UK meat sector welcomes Third Country status, but ‘frustrated’ by absence of ‘crucial information’

The continued export of UK meat, fish and dairy to Europe has been confirmed, but industry says âcrucial informationâ has yet to be provided, which is hindering Brexit preparation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/24/Brexit-UK-meat-sector-welcomes-Third-Country-status-but-frustrated-by-absence-of-crucial-information?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

A ‘step-change’ in M&A: Private equity ‘wakes up’ to the opportunity in food ingredients

Interest of private equity funds in Europe was piqued this year by the food ingredients sector. Partner at advisory group Oghma Partners, Mark Lynch, tells FoodNavigator he expects this trend to continue.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/24/A-step-change-in-M-A-Private-equity-wakes-up-to-the-opportunity-in-food-ingredients?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Belgium celebrates ASF-free status after months of missed ‘bonanza’ export trade

The World Organisation of Animal Health has confirmed Belgium is now officially free from African Swine Fever. What could this mean for export trade to China?

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Food futurology part 2: How will we be eating 10 years from now?

By the year 2030, trend forecaster Dr Morgaine Gaye predicts much will have changed in terms of how food is consumed: supermarkets will be forced to diversify, urban areas will be transformed by biodiversity legislation, and we will be on our to using embedded technology for enhanced food personalisation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/23/Food-futurology-part-2-How-will-we-be-eating-10-years-from-now?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Campaign group puts more pressure on JBS and Cargill to address deforestation

The rapid clearance of forests and native vegetation to produce soy and beef for meat consumption continues, complains a new report from Mighty Earth.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/23/Campaign-group-puts-more-pressure-on-JBS-and-Cargill-to-address-deforestation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘A Christmas wish come true’: CBD industry celebrates as EC resumes Novel Food applications

More good news for the CBD industry. The European Commission has abandoned its plans to classify non-synthetic CBD a narcotic and resumed Novel Food applications for edible CBD products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/23/A-Christmas-wish-come-true-CBD-industry-celebrates-as-EC-resumes-Novel-Food-applications?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Drinking cow’s milk while breastfeeding linked to reduced food allergy risk

Cowâs milk in a motherâs diet has been associated with a reduced risk of allergy in children, according to fresh research out of Sweden.

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Food futurology: What will we be eating 10 years from now?

Within the next decade, trend forecaster Dr Morgaine Gaye predicts we will have moved beyond the current protein craze, be eating food made from âthe biggest ingredient of the futureâ, and variety will play a greater role in all things fruit and veg.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/22/Food-futurology-What-will-we-be-eating-10-years-from-now?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Inflammatory compounds found in cooked meat linked to childhood wheeze

Inflammatory compounds found in cooked meat are linked to a heightened risk of childhood wheeze, according to research published online in the journal Thorax.

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‘Supermarkets are acknowledging the problems’: Oxfam welcomes Lidl’s human rights efforts

Lidlâs industry-first commitment to publish a Human Rights Impact Assessment and mitigation plan illustrates the shifting attitude towards human rights in supply chains from retailers, investors and consumers, says the charity.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/22/Supermarkets-are-acknowledging-the-problems-Oxfam-welcomes-Lidl-s-human-rights-efforts?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Slash sugar, fat and calories and you’ll win with consumers: European bakery leaders weigh in

Sweet treats with a reduced sugar, fat and calorie content will be the top drivers of business growth going forward, aligned with the heightened consumer interest in their wellbeing, according to research by Tate & Lyle that includes exclusive commentary from Mintel.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2020/12/22/Slash-sugar-fat-and-calories-and-you-ll-win-with-consumers-European-bakery-leaders-weigh-in?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ferrero Group to acquire healthy snack company Eat Natural

Global confectionery brand, the Ferrero Group has announced it is buying UK healthy snack company Eat Natural the maker of high-quality cereal bars, toasted muesli and granola, for an undisclosed sum.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2020/12/21/Ferrero-Group-to-acquire-healthy-snack-company-Eat-Natural?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kerry Group’s rumoured consumer division sale 'makes strategic sense', believe equity analysts

Irish ingredient giant Kerry Group has made no comments on speculation it is considering a strategic review of its Consumer Foods division.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/21/Kerry-Group-s-rumoured-consumer-division-sale-makes-strategic-sense-believe-equity-analysts?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

France halts UK food and drink imports due to super-infectious coronavirus strain

Britain is heading towards international isolation as several Member States impose travel restrictions on UK travellers and France suspends freight traffic across the Channel.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/21/France-halts-UK-food-and-drink-imports-due-to-super-infectious-coronavirus-strain?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From Christmas Pudding chocolate to plant-based Veggie Bites

This weekâs New Product Development round-up suggests that brands are already looking ahead, beyond the 25th of December, to another big event on the food calendar: Veganuary. Kerry-owned Fridge Raiders is getting ready for 1 January with a brand-new line of Veggie Bites, while Meatless Farm is rolling out new packaging that highlights its plant-based products are ârich in proteinâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/21/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-Christmas-Pudding-chocolate-to-plant-based-Veggie-Bites?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Experts send Vitamin D and Covid-19 open letter to world's governments

In an open letter being sent to world governments today (21st December), 120 health, science and medical experts from the UK, US, and Europe say there is clear scientific evidence that vitamin D reduces Covid-19 infections, hospitalisations, and deaths.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2020/12/21/Experts-send-Vitamin-D-and-Covid-19-open-letter-to-world-s-governments?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Shea growers celebrate latest US green light

Approval for a second shea ingredient could boost the West African economy by over $8.5 million a year.

