AI drives COVID-19 detection and tracking tech for food manufacturing plants

Mixed reality-focused Luminous Group says extended environmental monitoring software will help food producers protect against COVID-19 contamination by detecting and tracking the virus on surfaces.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/30/AI-drives-COVID-19-detection-and-tracking-tech-for-food-manufacturing-plants?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Redefine Meat launches 3D printed steak: ‘This is the start of a new era in alternative meat’

Redefine Meat today unveiled its trade-marked Alt-Steak, a plant-based 3D printed steak, with consumer testing to kick off in high-end restaurants this year. FoodNavigator speaks to co-founder and CEO Eshchar Ben-Shitrit to learn more about the path to market.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/30/Redefine-Meat-launches-3D-printed-steak-This-is-the-start-of-a-new-era-in-alternative-meat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Collagen gains popularity in functional foods, especially bars, sports nutrition & beverage powders

Once primarily restricted to dietary supplements or powders used primarily by the most dedicated fans for at-home DIY smoothies or drink enhancers, collagen is now one of the fastest growing ingredients in the functional food space with countless applications and significant potential in protein bars, RTD beverages and yogurts, according to Gelita, a leading collagen protein manufacturer.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/06/30/Collagen-gains-popularity-in-functional-foods-especially-bars-sports-nutrition-beverage-powders?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Beyond ‘zero deforestation’: Regenerative agriculture fund eyes conservation at scale

The Forest Conservation Fund aims to âuberiseâ forest conservation with funding from commodity buyers and donors.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/30/Beyond-zero-deforestation-Regenerative-agriculture-fund-eyes-conservation-at-scale?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

AI drives COVID-19 detection and tracking tech for food manufacturing plants

Mixed reality-focused Luminous Group says extended environmental monitoring software will help food producers protect against COVID-19 contamination by detecting and tracking the virus on surfaces.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/30/AI-drives-COVID-19-detection-and-tracking-tech-for-food-manufacturing-plants?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

PepsiCo joins social media ad boycott in solidarity against racism

The big ad spender has reportedly joined the advertising boycott of Facebook, as organisers of the Stop Hate for Profit campaign group spread the call across the world.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2020/06/30/PepsiCo-joins-social-media-ad-boycott-in-solidarity-against-racism?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Labour shortages in the meat industry is perennial, says BMPA

The British meat industry is worth Â11bn a year to the UK economy, employing around 97,000 people, but the problem of labour shortages in this industry is perennial, according to a report by the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA).

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/06/30/Labour-shortages-in-the-meat-industry-is-perennial-says-BMPA?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

SHIFT20 preview: Salt of the Earth targets plant-based meats with clean-label sodium reduction ingredients

Mediterranean Umami â a clean-label sodium reduction ingredient combining sea salt, tomato concentrates, mushroom and seaweed extracts â is gaining traction in the plant-based meat space as firms come under increasing pressure to reduce sodium, says Israeli firm Salt of the Earth, which will be showcasing the ingredient at the virtual IFT show.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/06/29/SHIFT20-preview-Salt-of-the-Earth-targets-plant-based-meats-with-clean-label-sodium-reduction-ingredients?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

CBP seizes 19,555lbs of prohibited pork, chicken, beef and duck from China

The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has intercepted 19,555 pounds of prohibited pork, chicken, beef and duck products arriving from China at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/06/30/CBP-seizes-19-555lbs-of-prohibited-pork-chicken-beef-and-duck-from-China?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Appalling’ conditions blamed for spread of COVID-19 in meat sector: ‘A bleak picture of a sector in need of urgent and serious reform’

A new report claims that âappallingâ working, employment and housing conditions in the meat sector are why meat processing plans have become âvectors for the spread of COVID-19â.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/26/Appalling-conditions-blamed-for-spread-of-COVID-19-in-meat-sector?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meati Foods gears up for DTC launch of fungi-based steaks: 'We're creating a whole new category'

Meati Foods (formerly Emergy Foods) is gearing up for the direct-to-consumer launch of protein- and fiber-packed fungi-based âsteaksâ in Q4 after a successful debut in foodservice, carving out new territory in an alternative meat category that remains dominated by processed products such as burgers and nuggets.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/06/26/Meati-Foods-gears-up-for-DTC-launch-of-fungi-based-steaks-We-re-creating-a-whole-new-category?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Can coronavirus be transmitted via meat products?

Outbreaks of COVID-19 at abattoirs and meat cutting facilities in Germany over the last few weeks has prompted concerns that the virus can be transmitted via meat products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/26/Can-coronavirus-be-transmitted-via-meat-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From 'bleeding' plant-based burgers to whey & casein protein pots

What's the latest in new product development across Europe? This month we see Moving Mountain's 'bleeding' plant-based burger hit retail for the first time, Fazer is marketing a new plant-based chocolate as well as a mint-flavoured variety with no added sugar, and Lactalis Nestlà is promoting a line of high-protein products for regular gym-goers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/29/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-bleeding-plant-based-burgers-to-whey-casein-protein-pots?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Bayn acquires reduced-sugar confectioner Tweek: ‘We now become a leading player for sugar-reduced candy in Europe’

Bayn Europe has entered into an agreement to acquire reduced-sugar confectioner Tweet for SEK45m (â4.23m). The move, the company said, will make it a âleading playerâ for sugar reduced confectionery in Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/29/Bayn-acquires-reduced-sugar-confectioner-Tweek-We-now-become-a-leading-player-for-sugar-reduced-candy-in-Europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Conguitos contributes to racism’: Chocolates Lacasa slammed by consumers wanting change

Spanish confectionery company Chocolates Lacasa S.A. is the subject of a petition pushing for the âimmediate removalâ of all products marketed under its Conguitos branding.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/29/Conguitos-contributes-to-racism-Chocolates-Lacasa-slammed-by-consumers-wanting-change?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé welcomes Call to Action by WHO, UNICEF and civil society organizations

The World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and other civil society organizations have published a Call to Action, calling on manufacturers of breast-milk substitutes to take steps towards full implementation of the WHO International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/06/29/Nestle-welcomes-Call-to-Action-by-WHO-UNICEF-and-civil-society-organizations?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Palsgaard invests €100m to double capacity

Emulsifier manufacturer Palsgaard A/S, which creates a variety of products for the dairy industry, has announced the investment of â100m ($112.5m) to more than double production capacity at its Danish facility by 2024.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/06/29/Palsgaard-invests-100m-to-double-capacity?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

VTT partners with HKScan to calculate Finnish beef carbon footprint which is 35% lower than in Europe

VTT has partnered with HKScan to calculate the carbon footprint of its Finnish beef finding it has a 35% lower footprint than the rest of Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/06/29/VTT-partners-with-HKScan-to-calculate-Finnish-beef-carbon-footprint-which-is-35-lower-than-in-Europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat Industry Association launches 5-year program to support pig farming in Ukraine

The Meat Industry Association has launched an investment project to revive pig farming in the Ukraine, uniting 20 meat processing companies.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/06/29/Meat-Industry-Association-launches-5-year-program-to-support-pig-farming-in-Ukraine?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FoodNavigator's Unlocking Innovation series: Preventative health in the spotlight

In a ground-breaking series of webinars, FoodNavigatorâs global editorial teams will unpick one of the biggest questions facing the sector today: What will COVID-19 mean for the future of the industry?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/26/FoodNavigator-s-Unlocking-Innovation-series-Preventative-health-in-the-spotlight?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Health is emerging as a key investment risk’: Investors urge Tesco to adopt targets promoting healthy food

A coalition of investors is calling on Tesco, the UKâs largest retailer, to disclose details of healthy food and drink sales and set âambitious targetsâ to increase these over time.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/26/Investors-urge-Tesco-to-adopt-targets-promoting-healthy-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Appalling’ conditions blamed for spread of COVID-19 in meat sector: ‘A bleak picture of a sector in need of urgent and serious reform’

A new report claims that âappallingâ working, employment and housing conditions in the meat sector are why meat processing plans have become âvectors for the spread of COVID-19â.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/26/Appalling-conditions-blamed-for-spread-of-COVID-19-in-meat-sector?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Mars says new studies on cognitive function, cardiovascular endpoints will bolster data supporting cocoa flavonols

Mars says two large scale studies underway will add to the already thick dossier of data backing its cocoa flavonols dietary supplement. One study looks at cognitive function while the other has a variety of cardiovascular health endpoints.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2020/06/25/Mars-says-new-studies-on-cognitive-function-cardiovascular-endpoints-will-bolster-data-supporting-cocoa-flavonols?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Can coronavirus be transmitted via meat products?

Outbreaks of COVID-19 at abattoirs and meat cutting facilities in Germany over the last few weeks has prompted concerns that the virus can be transmitted via meat products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/26/Can-coronavirus-be-transmitted-via-meat-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Compassion in World Farming commends welfare leaders: 'Animal welfare is still central to business plans for our future food'

Compassion in World Farming has announced the winners of the Good Animal Welfare awards in recognition of companies that have pushed ahead with their commitments to improve conditions for farm animals in the face of COVID-19 uncertainty.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/25/Compassion-in-World-Farming-commends-welfare-leaders-Animal-welfare-is-still-central-to-business-plans-for-our-future-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Not so robust robusta: Coffee species ‘markedly’ more sensitive to warming than previously thought

Robusta coffee production potential could decline considerably as temperatures increase under climate change, warn researchers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/25/Not-so-robust-robusta-Coffee-species-markedly-more-sensitive-to-warming-than-previously-thought?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New report recommends transforming food systems under climate change

With the coronavirus crisis intensifying hunger even in wealthy countries, food, agriculture and environment experts from six continents have responded with a roadmap for resetting food systems already being hit hard by climate change.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/06/25/New-report-recommends-transforming-food-systems-under-climate-change?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Edlong expands dairy-based natural flavors line

Edlong, an independent US-headquartered dairy flavor company, has announced the expansion of its line of dairy-based natural flavors.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/06/25/Edlong-expands-dairy-based-natural-flavors-line?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘100% traceable food is possible’: Blockchain-based platform developed for supply chain mapping, product traceability, and claim verification

Fairfood is on a mission to âuncover the human fingerprint in foodâ. And the Dutch not-for-profitâs recently launched Trace platform is doing just that, by âpowering sustainable sourcingâ, raising consumer awareness, and sharing added value with the people âbehind the foodâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/25/100-traceable-food-is-possible-Blockchain-based-platform-developed-for-supply-chain-mapping-product-traceability-and-claim-verification?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Moving Mountains expands into Ocado with plant-based frozen food products

Moving Mountains food tech company which launched the UKâs first plant-based âbleedingâ burger, is partnering with Ocado to offer a cook-at-home range of frozen products.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/06/25/Moving-Mountains-expands-into-Ocado-with-plant-based-frozen-food-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Merit Functional Foods secures additional $10m in debt-free financing to ‘redefine plant-based protein’ market

Canada-based Merit Functional Foods - a joint venture between plant protein tech specialist Burcon NutraScience and three veteran food industry executives â has secured additional debt financing of $10m in the form of a 10-year interest free loan from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/06/23/Merit-Functional-Foods-secures-additional-10m-in-debt-free-financing-to-redefine-plant-based-protein-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

COVID lockdown sees rise of younger consumers shopping at butcher shops

Shopper behaviour has changed during the COVID-19 lockdown, presenting âa unique opportunity for retailersâ, according to a report by IGD.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Headlines/Retail/COVID-lockdown-sees-rise-of-younger-consumers-shopping-at-butcher-shops?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

PepsiCo and Corteva Agriscience unveil ‘first-ever’ open-source sequencing of oat genome

PepsiCo and Corteva Agriscience have announced the âfirst-everâ sequencing of the full oat genome for use in open-source applications.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/24/PepsiCo-and-Corteva-Agriscience-unveil-first-ever-open-source-sequencing-of-oat-genome?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé urged to ‘keep KitKat Fairtrade’ as it moves to Rainforest Alliance

The Fairtrade Foundation is dismayed that Nestlà UK & Ireland will no longer buy Fairtrade cocoa for its KitKat brand. Instead, the food giant is moving to Rainforest Alliance certification.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/24/Nestle-urged-to-keep-KitKat-Fairtrade-as-it-moves-to-Rainforest-Alliance?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EFSA flags safety concerns over selenite triglyceride use in food supplements

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected the use of selenite triglycerides as a source of selenium (Se) as a food supplement ingredient due to safety concerns.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2020/06/23/EFSA-rejects-selenite-triglyceride-use-in-food-supplements?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Carbs clock: Timing of meal as well as composition influences glycaemic response – first-of-a-kind study

Researchers have revealed that the timing of carbohydrate-rich meals can significantly worsen glucose homeostasis â on top of the independent glycaemic index of the food â potentially revealing ways to minimise the risk of type-2 diabetes.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-asia.com/Article/2020/06/23/Carbs-clock-Timing-of-meal-as-well-as-composition-influences-glycaemic-response-first-of-a-kind-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Personalised nutrition will shape the food systems of the future’: How will mass production adapt?

Personalised nutrition is a phrase that has attracted much attention, with futuristic visions of people consuming a diet tailored to their individual needs to deliver optimum health and wellness. But for this future to materialise it will require a complete overhaul of food and beverage business models.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/24/Personalised-nutrition-will-shape-the-food-systems-of-the-future-How-will-mass-production-adapt?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Pea protein + chickpea flour = the next generation of plant-based meat... minus methyl cellulose, says Nutriati

Combining pea protein with a proprietary form of chickpea flour could pave the way for a new generation of plant-based meat products with a meatier texture and a cleaner label, claim the makers of Artesa textured pulse protein (TPP).

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/06/23/Pea-protein-chickpea-flour-the-next-generation-of-plant-based-meat-minus-methyl-cellulose-says-Nutriati?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Bühler invests in New Protein Fund to help start-ups develop ‘great tasting alternatives’

Switzerland-headquartered BÃhler is joining Tyson Ventures and Temasek, among others, in funding up to 100 plant- and cell-based start-ups.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/23/Buehler-invests-in-New-Protein-Fund-to-help-start-ups-develop-great-tasting-alternatives?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Number of workers tested for COVID-19 rises at meat processing plant in Germany

The number of workers testing positive for COVID-19 at TÃnnies abattoir in GÃtersloz, Germany, has âreached an existential crisisâ, with the owner saying it âthought it had done everything rightâ, to protect against the virus, despite claiming more than 1,000 victims.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/06/23/Number-of-workers-tested-for-COVID-19-rises-at-meat-processing-plant-in-Germany?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Support needed for the food industry’s ‘squeezed middle’: report

More support is needed to help manufacturers supplying the hospitality and food service market, according to a report.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/23/Support-needed-for-the-food-industry-s-squeezed-middle-report?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kraft Heinz shifts focus to growth and sustainability: ‘The company is entering a new era’

Kraft Heinz has appointed Cristina Kenz as chief growth officer for its international zone. FoodNavigator caught up with Kenz to find out more about her ambitions for the companyâs blockbuster brands.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/23/Kraft-Heinz-shifts-focus-to-growth-and-sustainability-The-company-is-entering-a-new-era?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

CPF to further promote natural behaviours of livestock to avoid pain and injury

Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) has vowed strict compliance with animal welfare and antibiotics standards, to promote the natural behaviours of both livestock and aquatic animals and assure meat and food safety throughout the supply chain.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/06/23/CPF-to-further-promote-natural-behaviours-of-livestock-to-avoid-pain-and-injury?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Belcampo launches partner farm program to revolutionize the meat industry

Belcampo organic, grass-fed meats, broths and jerky, has launched a partner farm program as part of its commitment to revolutionize the meat industry with its network of farm partners.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/06/23/Belcampo-launches-partner-farm-program-to-revolutionize-the-meat-industry?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Number of workers tested for COVID-19 rises at meat processing plant in Germany

The number of workers testing positive for COVID-19 at TÃnnies abattoir in GÃtersloz, Germany, has âreached an existential crisisâ, with the owner saying it âthought it had done everything rightâ, to protect against the virus, despite claiming more than 1,000 victims.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/06/23/Number-of-workers-tested-for-COVID-19-rises-at-meat-processing-plant-in-Germany?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

When plant-based meets clean label: A sweet spot for future innovation?

Demand for plant-based products is booming. However, meat- and dairy-free alternatives are facing something of a challenge as the nutritional content of products comes under the microscope. We suggest that the intersection between clean label and plant-based could prove fertile ground for innovation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/22/When-plant-based-meets-clean-label-A-sweet-spot-for-future-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From activated nut m*lks to the first 100% recycled yogurt pot

In this weekâs new product development round-up, FoodNavigator looks at single-use plastic-free Smarties, a rebrand for James Cadburyâs Love Cocoa chocolate start-up, activated nut m*lks, and Yeo Valleyâs 100% recycled yogurt pot.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/22/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-activated-nut-m-lks-to-the-first-100-recycled-yogurt-pot?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Development of coronavirus detection tools in foods ‘essential’, argue researchers

To ensure food safety and prevent supply chain disruptions, researchers are calling for the development of detection tools for SARS-CoV-2 in foods.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/22/Development-of-coronavirus-detection-tools-in-foods-essential-argue-researchers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK ‘bounce back’ plan for food and drink sector: ‘More trade is absolutely critical’

The UK government has outlined a package of measures that, it says, are designed to âturbo chargeâ UK food and drink businesses as the world recovers from coronavirus.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/22/UK-bounce-back-plan-for-food-and-drink-sector-More-trade-is-absolutely-critical?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Pandemic fallout sees quarter of UK adults at risk of malnutrition, survey finds

Malnutrition remains a risk for one in four adults in UK, according to a newly published survey as the pandemic continues to affect access to food across all members of the household.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2020/06/22/Pandemic-sees-25-of-UK-adults-at-risk-of-malnutrition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

China’s cell-based meat future: Calls for national strategy to accelerate sector’s growth

China should accelerate the development of its local cell-based meat sector to catch up with other countries that have a head start in this area, with a major focus placed on technology, regulations and innovation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2020/06/22/China-s-cell-based-meat-future-Calls-for-national-strategy-to-accelerate-sector-s-growth?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coronavirus confirmed at Asda meat factory

Big four retailer Asda has shut down operations at its meat processing site in Kirklees after members of staff were suspected of having contracted COVID-19.

Read more about it via https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2020/06/19/Coronavirus-at-Asda-meat-factory-and-Rowan-Foods-confirmed?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

CBD body announces safety study consortium as Novel Foods crunch time looms

Ahead of the UK Food Standards Agencyâs 31 March 2021 deadline for CBD products to have a validated novel foods application, the Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI), which works to create a safe, legal and well-regulated CBD market in the UK, says it will lead a consortium to study the safety of CBD and decide the ingredientâs recommended daily dose.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/19/CBD-body-announces-safety-study-consortium-as-Novel-Foods-crunch-time-looms?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Consumers reveal healthy appetite, high expectations for yogurt alternatives

Consumer attitudes toward dairy alternatives are changing, as trendy dairy-free yogurts, ice creams and milks continue to gain shelf space. According to a recent report from Innova Market Insights on the global dairy alternatives space, the increased interest in flexitarian diets is a key driver behind growing category.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/06/19/Consumers-reveal-healthy-appetite-high-expectations-for-yogurt-alternatives?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Investment portal aims take plant-based food businesses ‘to the next level’

Vegan Arborist is looking to help take plant-based food businesses âto the next levelâ after launching a business and consumer platform dedicated to growing the market for more sustainable plant-based products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/19/Investment-portal-aims-take-plant-based-food-businesses-to-the-next-level?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The pandemic has poked holes in food brands' digital strategy

Liz RIchardson looks at what the coronavirus pandemic has meant for FMCG digital strategies and outlines learnings for the future.

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ASF remains the dominant issue in global animal protein markets

African Swine Fever (ASF) will have more profound and longer lasting impacts on global animal protein markets than Covid-19, argues Rabobank.

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France wants to tighten ‘transparency’ rules: No ‘meaty’ names for plant-based products and stricter origin labels

The French government wants to tighten labelling requirements on food and agricultural products through the introduction of a new Act that, it says, will improve âtransparencyâ. But will this have implications for the Single Market?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/18/France-wants-to-tighten-transparency-rules-No-meaty-names-for-plant-based-products-and-stricter-origin-labels?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Beneo looks to capitalise on rising demand for organic ingredients

German supplier Beneo is expanding its portfolio to include two new organic ingredients after noting rising demand for organic produce among European consumers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/18/Beneo-looks-to-capitalise-on-rising-demand-for-organic-ingredients?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The LIVEKINDLY co. acquires Swedish plant-based meat brand, Oumph!

The LIVEKINDLY co., which launched in March with the ambition of becoming one of the largest plant-based food companies, has acquired Swedish plant-based meat brand, Oumph!, known for its soy-based burgers, strips, and pulled meat products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/06/17/LIVEKINDLY-Co.-acquires-Swedish-plant-based-meat-brand-Oumph?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

ADM sees growing demand for spicy meat flavors chili pepper & smokey chipotle

ADM has a focused process in place for developing meat and poultry marinades to achieve a consumer-preferred flavor and sensory experience and is seeing a growing demand for spicy flavors like chili pepper and smokey chipotle, which bring vibrant color, balanced heat and rich flavors to marinated applications.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/06/18/ADM-sees-growing-demand-for-spicy-meat-flavors-chili-pepper-smokey-chipotle?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Higgidy enters premium ready meals market

Savoury pastry brand Higgidy is entering the premium ready meals market with the launch of its ready to bake vegetarian and plant-based dishes.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/06/18/Higgidy-enters-premium-ready-meals-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Red meat industry facing unprecedented climate, with challenges ahead'

'The red meat industry is witnessing an unprecedented climate which is fundamentally challenging the way the industry does business now and into the future,' says PrimeX Connect.

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The LIVEKINDLY co. acquires Swedish plant-based meat brand, Oumph!

The LIVEKINDLY co., which launched in March with the ambition of becoming one of the largest plant-based food companies, has acquired Swedish plant-based meat brand, Oumph!, known for its soy-based burgers, strips, and pulled meat products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/06/17/LIVEKINDLY-Co.-acquires-Swedish-plant-based-meat-brand-Oumph?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

ADM sees growing demand for spicy meat flavors chili pepper & smokey chipotle

ADM has a focused process in place for developing meat and poultry marinades to achieve a consumer-preferred flavor and sensory experience and is seeing a growing demand for spicy flavors like chili pepper and smokey chipotle, which bring vibrant color, balanced heat and rich flavors to marinated applications.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/06/18/ADM-sees-growing-demand-for-spicy-meat-flavors-chili-pepper-smokey-chipotle?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sugar reformulation: How are big brands innovating to cut the sweet stuff?

With mounting pressure â both via voluntary targets and mandatory taxes â to reduce sugar in food and beverage, FMCGs are getting creative. Some are substituting sugar with coconut water, others with maize flour or tiger nuts. Scroll through the gallery to see who is doing what to cut the sweet stuff.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/17/Sugar-reformulation-How-are-big-brands-innovating-to-cut-the-sweet-stuff?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

PepsiCo invests in UK free-from brand Rude Health

Snacks giant PepsiCo has acquired a minority stake in alt-milk and cereal company Rude Health.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/17/PepsiCo-invests-in-UK-free-from-brand-Rude-Health?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Protera CEO talks AI-developed proteins, closing €5m Series A, and relocating to France

Chilean biotech Protera Biosciences is heading for the city of lights, having closed $5.5m (â4.9m) Series A financing led by Sofinnova Partners. Europe, Protera CEO Leonardo Ãlvarez tells FoodNavigator, is known for its âvast expertiseâ in producing enzymes and proteins at industrial scale.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/17/Protera-CEO-talks-AI-developed-proteins-closing-5m-Series-A-and-relocating-to-France?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Norway squashes speculation that salmon was source of fresh Covid wave in China

Norwayâs seafood industry has hit back after China halted imports from European salmon suppliers after a new wave of coronavirus at a Beijing market was said to have entered the city via salmon.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/17/Norway-squashes-speculation-that-salmon-was-source-of-fresh-Covid-wave-in-China?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Hershey talks sustainability goals: ‘The challenge is the enormity of the work in front of us’

Chocolate and confectionery maker The Hershey Company reached a milestone in its CSR strategy in January when 100% of the cocoa it sources was certified sustainable. FoodNavigator speaks to the companyâs director of global sustainability and social impact Jeff King about progress to date and the road ahead.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/17/Hershey-talks-sustainability-goals-The-challenge-is-the-enormity-of-the-work-in-front-of-us?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kerry talks sugar reduction in beverages: ‘It impacts the three most important sensory dimensions’

The push to reduce sugar in products, supported by regulatory levers such as sugar taxes, has focused largely on the beverage sector. Kerry Taste & Nutrition weighs in on the challenges facing beverage formulators.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/17/Kerry-talks-sugar-reduction-in-beverages-It-impacts-the-three-most-important-sensory-dimensions?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

THIS launches plant-based chicken & bacon range in Milk & More online supermarket

THIS plant-based chicken and bacon is launching its entire product range in Milk & More online supermarket, serving 500,000 customers across the UK.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/06/17/THIS-launches-plant-based-chicken-bacon-range-in-Milk-More-online-supermarket?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

B+LNZ & the MIA launch joint manifesto ahead of New Zealand’s General Election

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and the Meat Industry Association (MIA) has commissioned research to show the importance of the sector to the New Zealand economy ahead of the countryâs general election in September.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/06/17/B-LNZ-the-MIA-launch-joint-manifesto-ahead-of-New-Zealand-s-General-Election?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Albert Heijn introduces DNA traceability system for branded pork

Dutch retailer Albert Heijn has implemented the Beter Leven system for its branded pork products in response to growing consumer demand for greater transparency in the food chain.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/06/17/Albert-Heijn-introduces-DNA-traceability-system-for-branded-pork?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How COVID-19 is shaking up consumer trends: Mintel

The market insight firm says the coronavirus pandemic has made vegan, âhealingâ, and shelf-stable foods more appealing to consumers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/16/How-COVID-19-is-shaking-up-consumer-trends-Mintel?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Freeze-dried survival food specialist spots gap in care home market

Fuel Your Preparation says it is hoping to tap into the care sector with its nutritious food which can be stored for up to 25 years.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/16/Freeze-dried-survival-food-specialist-spots-gap-in-care-home-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Emissions from 13 dairy companies exceed that of ‘carbon majors’ BHP and ConocoPhillips, finds study

The total combined emissions of 13 dairy giants rose by 11% in just two years, exceeding those produced by two of the worldâs biggest fossil fuel emitters, according to researchers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/16/Emissions-from-13-dairy-companies-exceed-that-of-carbon-majors-BHP-and-ConocoPhillips-finds-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New whey ingredient from Arla Foods Ingredients slows age-related muscle decline

Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a new whey protein ingredient it says is clinically proven to counteract age-related muscle mass decline.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/06/16/New-whey-ingredient-from-Arla-Foods-Ingredients-slows-age-related-muscle-decline?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Spanish consumers shifted to healthier diets during COVID-19 confinement – study

COVID-19 lockdown in Spain led to the adoption of healthier diets, according to a study.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/16/Spanish-consumers-shifted-to-healthier-diets-during-COVID-19-confinement-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How COVID-19 is shaking up consumer trends: Mintel

The market insight firm says the coronavirus pandemic has made vegan, âhealingâ, and shelf-stable foods more appealing to consumers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/16/How-COVID-19-is-shaking-up-consumer-trends-Mintel?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

IFA secures €50m for beef farmers to cover price losses due to COVID-19 and Brexit

IFA (The Irish Farmersâ Association) has secured a â50m package for beef farmers to cover price losses due to COVID-19 and other factors, including Brexit.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/06/16/IFA-secures-50m-package-for-beef-farmers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

US trade deals risk sending food standards to pre-mad cow disease levels, Britons warned

UK consumer group Which? has warned that food standards could be compromised in any trade deal brokered with the US.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/15/US-trade-deals-risk-sending-food-standards-to-pre-mad-cow-disease-levels-Britons-warned?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Opportunities for UK red meat exports Post COVID-19 in Asian marketplace

Coronavirus has significantly impacted global trade, but there are plenty of opportunities for UK red meat exports in the Asian marketplace, says AHDB (Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board).

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/06/15/Opportunities-for-UK-red-meat-exports-Post-COVID-19-in-Asian-marketplace?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD trend tracker: From low sugar juices to 'revolutionary' plant-based innovation

In this week's round-up of new product launches from around Europe, the low-sugar trend is in evidence in France and Germany as reduced sugar juice and ice cream hit the shelves. Elsewhere, innovation in the plant-protein space continues apace. Here are this week's highlights of new product launches in the region.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/15/NPD-trend-tracker-From-low-sugar-juices-to-revolutionary-plant-based-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Barley joins the ranks of dairy-alternative beverages

Take Two Foods has launched the world's first barleymilk into grocery stores, coffee shops, and cafes across the Pacific Northwest and Los Angeles.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/06/15/Barley-joins-ranks-of-dairy-alternative-beverages?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

ADM, LDC and Cargill among ‘big six’ to kickstart new collaboration with soy farmers in Brazil

âThe big sixâ soy traders have teamed up with Solidaridad to engage growers in Brazilâs Cerrado, with the aim of expanding and improving soy production through efficient and sustainable land use.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/15/ADM-LDC-and-Cargill-among-big-six-to-kickstart-new-collaboration-with-soy-farmers-in-Brazil?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

US trade deals risk sending food standards to pre-mad cow disease levels, Britons warned

UK consumer group Which? has warned that food standards could be compromised in any trade deal brokered with the US.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/15/US-trade-deals-risk-sending-food-standards-to-pre-mad-cow-disease-levels-Britons-warned?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Upfield R&D chief: ‘Our new Food Science Centre will transform the plant-based foods category’

Margarine major Upfield â owner of spread brands Flora, LÃtta, and I Canât Believe Itâs Not Butter â is investing â50m in a new Food Science Centre in Wageningen, the Netherlands. The centre will focus on sustainability, health, and taste in plant-based, R&D chief John Verbakel tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/15/Upfield-R-D-chief-Our-new-Food-Science-Centre-will-transform-the-plant-based-foods-category?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

ADM, LDC and Cargill among ‘the big six’ to kickstart new collaboration with soy farmers Brazil

âThe big sixâ soy traders have teamed up with Solidaridad to engage growers in Brazilâs Cerrado, with the aim of expanding and improving soy production through efficient and sustainable land use.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/15/ADM-LDC-and-Cargill-among-the-big-six-to-kickstart-new-collaboration-with-soy-farmers-Brazil?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Hormel Foods VP of corporate strategy retires

Hormel Foodsâ group vice president of corporate strategy, Jim Splinter - who led the acquisition of Justinâs nut butters in 2016 - has retired from the global food company.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/06/11/Hormel-Foods-VP-of-corporate-strategy-retires?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Beyond Meat expects to begin European production at end of 2020 after Dutch expansion

US plant-based meat specialist Beyond Meat expects to begin European production by the end of 2020 after opening a new plant in Zoeterwoude and acquiring a further site in Enschede.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/11/Beyond-Meat-expects-to-begin-European-production-at-end-of-2020-after-Dutch-expansion?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

CIEH: Dual-tariff approach would open door to chlorinated chicken & hormone-fed beef

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has urged the Government to keep its word on maintaining the UKâs high food standards.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/06/15/CIEH-Dual-tariff-approach-would-open-door-to-chlorinated-chicken-hormone-fed-beef?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Unilever eyes potential in wellness: ‘We are uniquely positioned to lead purposefully in the space of holistic health and immunity’

New research from Unilever highlights the growing importance of health, wellness and immunity for consumers. âOur Foods and Refreshment business is uniquely positioned to lead purposefully in the space of holistic health and immunity,â nutrition R&D director Dr Angelika de Bree tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/12/Unilever-eyes-potential-in-wellness-We-are-uniquely-positioned-to-lead-purposefully-in-the-space-of-holistic-health-and-immunity?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Iodine addition to salt can address populations’ deficiencies, says scientific committee

The addition of iodine in salt can compensate for low iodine intake in adolescents and in women of childbearing age, according to Norwegianâs Scientific Committee on Food and the Environment (VKM).

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2020/06/12/Iodine-addition-to-salt-addresses-populations-deficiencies?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The FoodNavigator Podcast: Sugar reformulation part 1: Why reducing by stealth is key

The food industry is under massive pressure to reformulate products with less sugar. And in light of the voluntary target in the UK for manufacturers to meet a 20% cut in sugar by 2020 is unlikely to be met, campaigners are increasingly demanding that mandatory sugar reformulation targets are set.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/12/The-FoodNavigator-Podcast-Sugar-reformulation-part-1-Why-reducing-by-stealth-is-key?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé implements Nutri-Score labelling scheme in Southern Europe

By rolling out the labelling scheme in Spain and Portugal, Nestlà takes its Nutri-Score country tally to eight.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/12/Nestle-implements-Nutri-Score-labelling-scheme-in-Southern-Europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nanomaterials: Food agency identifies main uses, reveals ‘most affected’ food categories

French food agency ANSES has identified the main uses of manufactured nanomaterials in food, and named the sub-categories most affected.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/12/Nanomaterials-Food-agency-identifies-main-uses-reveals-most-affected-food-categories?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kerry expands plant protein range

Irish headquartered nutrition company Kerry has expanded its nutritional plant protein range.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/06/11/Kerry-expands-plant-protein-range?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

COVID-proof? Unilever to merge Anglo-Dutch structure for ‘greater strategic flexibility’

Consumer goods major Unilever will unify its split Anglo-Dutch legal structure into a single parent company in the UK â a move set to future-proof business, especially important during COVID-19, its CEO says.

Read more about it via https://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/Article/2020/06/11/Unilever-merges-Anglo-Dutch-legal-structure-for-greater-flexibility?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Beyond Meat expects to begin European production at end of 2020 after Dutch expansion

US plant-based giant Beyond Meat expects to begin European production by the end of 2020 after opening a new plant in Zoeterwoude and acquiring a further site in Enschede.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/11/Beyond-Meat-expects-to-begin-European-production-at-end-of-2020-after-Dutch-expansion?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Rousselot: ‘Collagen is moving beyond a specialised functional space’

Collagen peptides are making their way into everyday use food categories, according to ingredients supplier Rousselot. Their inclusion in formulations allows manufacturers to differentiate with various health messages - and even unlocks the door to reformulation opportunities.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/11/Rousselot-Collagen-is-moving-beyond-a-specialised-functional-space?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Researchers hit food industry with double blame: Obesity pandemic and COVID-19 severity

The food industry must share the blame for both the obesity pandemic and the severity of COVID-19 disease, argue researchers in the UK.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/11/Researchers-hit-food-industry-with-double-blame-Obesity-pandemic-and-COVID-19-severity?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Entoprot protein products derived from insects one of 10 startups in VTT accelerator program

Ten Nordic startups will begin a four-month acceleration program in June at FAN Nordic Hub led by VTT working with experts to connect with partners, clients and investors across Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/06/11/Entoprot-protein-products-derived-from-insects-one-of-10-startups-in-VTT-accelerator-program?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Veganuary co-founder launches plant-based investment fund: ‘The quality, availability and price of vegan products still needs work’

A new not-for-profit investment company aimed at funding early-stage businesses has launched in the plant-based food space. There is âhuge opportunityâ to disrupt traditional food sectors, managing director and Veganuary co-founder Matthew Glover tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/10/Veganuary-co-founder-launches-plant-based-investment-fund-The-quality-availability-and-price-of-vegan-products-still-needs-work?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tyson Foods responds to US DOJ chicken price-fixing allegations

Tyson Foods Inc. has issued a statement after an indictment by the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) on June 2, charging multiple executives of other companies in the broiler chicken industry with conspiring to restrain trade by fixing prices and rigging bids.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/06/11/Tyson-Foods-responds-to-US-DOJ-chicken-price-fixing-allegations?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

PepsiCo eyes growth for sustainable gazpacho brand Alvalle

PepsiCo has completed an investment of â31m in a new production facility for its gazpachos brand Alvalle.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/10/PepsiCo-eyes-growth-for-sustainable-gazpacho-brand-Alvalle?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

HelloFresh expands into Denmark as analysts predict ‘sticky but niche’ post-Covid meal-kit demand

Growth hungry HelloFresh is defying concerns that rising consumer demand for meal-kit delivery services may wane as lockdown restrictions ease. However, its biggest threat remains online supermarkets, say analysts.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/10/HelloFresh-expands-into-Denmark-as-analysts-predict-sticky-but-niche-post-Covid-meal-kit-demand?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ingredion launches low FODMAP dietary fibre for snacks and baked goods

The global ingredients specialist has launched a dietary fibre in the US that will help manufacturers answer consumer demand for snacks that support digestive health.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2020/06/10/Ingredion-launches-low-FODMAP-dietary-fibre-for-snacks-and-baked-goods?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Mediterranean diet effective in IBD as part of multidimensional approach, says study

Patients with Crohnâs disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) could benefit from following a Mediterranean diet, after a study finds an impact on nutritional state and disease activity.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2020/06/10/Med-diet-good-for-IBD-as-part-of-multidimensional-approach?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Veganuary co-founder launches plant-based investment fund: ‘The quality, availability and price of vegan products still needs work’

A new not-for-profit investment company aimed at funding early-stage businesses has launched in the plant-based food space. There is âhuge opportunityâ to disrupt traditional food sectors, managing director and Veganuary co-founder Matthew Glover tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/10/Veganuary-co-founder-launches-plant-based-investment-fund-The-quality-availability-and-price-of-vegan-products-still-needs-work?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EU’s Free Trade Agreement ‘not credible’ and offers ‘unlevel playing field’ for New Zealand trade

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and the Meat Industry Association (MIA) are âdeeply disappointedâ with the recently leaked agricultural offer from the European Union (EU).

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/06/10/EU-s-Free-Trade-Agreement-not-credible-and-offers-unlevel-playing-field-for-New-Zealand-trade?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Consumers prefer organic, local meat and cage-free poultry

Consumers are turning to âConscious Consumptionâ following the COVID-19 pandemic, driving interest in organic, local, cruelty-free products, according to Saage Insights.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/06/10/Consumers-prefer-organic-local-meat-and-cage-free-poultry?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The ‘trendiest’ ingredients for health and wellness foods revealed

Fresh customer research unveils what ingredients offer the greatest opportunities in the health and wellness space.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/09/The-trendiest-ingredients-for-health-and-wellness-foods-revealed?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Salmon farming urged to boost tech investment in face of 'significant environmental threats'

Substantial investment in sustainable farming technology is needed to mitigate the environmental risks faced by US$18 billion farmed Atlantic salmon industry, warns a report.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/09/Salmon-farming-urged-to-boost-tech-investment-in-face-of-significant-environmental-threats?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Corbion secures European patent for fruit ferments: ‘This is an exciting milestone’

Ingredient supplier Corbion has secured a European patent for its fruit ferments containing natural organic acids and other flavour compounds. The company says the ingredients are a natural way to reformulate products and reduce food waste.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/09/Corbion-secures-European-patent-for-fruit-ferments-This-is-an-exciting-milestone?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Consumers have little appetite for insects and lab-grown meat and prefer plant-based ‘burgers’ and vegetarian food

Consumers across Europe are willing to change their eating habits as long as buying sustainable food becomes easier with better pricing, improved information, and more options, according to BEUC, The European Consumer Organisation (Bureau EuropÃen des Unions de Consommateurs, "European Bureau of Consumers' Unions").

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/06/09/insects-lab-grown-meat-plant-based-burgers-and-vegetarian-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The ‘trendiest’ ingredients for health and wellness foods revealed

Fresh customer research unveils what ingredients offer the greatest opportunities in the health and wellness space.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/09/The-trendiest-ingredients-for-health-and-wellness-foods-revealed?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Childhood obesity: Research backs case for stricter advertising regulations

Fresh research across Europe suggests children are falling through the gaps of regulations aimed at preventing childhood obesity.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/09/Childhood-obesity-Research-backs-case-for-stricter-advertising-regulations?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Judge orders JBS plant suspension over Coronavirus

A Brazilian judge has allegedly suspended activity at a JBS pork plant in Rio Grande do Sul, due to coronavirus, according to Reuters.

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Consumers have little appetite for insects and lab-grown meat and prefer plant-based ‘burgers’ and vegetarian food

Consumers across Europe are willing to change their eating habits as long as buying sustainable food becomes easier with better pricing, improved information, and more options, according to BEUC, The European Consumer Organisation (Bureau EuropÃen des Unions de Consommateurs, "European Bureau of Consumers' Unions").

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/06/09/insects-lab-grown-meat-plant-based-burgers-and-vegetarian-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Prestige Hampers creates UK’s largest sausage roll in time for Father’s Day

Prestige Hampers claims to have created the UKâs largest sausage roll on sale now online, to coincide with Fatherâs Day (June 21).

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/06/09/Prestige-Hampers-creates-UK-s-largest-sausage-roll-in-time-for-Father-s-Day?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Emotional rescue: How tapping into food and mood can make or break a product

A better understanding of the emotional impact of food can help manufacturers overcome the challenge of new products that fail, and also adapt to disruption in the industry.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/08/Emotional-rescue-How-tapping-into-food-and-mood-can-make-or-break-a-product?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From a 'swavoury snack' to Pukka's new Chicken Balti pie

In the latest edition of our new product development trend tracker, FoodNavigator covers some recently launched vegan soup flavours, a unique flavour combination from Flipz and new Pukka pie.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/08/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-a-swavoury-snack-to-Pukka-s-new-Chicken-Balti-pie?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How big data and AI is revolutionising FMCG innovation: Spoonshot

The challenge of responding to coronavirus has highlighted the need to leverage big data, predictive analytics and artificial intelligence in the FMCG space. However, AI start-up Spoonshot stresses, the long-term opportunities this technology can unlock are more significant still.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/08/How-big-data-and-AI-is-revolutionising-FMCG-innovation-Spoonshot?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Emotional rescue: How tapping into food and mood can make or break a product

A better understanding of the emotional impact of food can help manufacturers overcome the challenge of new products that fail, and also adapt to disruption in the industry.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/08/Emotional-rescue-How-tapping-into-food-and-mood-can-make-or-break-a-product?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Enforcing sustainability in palm oil: What would mandatory due diligence look like?

What if the European Commission made sustainable palm oil due diligence mandatory across the bloc? The European Palm Oil Alliance is advocating just that, chair Frans Claassen tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/08/Enforcing-sustainability-in-palm-oil-What-would-mandatory-due-diligence-look-like?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Bacteria barcode: Researchers develop new method to trace salmonella outbreaks

Researchers in Australia have developed a standardised method of identifying Salmonella strains to better help trace foodborne outbreaks.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2020/06/04/Bacteria-barcode-Researchers-develop-new-method-to-trace-salmonella-outbreaks?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Vion reopens Groenlo facility

Dutch processor Vion Food Group has reopened the production facility in Groenlo following a temporary closure due to a coronavirus outbreak.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/06/06/Vion-reopens-Groenlo-facility?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Former Morrisons supermarket boss to head Scottish butcher

Ex-Morrisons marketing director Mike Hoban is the new chief executive of royally appointed Scottish butcher Donald Russell â a winner at William Reedâs Butcherâs Shop of The Year Awards 2019.

Read more about it via https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2020/06/05/Former-Morrisons-supermarket-boss-to-lead-butcher-Donald-Russell?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat body hits back as report warns coronavirus could be ‘straw that breaks its back’

The British Meat Processors Association has slammed a new report which claims that factory farming is both vulnerable to pandemics, and guilty of creating them.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/05/Meat-body-hits-back-as-report-warns-coronavirus-could-be-straw-that-breaks-its-back?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ribena owner invests in search for climate-resilient blackcurrant varieties

Lucozade Ribena Suntory (LRS) has invested Â500,000 ($634,000 USD) to extend a 30-year partnership with researchers at Scotlandâs James Hutton Institute to develop new varieties of climate-resilient blackcurrants.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2020/06/05/Ribena-searches-for-climate-resilient-blackcurrant-varieties?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Microalgae start-up rolls out industrial-scale production after ‘influx of demand’

Israel-based Yemoja has begun industrial-scale production of microalgae at its 1,000 square metre facility.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/05/Microalgae-start-up-rolls-out-industrial-scale-production-after-influx-of-demand?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Fazer’s low-FODMAP bread: ‘When patented innovation becomes meaningful innovation’

Finnish food group Fazer has developed LOFO, an enzyme-based solution that unlocks the door to low-FODMAP baking. The first breads made using this patented innovation have hit the shelves in Finland.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/05/Fazer-s-low-FODMAP-bread-When-patented-innovation-becomes-meaningful-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat body hits back as report warns coronavirus could be ‘straw that breaks its back’

The British Meat Processors Association has slammed a new report which claims that factory farming is both vulnerable to pandemics, and guilty of creating them.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/05/Meat-body-hits-back-as-report-warns-coronavirus-could-be-straw-that-breaks-its-back?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Vegan Food Award winners 2020: Oatly, Aldi, The Vegetarian Butcher, and more

The German branch of animal welfare charity PETA has announced the winners of this yearâs Vegan Food Awards, set up to âhonour outstanding innovationsâ in the plant-based space. Scroll through the gallery to see who took out this year's best chicken, fish, and cheese alternative awards.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/05/Vegan-Food-Award-winners-2020-Oatly-Aldi-The-Vegetarian-Butcher-and-more?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coronavirus lockdown found to worsen childhood obesity: 'The excess weight gained may not be easily reversible'

Early on in lockdown, scientists predicted confinement measures implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic could exacerbate childhood obesity. Now, the results are in.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/05/Coronavirus-lockdown-found-to-worsen-childhood-obesity?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Redefine Meat targets ‘meat-lovers’ with 3D printed plant-based solutions: ‘We’re closer than you think’

Surging awareness about plant-based products has seen a proliferation of meat analogues hitting the market. But to truly appeal to âmeat-loversâ, Redefine Meat CEO and founder Eshchar Ben-Shitrit says the sector needs to look beyond innovation at a product level to develop new technologies and processes.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/04/Redefine-Meat-targets-meat-lovers-with-3D-printed-plant-based-solutions-We-re-closer-than-you-think?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FrieslandCampina Ingredients launches Biotis health and wellness ingredients

FrieslandCampina Ingredients has announced the launch of Biotis - a new range of health benefit solutions aimed at supporting health and wellness throughout all life stages.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/06/04/FrieslandCampina-Ingredients-launches-Biotis-health-and-wellness-ingredients?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cheese, ready-meals and egg alternatives most in demand among plant-based eaters

Plant-based cheese, ready meals, seafood, and alternatives to eggs are among the biggest opportunities in the plant-based sector, a survey of over 6,000 consumers has found.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/04/Cheese-ready-meals-and-egg-alternatives-most-in-demand-among-plant-based-eaters?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Fermented foods: How many lactic acid bacteria actually reach the gut?

Fermented foods are a rich source of lactic acid bacteria (LAB), which are potentially probiotic. But when such foods are consumed, how many LAB become part of the microbiome?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/04/Fermented-foods-How-many-lactic-acid-bacteria-actually-reach-the-gut?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Foods to improve mental wellbeing ‘may prove recession proof’

Functional food and beverages that are seen to improve mental health could be set to be a ârecession proofâ sector, claims market researcher MMR. It says its new data highlights innovation opportunities as consumers seek new strategies to manage their mental wellbeing.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/04/Foods-to-improve-mental-wellbeing-may-prove-recession-proof?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Belgium to reduce ASF-infected zone

Almost a year after the last confirmed evidence of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the country, Belgium is considering reducing the infected zone.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/06/03/Belgium-to-reduce-ASF-infected-zone?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Swedish start-up tackling methane emissions in cattle attracts investors

Swedish start-up, Volta Greentech, just closed a SEK 5m (US$500K) funding round to expand pilot production of a product derived from the red seaweed, Asparagopsis, to reduce methane emissions in cows.

Read more about it via https://www.feednavigator.com/Article/2020/06/02/Methane-reducing-Swedish-start-up-attracts-investors?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Hooked on salmon: ‘World’s first’ shredded plant-based alternative eyes European market

Swedish start-up Hooked is developing what it claims to be the âworldâs firstâ plant-based shredded salmon product. The aim? To meet the ârapidly increasingâ demand for seafood with healthy, tasty, and planet-friendly alternatives, the founders tell FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/03/World-s-first-shredded-plant-based-salmon-product-in-development-for-EU-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Brexit and food labelling part 2: Challenges, deadlines, and potential future divergences

Seven months out until the end of the transition period, the uncertainty of timing and potential short timescales are a concern for many UK and EU businesses, as they prepare to update food and beverage labelling for Brexit.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/03/Brexit-and-food-labelling-part-2-Challenges-deadlines-and-potential-future-divergences?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

2020: a turning point for nutrition?

A new report is urging food companies to embrace regulation, reformulation, relabelling and more diverse ingredients to become âpart of the solutionâ to malnutrition in all its forms.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/03/2020-a-turning-point-for-nutrition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New technology could improve, taste, texture, nutrition of plant-based meat and dairy, claims Motif FoodWorks

New technology could reduce saturated fat and significantly improve the taste and texture of plant-based meat and dairy products, claims Motif FoodWorks, which is working on a variety of ingredients to make these foods more âcraveable.â

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/06/02/New-technology-could-reduce-saturated-fat-and-improve-taste-texture-of-plant-based-meat-and-dairy-claims-Motif-FoodWorks?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Hooked on salmon: ‘World’s first’ shredded plant-based alternative eyes European market

Swedish start-up Hooked is developing what it claims to be the âworldâs firstâ plant-based shredded salmon product. The aim? To meet the ârapidly increasingâ demand for seafood with healthy, tasty, and planet-friendly alternatives, the founders tell FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/03/World-s-first-shredded-plant-based-salmon-product-in-development-for-EU-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Consumers closely monitor fats and oil in packaged food: Cargill

Most consumers (68%) across the world closely monitor the type and amount of fat and oil in their packaged food, according to a recent global study from Cargill.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/News/Market-Trends/Consumers-closely-monitor-fats-and-oil-in-packaged-food-Cargill?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Action urged on skilled butcher shortage

The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has called on the government to help keep production lines operating by adding âbutchersâ to the Shortage Occupation List used to vet skilled migrants.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/06/02/Action-urged-on-skilled-butcher-shortage?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From ‘Incredible’ to ‘Sensational’: Nestlé loses row with Impossible Foods over burger name

Food giant Nestlà plans to file an appeal having been forced to rebrand its plant-based Incredible Burger in Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/02/Nestle-loses-row-with-Impossible-Foods-over-Incredible-burger-name?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From ‘Incredible’ to ‘Sensational’: Nestlé loses row with Impossible Foods over burger name

Food giant Nestlà plans to file an appeal having been forced to rebrand its plant-based Incredible Burger in Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/02/Nestle-loses-row-with-Impossible-Foods-over-Incredible-burger-name?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

French legislators demand ‘sober’ diet with ‘more vegetables’ in bid to call time on ready-meal rise

Senators are proposing to tax foods with âpoor nutritionalâ quality amid concerns consumers are eating âtoo many calories and too much meatâ in a bid to force the food industry to design âless sweet, salty and fatty dishesâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/02/French-legislators-demand-sober-diet-with-more-vegetables-in-bid-to-call-time-on-ready-meal-rise?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

#SeasonalVeg campaign urges shoppers to support local food during COVID-19 pandemic

A campaign to encourage UK consumers to eat more seasonal vegetables and support British farmers during the coronavirus crisis launches today.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/02/SeasonalVeg-campaign-urges-shoppers-to-support-local-food-during-COVID-19-pandemic?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Brexit and food labelling part 1: What manufacturers need to know to avoid becoming unstuck…

Whether it be country of origin labelling, use of EU logos, or specifications around a food business operatorâs name and address, Brexit is shaking up how manufacturers label their food and beverage products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/02/Brexit-and-food-labelling-part-1-What-manufacturers-need-to-know-to-avoid-becoming-unstuck?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meatless Farm launches campaign to fight falling consumer confidence

Consumer confidence in eating out is set to take a plunge as people are anxious about returning to pubs, bars and restaurants, according to research from plant-based food company Meatless Farm.

Read more about it via https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2020/06/02/Meatless-Farm-launches-new-range-to-foodservice?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tulip unveils food waste reduction pledge

UK pork processor Tulip has outlined a new strategy to minimise food loss and waste throughout its supply chain including a partnership with food charity Fareshare.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/06/01/Tulip-unveils-food-waste-reduction-pledge?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From Italian-flavoured seitan to chunky wasabi tartare

In the latest edition of our new product development trend tracker, FoodNavigator covers a new range of chunky tartare sauces, a selection of flavoured seitan products crossing the pond, and new meat-free formats from Richmond Sausages.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/01/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-Italian-flavoured-seitan-to-chunky-wasabi-tartare?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

USDA: Polish poultry industry faces unprecedented crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the Polish poultry industry to the brink of crisis, according to a USDA report.

Read more about it via https://www.feednavigator.com/Article/2020/05/29/USDA-Polish-poultry-industry-faces-unprecedented-crisis?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Brexit: Government action needed to avoid ‘serious disruption’ to meat industry

The Government needs to address major issues around the meat supply chain as Brexit approaches, the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has revealed.

Read more about it via https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2020/06/01/Meat-trade-association-voices-concern-about-sector-disruption?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kraft Heinz R&D chief talks innovation: 'The technologies we are working on will give us a competitive edge'

Miriam Ueberall recently joined The Kraft Heinz Company to head up research and development for the groupâs international zone. FoodNavigator speaks to her about how innovation and product development is at the heart of Kraft Heinzâs turnaround plans.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/01/Kraft-Heinz-R-D-chief-talks-innovation-The-technologies-we-are-working-on-will-give-us-a-competitive-edge?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS