Saving the banana: New black Sigatoka resistant variety developed

A new variety of banana that is resistant to black Sigatoka and can be produced using organic and agro-ecological production methods is set to become commercially available in France.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/28/Saving-the-banana-New-black-Sigatoka-resistant-variety-developed?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Why Brexit Britain may boost regenerative agriculture

Any drop in food standards post-Brexit could increase demand for fresh produce from transparent supply chains, says Rich Osborn, founder of Fresh Range.

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Finnish researcher calls for bigger effort to reduce bread waste by retailers

A doctoral student of the University of Vaasa is presenting her academic dissertation, which asserts that grocery stores are better equipped to reduce bread waste than consumers.

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Foodie fashion for hungry hipsters: 9 food trends to watch

From seaweed snacks to âcleanâ keto, Future Cubed food futurist Tony Hunter forecasts what consumer trends will shape food and beverage innovation.

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ABB to debut clean air measurement device to meet demand for increased emissions regulations

ABB will launch its Ability Condition Monitoring device for measuring clean air at Hannover Messe in April 2020.

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Progress made on ASF genome mapping

Scientists from The Pirbright Institute in the UK have worked with University College London (UCL) to map the expression of genes across the entire African Swine Fever (ASF) virus genome.

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NAMI talks sustainability pressures for processors - LISTEN

At the recent International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, GlobalMeatNews caught up with North American Meat Institute vice president of sustainability Eric Mittenthal to discuss the challenges facing producers in this area.

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Industry must act to banish the ‘curse’ of plastic sachets, say campaigners

Food companies are coming under pressure to take responsibility for the problem of plastic sachet pollution.

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‘Texture is the new taste’: Puratos leverages Taste Tomorrow insight for ‘breakthrough’ innovation

Belgian ingredients supplier Puratos wants to tap into the latest consumer trend with the launch of a new inclusion ingredient, Smoobees. âTexture is the new taste,â CEO Daniel Malcorps declares.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/27/Texture-is-the-new-taste-Puratos-leverages-Taste-Tomorrow-insight-for-breakthrough-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danone’s €2bn climate-smart innovation investment: ‘Our brands will be stronger if climate is an ally, not an enemy’

French dairy-to-waters giant Danone has unveiled plans to invest â2bn in climate smart innovation between 2020 and 2022.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/27/Danone-s-2bn-climate-smart-innovation-investment?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Rainforest Alliance strengthens its cocoa certification program with stricter audit rules

Goal is to accelerate sustainability improvement in cocoa through certification, 33-year-old organization said, as it announced a major upgrade to its monitoring of the cocoa industry.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2020/02/27/Rainforest-Alliance-strengthens-its-cocoa-certification-program-with-stricter-audit-rules?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Plumrose USA to create 200 new jobs with major bacon facility investment

Prepared foods and packaged meat business Plumrose USA is to build a new bacon facility that will produce ready-to-eat, fully cooked products in Missouri.

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THIS plant-based meat sees 35% growth month-on-month as it signs UK distributor

UK startup THIS, which makes plant-based meat has announced a UK distribution deal with foodservice company Brakes.

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Citing ASF, US pork producers call for limits on soy feed imports

Fears about the time that African Swine Fever survives in soy-based feed ingredients are prompting a request for the US Department of Agriculture to limit some feed ingredient imports.

Read more about it via https://www.feednavigator.com/Article/2020/02/27/Citing-ASF-US-pork-producers-call-for-limits-on-soy-feed-imports2?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat-free products continue to grow in popularity in UK, according to Twitter deep dive

Meat-free products continue to grow in popularity, according to a Twitter analysis report of six of the UKâs biggest grocery retailers: Asda, Co-op, Morrisons, Sainsburyâs, Tesco and Waitrose compiled during the Christmas 2019 trading period.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/26/Meat-free-products-continue-to-grow-in-popularity-in-UK-according-to-Twitter-deep-dive?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Accelerated pace of innovation a ‘strain’ for plant-based sector: ADM outlines seven trends to watch

The âacceleratedâ pace of innovation in the plant-based space is putting a âstrainâ on food makers. As food makers look for ways to keep up, ingredients supplier ADM shares seven âtrends to watchâ in 2020.

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Roquette says new pea protein enables ‘silent reduction’ of sodium in plant-based

Roquette has launched a new pea protein ingredient to help customers create plant-based meat alternatives with less salt.

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Walnuts offer women a healthy ageing boost: study

Women in their 50s and 60s who consume at least two servings of walnuts a week have a âgreater likelihoodâ of healthy ageing compared to non-consumers, according to new research.

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Prepare for the split in plant-based demand

The plant-based protein market is set to diverge as it caters to two sets of consumers: those demanding products that mimic meat, and those that want vegetables to be the âheroesâ of their plates, panellists told FoodNavigator during a recent webinar focusing on plant-based protein trends.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/26/Prepare-for-the-split-in-plant-based-demand?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

PepsiCo strengthens palm oil sourcing policy for third-party suppliers

PepsiCo has announced a comprehensive palm oil sourcing policy covering its entire supply chain, from direct suppliers to production sources.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/26/PepsiCo-strengthens-palm-oil-sourcing-policy-for-third-party-suppliers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Norovirus: Fresh research suggests food plays bigger role in illness cases

The UK Food Standards Agency has revised its foodborne norovirus estimate after research suggested around 2.4m cases of foodborne illness occur in the UK each year.

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Hormel Foods to acquire Sadler’s Smokehouse

US processor Hormel Foods has reached an agreement to acquire pit-smoked meat business Sadlerâs Smokehouse.

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UK government pressed to make salt reduction targets on food companies mandatory

The UK government must force the industry to reduce the amount of salt put on foods, say campaigners.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/25/UK-government-pressed-to-make-salt-reduction-targets-on-food-companies-mandatory?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK urged to avoid ‘untethered trade’ in post-EU negotiations

Food experts want the UK to embrace sustainable, nutritious and affordable food opportunities as it embarks on life outside the EU.

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Coronavirus: ‘Food excellence could fall into the eye of the hurricane’ Italian food body warns

As Italian authorities struggle to bring the coronavirus outbreak under control in the country, an Italian industry association warns of the potential impact on the food sector.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/25/Coronavirus-Italy-s-food-industry-warns-of-brake-on-sector-growth?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Dairy milk 'associated with breast cancer risk': study

A new study has associated consumption of dairy milk with a greater risk of breast cancer in women.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/25/Dairy-milk-associated-with-breast-cancer-risk-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

US-UK chlorinated chicken row escalates

The debate over chlorinated chicken has increased following a lack of assurance from the UK Government that the process wonât remain banned.

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US-UK chlorinated chicken row escalates

The debate over chlorinated chicken has increased following a lack of assurance from the UK Government that the process wonât remain banned.

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Brazilian beef welcomed back into the US

The United Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) have re-opened US doors to Brazilian beef following a 20-month suspension.

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Systech to join Markem-Imaje following Dover acquisition

Dover Corporation has acquired Systech International (Systech), which will now join Markem-Imaje, product identification and traceability business, as part of Doverâs Imaging and Identification segment.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2020/02/25/Systech-to-join-Markem-Imaje-following-Dover-acquisition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

US and UK meat industry bodies sign memorandum of understanding

The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) and the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) have signed a memorandum of understanding ahead of trade negotiations between the two countries.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/02/24/US-and-UK-meat-industry-bodies-sign-memorandum-of-understanding?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cargill expands into plant-based sector with new soy and pea protein range

Cargill has launched a new range of plant-based patty and ground products for the foodservice and retail sectors.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Headlines/Products/Cargill-expands-into-plant-based-sector-with-new-soy-and-pea-protein-range?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Warning over exposure to low and no calorie sweeteners in pregnancy: ‘They may increase body weight and other cardiovascular risk factors’

A recent study raises concerns that maternal exposure to low and no-calorie sweeteners could have adverse health implications for babies â but the findings have been rebutted by the International Sweeteners Association (ISA).

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/24/Warning-over-exposure-to-low-and-no-calorie-sweeteners-in-pregnancy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Meat is part of a sustainable world’: Professor Louise Fresco

Professor Louise Fresco used the prestigious City Food Lecture in London to argue in favour of the shift towards flexitarian and reductionist diets. But she warned against doing away with meat consumption altogether.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/24/Meat-is-part-of-a-sustainable-world-Professor-Louise-Fresco?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Microalgae for food: Denmark backs ‘ultra-sustainable’ protein source for new ingredient

A public-private collaboration aimed at developing a high-protein, plant-based ingredient for food manufacturers has received backing from the Danish government.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/24/Microalgae-for-food-Denmark-backs-ultra-sustainable-protein-source-for-new-ingredient?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cargill expands into plant-based sector with new soy and pea protein range

Cargill has launched a new range of plant-based patty and ground products for the foodservice and retail sectors.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Headlines/Products/Cargill-expands-into-plant-based-sector-with-new-soy-and-pea-protein-range?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kefir and kombucha going mainstream but science is yet to ferment

The mass market is already convinced that fermented food and drink is healthy but the more mass produced these products become the less likely they are to offer health benefits, meaning consumers could lose faith, so better science and education are needed to ensure this trend doesnât become just another passing fad.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2020/02/24/Kefir-and-kombucha-going-mainstream-but-science-is-yet-to-ferment?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD trend tracker: From sustainable trout to regional specialties

European consumers are increasingly favouring locally sourced and manufactured food products - a trend that German manufacturer Settele has responded to with a line of organic regional specialties. Elsewhere, France's Supermarchà Match rolled out fresh trout that, it says, delivers a 'triple benefit' in terms of taste, nutrition and sustainability. Here is FoodNavigator's weekly round-up covering some noteworthy NPD from around Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/24/NPD-trend-tracker-From-sustainable-trout-to-regional-specialties?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Smithfield Foods increases investment in renewable energy scheme

Smithfield Foods and its energy partner Roeslein Alternative Energy have announced an additional $45m investment in their Monarch Bioenergy joint venture.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/02/24/Smithfield-Foods-increases-investment-in-renewable-energy-scheme?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Bell & Evans to open new processing facility

US poultry processor Bell & Evans and equipment provider Marel have agreed to build a state-of-the-art processing facility.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/02/24/Bell-Evans-to-open-new-processing-facility?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kerry acquires Spanish plant protein specialist Pevesa

Irish nutrition specialist Kerry has completed a deal to buy Pevesa Biotech, as it looks to expand its position as a market leader in non-allergenic and organic plant protein ingredients.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2020/02/21/Kerry-acquires-Spanish-plant-protein-specialist-Pevesa?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Junk food advertising: WHO calls for legally binding treaty to end ‘predatory commercial practices’

The WHO-UNICEF-Lancet Commission is proposing a global, legally binding protocol be instated to prevent brands marketing fast foods and sugary drinks to children.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/21/Junk-food-advertising-WHO-calls-for-legally-binding-treaty-to-end-predatory-commercial-practices?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Chocolate brands deny ‘marketing timidity’ of reduced sugar variants

Mars, Mondelez and Nestlà have insisted they are committed to their sugar-reduced items following accusations they do not back healthier versions of products with the necessary marketing spend.

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Kerry acquires Spanish plan protein specialist Pevesa

Irish nutrition specialist Kerry has completed a deal to buy Pevesa Biotech, as it looks to expand its position as a market leader in non-allergenic and organic plant protein ingredients.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2020/02/21/Kerry-acquires-Spanish-plan-protein-specialist-Pevesa?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Brussels Bulletin: Backlash over UK immigration plans

Our latest news and views from Brussels looks at the UK's new immigration policy, trouble for honey producers and more details about the upcoming Farm to Fork strategy from the EU.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/21/Brussels-Bulletin-Backlash-over-UK-immigration-plans?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Chicken welfare up to scratch? Retail majors commit to higher standards

Whether it be improving environmental standards for broilers or abandoning cage eggs in favour of free range, major retail players are adopting higher chicken welfare standards.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/21/Carrefour-Morrisons-commit-to-improved-chicken-welfare-standards?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Could the EAT-Lancet diet really save 10 million lives? Researchers question report’s NCD stats

The EAT-Lancet report has been criticised by researchers who argue the proposed diet has no greater impact on mortality reduction than energy consumption changes.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/20/Could-the-EAT-Lancet-diet-really-save-10-million-lives-Researchers-question-report-s-NCD-stats?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nut production ‘needs to occur in a water-sustainable way’: study

A study has investigated the water footprints of different types of nuts globally and identified options for water-sustainable nut production.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/20/Nut-production-needs-to-occur-in-a-water-sustainable-way-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Immigration policy set to ‘cripple British food security’

The UK governmentâs new immigration plans have been met with a hostile response from the food industry.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/20/Immigration-policy-set-to-cripple-British-food-security?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Start-up takes on vegan meat market with lesser-known alternative: ‘Our mission it to get seitan into the mainstream’

UK start-up LoveSeitan wants to increase consumer awareness around this lesser-known meat substitute, âso itâs as well-known as jackfruit and tofuâ, says co-founder Steve Swindon.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/20/Start-up-takes-on-vegan-meat-market-with-lesser-known-alternative-Our-mission-it-to-get-seitan-into-the-mainstream?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tyson Foods cites innovation as key driver for future growth

US processor Tyson Foods has outlined its product and financial position at a major financial market conference.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/02/20/Tyson-Foods-cites-innovation-as-key-driver-for-future-growth?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Mixed reaction to Burger King ad as it removes artificial preservatives from signature burger

Burger King has removed artificial preservatives from its Whopper in several European countries including France, Sweden and Spain and around 400 of its 7,346 US restaurants, with plans to remove preservatives from Whoppers in all of its restaurants this year.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/02/20/Mixed-reaction-to-Burger-King-ad-as-it-removes-artificial-preservatives-from-signature-burger?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Register now for the GMN sustainability webinar

The GlobalMeatNews webinar, Futureproof: Sustainability in the International Meat Industry, is less than two weeks away.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/02/19/Register-now-for-the-GMN-sustainability-webinar?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

British meat industry slams new immigration policy

The British meat industry has offered a harsh criticism of the Governmentâs new immigration policy.

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‘Taste and texture are key’: DuPont on the need to improve meat alternatives

The ingredient giant discusses why it believes overall quality is set to become increasingly important in the plant-based protein market.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/19/Taste-and-texture-are-key-DuPont-on-the-need-to-improve-meat-alternatives?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nutrition labels overlooking the blind: ‘I am massively disadvantaged when it comes to food choices’

Whether it be Nutri-Score and traffic light ratings, or nutritional tables, conventional food labels require consumers to interpret visible information. Could food labels be made more inclusive to help the visually impaired select healthy foods?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/19/Are-food-labels-excluding-the-visually-impaired?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘I’m still good’: Lidl introduces 50% off box scheme to cut food waste in-store

Lidl Germany is introducing a new food waste strategy in-store using boxes alerting consumers their contents are half-price and âstill goodâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/19/Food-waste-Lidl-introduces-I-m-still-good-box-scheme-in-Germany?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

No holds barred: How the nutrition bar market is breaking free from traditional categories

The nutrition bar market is witnessing an unprecedented merging of categories and is calling into question all health and wellness stereotypes, revealing âfascinatingâ macros trends and new product opportunities for the whole food and drink industry to tap into.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2020/02/19/No-holds-barred-How-the-nutrition-bar-market-is-breaking-free-from-traditional-categories?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

VIDEO: Grieg Seafood on ‘diving’ into the ocean to feed growing populations

With the global population estimated to reach 8.6bn in the next 20 years, the salmon farming company recommends we âdiveâ into the ocean to boost food production. FoodNavigator visits Grieg Seafood in Norway to find out how this can be done sustainably.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/19/VIDEO-Grieg-Seafood-on-diving-into-the-ocean-to-feed-growing-populations?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

JBS USA to acquire case ready meat business

JBSâ USA subsidiary has entered into an equity purchase agreement with Empire Packing Company to acquire the company's case ready production facilities and Ledbetter branded retail products for US$238m.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/02/19/JBS-USA-to-acquire-case-ready-meat-business?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Irish police raid meat processing plant in immigration investigation

The Irish police, Garda SÃochana, has carried out a raid on a meat processing facility as part of an investigation into immigration and employment law violations.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/02/18/Irish-police-raid-meat-processing-plant-in-immigration-investigation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danone, Microsoft join forces for AI accelerator: ‘The success of the food revolution will depend on data’

Danone and Microsoft have joined forces to launch the AI Factory for AgriFood, an accelerator programme to support start-ups developing sustainable food and regenerative agriculture solutions.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/18/Danone-Microsoft-join-forces-for-AI-accelerator-The-success-of-the-food-revolution-will-depend-on-data?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Futureproof recipes, Instagram-unfriendly restaurants and sober bars: new consumer trends identified

Food brands need to keep tapping into sustainability concerns among consumers, suggests market research, while the 'look at me era' may be over.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/18/Futureproof-recipes-Instagram-unfriendly-restaurants-and-sober-bars-new-consumer-trends-identified?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘No possibility of return to frictionless trade’: BRC calls for ‘fair and pragmatic’ UK/EU deal

The British Retail Consortium has outlined its priorities for the upcoming trade negotiations between the UK and EU.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/18/No-possibility-of-return-to-frictionless-trade-BRC-calls-for-fair-and-pragmatic-UK-EU-deal?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Stricter EU infant formula marketing rules to come into effect

New EU food law designed to further restrict the advertising and marketing of infant formula are to come into force on 22 February in a victory for campaigners critical of current guidelines.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2020/02/18/Stricter-infant-formula-marketing-rules-to-come-into-effect?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Campylobacter cases in Denmark on the rise

A new report has highlighted a rise in incidents of Campylobacter in Denmark during 2019.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/02/18/Campylobacter-cases-in-Denmark-on-the-rise?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Next Generation Plant Protein: From cellular agriculture to challenges in the mainstream

A number of key challenges remain in the plant-based sector: how can these products become healthier, tastier, cheaper, and more sustainable?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/18/Next-Generation-Plant-Protein-From-cellular-agriculture-to-challenges-in-the-mainstream?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Wall’s Pastry launches its first UK chicken roll

Sausage roll brand Wallâs Pastry has launched its first UK chicken roll at select Asda stores.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/02/12/Wall-s-Pastry-launches-first-UK-chicken-roll?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Parx Materials receives €1m to scale-up its antimicrobial/antibiofilm tech

Parx Materials (formerly Parx Plastics) has received â1m from Belgian company Lausha to expand and scale-up its antimicrobial and antibiofilm technology.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Headlines/Safety-Legislation/Parx-Materials-receives-1m-to-scale-up-its-antimicrobial-antibiofilm-tech?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

BRF plants suspended by Saudi Arabia authorities

Chicken meat exports from two BRF plants have been temporarily suspended by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA).

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/02/18/BRF-plants-suspended-by-Saudi-Arabia-authorities?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ten reasons to attend YAN20

Just over two weeks to go to the Young Animal Nutrition Summit, here are 10 reasons why nutritionists and feed formulators should attend.

Read more about it via https://www.feednavigator.com/Article/2020/02/14/Ten-reasons-to-attend-YAN20?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danone on its blockchain ‘first’: ‘Every individual baby formula pack can be traced back’

For the first time, dairy giant Danone is applying blockchain, serialisation, and aggregation to its infant formula packs, senior VP of operations David Boulanger tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/17/Danone-on-its-blockchain-first-Every-individual-baby-formula-pack-can-be-traced-back?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Baby boomers outdo millennials in green living: study

Older people better young people in terms of green lifestyles in every category except the vegan diet, according to a UK poll.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/17/Baby-boomers-outdo-millennials-in-green-living-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘It’s not helping people to do the right thing with their plastic bottles…': NSWA calls for ‘single-use’ term to be scrapped

Confusion over the term âsingle-useâ plastic bottle is harming recycling, says a group representing the likes of Nestle and Danone.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/17/It-s-not-helping-people-to-do-the-right-thing-with-their-plastic-bottles-NSWA-calls-for-single-use-term-to-be-scrapped?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD trend tracker: From CBD honey to healthy teas

In this week's edition of our trend tracker, the importance of the health and wellness trend can be seen in full force. This can be seen in an array of new products, from teas that boast a functional benefit - be it focus, sleep or gut health - to honey infused with CBD and fortified vegan protein drinks. Here is FoodNavigator's weekly roundup of new products hitting the shelves in Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/17/NPD-trend-tracker-From-CBD-honey-to-healthy-teas?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The FoodTech 500: The ‘world’s first’ definitive list of AgriFoodTech talent unveiled

The 500 most âinspirationalâ entrepreneurs in the AgriFoodTech sector using tech to transform the future of food have been published by Forward Fooding.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/17/The-FoodTech-500-The-world-s-first-definitive-list-of-AgriFoodTech-talent-unveiled?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nano-scale quillaja extract can replicate fat for plant-based juiciness

Scientists are using Chilean quillaja extract to create nano-scale oleogels in plant-based proteins, mimicking the taste and texture of fat in meat and creating a 'juicy' product that, until now, has been "a real challenge", says the Good Food Istitute.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-latam.com/Article/2020/02/13/Nano-scale-quillaja-extract-can-replicate-fat-for-plant-based-juiciness?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Jerky business to double production

US meat snacks producer Country Archer Jerky Co. has unveiled plans to move to a larger facility following a $12m capital raise from long-time equity partner Monogram Capital Partners.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/02/15/Jerky-business-to-double-production?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tyson Fresh Meats launches joint venture into fats and oils market

Tyson Fresh Meats has announced a joint venture with Jacob Stern & Sons to serve the worldwide fats and oils market.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/02/14/Tyson-Fresh-Meats-launches-joint-venture-into-fats-and-oils-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé believes plant-based is a ‘once in a generation opportunity’ to revive ready meals: ‘The story is beyond burgers’

Nestlà plans to ramp-up its innovation around plant-based products and is eyeing opportunities to grow its CHF12bn prepared dishes and cooking aides category.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/14/Nestle-believes-plant-based-is-a-once-in-a-generation-opportunity?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tesco pays soy farmers to halt deforestation in the Brazilian Cerrado

Tesco is among a small group of companies incentivising Brazillian farmers to stop deforestation through a new initiative: âFunding for Soy Farmers in the Cerradoâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/14/Tesco-pays-soy-farmers-to-halt-deforestation-in-the-Brazilian-Cerrado?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Unilever to change the way it markets ice cream brands to kids

Unilever has pledged to stop marketing and advertising foods and beverages to children under 12 in traditional media, and below 13 via social media channels.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/02/13/Unilever-to-change-the-way-it-markets-ice-cream-brands-to-kids?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Gut back to grassroots: Why you need to make shoppers microbiome savvy

Better gut health education will empower consumers to buy into pro and prebiotics but industry players may be very surprised by how much work there is still to do, according to twins on a fast-expanding gut health education mission.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2020/02/14/Gut-back-to-grassroots-Why-you-need-to-make-shoppers-microbiome-savvy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FSA sets deadline for CBD Novel Food compliance: ‘Provide more information or products will be taken off the shelves’

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has set a deadline for the CBD industry to apply for Novel Food approval, warning that failure to do so will see products âtaken off the shelvesâ. What does this mean for the burgeoning CBD sector?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/14/FSA-sets-deadline-for-CBD-Novel-Food-compliance-Provide-more-information-or-products-will-be-taken-off-the-shelves?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sugar taxes work even among poor… just: study

Sugary drink consumption in Chile fell nearly a quarter after the country introduced a raft of regulatory measures on foods high in sugar, fat, salt and calorie content. The affect was slightly greater among middle and high socioeconomic groups.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/14/Sugar-taxes-work-even-among-poor-just-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Vion creates advisory board for German market

Processor Vion is to create a new advisory board for the German market leading to a senior management reshuffle.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/02/13/Vion-creates-advisory-board-for-German-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Milkadamia taking on dairy and palm: 'Mighty dairy is being brought to its knees'

Jindilli Beverages produces a palm and dairy-free alternative to milk, creamers and butter under its Milkadamia brand. The companyâs CEO shares his views on the need to challenge the prevalence of products containing dairy and palm oil for the health of people and the planet.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/13/Milkadamia-taking-on-dairy-and-palm-Mighty-dairy-is-being-brought-to-its-knees?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Was the failure of Nestlé’s Milkybar Wowsomes down to poor demand or poor marketing?

Nestlà has pulled its reduced sugar Milkybar Wowsomes product after poor demand. But others believe big brands are scared to push their lower sugar products for fear of failure.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/13/Was-the-failure-of-Nestle-s-Milkybar-Wowsomes-down-to-poor-demand-or-poor-marketing?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

A new competitor to the Quorn category? Start-up brings mycoprotein product ‘one step closer to market’

Swedish start-up Mycorena has developed a fungi-based ingredient for vegan products. Targeting the B2B â rather than the B2C â market, the mycoprotein producer is hoping to make a splash in a category largely dominated by alternative protein brand Quorn Foods.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/13/Mycorena-Swedish-start-up-brings-Promyc-one-step-closer-to-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Non-dairy yogurt is a ‘bright spot’ in fast-growing plant-based category, thanks to innovation, IRI says

Plant-based yogurt has been a bit slower off the starting line than other alternatives to animal-based products, but data from IRI shows that it is hitting its stride with double-digit dollar growth and a steep increase in household penetration at a time when dairy yogurt sales continue to slowly decline.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/02/13/Non-dairy-yogurt-is-a-bright-spot-in-fast-growing-plant-based-category-IRI-says?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

AI software looks to drastically improve pathogen monitoring in food sector

Cutting edge artificial intelligence technology is promising to disrupt environmental monitoring in the food and drink processing sector by dramatically improving efficiency in the way pathogen monitoring programs are managed.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/13/AI-software-looks-to-drastically-improve-pathogen-monitoring-in-food-sector?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danish Crown fights off coronavirus to maintain Chinese production

Danish Crown has offered assurances that its Pinghu factory in China is up and running again albeit with a limited number of employees at the site.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/02/13/Danish-Crown-fights-off-coronavirus-to-maintain-Chinese-production?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Dutch authorities carry out raids in illegal animal protein export investigation

The Intelligence and Investigation Service of the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA-IOD) has carried out a series of raids as part of an investigation into the illegal export of processed animal proteins from ruminants.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/02/13/Dutch-authorities-carry-out-raids-in-illegal-animal-protein-export-investigation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tulip announces 49 redundancies at Bodmin site

Meat processor Tulip has announced 49 redundancies at its Bodmin factory, after agreeing a recovery plan to secure the future of the site.

Read more about it via https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2020/02/12/Meat-firm-to-axe-49-jobs?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Scottish beef climate group created

A new group that will examine how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the beef sector has been set up in Scotland.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/02/13/Scottish-beef-climate-group-created?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Mars corrects record on Forest 500 report: ‘We have not removed commitments to soy and palm’

Mars, Inc. has responded to Global Canopyâs 2019 Forest 500 report, which stated the confectionery giant had removed deadlines from its traceability commitments on palm oil and soya.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/12/Mars-corrects-record-on-Forest-500-report-We-have-not-removed-commitments-to-soy-and-palm?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Mars clashes with Forest 500 report: ‘We have not removed commitments to soy and palm’

Mars, Inc. has contested Global Canopyâs 2019 Forest 500 report, which stated the confectionery giant had removed deadlines from its traceability commitments on palm oil and soya.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/12/Mars-clashes-with-Forest-500-report-We-have-not-removed-commitments-to-soy-and-palm?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Robertet committed to independence as Givaudan, Firmenich build stakes

French flavours and fragrances manufacturer Robertet insisted that âindependence remains a priorityâ after it emerged that F&F giants Givaudan and Firmenich are vying to build stakes in the company.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/12/Robertet-committed-to-independence-as-Givaudan-Firmenich-build-stakes?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cell-based meat in focus: In conversation with Meatable, Finless Foods, New Age Meats

While a new cell-based meat company emerges from stealth mode almost every month, the amount of money invested in the embryonic sector to date pales in comparison to the megabucks poured into plant-based meat over the past couple of years. So is slaughter-free meat still a pipedream, or something that can really work on an industrial scale?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/02/11/Cell-based-meat-in-focus-In-conversation-with-Meatable-Finless-Foods-New-Age-Meats?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

DuPont’s bakery emulsification system responds to clean label, health and sustainability trends: 'POWERBake consistently outperformed existing benchmarks'

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences is launching a new emulsification system for the global bakery sector that, the company says, responds to three important trends: sustainability, health and clean label.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/12/DuPont-s-bakery-emulsification-system-responds-to-clean-label-health-and-sustainability-trends?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Brain wave: How DuPont is pushing the boundaries of sensory testing for better consumer feedback

How are we going to make food taste better if we cannot rely on what people say they like? DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences is grappling with this challenge by embracing brain testing techniques, in conjunction with traditional sensory testing panels, to reveal objective responses to food.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/12/Brain-wave-How-DuPont-is-pushing-the-boundaries-of-sensory-testing-for-better-consumer-feedback?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Frontmatec debuts new solutions at IPPE

Meat industry solutions supplier Frontmatec debuted not one but three new pieces of equipment at this yearâs International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Altanta, Georgia.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/02/11/Frontmatec-debuts-new-solutions-at-IPPE?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Vion launches organic line to the German market

Dutch meat producer Vion has responded to the increase in demand for organic produce in Germany with the launch of a beef and pork range.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/02/11/Vion-launches-organic-line-to-the-German-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Displaying entire nutrition profile of animal protein could protect sales from plant-based competition

So far, the health halo surrounding plant-based products has led many consumers to overlook characteristics of newer versions of meatless products that might be a turnoff in other food categories, including longer-ingredient lists and less favorable nutritional profiles, suggests new research from the International Food Information Council Foundation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/02/11/Displaying-entire-nutrition-profile-of-animal-protein-could-protect-sales-from-plant-based-competition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Record year for US pork exports but beef stumbles

US pork exports saw a record year in 2019, according to US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) data.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/02/11/Record-year-for-US-pork-exports-but-beef-stumbles?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Bird flu in Germany ‘unlikely’ to be transmitted via infected eggs and sausages

A recently confirmed case of avian influenza in Brandenburg is âunlikelyâ to be transmitted to humans through the consumption of poultry products, according to a national scientific institution.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/11/Bird-flu-in-Germany-unlikely-to-be-transmitted-via-infected-eggs-and-sausages?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danone invests in food waste start-up Phenix: ‘We can reinvent tomorrow’s food system’

Danone Manifesto Ventures is investing in French waste reduction start-up Phenix in a move that will see the food waste pioneer expand its consumer and business-to-business reach.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/11/Danone-invests-in-food-waste-start-up-Phenix?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How can the beverage industry bring about a sea change in sustainability?

The drinks industry scores a measly 4.8 out of 10 for sustainability in a report released this week. How can it improve?

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2020/02/11/Creating-a-sea-change-in-beverage-sustainability?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tate & Lyle, Zymtronix team up on ‘revolutionary' enzyme immobilization technologies: ‘This will make our processes more efficient’

Tate & Lyle is partnering with Zymtronix, the developer of ârevolutionary enzyme immobilization technologiesâ in a move that the company says could make its manufacturing processes more efficient and accessible.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/11/Tate-Lyle-Zymtronix-team-up-on-revolutionary-enzyme-immobilization-technologies?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Givaudan develops VR for citrus flavours to ‘unleash creativity’ and shorten time-to-market

The new tool will help inspire flavour creation and speed up time-to-market for citrus beverage applications, the company tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/News/Market-Trends/Givaudan-develops-VR-for-citrus-flavours-to-unleash-creativity-and-shorten-time-to-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cranswick grows UK self-sufficiency with pig farming acquisition

UK pork processor Cranswick has increased its self-sufficiency in domestic pigs with the acquisition of the Buckle family pig farming and rearing operation.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/02/11/Cranswick-grows-UK-self-sufficiency-with-pig-farming-acquisition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat Business Women to address World Meat Congress

Industry networking group Meat Business Women is set to speak at the World Meat Congress in Cancun, Mexico later this year.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/02/10/Meat-Business-Women-to-address-World-Meat-Congress?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

BioTech Foods outlines Ethicameat cultured pork offering - LISTEN

Cultured meat is experiencing a wave of investment and interest of late but some proteins are being focused on more than others.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/02/10/BioTech-Foods-outlines-Ethicameat-cultured-pork-offering-LISTEN?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From a cricket farm in Thailand to insect snacks in Europe: Meet the start-up making the ‘most accepted bug’ affordable

Having closed a funding round worth â1.9m, a group of entrepreneurs are working to boost the efficiency of insect protein production in Thailand and grow demand for their cricket flour snacks in Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/10/From-a-cricket-farm-in-Thailand-to-insect-snacks-in-Europe-Meet-the-start-up-making-the-most-accepted-bug-affordable?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD trend tracker: From local snacking to super cereals

From locally sourced snacking innovation to functional muesli that aims to reinvigorate a declining category, FoodNavigator brings you a weekly round-up of on-trend innovations hitting the shelves across Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/10/NPD-trend-tracker-From-local-snacking-to-super-cereals?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Iberchem eyes more M&A to ‘accelerate expansion and access new markets’

Spanish ingredients supplier Iberchem Group has acquired two new flavour businesses â and the firm expects to see further M&A in 2020 and beyond.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/10/Iberchem-eyes-more-M-A-to-accelerate-expansion-and-access-new-markets?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Does social media influence the way we eat? One study says yes

Social media users are likely to eat more fruit and vegetables as well as junk food if they think their online peers are doing the same, a new study reports.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/02/07/Does-social-media-influence-the-way-we-eat-One-study-says-yes?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

IPPE 2020: innovation showcase

The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) took place at the end of last month (January 2020) in Atlanta, Georgia, with some of the latest equipment in the food manufacturing world being showcased. More than 32,000 attendees from more than 130 countries attend the show every year, all looking to get a glimpse of the hottest technology in the meat processing sector.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Headlines/Products/IPPE-2020-innovation-showcase?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Aldi develops new sustainable sourcing method for beef

UK discount retailer Aldi has launched a new way of sourcing fresh Scotch Aberdeen Angus Beef that is hoped will provide a long-term, economically sustainable solution for farmers, processors and retailers.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/02/10/Aldi-develops-new-sustainable-sourcing-method-for-beef?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2020: Advance programme released for APAC's premier food and nutrition summit

The advance programme for our third Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, which takes place in Singapore in July, has been published and features expert speakers from major bands, leading acadmic institutions, and policy and market experts.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2020/02/10/Healthy-Ageing-APAC-Summit-2020-Advance-programme-released-for-APAC-s-premier-food-and-nutrition-summit?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2020: Advanced programme released for APAC's premier food and nutrition summit

The advanced programme for our third Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, which takes place in Singapore in July, has been published and features expert speakers from major bands, leading acadmic institutions, and policy and market experts.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2020/02/10/Healthy-Ageing-APAC-Summit-2020-Advanced-programme-released-for-APAC-s-premier-food-and-nutrition-summit?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

African Swine Fever confirmed in Greece

Greece has become the latest country to have a confirmed case of African Swine Fever (ASF).

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/02/07/African-Swine-Fever-confirmed-in-Greece?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Dairy giants Müller and Bel Group invest in dairy-free start-up Yofix

Plant-based start-up Yofix Probiotics has secured $2.5m to fund âglobal expansionâ of its non-dairy yoghurt alternatives. Dairy players MÃller and Bel Group are among its backers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/07/Dairy-alternative-start-up-Yofix-secures-investment-from-dairy-giants?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Agri-food’s ‘first’ data marketplace: ‘Rewarding data owners and accelerating innovation’

Agrimetrics, a UK ag-tech centre with public backing, has launched what it describes as the âfirstâ data marketplace for the agri-food sector. Announcing the innovation, Agrimetrics said it wants to help solve the âbig problemâ facing food production.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/07/Agri-food-s-first-data-marketplace-Rewarding-data-owners-and-accelerating-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Supermarkets key after organic growth sales disappoint some

Supermarketâs hold the key if the UKâs organic market is to reach a âtipping pointâ in 2020, according to the Soil Association.

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Nicotine style ‘meat patch’ developed to help wean consumers off carnivore diet

Struggling to give up a meat-heavy diet? Plant-based food brand Strong Roots is trialling a scratch and sniff patch it says could help vegetarian and vegan consumers manage their meat cravings.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/06/Nicotine-style-meat-patch-developed-to-help-wean-consumers-off-carnivore-diet?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Brussels Bulletin: France to ban chick shredding and ‘sustainability charge’ on meat garners support

Our latest news and views from Brussels looks at new animal welfare measures in France, the TAPP Coalitionâs âsustainability chargeâ on meat, and EFSAâs green light for coffee leaf tea.

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Healy leverages cocoa shells for natural sugar reduction

Healy Group, the Ireland-based ingredient supplier, has developed a process to turn cocoa shells â an otherwise under-utilised by-product of cocoa production â into a micronised cocoa fibre that can help with sugar reduction in chocolate.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/06/Healy-leverages-cocoa-shells-for-natural-sugar-reduction?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Full of beans: Hodmedod's discusses the growing appetite for grains and pulses

Producers of ancient or re-discovered crops are buoyant as consumers - rightly or wrongly - shun meat and dairy products for health and sustainability reasons.

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Palsgaard acquires Turkish distributor

Danish emulsifier ingredient company Palsgaard has taken over Turkish food ingredients distributor Teknaroma.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/02/06/Palsgaard-acquires-Turkish-distributor?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Fighting food waste with…more grocery stores? ‘The more stores you have, the lower food waste is going to be’

One strategy for reducing food waste â and in doing so, cutting carbon emissions â is to increase grocery store density, according to Cornell University researcher Elena Belavina.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/06/Food-waste-More-grocery-stores-means-less-food-waste-finds-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Scientists open avenue for manufacturers to one day produce a high fibre white bread

An international group of scientists has pinpointed the genes responsible for the dietary content of white flour, which opens possibilities to manufacturers to satiate the consumers' love of white bread, while critically boosting their fibre intake.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2020/02/05/Scientists-open-avenue-for-manufacturers-to-one-day-produce-a-high-fibre-white-bread?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nicotine style ‘meat patch’ developed to help wean consumers off carnivore diet

Struggling to give up a meat-heavy diet? Plant-based food brand Strong Roots is trialling a scratch and sniff patch it says could help vegetarian and vegan consumers manage their meat cravings.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/06/Nicotine-style-meat-patch-developed-to-help-wean-consumers-off-carnivore-diet?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

HKScan’s turnaround plan reaps dividends

Finnish processor HKScan has reported a growth in sales for the past year, driven by a series of turnaround programmes.

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US: Cargill recalls select lot of beef cattle feed

High monensin levels are prompting Cargill to recall a selection of its pelleted beef feed sold in Kansas and Texas.

Read more about it via https://www.feednavigator.com/Article/2020/02/06/US-Cargill-recalls-select-lot-of-beef-cattle-feed?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Perdue Farms sustainability partnership with Penn State University

US processor Perdue Farms has teamed up with Penn State University Partner to help improve sustainability.

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Trade and product labels continue to top NCBA priorities

International trade and regulation for meat alternatives remain top of the National Cattlemenâs Beef Associationâs (NCBA) agenda for 2020.

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Italy’s competition watchdog criticised for controversial country of origin decision: ‘This is populism elevated above laws’

The Italian Competition and Market Authority (AGCM) has issued a â1m fine to Lidl Italia as part of an investigation into five food manufacturers and retailers over concerns about the origin of durum wheat used in pasta marketed as Italian. However, industry watchers have suggested the decision reflects a populist agenda, not legal requirements.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/05/Italy-s-controversial-country-of-origin-decision?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Iceland launches trial to reduce plastic packaging on fresh produce by over 90%

The UK supermarket shelved a similar scheme on bananas last year after food waste growth.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/05/Iceland-launches-trial-to-reduce-plastic-packaging-on-fresh-produce-by-over-90?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danone to ‘rethink communication’ on Alpro soy product following accusations it misleads consumers

Danone says it will ârethinkâ the marketing of its Alpro Cuisine Soya Whippable product, after the plant-based âcreamâ was voted âfood bluff of the yearâ by Swedish consumers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/05/Danone-to-rethink-communication-on-Alpro-soy-product-following-accusations-it-misleads-consumers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Can coronavirus be transmitted via imported food?

Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has claimed 425 lives in China to date, prompting concerns that food imported to Europe from Hubei Province and affected regions could be infected.

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Jake & Nayns’ launches Chickpea Naanster on-the-go vegan snack

Jake & Naynsâ has announced massive growth plans for 2020, including NPD launches, limited edition flavours and more expansion for the business, thanks to 57% growth over the past financial year.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2020/02/05/Jake-Nayns-launches-Chickpea-Naanster-on-the-go-vegan-snack?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Low sulfur amino acid intake in plant-based diet linked to lower heart disease risk

A plant-based diet may be key to lowering heart disease risk thanks to the reduced sulfur amino acid intake, according to a new study involving more than 11,000 participants.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2020/02/04/Low-sulfur-amino-acid-intake-in-plant-based-diet-linked-to-lower-heart-disease-risk?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Perrier invests in 3 start-ups who could change the future of packaging

Perrier has partnered with SoScience, which connects people from the worlds of Science, Innovation and Technology, to support three start-ups who have the potential to change the future of packaging.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/05/Perrier-invests-in-3-start-ups-who-could-change-the-future-of-packaging?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Irish food industry investment welcomed

The European Commissionâs clearance of state aid for the Irish food industry has been welcomed by the countryâs meat sector.

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Perrier invests in 3 start-ups who have the potential to change the packaging of the future

Perrier has partnered with SoScience, which connects people from the worlds of Science, Innovation and Technology, to support three start-ups who have the potential to change the future of packaging.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/05/Perrier-invests-in-3-start-ups-who-have-the-potential-to-change-the-packaging-of-the-future?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

JBS Global UK supports Australian bushfire rebuilding initiative

JBS Global UK has pledged an AUS$100,000 donation to help rebuild fences and other farm infrastructure that have been damaged or destroyed in the recent bushfires in Australia.

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Tyson invests $27m in Illinois plant

US processor Tyson Foods has announced a $27m investment in its prepared foods plant in Illinois.

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UK opens door to GM food imports as PM Johnson attacks ‘hysterical fears’ about US food standards

The UKâs Food and Drink Federation has repeated its pleas that it wants to keep trading ties closely aligned with the EUâs after British prime minister Boris Johnson dismissed fears about food standards as âmumbo jumboâ and implied that GM food imports from the US would be allowed.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/04/UK-opens-door-to-GM-food-imports-as-PM-Johnson-attacks-hysterical-fears-about-US-food-standards?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Is meat bad for you? Disagreement flourishes over the health implications of animal protein

A fresh study has again linked red and processed meat consumption to increased risk of âdying from all causesâ. But we are a long way from scientific consensus on the topic.

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UK opens door to GM food imports as PM Johnson attacks ‘hysterical fears’ about US food standards

The UKâs Food and Drink Federation has repeated its pleas that it wants to keep trading ties closely aligned with the EUâs after British prime minister Boris Johnson dismissed fears about food standards as âmumbo jumboâ and implied that GM food imports from the US would be allowed.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/04/UK-opens-door-to-GM-food-imports-as-PM-Johnson-attacks-hysterical-fears-about-US-food-standards?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Report looks at creating a sustainable future for European dairy

A new report has analyzed the challenges and opportunities across the value chain of the European dairy sector.

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‘Use by’ or ‘best before’? Nestlé signs food waste pact to tackle label confusion on-pack

An anti-food waste pact has been signed by more than 40 food players in France, including NestlÃ, Danone, Carrefour, and IntermarchÃ. The agreement aims to collectively reduce âbest beforeâ and âuse byâ date confusion on-pack.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/04/Nestle-signs-food-waste-pact-targeting-consumption-dates-on-pack?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

"Forget sales, follow philosophy": Award-winning health and wellness leader reveals what makes him tick

For the past seven years, Lycored's Head of Global Health Golan Raz has been making a name for himself as a creator of award winning campaigns but what got him to where he is today and what really makes him tick?

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2020/02/04/Forget-sales-follow-philosophy-Award-winning-health-and-wellness-leader-reveals-what-makes-him-tick?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Marelec and Scanvaegt Systems enter into strategic collaboration

Belgian equipment manufacturer Marelec has entered into partnership with Danish-based Scanvaegt Systems.

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No longer ‘nuclear food’? Philippines is latest country to fully lift all bans on Japanese foods

The Philippines has become the latest country worldwide, and the 12th in the Asia Pacific region, to fully lift all import bans and measures on Japanese foods previously restricted due to nuclear radiation concerns.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2020/02/04/No-longer-nuclear-food-Philippines-is-latest-country-to-fully-lift-all-bans-on-Japanese-foods?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Dutch meat processor fined €500,000

A Dutch meat processing business has been fined more than â500,000 by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) for not taking sufficient measures to withdraw pork potentially contaminated with Salmonella Goldcoast.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/02/03/Dutch-meat-processor-fined-500-000?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Alliance Group looks to grow presence in the Indian market

New Zealand co-operative Alliance Group has acquired a stake in its Indian partner QualityNZ in an effort to capture more value from market.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/02/03/Alliance-Group-looks-to-grow-presence-in-the-Indian-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

CBD lacks standardisation on quality, concentration and price: ‘We encountered a wild, wild west scenario’

The authors of a new study have suggested the CBD sector is mired by inconsistent quality, concentrations, pricing and labelling. âWhat we encountered was a wild, wild west scenario in terms of manufacturing and marketing,â Noa Gans, head of product at CBD data provider Leafreport, warned.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/03/CBD-lacks-standardisation-on-quality-concentration-and-price-We-encountered-a-wild-wild-west-scenario?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Disrupting dairy with precision fermentation: ‘By 2035, industrial cattle farming will be obsolete’

The imminent collapse of dairy and cattle industries has been forecast by think tank RethinkX, with precision fermentation protein set to âoutperform the cowâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/03/Disrupting-dairy-with-precision-fermentation-By-2035-industrial-cattle-farming-will-be-obsolete?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD trend tracker: From Ben & Jerry's without the ice cream to Wagyu beef in Aldi

With spring approaching, ice cream innovations feature heavily in this week's new product round-up.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/03/NPD-trend-tracker-From-Ben-Jerry-s-without-the-ice-cream-to-Wagyu-beef-in-Aldi?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danone recognized by CDP for environmental work

Danone has been given a âtriple Aâ score by non-profit organization CDP for its environmental efforts, namely in tackling climate change, fighting deforestation and protecting water cycles.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/02/03/Danone-recognized-by-CDP-for-environmental-work?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food tech entrepreneurs eye growth in functional ingredients trend

The trend of food products âgoing beyond feedingâ is set to accelerate, according to a report.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/02/03/Food-tech-entrepreneurs-eye-growth-in-functional-ingredients-trend?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK and Australia hold joint ASF biosecurity exercise

The UK and Australian governments have collaborated on a joint simulated exercise to practice biosecurity measures in the event of an African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak.

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EU urged to adopt ‘sustainability charge’ on meat: ‘Pricing has been kept artificially low for far too long’

The European Parliament is due to consider a proposal to increase the price of meat across the bloc, which not-for-profit TAPP Coalition says is designed to âreflect it environmental impactâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/01/31/EU-urged-to-adopt-sustainability-charge-on-meat-Pricing-has-been-kept-artificially-low-for-far-too-long?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS