil-free-brand-s-bold-messaging?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Greenpeace plastic report urges innovation in packaging-free and reusable packaging alternatives

Little tangible progress has been made in the past year by the UKâs largest supermarkets towards reducing their use of throwaway plastics, says a report which calls for a focus on innovative solutions.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/11/28/Greenpeace-plastic-report-urges-innovation-in-packaging-free-and-reusable-packaging-alternatives?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The next cauliflower pizza crust, cronut and nut butter: What to expect in 2020

US better-for-you snack producer Truly Good Foods has released its annual trends report, which highlights the vogue-forward developments it predicts will be big in 2020.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2019/11/28/The-next-cauliflower-pizza-crust-cronut-and-nut-butter-Snack-food-trends-for-2020?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Poultry market to be examined at IPPE

Key drivers in the global poultry sector will be in focus at the upcoming International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE).

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/11/28/Poultry-market-to-be-examined-at-IPPE?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Wednesday, 27 November 2019

Consumer trends to watch for in 2020

Trends towards health and wellness, plant-based and clean label will continue next year, but the need for food businesses to innovate is greater than ever, says consumer research.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/11/27/Consumer-trends-to-watch-for-in-2020?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Norway taps sustainable marine resources in response to fish farming boom

As the fastest growing food producing sector, fish farming is placing increased strain on conventional feed resources. In Norway, researchers are working to relieve this pressure by developing sustainable alternatives â using aquaculture by-products and microalgae.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/11/27/Norway-taps-sustainable-marine-resources-in-response-to-fish-farming-boom?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

'A radical overhaul of the rice production system is needed': ESG calls for investment in climate-smart rice

Leveraging climate finance to scale climate-smart rice production is the âcornerstoneâ of global food security and âurgently neededâ to avert civil unrest, a new report by Earth Security Group (ESG) has found.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/11/26/A-radical-overhaul-of-the-rice-production-system-is-needed-ESG-calls-for-investment-in-climate-smart-rice?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kepak to partner with Welsh Black Cattle Society

Red meat processor Kepak Group has entered into partnership with the Welsh Black Cattle Society to help provide a premium to the breedâs suppliers.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/11/27/Kepak-to-partner-with-Welsh-Black-Cattle-Society?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tuesday, 26 November 2019

Far East sales drive Cranswick growth

UK processor Cranswick has benefitted from a growth in sales in Asia and the rise in African Swine Fever (ASF).

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US pork industry calls for unrestricted access to China

Zero-tariff access to China for US pork could create 184,000 new jobs and reduce trade deficit by nearly 6%, according to a leading economist.

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