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Intelligent and active labels could ‘revolutionise food communication’

Smart labels that use state of the art technology to give shoppers a host of new information about products could create a direct line of communication between consumers and producers and help foster a new era of trust between them, according to a new research project.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/18/Intelligent-and-active-labels-could-revolutionise-food-communication?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Vegan meals ‘cheaper and quicker’ than meat or fish

Vegan meals are on average 40% cheaper than meat or fish equivalents, new data collected by Kantar has revealed.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/18/Vegan-meals-cheaper-and-quicker-than-meat-or-fish?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nut supplier Importaco leverages insight into the future 'nutsumer' to double its market share

Spanish nut supplier Importaco Group has signalled its intention to double its share of the food ingredients market by 2024. It will achieve this through a customer-centric approach that puts the future ânutsumerâ at the heart of innovation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/18/Nut-supplier-Importaco-leverages-insight-into-the-future-nutsumer-to-double-its-market-share?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EC approval for new rapeseed-based plant protein and fibre powder

Ingredient company Avena Nordic Grain is celebrating receiving novel food authorisation from the European Commission for its rapeseed-based plant protein and fibre powder.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/17/EC-approval-for-new-rapeseed-based-plant-protein-and-fibre-powder?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Crumpet makers defend salt levels in UK comfort food favourite

British bakers have defended the salt levels in one of the nationâs favourite afternoon teatime treats after health campaigners took aim at what they called the unnecessary levels of salt found in some of the UKâs best-selling crumpets.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/17/Crumpet-makers-defend-salt-levels-in-UK-comfort-food-favourite?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Consumer demand for products that nourish mental health, offer time-saving convenience on the rise

The emotional and physical strains caused by events in 2020 have shined a light on the need for and accelerated development of foods and beverages that not only nourish consumersâ physical bodies, but their mental health as well, according to Rabobank analysts and lifestyle experts.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/12/17/Consumer-demand-for-products-that-nourish-mental-health-offer-time-saving-convenience-on-the-rise?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food M&A set to continue to increase in activity into 2021

Trade buyers and private equity funds are flush with funds and eyeing interesting players to invest in, says a bullish Andreas Kulcsar, Executive Director at investment bank DC Advisory.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/16/Food-M-A-set-to-continue-to-increase-in-activity-into-2021?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé, McCain and Lidl assess soil health in France to ‘create systemic change’

Several brands, retailers and cooperatives in France are backing a soil health initiative led by Earthworm Foundation. By bringing these players together, Earthworm hopes to âcreate systemic change when it comes to supply chain challengesâ, the NGOâs CEO Bastien Sachet tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/16/Living-Soils-initiative-Nestle-McCain-and-Lidl-address-soil-health-in-France?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The start-up pioneering ‘naked ingredients’ and HPP for 'the cleanest, most natural sauces'

Tanyaâs Just Real sauces was founded with a vision: to bring âthe cleanest most natural saucesâ to âtime-poor peopleâ. We speak to founder Tanya Lambert about why a clean label is central to her brand and how cold-pressed processing has helped her deliver.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/16/The-start-up-pioneering-naked-ingredients-and-HPP-for-the-cleanest-most-natural-sauces?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Consumers associate plant-based with clean label: There is a ‘disconnect’ between perception and reality

Demand for plant-based products is booming and many consumers identify the sector as being ânaturalâ, âhealthyâ and âartisanâ, new research reveals. âThere is an apparent disconnect between the consumer understanding of natural products and the reality of the synthetic ingredients that are used to make many plant-based products.â

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/16/Consumers-associate-plant-based-with-clean-label-There-is-a-disconnect-between-perception-and-reality?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From safety to health and transparency: IOFI President Louie D’Amico talks flavour trends

Louie DâAmico, President Taste & Wellbeing of Givaudan, was elected President of International Organization of the Flavor Industry (IOFI) in October. FoodNavigator caught up with him to hear about the challenges and opportunities he sees ahead for the flavour industry.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/16/From-safety-to-health-and-transparency-IOFI-President-Louie-D-Amico-talks-flavour-trends?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The start-up pioneering ‘naked ingredients’ and HPP for 'the cleanest, most natural sources'

Tanyaâs Just Real sauces was founded with a vision: to bring âthe cleanest most natural saucesâ to âtime-poor peopleâ. We speak to founder Tanya Lambert about why a clean label is central to her brand and how cold-pressed processing has helped her deliver.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/16/The-start-up-pioneering-naked-ingredients-and-HPP-for-the-cleanest-most-natural-sources?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From clean label to clean conscience: How ethical and environmental claims will help brands stay ahead of the trend

The clean label trend is evolving. Tomorrowâs consumers will not just seek out clean labels, but will want to buy from brands with a âclean conscienceâ, according to market insight firm Mintel.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/16/From-clean-label-to-clean-conscience-How-ethical-and-environmental-claims-will-help-brands-stay-ahead-of-the-trend?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Fertiliser made from urine could enable space agriculture: study

Researchers in Japan have electrochemically created ammonia from urine to grow plants in space.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/15/Fertiliser-made-from-urine-could-enable-space-agriculture-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cultivated fat: a solution to the plant-based sensory gap?

Cultivated or cultured fat could be the key to improving the taste and texture challenges of plant-based meat alternatives, according to one player in this market.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/15/Cultivated-fat-a-solution-to-the-plant-based-sensory-gap?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Remilk prepares to scale with $11.3m investment: ‘We estimate regulatory approval to be granted sooner than most expect’

Alt milk start-up Remilk, which makes dairy alternative products through microbial fermentation, has closed a funding round worth $11.3m (â9.2m).

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/15/Remilk-prepares-to-scale-with-11.3m-investment-We-estimate-regulatory-approval-to-be-granted-sooner-than-most-expect?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coca-Cola European Partners invests in countertop dispensing machines company Lavit

Coca-Cola European Partners is investing in Lavit â a US company behind a compact countertop beverage system â as it seeks to reduce packaging waste and carbon footprints.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2020/12/15/Coca-Cola-European-Partners-invests-in-countertop-company-Lavit?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Could 2021 be the year your brand finally nails how to communicate its sustainability?

As 2021 rolls around, weâll inevitably see growing numbers of businesses pledging to do good. But how do food brands communicate their sustainability credentials?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/15/Could-2021-be-the-year-your-brand-finally-nails-how-to-communicate-its-sustainability?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From a 'no-egg' egg to organic kid's food

This week's new launches take in a new egg substitute, children's organic smoothies and ideas for how COVID-hit consumers can cook their leftover Turkey.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/News/Business/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-a-no-egg-egg-to-organic-kid-s-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Should reformulated junk food ever receive Nutri-Score ‘A’? The case against an across-the-board algorithm

Front-of-pack nutrition labelling schemes that use across-the-board algorithms â such as Nutri-Score â allow for âdiscrepanciesâ, whereby a dark green âAâ ranking does not necessarily mean a healthy choice, argues Voedingsjungleâs Manon van Eijsden.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/14/Should-reformulated-junk-food-ever-receive-Nutri-Score-A-The-case-against-an-across-the-board-algorithm?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

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French butchers reject calls for ban on nitrates in food products

With the French Assembly set to vote on 28 January on legislation aiming to ban the use of nitrates in food products, the Federation of Industrial Charcutiers (FICT) claims there are no health risks associated with the use of nitrites at the current recommended levels.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/14/French-butchers-reject-calls-for-ban-on-nitrates-in-food-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Good news for businesses, shoppers and environment’: Meat industry welcomes new rules on sell-by dates

Updated guidance on fresh meat sell-by dates in the UK which abolish the arbitrary 10-day rule is good news for shoppers and restaurants who will waste less money, and good news for the environment which will benefit from a reduction in wasted food and packaging, believes the British Meat Processors Association.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/14/Good-news-for-businesses-shoppers-and-environment-Meat-industry-welcomes-new-rules-on-sell-by-dates?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Premium soft drinks and mixer trends: Fentimans

Botanically brewed drinks maker Fentimas highlights the top trends it sees in the UK in its 2020 premium soft drinks and mixers report.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2020/12/14/Premium-soft-drinks-and-mixer-trends-Fentimans?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ocean Spray taps Amai’s ‘hyper-sweet’ protein to cut 40% sugar from cranberry juice

Developer of âhyper-sweet designer proteinsâ, Amai Proteins, is teeing up with Ocean Spray to create a reduced sugar cranberry juice product â without compromising its âboldâ taste.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/14/Ocean-Spray-taps-Amai-s-hyper-sweet-protein-to-cut-40-sugar-from-cranberry-juice?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Does Nutri-Score discriminate against traditional foods?

One of Europeâs most popular front-of-pack nutrition labels has been criticised for discriminating against foods that are traditional, single-ingredient, protected by geographical indications, or all of the above.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/11/Does-Nutri-Score-discriminate-against-traditional-foods?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Does cocoa make you smarter? The cognitive benefits of flavanols revealed

Increased consumption of flavanols â molecules that are particularly abundant in cocoa beans â can increase your âmental agilityâ, fresh research suggests.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/11/Does-cocoa-make-you-smarter-The-cognitive-benefits-of-flavanols-revealed?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kraft Heinz to leverage global scale and local agility: ‘That can unleash a lot of growth’

The Kraft Heinz Companyâs recently released âtransformation planâ detailed the groupâs strategy to deliver consistent growth, with top line gains led by its international business. FoodNavigator speaks to International Zone President, Rafa Oliveira, to learn how.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/11/Kraft-Heinz-to-leverage-global-scale-and-local-agility-That-can-unleash-a-lot-of-growth?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Trendspotting in beverage flavors

What will be the top tastes of 2021? Classics like citrus will evolve with more exotic variants; botanicals and florals will offer a premium flourish; and our taste for adventure will bring flavors from the Mediterranean and Asia to the forefront. We ask the experts what the future holds for flavors.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2020/12/11/Trendspotting-in-beverage-flavors-citrus-fermentation-and-indulgence?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Rabobank: Increased transparency, digitation needed to reinforce supply chain against future threats

While the food supply chain bent to accommodate weaknesses revealed and intensified by the coronavirus outbreak earlier this year, next time an unexpected threat arises the industry might not be so lucky unless it increases transparency and digitization at each step of the production and retail process, according to Rabobank industry analysts.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/12/11/Rabobank-Increased-transparency-digitation-needed-to-reinforce-supply-chain-against-future-threats?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Rabobank: Increased transparency, digitation needed to reinforce supply chain against future threats

While the food supply chain bent to accommodate weaknesses revealed and intensified by the coronavirus outbreak earlier this year, next time an unexpected threat arises the industry might not be so lucky unless it increases transparency and digitization at each step of the production and retail process, according to Rabobank industry analysts.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/12/11/Rabobank-Increased-transparency-digitation-needed-to-reinforce-supply-chain-against-future-threats?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Embion ties-up with Asahi to up-cycle brewing by-products: ‘Our super-extracts offer a glimpse into the future’

Embion Technologies, a spin-off of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, has entered into a joint development agreement with Japanese drinks giant Asahi Group Holdings to up-cycle brewing by-products into âsuper potent extractsâ for food production.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/10/Embion-ties-up-with-Asahi-to-up-cycle-brewing-by-products-Our-super-extracts-offer-a-glimpse-into-the-future?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Modified starch ‘ink’ developed for 3D printing: ‘They’re simple, cheap and easy to implement on an industrial scale’

âInkâ used to make foods and novel materials by additive manufacturing have been developed by food engineers from modified starch.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/10/Modified-starch-ink-developed-for-3D-printing-They-re-simple-cheap-and-easy-to-implement-on-an-industrial-scale?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Alternative seafood at scale: How will Avant, Shiok, and Hooked reach the masses?

How can cell-based shrimp, sea cucumber and fish filets, and vegan shredded salmon, reach the scale required to truly disrupt the seafood market? Trailblazers Avants Meats, Shiok Meats, and Hooked weigh in.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/10/How-will-alternative-seafood-players-Avant-Meats-Shiok-Meats-and-Hooked-reach-scale?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK’s Sixth Carbon Budget climate change report draws criticism from dairy group

The UKâs Climate Change Committee (CCC) has presented the first ever detailed route map for a fully decarbonized nation.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/12/10/UK-s-Sixth-Carbon-Budget-draws-criticism-from-dairy-group?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat processors send ‘stark warning’ on Brexit: Trade volumes ‘could drop 50-75%’

The UKâs largest beef, lamb, pork and chicken processors have warned that if Brexit preparedness efforts arenât accelerated, trade volumes of products of animal origin could drop 50-75%.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/09/Meat-processors-send-stark-warning-on-Brexit-Trade-volumes-could-drop-50-75?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Are we headed for Horsegate 2.0? COVID-19 escalates risk of meat fraud

An unprecedented shortage of meat production, prompted by the COVID-19 outbreak, is driving up the risk of meat fraud â particularly in species substitution.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/09/Are-we-headed-for-Horsegate-2.0-COVID-19-escalates-risk-of-meat-fraud?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Plant & Bean opens Europe’s 'largest' plant-based meat factory: 'To make an impact you have to drive scale'

Plant & Bean, a UK-based contract manufacturer, has opened Europeâs largest plant-based meat production facility. The investment is an important milestone on its strategic journey to establish what it says would be an âindustry-firstâ: a global plant-based manufacturing platform.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/09/Plant-Bean-opens-Europe-s-largest-plant-based-meat-factory?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

JollyGut: This new smart food scanner is ‘reinventing the shopping experience’

In the short-term, JollyGut aims to simplify and personalise the shopping experience for consumers both in-store and online. In the long-term, CMO Dmitry Dubovik says the start-up is setting its sights further afield: âWe want to become an Amazon for food.â

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/09/JollyGut-This-new-smart-food-scanner-is-reinventing-the-shopping-experience?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The claims motivating food purchase revealed: ‘Product claims can be a powerful marketing tool’

Fresh consumer research from Campden BRI has revealed what on-pack claims excite shoppers. âProduct claims can be a powerful marketing tool,â sensory and consumer research scientist Marleen Chambault notes.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/08/The-claims-motivating-food-purchase-revealed?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coca-Cola uses pandemic as ‘catalyst for change,’ excuse to ‘spring clean’ innovation pipeline

The Coca-Cola Co. is trying to make the best of a bad situation by using the pandemic, which had decimated its revenues with the closure of public places, as a âcatalyst for changeâ to âdrive out some of the bureaucracy,â refocus on local opportunities and shorten its innovation tail, according to CFO John Murphy.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/12/08/Coca-Cola-uses-pandemic-as-catalyst-for-change-excuse-to-spring-clean-innovation-pipeline?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

VTT creates recyclable plastic bottles from citrus peel

New technology developed at the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland enables the use of pectin-containing agricultural waste, such as citrus peel and sugar beet pulp, as raw material for bio-based polyethylene furanoate (PEF) plastics for replacing fossil-based polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/12/08/VTT-creates-recyclable-citrus-peel-plastic-bottles?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

France’s Agricultural Minister says ‘NON’ to cell-based meat following Singapore approval

Julien Denormandie has taken to social media to make his position on cell-based meat clear: âMeat comes from life, not from laboratoriesâ. Is this stance a blow to French food tech?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/08/France-s-Agricultural-Minister-says-NON-to-cell-based-meat-following-Singapore-approval?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From oat drink delivery to personalised Tony’s Chocolonely

In this weekâs NPD Trend Tracker, we cover new chilled plant-based snacks, an oat drink delivery service (in the traditional glass pint bottles!) and Tonyâs Chocolonelyâs personalised wrapper service.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/08/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-oat-drink-delivery-to-personalised-Tony-s-Chocolonely?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meet NoCOé: Mondelez’s first carbon neutral snack brand

Mondelez Internationalâs innovation hub, SnackFutures, has developed NoCOÃ â a French cracker brand that the company says is both carbon neutral and nutritious. âSnackers, especially the younger generation, are looking for values or purpose in brands,â Benjamin Pflieger, who leads the brand, told FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/08/Meet-NoCOe-Mondelez-s-first-carbon-neutral-snack-brand?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

SavorEat: First food tech IPO announced on Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

Israeli start-up SavorEat is celebrating going public on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE), which co-founder and CEO Racheli Vizman says represents an industry first for food tech.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/07/SavorEat-First-food-tech-IPO-announced-on-Tel-Aviv-Stock-Exchange?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Total, Intraplás and Yoplait use polystyrene from chemical recycling in yogurt pots

Total, IntraplÃs and Yoplait have announced they have successfully run a pilot test aiming at using certified chemically recycled polystyrene in yogurt pots.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/12/07/Total-Intraplas-and-Yoplait-use-polystyrene-from-chemical-recycling-in-yogurt-pots?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coca-Cola targets net zero emissions by 2040 in Europe

Coca-Cola European Partners plans to become a Net Zero business by 2040: reducing GHG emissions; turning to sustainable packaging; and investing â250m in decarbonisation initiatives.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2020/12/07/Coca-Cola-targets-net-zero-emissions-by-2040-in-Europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nutrition labelling: Who is for and against a harmonised EU-wide approach?

While some Member States and food makers are backing a harmonised approach to nutrition labelling, others have called for coexistence between regional schemes.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/07/Nutrition-labelling-Who-is-for-and-against-a-harmonised-EU-wide-approach?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

'Shea is a uniquely sustainable and healthy crop': Bunge Loders Croklaan on its latest cocoa butter equivalent

BLC has launched a shea-based premium cocoa butter equivalent. It says the nutritionally balanced ingredient will support food manufacturers to meet consumer demand for health-conscious and sustainable options that donât compromise on taste and quality.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/04/Shea-is-a-uniquely-sustainable-and-healthy-crop-Bunge-Loders-Croklaan-on-its-latest-cocoa-butter-equivalent?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé’s net zero roadmap: ‘We have no time to lose’

Swiss food giant Nestlà wants to halve its emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050. âWe have no time to lose,â CEO Mark Schneider told journalists at an event detailing how the company plans to get there.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/04/Nestle-s-net-zero-roadmap-We-have-no-time-to-lose?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘A major milestone for lab-grown meat’: Could Eat Just's approval in Asia hurry the market in Europe?

How big a landmark moment is Eat Justâs approval in Singapore? What does it tell us about the opportunities for cultivated meat in Europe? We hear from enthusiasts and detractors of this quickly emerging yet controversial sector to digest the ramifications of the news.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/04/A-major-milestone-for-lab-grown-meat-Could-Eat-Just-s-approval-in-Asia-hurry-the-market-in-Europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EU to recognise UK organic certification until 2021: A ‘huge relief’ that offers ‘short-term certainty’

The European Commission has said that it will recognise the six organic certification schemes operating in the UK for a year after Brexit. This averts the cliff-edge scenario facing British organic exporters if a future trade arrangement is not reached.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/04/EU-to-recognise-UK-organic-certification-until-2021-A-huge-relief-that-offers-short-term-certainty?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Finnish study paves the way for health-driven blackcurrant NPD

New findings from Finnish researchers suggest that a blood glucose response benefit can be derived from eating a smaller portion of blackcurrants than previously thought, and from blackcurrants with added sugar.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2020/12/04/Finnish-study-paves-the-way-for-health-driven-blackcurrant-NPD?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Pepsi to use 100% recycled plastic bottles in nine European markets by 2022

PepsiCo will eliminate all virgin plastic from the Pepsi brand in nine European markets: lowering carbon emissions by 40% compared to standard bottles.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2020/12/03/Pepsi-to-use-100-recycled-plastic-bottles-in-nine-European-markets-by-2022?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The digital labelling technology promising to ‘unlock the lost shelf life of food’

A Swedish start-up has developed food labelling technology that offers real-time monitoring of food quality to help reduce waste and alert consumers of spoiled food.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/03/The-digital-labelling-technology-promising-to-unlock-the-lost-shelf-life-of-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Animal-free FBS alternative? UK backs development of novel growth media for cell-based meat

Innovate UK is funding a new animal- and xenobiotic-free method to increase the efficiency of cell-based meat.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/03/Animal-free-FBS-alternative-UK-backs-development-of-novel-growth-media-for-cell-based-meat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Good Catch plant-based seafood expands in Europe, eyes innovation: 'There is an opportunity to be wildly creative from a culinary and technology standpoint'

US plant-based seafood brand Good Catch is expanding in Europe, having secured listings in the Netherlands and Spain. âWe have a passion for the culinary arts, for saving our oceans and for providing craveable plant-based products for consumers that believe in our mission,â Gathered Foods CEO Christine Mei tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/03/Good-Catch-plant-based-seafood-expands-in-Europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK urged to match EU ban on meat treated with antibiotics

Antibiotics used in livestock are a bigger public health threat than chlorinated chicken, experts warn.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/03/UK-urged-to-match-EU-ban-on-meat-treated-with-antibiotics?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Eat the rainbow: ADM expects consumers to explore beyond their palate's comfort zones in 2021

Colour plays a vital role in delighting the senses, differentiating flavour expectations and aiding in taste perceptions. It also adds to consumerâs assessment of the snackâs âhealth haloâ, writes Marie Wright, president of Creation, Design and Development and chief global flavourist at ADM.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2020/12/03/Eat-the-rainbow-ADM-expects-consumers-to-explore-beyond-their-palate-s-comfort-zones-in-2021?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The case for processed foods: ‘Zero processing doesn’t work for today’s food choices’

With backlash mounting over ultra-processed foods, a research professor from Ghent University has balanced out the argument â making a strong case for processing where appropriate.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/02/The-case-for-processed-foods-Zero-processing-doesn-t-work-for-today-s-food-choices?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Health trumps price among COVID-hit consumers, report reveals

The pandemic presents an exciting opportunity for food manufacturers to innovate products targeting consumers who believe access to affordable food should not come at the cost of health and good nutrition.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/02/Health-trumps-price-among-COVID-hit-consumers-report-reveals?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

France launches €100m plant protein strategy: ‘We must regain agri-food sovereignty’

France has unveiled a national plant protein strategy that aims to increase domestic production of vegetable proteins for feed and human nutrition, boosting agri-food sovereignty and sustainability. However, in failing to address what campaigners say is the 'overconsumption' of animal proteins, critics argue the plan is 'doomed'.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/02/France-launches-100m-plant-protein-strategy-We-must-regain-agri-food-sovereignty?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tate & Lyle’s Sweet Green Fields acquisition unlocks innovation leveraging 'deep technical stevia expertise'

Tate & Lyle has taken full control of stevia supplier Sweet Green Fields (SGF). Abigail Storms, Global Sweeteners Lead, says the move will create âmore opportunities to innovate with customers leveraging SGFâs deep technical stevia expertiseâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/01/Tate-Lyle-s-Sweet-Green-Fields-acquisition-unlocks-innovation-leveraging-deep-technical-stevia-expertise?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What does ‘100% natural’ mean? EU urged to impose definition for food products

Frustrated at the overuse of the term ânaturalâ to define food products and ingredients that âdo not always match consumersâ expectationsâ, Safe Food Advocacy Europe is calling on the European Union to develop a legal definition.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/01/What-does-100-natural-mean-EU-urged-to-impose-definition-for-food-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Agri-food policy reform in UK and EU may raise prices, farmers warn

It is hoped British agriculture will be transformed by the âbiggest farming shake-up in 50 yearsâ. But there are fears that both Britainâs move to cut farmer subsidies as it leaves the EU Common Agricultural Policy, and the EUâs reform of the CAP, could impact prices for manufacturers and end consumers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/01/Agri-food-policy-reform-in-UK-and-EU-may-raise-prices-farmers-warn?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Swapping out meat and dairy for soy poses possible health risk for kids

Researchers in Denmark cannot rule out the potential for health risk if meat and dairy products are replaced with soy-based alternatives in childrenâs diets.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/01/Swapping-out-meat-and-dairy-for-soy-poses-possible-health-risk-for-kids?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food industry failing to address supply chain emissions: ‘Engagement is relatively shallow’

A new report warns that 84% of companies are failing to address their largest source of carbon emissions â their supply chains. We speak to Dexter Galvin, Global Director of Corporations & Supply Chains at CDP, to find out what should be done.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/01/Food-industry-failing-to-address-supply-chain-emissions-Engagement-is-relatively-shallow?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Superfoods part of a healthy diet for almost half of Germany, says survey

Vitamin and mineral-enriched chia seeds and fibre-packed goji berries are now part of a healthy diet for around half of Germanyâs population, says a survey by the countryâs institute for risk assessment.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2020/12/01/Superfoods-part-of-a-healthy-diet-for-almost-half-of-Germany?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From goat's milk baby formula to marine collagen peptides

In this week's NPD Trend Tracker we hear about the first British brand to make baby formula with goat's milk; the power of marine collagen peptides, and the launch of some hot sauces designed to tap the rise of at-home eating occassions.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/11/30/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-goat-s-milk-baby-formula-to-marine-collagen-peptides?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘They’re good for us, the planet and farmers’: Millets tipped for mass appeal from 2023

With 2023 likely to be designated the International Year of Millet by the UN, the ancient grain is hoping to surpass the quinoa boom to soon become part of everyday diets across the world.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/11/30/They-re-good-for-us-the-planet-and-farmers-Millets-tipped-for-mass-appeal-from-2023?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danish Crown’s ‘record breaking’ DKK2bn investment to ‘future-proof production’

Meat group Danish Crown is increasing its investment budget by 25% this year, with a focus on automation and increased production.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/11/30/Danish-Crown-s-record-breaking-DKK2bn-investment-to-future-proof-production?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Knorr launches the Good Food Lab: ‘An engine room, driven by insights and founded in academic rigour’

Unileverâs Knorr brand is teaming up with Wageningen University to launch the Good Food Lab. âThe Good Food Lab is an opportunity to build an engine room, driven by insights and founded in academic rigour,â April Redmond, Knorr Vice President, tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/11/30/Knorr-launches-the-Good-Food-Lab-to-fuel-next-generation-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Jobs to be lost as FrieslandCampina Germany speeds up transformation strategy

FrieslandCampina Germany said it is accelerating the transformation it launched two years ago, focusing on its brands and scaling back the production of unprofitable products.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/11/30/Jobs-to-be-lost-as-FrieslandCampina-Germany-accelerates-strategy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Less complex: Unilever completes unification of Anglo-Dutch structure

Consumer goods major Unilever has completed the unification of its Anglo-Dutch legal structure in a move it says will future-proof business by enabling greater flexibility on strategic portfolio updates.

Read more about it via https://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/Article/2020/11/30/Unilever-completes-unification-of-Anglo-Dutch-legal-structure-for-greater-flexibility?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From crop to cup: UCC Coffee boosts traceability with Farmer Connect

UCC is the first operator in the UK to partner with the IBM Blockchain-powered platform, which aims to enhance traceability, efficiency, and sustainability in coffee and cacao supply chains.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/11/27/From-crop-to-cup-UCC-Coffee-boosts-traceability-with-Farmer-Connect?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ancient grains and forgotten crops: the food of the future?

Millet, sorghum, buckwheat, amaranthâ Are these exotic sounding crops a realistic solution to the worldâs food crisis?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/11/27/Ancient-grains-and-forgotten-crops-the-food-of-the-future?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘World’s first’ digital sandwich: How next-gen tech is tracing every ingredient in, and between, the bread

An IoT, blockchain, and AI-powered digital food supply chain platform is being developed to boost the traceability of ingredients in pre-packaged sandwiches.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/11/27/Digital-sandwich-Next-gen-tech-traces-every-ingredient-in-and-between-the-bread?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Locally sourced producer takes aim at supermarket food miles

Eat Great Meat, a local produce supplier in the UK, analysed supermarket data on the source countries of their ingredients, to reveal the supermarkets, ingredients and meals with the least and most air miles.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/11/27/Locally-sourced-producer-takes-aim-at-supermarket-food-miles?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What makes a vegan frozen pizza start-up ‘investable’?

Why did VC fund Veg Capital invest in a plant-based pizza disruptor? Investor relations chief Simi Valecha Johnson reveals what got One Planet Pizza across the line.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/11/26/One-Planet-Pizza-What-makes-this-plant-based-frozen-pizza-start-up-investable?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Mega trends’ in clean label revealed: ‘It’s what’s not on the label that’s important’

For todayâs consumers âclean labelâ is less about the ingredients featured back-of-pack and more about what isnât listed, be it preservatives, genetically modified ingredients or artificial sweeteners, according to L.E.K. Consulting.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/11/26/Mega-trends-in-clean-label-revealed-It-s-what-s-not-on-the-label-that-s-important?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Let there be light: The new tech promising to enlighten quality assurance and food safety

Hyperspectral imaging may not sound the sexiest of subjects. But this rapidly emerging technology is promising to help the food industry gain ground in a host of areas, from quality assurance, pathogen detection and farm management.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/11/26/Let-there-be-light-The-new-tech-promising-to-enlighten-quality-assurance-and-food-safety?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What makes a vegan frozen pizza start-up ‘investible’?

Why did VC fund Veg Capital invest in a plant-based pizza disruptor? Investor relations chief Simi Valecha Johnson reveals what got One Planet Pizza across the line.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/11/26/One-Planet-Pizza-What-makes-this-plant-based-frozen-pizza-start-up-investible?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Arla cuts greenhouse gases in infant formula production

Arla Foods Ingredients is investing in its dry blend lactose production capacity to help infant formula manufacturers cut emissions by up to 25%.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2020/11/26/Arla-cuts-greenhouse-gases-in-infant-formula-production?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coffee maker Meira cuts carbon footprint with bio-based packaging

Finnish coffee producer Meira, part of the Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group, has launched Vallilan Paahtimo, a new range that offers âa more sustainable cup, inside and outâ. In partnership with packaging manufacturer Amcor, the line includes a bio-based packaging with a 45% reduced carbon footprint.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/11/26/Coffee-maker-Meira-cuts-carbon-footprint-with-bio-based-packaging?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Molecular farming for food: How Moolec Science taps ‘the best of plant- and cell-based’ to develop alternative proteins

Moolec Science has developed a hybrid concept â which combines plant-based and cell-based technologies â to make affordable alternative proteins for food. FoodNavigator caught up with the companyâs co-founders to find out how molecular farming can boost ingredient functionality.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/11/25/Molecular-farming-for-food-Moolec-Science-combines-plant-and-cell-based-tech-to-develop-alternative-proteins?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New modified wheat ‘could help tackle global food shortage’

UK scientists have created a new modified wheat variety that can increase grain production by up to 12%. They claim the innovation is a potential solution to help meet rapidly growing global demand, but also expect it to trigger heated debate around genetically modified crops.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/11/25/New-modified-wheat-could-help-tackle-global-food-shortage?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat sector calls for coronavirus vaccine priority

With new hopes for a COVID-19 vaccine, the UK meat processing sector wants its key workers to be amongst the first to be immunised.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/11/25/Meat-sector-calls-for-coronavirus-vaccine-priority?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Duckweed and green tea found to boost health benefits of Med diet

A âgreenerâ Mediterranean diet consisting of more vegetables, less meat and topped up with water lentils, walnuts and green tea, may be even better for cardiovascular and metabolic health than the traditional version, suggests research.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/11/25/Duckweed-and-green-tea-found-to-boost-health-benefits-of-Med-diet?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What could an upcycled food certification standard look like?

The Upcycled Food Association has published its first ever draft certification standard. It is also in the process of developing a food label for certified products, the UFAâs COO revealed.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/11/24/What-could-an-upcycled-food-certification-standard-look-like?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Banana wars: Growers slam ‘hypocrisy’ of Aldi and Rainforest Alliance in pricing and standards spat

A coalition of South American banana growers have warned that the price they receive from European retailers is unsustainable after it emerged Aldi will cut the amount it pays for the fruit next year.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/11/24/Banana-wars-Growers-slam-hypocrisy-of-Aldi-and-Rainforest-Alliance-in-pricing-and-standards-spat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Milk without the bad’: Start-up taps faba protein and algae to ‘ease next-gen switch’ to dairy alternatives

Frustrated at the range of dairy alternatives currently on-shelf, a French start-up has developed a plant-based milk made from faba protein and algae. âIts advantages in comparison to conventional dairy are almost outrageous,â Update Foods CEO ClÃmence Landeau tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/11/24/Update-Foods-Start-up-taps-faba-protein-and-algae-to-make-milk-without-the-bad?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

DuPont ties-up with food futurists at IFTF to ‘better navigate uncertainties in the future’

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences is advancing its innovation strategy through a partnership with non-profit research organisation the Institute for the Future (IFTF). The collaboration targets âfar sightedâ innovation and will allow the company to âbetter navigate uncertainties in the futureâ, FoodNavigator is told.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/11/24/DuPont-ties-up-with-food-futurists-at-IFTF-to-better-navigate-uncertainties-in-the-future?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From a plant-based Sunday roast to Lizi’s recyclable packaging

In this weekâs NPD Trend Tracker, plant-based innovations have caught our attention. Whether it be allplantâs vegan Sunday roast, BOL Foodsâ new vegetable centrepieces, of Brakesâ vegan jaffa cake, plants are undeniably in the spotlight! Scroll through the photo gallery for more.

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Does ‘hybrid’ mean ‘healthier’? Consumers wary of over-processed meat and veg combinations

What do European consumers really think of novel meat products that incorporate plant-based ingredients? An EIT-funded project led Dr Simona Grasso from the University of Reading has sought to find out.

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Beneo unveils new rice starch to exploit clean label’s expansion into the mainstream

Ingredient manufacturer Beneo is expanding its range of native rice starches as it notes âclean label is no longer a trend, itâs mainstreamâ.

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Six plant-based trends for food and beverage firms to exploit in 2021

Plant-based foods have shot up in popularity over the last couple of years with the numbers of vegans, vegetarians, and flexitarians increasing rapidly, although from a small base since 2016.

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Cutting your way to growth? Job cuts loom as Danone eyes €1bn savings in a ‘COVID-world’

Danone has said it wants to slash â1bn from its cost base, an effort that will cost up to 2% of its workforce, as it responds to the business challenges of COVID-19. But can the French Activia-to-Alpro manufacturer cut its way to growth?

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‘A breakthrough for the market’: Europe’s highest court rules CBD is not a narcotic

Europeâs CBD market is optimistic a ruling from the EUâs highest court not to classify the ingredient a narcotic â going against the European Commissionâs shock preliminary view in July â will pave the way for Novel Food applications for CBD products to re-start.

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What impact will bird flu’s ‘rapid spread’ have on the European poultry sector?

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has warned that bird flu is spreading ârapidlyâ across Europe. What impact will this have on European poultry processors and consumers?

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Nestlé Breakfast Cereals and General Mills JV issues worldwide governments with three-pronged strategy to champion whole grains

To mark Whole Grain Day (19 November), Cereal Partners Worldwide (CPW) has again called on governments and policymakers to recognise the contribution of whole grains and help their nation make it a priority inclusion in their diets.

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China detects COVID-19 on German pork knuckles, suspends imports from 20 countries

Reports that COVID-19 has been detected on frozen food packaging and products, including on pork knuckles coming from Germany, have prompted import bans in China. However, Germanyâs BfR says infection via pork meat is âunlikelyâ.

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Barry Callebaut wants to crack the plant-based market with global expansion of La Morella Nuts

Barry Callebaut is planning a global push for its La Morella Nuts business as it works to tap into growing demand for plant-based products and consumer interest in health and sustainability.

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Lab-grown meat prices to ‘reach parity with regular meat before analogues’

Aleph Farms, the Israeli cultured meat start-up backed by food and retail giants Cargill, Migros, and the Strauss Group, says it believes its lab-grown products will reach cost parity with conventional meat quicker than most plant-based meat alternatives.

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Flavor trends for 2021: fresh from the garden, breakfast all day, chicken & home baked goods

Consumersâ desire for comforting, nostalgic and indulgent foods and beverages as a way to cope with pressures from the pandemic, election and economic hardship in 2020 is about to clash with more austere preferences more typical of each new year, including those centered on health and wellness.

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Meet the ‘unbelievably creamy’ chocolate brand paying cocoa farmers 60% more than Fairtrade

UK start-up Fellow Creatures has developed a plant-based chocolate its founder says is a far cry from the âsickly sweetâ vegan offerings currently on-shelf.

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Unilever eyes €1bn plant-based sales and ‘positive nutrition’ push

Unilever has said that it wants to increase its plant-based sales to â1bn and double the number of its products that deliver âpositive nutritionâ.

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M&S and 3F BIO collaborate for mycoprotein vegan range

Marks and Spencer is launching the Innovation Hub, a new specialist team that will focus on âdisruptive innovationâ. As part of this initiative, the UK retailer is partnering with biotech start-up 3F BIO to develop a vegan range using âprotein powerhouseâ mycoprotein.

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Rocket science: Why does food taste different in space?

Astronauts typically consume only 80% of their daily calorie requirements when in space, which could prove problematic on a long 36-month journey to Mars. Fresh research, which reveals links between food flavour and food intake, could help solve this issue.

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Chickpeas: a rising star of the starch market?

Israeli food-tech start-up ChickP is aiming to reinvigorate the starch market with a chickpea-based product.

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‘Instagrammable shades’ amongst the hottest trends in natural colours

Ahead of Fi Europe CONNECT 2020, FoodNavigator takes a look at the latest trends in natural colours â some which suggest that the brightest hues are amongst the most popular.

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‘We’re helping to advance the frontiers of yogurt making’: Chr Hansen on its latest range of cultures

The Danish supplier says it has cracked the challenge of helping manufacturers create luxurious and indulgent yogurts with a healthier profile.

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From immunity and sustainability to plant-based and clean label: Top trends out in force at Fi Europe CONNECT 2020

Fi Europe is a red-letter event for the European food sector. This year, COVID-19 means things will be a little different. But the need to share ideas and innovation â as well as networking and business opportunities â has ânever been more importantâ.

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BrewDog told to limit ‘F**k you CO2’ advertising after complaints

The UKâs advertising watchdog has told maverick Scottish craft brewer BrewDog to rein in use of its âF**k you CO2â tagline when advertising its new carbon negative status.

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Germany officially rolls out Nutri-Score

Germanyâs Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture, Julia KlÃckner, says she expects food manufacturers to use Nutri-Score after the controversial food labelling scheme was officially introduced in the country earlier this month.

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Use your loaf: French bakery tackles food waste through 'upgraded ingredients'

French bakery La PanetiÃre des Hameaux has developed a cookie recipe that up-cycles stale bread. FoodNavigator hears more about this innovative approach to food waste.

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Vegan sausages made from upcycled juice pulp achieve skin-free ‘snap’

Researchers in Denmark have helped a start-up develop a recipe for plant-based skinless sausages that deliver that âsnap feelingâ when bitten into.

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‘Bridging the gap between food and drink’: Behind BOL Foods’ foray into the meal replacement category

Plant-based ready meal company BOL Foods is joining the likes of Huel and Soylent in the meal replacement market with its newly launched Power Shakes. FoodNavigator catches up with founder Paul Brown to find out how his range sets itself apart in the burgeoning category.

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'Next Calbee' vision set to disrupt the snacks sector with 'light meals' and lifestyle-supported products

The Japanese snack giantâs long-term vision harnesses the power of nature to create the snacks of tomorrow.

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EU soft drinks achieve 14.6% reduction in added sugars

Europeâs soft drinks industry has reduced added sugars in drinks by an average of 14.6% between 2015 and 2019; contributing to a reduction of 26% since 2000.

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NPD Trend Tracker: Arla upcycles filtered milk from lactose-free production

In the latest edition of FoodNavigatorâs NPD Trend Tracker, we look at European dairy cooperative Arlaâs new KlÃver milk drink, which is made from filtered milk leftover from the production of lactose-free products. In the UK, a cannabis chocolate advent calendar has launched in time for December, and THIS is rolling out vegan chicken pieces flavoured with dark soy and garlic for âstir fry loversâ.

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Does RSPO palm oil certification help tackle poverty?

One of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oilâs (RSPO) objectives is to help tackle poverty in palm producing communities. But does certification help alleviate farmer poverty?

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Excess egg consumption linked with increased risk of diabetes: study

An observational study means the link between egg consumption and diabetes stays unsettled.

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Fishy business: ‘The UK cod industry is in a truly unsustainable position’

Overfishing and Brexit are two factors that mean UK cod industry is âin a truly unsustainable positionâ, think tank Planet Tracker warns.

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What do supermarket buyers look for in new brands? Sainsbury’s, Co-op and Morrisons weigh in

Where are the opportunities for new suppliers in retail? Category buyers at three of the UKâs biggest supermarkets talk âeye-catchingâ innovation, burgeoning trends, and whether having an already established following matters.

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‘Turning the desert green’: Abu Dhabi backs food-tech innovation across land, sea and space

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) is stepping up its programme to attract food-tech companies that are developing solutions across âland, sea and spaceâ to the region. ADIO Director General His Excellency Dr Tariq Bin Hendi tells FoodNavigator that the Emirate hopes to play a leading role in the global food-tech revolution.

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Online grocery shopping ‘here to stay even when normality returns’

The online sector is bullish on its prospects for attracting and retaining market share.

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Quorn eyes ‘the next big product opportunities’ in plant-based

Quorn Foods, a pioneer in the plant-based category, is expanding its culinary innovation team. Tim Ingmire, Head of Research, Development & Quality, tells FoodNavigator the investment will help âidentify the next big product opportunitiesâ.

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Food standards agencies rule out aspartame bans as scientists warn of ‘adverse effect’ on consumers

The list of food additives authorised for use in the UK will not change at the end of the Brexit transition period, according to the country's food safety regulator, while the EFSA insists that aspartame does not pose a safety concern at current levels of exposure.

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New research finds UK consumers highly value EU food safety standards

Recently released economic research from the University of Kent, University of Reading and IHS Markit, reveals the extent to which UK consumers dislike food produced using production methods such as hormones in beef, and chlorine washed chicken.

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Food standards agencies rule out aspartame bans as scientists claim its ‘adverse effect’ on consumers

The list of food additives authorised for use in the UK will not change at the end of the Brexit transition period, according to the FSA, while the EFSA insists that aspartame does not pose a safety concern at current levels of exposure.

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What will news of a COVID vaccine do to the frozen category revival?

With a vaccine breakthrough igniting the hope of a return to normal by spring, manufacturers and analysts are confident the frozen trendâs resurgence is here to stay.

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Is Nestlé and McDonald’s climate ambition ‘undermined’ by ‘plodding’ meat and dairy suppliers?

Global investor network FIARR warns that high street brands like Nestlà and McDonaldâs risk missing their climate targets due to scant progress to reduce emissions from meat and dairy suppliers. But the food giants tell FoodNavigator that partnership and collaboration with the supply chain on climate remains a priority.

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Bird flu hits Britain: Prevention zone introduced as third case confirmed

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The 4 Cs of the snackification trend: Comfort, connection and community in the time of COVID

In its State of Snacking 2020 report sent to this site, Mondelēz International has revealed that nine in 10 consumers have indulged in snacks more so in the past year compared to pre-COVID times.

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BfR flags nutrient deficiency risks associated with veganism: ‘Vitamin B12 is well supplemented, iodine is a matter of concern’

A study carried out by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has examined the differences between vegan and mixed diets, concluding âVitamin B12 is well supplemented, iodine is a matter of concernâ.

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Embracing 'marginal gains' to shift the narrative on beef's environmental impact

How do you reduce the carbon footprint of beef production efficiently both from an environmental and financial standpoint to offer supermarkets and consumers the products they demand? By doing 100 things 1% better, say producers.

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One-in-three consumers want ‘tastier’ plant-based choices

As the plant-based boom continues apace, a majority of consumers are looking for âtastierâ plant-based options.

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EU health claims are failing consumers and manufacturers: ‘The regulation is not working’

Legislation governing health claims related to food and beverages in the European Union was introduced to provide consumers with access to reliable information and help manufacturers understand how and what they can communicate. According to a new research project, Health Claims Unpacked, the regulation is failing on both fronts.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/11/11/EU-health-claims-are-failing-consumers-and-manufacturers-The-regulation-is-not-working?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Study: Do consumers see ‘pretty’ food as healthier?

Food styling is a key marketing tool to make products, dishes, and meals look more appealing and appetizing, but does âprettyâ food also impact its perceived healthiness? Preliminary research suggests there may be a link.

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DSM establishes 'co-innovator' positioning with purpose-led campaign

DSM is rolling out a âProducts with Purposeâ campaign to communicate its commitment to providing holistic health focused end-to-end solutions.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2020/11/11/DSM-establishes-co-innovator-positioning-with-purpose-led-campaign?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS