Suntory talks sustainability challenges and priorities: Plastics, water, climate and COVID

Suntory Group has made a series of commitments around plastic use, water conservation and climate impact. Yuko Koshiishi, Senior General Manager of the Corporate Sustainability Division, talks to FoodNavigator about why these are the âmain sustainability challengesâ the beverage sector is facing.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/30/Suntory-talks-sustainability-challenges-and-priorities-Plastics-water-climate-and-COVID?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tate & Lyle builds out texturant portfolio with tapioca M&A

The ingredients supplier is acquiring an 85% shareholding in Chaodee Modified Starch Co, a tapioca modified food starch manufacturer in Thailand, to grow its texturant portfolio.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/30/Tate-Lyle-builds-out-texturant-portfolio-with-tapioca-M-A2?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK CBD industry body becalmed after novel foods applications clarification

The UKâs Food Standards Authority has clarified the data requirements for CBD novel foods applications. This has been welcomed by CBD industry body the ACI as an important step in ensuring the sectorâs safety credentials during a time when a cloud of regulatory uncertainty hangs in other parts of Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/30/UK-CBD-industry-body-becalmed-after-novel-foods-applications-clarification?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Hand in hand to transform agri-food systems in Europe, Central Asia and beyond: FAO

From 2 to 4 November, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is convening its 32nd Session of the Regional Conference for Europe, virtually hosted by the Government of Uzbekistan, where FAO Members will have the opportunity to deepen their discussion on how to transform agri-food systems to make them more resilient, sustainable and inclusive â regionally and globally. Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, shares his thoughts ahead of the event.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/30/Hand-in-hand-to-transform-agri-food-systems-in-Europe-Central-Asia-and-beyond-FAO?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Why kombucha is one to watch in the low/no alcohol market

Kombucha offers drinkers more complexity than your average alcohol-free alternative, writes Emma Thackray, co-founder of Booch & Brew, in this guest article.

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Kaffe Bueno to scale upcycled coffee grounds business with seed boost

The Danish biotech making upcycled flour from spent coffee grounds is preparing to scale up production having secured â1.1m in seed funding, co-founder and CCO Alejandro Franco tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/29/Kaffe-Bueno-to-scale-upcycled-coffee-grounds-business-with-seed-boost?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How does Nutri-Score impact shoppers’ purchase intentions?

A new study out of Belgium has sought to determine the effectiveness of the front-of-pack labelling scheme by asking two key questions: How does Nutri-Score impact the perceived healthiness of a product? And what is its effect on consumer purchase intentions?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/29/How-does-Nutri-Score-impact-shoppers-purchase-intentions?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How Tony’s Chocolonely plans to disrupt ‘the big seven’ in chocolate

From noble beginnings as a PR stunt, to becoming the biggest chocolate brand in the Netherlands, Tonyâs Chocolonely is moving closer to its goal of disrupting âthe big sevenâ in chocolate. FoodNavigator hears how.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/29/How-Tony-s-Chocolonely-plans-to-disrupt-the-big-seven-in-chocolate?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kraft Heinz partners with APC Microbiome Ireland to unlock the ‘ultimate natural and clean label opportunities’

The Kraft Heinz Company has entered into a research partnership with APC Microbiome Ireland aimed at developing new natural cultures for fermented foods. This could unlock the âultimate natural and clean label opportunitiesâ for product development, the companyâs R&D chief tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/28/Kraft-Heinz-partners-with-APC-Microbiome-Ireland-to-unlock-the-ultimate-natural-and-clean-label-opportunities?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘High protein beverages are ripe for NPD’: Ulrick & Short says consumers are demanding added value nutritionals

The beverage sector is âripe for NPD and health innovationsâ and high protein ingredients can help deliver, according to supplier Ulrick & Short.

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Cultured meat start-ups celebrate M&A milestone

Peace of Meat says its tie-up with Meat-Tech 3D marks a breakthrough for the small but blossoming lab-grown protein sector.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/28/Cultured-meat-start-ups-celebrate-M-A-milestone?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Bioplastics just as toxic as other plastics, study finds

Most bioplastics and plant-based materials contain toxic chemicals, with cellulose and starch-based products inducing the strongest in vitro toxicity, scientists discover.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/28/Bioplastics-just-as-toxic-as-other-plastics-study-finds?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Pandemic boosts need for tracking technology in supply chain

The demand for nutraceuticals and functional foods is expected to witness an upward surge driven by immunity-boosting supplements during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the current times exposing need for technology to address immediate global needs with an accelerated response.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2020/10/27/Pandemic-boosts-need-for-tracking-technology-in-supply-chain?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Could animal-based diets actually ‘mitigate risk’ of cardiovascular disease?

Diets heavy in animal-based products have long been considered cardiovascular risk factors â but new research suggests that a common gut bacterium linked to animal protein consumption could actually help prevent cardiovascular disease.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/27/Could-animal-based-diets-actually-mitigate-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tesco kicks off drone deliveries in Ireland

The supermarket has partnered with Irish start-up with Manna to introduce Irelandâs first grocery home shopping drone deliveries.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/27/Tesco-kicks-off-drone-deliveries-in-Ireland?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New monitoring system could save thousands of tons of wasted food

Thousands of tons of wasted food could be saved every year due to a new monitoring system in development that pinpoints the expiration of perishable produce, even after a âuse-byâ date has expired.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/10/27/New-monitoring-system-could-save-thousands-of-tons-of-wasted-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Apeel raises $30m, 'invisible' skin helps growers in emerging markets gain access to US, Europe

Apeel â the startup behind an invisible plant-based edible skin proven to dramatically extend the shelf-life of fresh produce - has raised $30m in new funding from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Temasek, and Astanor Ventures.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/10/27/Apeel-raises-30m-invisible-skin-helps-growers-in-emerging-markets-gain-access-to-US-Europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From dairy-free Boursin to eco-friendly advent calendars

This week's gallery features a dairy-free, plant-based version of the famous French cheese spread, and an ethical chocolate brand going green for Christmas.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/26/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-dairy-free-Boursin-to-eco-friendly-advent-calendars?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meet the start-up with a game-changing approach to antibiotic resistance in food

Bacterial resistance to antimicrobials in humans, animals and food is recognised as one of the âbiggest threatsâ to public health. Israeli start-up Mileutis has developed a solution that it says can cut the need to use antibiotics in the livestock. And it has just secured a US$20m investment to make its vision of antibiotic-free animal production a reality.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/26/Meet-the-start-up-with-a-game-changing-approach-to-antibiotic-resistance-in-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meet the start-up with a game-changing approach to antibiotic resistance food

Bacterial resistance to antimicrobials in humans, animals and food is recognised as one of the âbiggest threatsâ to public health. Israeli start-up Mileutis has developed a solution that, it says, can cut the need to use antibiotics in the livestock sector to almost zero. And it has just secured a US$20m investment to make its vision of antibiotic-free animal production a reality.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/26/Meet-the-start-up-with-a-game-changing-approach-to-antibiotic-resistance-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK government promises new blueprint for better hospital food following review

Hospital food in the UKâs National Health Service could be ripe for innovation after an independent review called for tastier, healthier and better-quality meals to be served to millions of NHS patients and staff.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/26/UK-government-promises-new-blueprint-for-better-hospital-food-following-review?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Creating meat analogues with olive oil to boost sector’s health credentials

Plant-based meat brand Heura has discovered a fat analogue using extra virgin olive oil that it claims allows it to launch the âworldâs healthiest burgerâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/26/Creating-meat-analogues-with-olive-oil-to-boost-sector-s-health-credentials?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Valio researchers first to document importance of ash-protein ratio in reduced sugar chocolate

Researchers at Finnish dairy cooperative Valio said they have discovered '30% less sugar' chocolate made with milk-based protein is equal to regular chocolate in taste and texture.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/10/26/Valio-researchers-first-to-document-importance-of-ash-protein-ratio-in-reduced-sugar-chocolate?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

ADM expands probiotics production ‘five-fold’ with new Spanish facility

US ingredient giants ADM are to expand its microbiome-related production activities five-fold with the creation of a European facility that is expected to be in operation in 2022.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2020/10/26/ADM-expands-probiotics-production-with-Spain-facility?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

'Vegan cheese' banned but 'veggie burger' still on the table, votes European Parliament

The European Parliament has voted to ban dairy-related terms for plant-based alternatives. An amendment proposing to ban âmeatyâ terms for vegan products, however, has not passed â much to the sectorâs delight.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/23/Vegan-cheese-banned-but-veggie-burger-still-on-the-table-votes-European-Parliament?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How safe is your sage? Study uncovers high levels of adulteration

A fresh study looking at the authenticity of popular herb sage finds that more than a quarter of products sampled in the UK are adulterated. The results, the researchers say, emphasise that global herb supply chains are susceptible to food fraud.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/23/How-safe-is-your-sage-Study-uncovers-high-levels-of-adulteration?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Arla offers high-protein iced tea as consumers seek healthier options

Fusion beverages are making a splash as an emerging category of functional food. The demand is spurred by consumers who prefer beverages that go beyond quenching their thirst and offer nutritional benefits.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2020/10/22/Arla-offers-high-protein-iced-tea-as-consumers-seek-healthier-options?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé and Unilever reveal shift in appetites towards trusted brands

NestlÃâs nine-month sales for 2020 and Unileverâs third-quarter trading statement illustrate the revitalised consumer demand for staples and comfort foods, once feared to have fallen out of fashion.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/22/Nestle-and-Unilever-reveal-shift-in-appetites-towards-trusted-brands?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Fava bean innovation opens new avenue for plant-based product development: ‘We are thrilled to imagine where this will lead us’

Verso Food has secured a patent covering its fava bean processing technology for plant-based foods and meat analogues. FoodNavigator hears from the company's CEO Tomi JÃrvenpÃÃ about the product development opportunities it could unlock, the groupâs global aspirations and plans as business-to-business supplier.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/22/Fava-bean-innovation-opens-new-avenue-for-plant-based-product-development-We-are-thrilled-to-imagine-where-this-will-lead-us?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Vegan Food Award winners 2020: Oatly, Tesco, KFC and Pret

Food manufacturers, supermarket retailers, and foodservice operators continue to step up their plant-based offerings. UK branch of animal welfare charity PETA highlights some of the most âexcitingâ and ânewâ vegan products in its 2020 Vegan Food Awards. Scroll through the gallery to see who took out this yearâs best fish, sausage, chicken, and dairy alternatives.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/22/Vegan-Food-Award-winners-2020-Oatly-Tesco-KFC-and-Pret?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Dr Google: Getting under the skin of prebiotics

The interest in probiotics for immunity has passed its peak but a 24-month rise in internet searches for prebiotics and skin health is more than a passing trend, according to new insights from Lumina Intelligence.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2020/10/22/Dr-Google-Getting-under-the-skin-of-prebiotics?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kerry introduces SimplyNature organic range of flavorings and extracts

Kerry has launched its new, expanded range of organic-certified extracts and flavorings in compliance with the upcoming European Union regulations for organic flavor labeling.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/10/22/Kerry-introduces-SimplyNature-organic-range-of-flavorings-and-extracts?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Snack innovators see shift to positive nutrition but 'cutting the nasties isn’t enough'

Innovative snack brands say they are seeing a shift in the snack category as consumers seek out products that deliver positive nutrition in response to COVID-19. But âcutting the nastiesâ isnât enough - brands also need to remember that taste remains the most important purchase influencer.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/21/Snack-innovators-see-shift-to-positive-nutrition-but-cutting-the-nasties-isn-t-enough?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

European Snacks Association chief talks future trends: ‘Health is front-and-centre for snacks makers’

What does the future hold for Europeâs savoury snacks category? FoodNavigator asks ESA Director General Sebastian Emig if wellness ingredients are here to stay, whether CBD will hit the mainstream, and what kinds of opportunities 2021 presents to snacks makers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/21/European-Snacks-Association-chief-talks-future-trends-Health-is-front-and-centre-for-snacks-makers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Greencovery: Meet the start-up upcycling food side-streams into ingredients

Dutch start-up Greencovery has developed technology that helps food manufacturers recover valuable compounds from their side-streams. The resulting âhigh qualityâ ingredients help the business offer an âattractive economical propositionâ that reduces CO₂ and water consumption, co-founder and commercial director Juan Cajiao tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/21/Greencovery-Dutch-start-up-upcycles-food-side-streams-into-ingredients?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Europe faces greenwashing allegations as CAP proposals slammed: A ‘death sentence for small farms and nature’

European regulators are touting a âa paradigm shift in European food policyâ as the European Council and Parliament prepare to progress discussions on a post-2020 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform package that, they claim, will deliver âhigher environmental ambitionâ. But proposals are facing widespread accusations of âgreenwashingâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/21/Europe-faces-greenwashing-allegations-as-CAP-proposals-slammed-A-death-sentence-for-small-farms-and-nature?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘We want to make sure that when people live on Mars, we’ll be there too’: Aleph Farms plans to accelerate cell-based meat production in outer space

After its first experiment producing meat on the International Space Station a year ago, cultured meat company Aleph Farms has announced its new âAleph Zeroâ programme, which aims to accelerate âextra-terrestrial food productionâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/21/We-want-to-make-sure-that-when-people-live-on-Mars-we-ll-be-there-too-Aleph-Farms-plans-to-accelerate-cell-based-meat-production-in-outer-space?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meet the 7 brands promising to disrupt the healthy snacking space

A business accelerator fund has handpicked a group of start-ups it believes can help tackle the UKâs childhood obesity problem.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/21/Meet-the-7-brands-promising-to-disrupt-the-healthy-snacking-space?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ajinomoto talks ‘nutrition without compromise’ and 'first mover advantage' in healthy ageing

Ajinomoto has launched a nutrition strategy that the company believes will enable it to leverage its unique expertise in amino acids to deliver solutions that meet its two global strategic priorities: salt reduction and optimal protein intake for the ageing population.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/21/Ajinomoto-talks-nutrition-without-compromise-and-first-mover-advantage-in-healthy-ageing?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Whole insects do not fall under old Novel Food regulation, rules EU Court of Justice

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has judged that âfood consisting of whole animals, such as whole insects, does not fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 258/97 on novel foodâ. The news has been welcomed by the International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed (IPIFF).

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/20/Whole-insects-do-not-fall-under-old-Novel-Food-regulation-rules-EU-Court-of-Justice?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danone could axe 30% of SKUs in post-COVID recovery plan, say analysts

The French food and beverage giant will prune its portfolio after recording a drop in sales in its third quarter.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/20/Danone-could-axe-30-of-SKUs-in-post-COVID-recovery-plan-say-analysts?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Whole insects do not fall under Novel Food regulation, rules EU Court of Justice

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has judged that âfood consisting of whole animals, such as whole insects, does not fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 258/97 on novel foodâ. The news has been welcomed by the International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed (IPIFF).

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/20/Whole-insects-do-not-fall-under-Novel-Food-regulation-rules-EU-Court-of-Justice?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat majors accused of exposing workers to abuse during coronavirus pandemic

WH Group, Tyson, JBS and Hormel are among the businesses accused by KnowTheChain of exposing their workers to labour abuse amid the COVID-19 pandemic. FoodNavigator asks the worldâs four biggest meat companies for their take on the report.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/20/Meat-majors-accused-of-exposing-workers-to-abuse-during-coronavirus-pandemic?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danone may axe 30% of SKUs in post-COVID recovery plan

The French food and beverage giant will prune its portfolio after recording a drop in sales in its third quarter.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/20/Danone-may-axe-30-of-SKUs-in-post-COVID-recovery-plan?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

A 'world first in sugar substitutes' launched in UK

ZÃsto is a ârevolutionaryâ sugar substitute, the result of a joint-development over 14 years by the universities of Ghent and Brussels (Belgium).

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2020/10/20/A-world-first-in-sugar-substitutes-launched-in-UK?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FMCG brands can make an impact this Christmas, even with coronavirus constraints

Given that a âthree-tierâ restriction system has recently been implemented across England, the likelihood of staple December activities seems rather slim. Everything from the crib service, Santaâs grotto, cracker-pulling wars - itâs all up in the air, as are the marketing plans of FMCG brands, says Liz Richardson, managing director and partner at HeyHuman.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/20/FMCG-brands-can-make-an-impact-this-Christmas-even-with-coronavirus-constraints?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From ethical chocolate to plant-based meat

In this week's NPD trend tracker we hear about an ethical Dutch chocolate brand's move into France and the launch of a plant-based meat range into Sainsburyâs stores in the UK.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/19/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-ethical-chocolate-to-plant-based-meat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UN World Food Programme on winning Nobel Peace Prize: ‘We all stopped, our pens dropped, then great big smiles’

The Nobel Peace Prize 2020 has been awarded to the World Food Programme for its efforts to combat hunger. FoodNavigator catches up with WFP supply chain expert John Crisci to find out him what the prize means to the UN agency.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/19/UN-World-Food-Programme-on-winning-Nobel-Peace-Prize-We-all-stopped-our-pens-dropped-then-great-big-smiles?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

JBS: 'Our suppliers are producing more while using less land'

The worldâs largest meatpacker says it is harnessing technology to meet the challenge of producing enough food for a growing global population without straining natural resources.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/19/JBS-Our-suppliers-are-producing-more-while-using-less-land?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What’s that cheese smell? Just bacteria and fungi communicating

Researchers at Tufts Univeristy in the US have discovered bacteria that ripen cheese respond to the volatile gases produced by cheese fungi.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/10/19/What-s-that-cheese-smell-Just-bacteria-and-fungi-communicating?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Pulled Oats… the new trend in plant-based meat? Gold & Green touts shorter, cleaner label for 'next wave' of meat alternatives

While all the key brands in plant-based meat are exploring new protein sources, most still use soy or pea as the primary protein source. Oats, rapidly emerging as star players in the plant-based milk category, have not, however, made any real impact in meat alternatives â until now.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/10/16/Pulled-Oats-the-next-trend-in-plant-based-meat-Gold-Green-touts-shorter-cleaner-label-for-next-wave-of-meat-alternatives?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food waste spotlighted for World Food Day: ‘It has never been a greater time to invest in a robust wastage strategy’

The United Nations has called for a concerted push to address âharmfulâ food systems. To mark World Food Day, FoodNavigator looks at the adjustments needed to tackle one of the most pressing changes needed â a reduction in food waste.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/16/Food-waste-spotlighted-for-World-Food-Day-It-has-never-been-a-greater-time-to-invest-in-a-robust-wastage-strategy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Lockdowns ‘risk exacerbating’ food waste

The UKâs hospitality and food service industry â already facing an existential threat from COVID â must brace itself for rising levels of surplus food as lockdown restrictions tighten, experts warn.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/16/Lockdowns-risk-exacerbating-food-waste?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Global poll highlights food safety fears

Three fifths of consumers across the globe are worried about the safety of the food they eat, research from charity Lloydâs Register Foundation suggests.

Read more about it via https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2020/10/16/Worldwide-poll-reveals-peoples-fears-over-food-risk?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Can supermarkets help tackle obesity? ‘Many diet habits start in the grocery store’

Food brands and supermarket retailers seeking to improve the healthiness of consumer baskets in two of Londonâs âmost challengingâ boroughs have been rewarded with âvery encouragingâ first year results.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/16/Can-supermarkets-help-tackle-obesity-Many-diet-habits-start-in-the-grocery-store?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

GI protection post-Brexit: What food and drink producers need to know

The Brexit transition period is due to end in less than three months. What does this mean for food and beverage producers with geographical indication protection?

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AI tech offers food brands a finger on the pulse of trends

An Israeli start-up has launched its AI-powered food intelligence platform in the UK. The company â called Tastewise â says it can offer real-time industry insights on how consumers order, cook, and eat, to help brands with product innovation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/16/AI-tech-offers-food-brands-a-finger-on-the-pulse-of-trends?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Plant-based brands prominent among Tesco’s new incubator cohort

Plant-based products, food kits and sustainability feature prominently in the UKâs largest supermarketâs new cohort of incubator brands.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/15/Plant-based-brands-prominent-among-Tesco-s-new-incubator-cohort?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How Nestlé’s science-based approach is shaping the future of infant and maternal nutrition

Nestlà has deep roots in the childhood nutrition category and its science-based focus is driving fresh and innovative approaches. FoodNavigator speaks to Nestlà SVP and head of nutrition Thierry Philardeau about what he believes the future will hold for infant and maternal nutrition.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/15/How-Nestle-s-science-based-approach-is-shaping-the-future-of-infant-and-maternal-nutrition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Debate heats up ahead of EU veggie ‘burger’ vote: ‘Oatly doesn’t need to put ‘milk’ on their carton, the consumer understands what it is’

As the European Parliament prepares to cast its final vote on the use of names such as âburgerâ and âsausageâ for vegetarian and vegan products, FoodNavigator hears from a plant-based campaigner, a meat market expert, and the British Meat Processors Association.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/15/Debate-heats-up-ahead-of-EU-veggie-burger-vote-Oatly-doesn-t-need-to-put-milk-on-their-carton-the-consumer-understands-what-it-i?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How innovation can boost the ‘overlooked’ and ‘undervalued’ health benefits of cereals

Cereal crops like maize and wheat deserve greater consideration as part of a healthy, nutritious diet, according to a new paper. FoodNavigator caught up with the authors to learn why.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/15/How-innovation-can-boost-the-overlooked-and-undervalued-health-benefits-of-cereals?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

'Oils and fat can help improve nutrition labels': Bunge Loders Croklaan on its reformulation solutions

The supplier says its innovations with different levels of oils and fats can assist the food industry in its quest to balance nutrition with taste and indulgence.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/13/Oils-and-fat-can-help-improve-nutrition-labels-Bunge-Loders-Croklaan-on-its-reformulation-solutions?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Digitalisation, distribution and biotech: Rabobank talks next gen food tech innovation

Rabobank recently unveiled the start-ups that will take part in its virtual FoodBytes! Pitch 2020 competition. Those selected provide an interesting window into trending topics in food and agriculture. FoodNavigator speaks to Anne Greven, Global Head F&A Startup Innovation at Rabobank, to find out more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/13/Rabobank-talks-next-gen-food-tech-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

£500m at risk if promotion ban on HFSS bakery and snacks goes ahead

The predictive analytics provider told BakeryandSnacks the UK savoury snacks industry stands to lose Â381.1m, while the bakery sector is at risk of losing Â143.4m should the governmentâs injunction on advertising products labelled as high in fat, sugar and salt be initiated.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2020/10/13/500m-at-risk-if-promotion-ban-on-HFSS-bakery-and-snacks-goes-ahead?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From Starbucks holiday coffees to ‘outrageously creamy chocolate’

This weekâs NPD round-up sees Nestlà preparing for the festive season with a new line of Starbucks at-home offerings. A range of savoury crackers made with cricket flour are also preparing to hit shelves, as is Meatless Farmâs first entry into frozen foods. Scroll through the photo gallery for more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/12/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-Starbucks-holiday-coffees-to-outrageously-creamy-chocolate?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Genetic link between cattle and water buffalo could hold the key to more sustainable, healthy and productive livestock

Similarities in how water buffalo and cattle have responded to human domestication through selective breeding, could aid the development of more productive, healthy and sustainable livestock, researchers from the University of Edinburghâs Royal School of Veterinary Studies suggest.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/12/Genetic-link-between-cattle-and-water-buffalo-could-hold-the-key-to-more-sustainable-healthy-and-productive-livestock?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tesco suspends Kenyan avocado supplier after rights abuse claims

The UKâs largest supermarket has stopped supply from Kenyan agricultural company Kakuzi, which is being investigated over claims of human rights abuses.

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How ethical is your food supply chain? Self-assessment tools added to Accountability Framework arsenal

The Accountability Framework Initiative has launched a self-assessment tool to help companies identify, prioritise, and address elements of their practices that fall short, explains Rainforest Alliance scientist Leah Samberg.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/12/Accountability-Framework-adds-self-assessment-tools-to-ethical-supply-chain-arsenal?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Barry Callebaut lays foundation for cocoa supply chain growth in Ecuador

The Barry Callebaut Group has announced it has started work on the construction of a new, state-of-the-art, cocoa facility in DurÃn, Ecuador.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2020/10/12/Barry-Callebaut-lays-foundation-for-cocoa-supply-chain-growth-in-Ecuador?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Chicken eggshell membrane upcycled for bakery: ‘Eggbrane alleviates joint stiffness and pain’

An egg membrane powder for the food and supplement industries has been developed in the Netherlands. Marketed as âEggbraneâ, the insoluble powder is designed to help alleviate joint stiffness and pain.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/09/Chicken-eggshell-membrane-upcycled-for-bakery-Eggbrane-alleviates-joint-stiffness-and-pain?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Move over soy? Rapeseed has the potential to replace soy in plant-based, say researchers

Rapeseed protein consumption has comparable beneficial effects on human metabolism as soy protein, say nutrition scientists in Germany.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/09/Rapeseed-has-the-potential-to-replace-soy-in-plant-based-say-researchers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kerry spots opportunities for gut health and food protection solutions as it targets net zero emissions by 2050

Ingredients supplier Kerry Group has unveiled an ambitious sustainability strategy including a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 33% by 2030 and achieve net zero before 2050. It is also exploring those sectors such as immunity and food safety where demand has been accelerated by COVID.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/09/Kerry-spots-opportunities-for-gut-health-and-food-protection-solutions-as-it-targets-net-zero-emissions-by-2050?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

DNA-personalised dinner? Gousto matches ancestry findings with meal kit recommendations

UK recipe box company Gousto is partnering with a biotech that specialises in DNA testing and analysis. The pilot service will match the findings of a personâs ancestry composition with a recipe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/08/DNA-Dishes-Gousto-matches-ancestry-findings-with-meal-kit-recommendations?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK unveils insect industry funding for greener animal protein production

The UK government has released a Â10m funding package to help build the countryâs first large-scale industrial insect farm and accelerate the development of sustainable food production systems.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/08/UK-unveils-insect-industry-funding-for-greener-animal-protein-production?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Firmenich and Novozymes partner on sugar reduction

Firmenich, the worldâs largest privately-owned perfume and taste company, and Danish biological solution leader Novozymes, have launched their new, jointly-developed natural sugar reduction solution: TasteGEM SWL with Saphera lactase.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/10/07/Firmenich-and-Novozymes-partner-on-sugar-reduction?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat transparency: The answer could be in the DNA

Todayâs consumers expect heightened levels of traceability â particularly when it comes to meat. Dutch retailer Albert Heijn is working with its suppliers and DNA testing expert IdentiGEN to provide shoppers with certainty around the meat they eat.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/08/Meat-transparency-The-answer-could-be-in-the-DNA?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sugar reduction scheme a ‘Soviet-style diktat’

Critics have rounded on the UK governmentâs voluntary sugar reduction plan which calls for a 20% cut from the food industry in key products by the end of this year after a report revealed it is heading for failure.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/07/Sugar-reduction-scheme-a-Soviet-style-diktat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New Zealand sheep and beef farms close to being carbon neutral, study claims

A report from New Zealand illustrates farming's potential to sequester carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere on a large scale.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/07/New-Zealand-sheep-and-beef-farms-close-to-being-carbon-neutral-study-claims?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Grass Fed Standard for Beef launched by Irish Food Board: ‘The standard will be Ireland’s USP in international markets’

Bord Bia has rolled out a new Grass Fed Standard for Beef, allowing it to track and verify the percentage of grass consumed in the diet of Irish beef herds.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/07/Grass-Fed-Standard-for-Beef-launched-by-Irish-Food-Board-The-standard-will-be-Ireland-s-USP-in-international-markets?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ulrick & Short takes ‘big jump forward’ in improving vegan bakery with new functional egg replacer

Ulrick & Short has extended its egg replacement range with a functional ingredient that it claims will vastly improve the quality of vegan cakes and muffins.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2020/10/07/Ulrick-Short-takes-big-jump-forward-in-improving-vegan-bakery-with-new-functional-egg-replacer?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EC green light for new GM soybean: Is this good or bad news for our health and environment?

The European Commission has authorised a new GMO for food and feed â a genetically modified soybean developed by Bayer. While some welcome the approval, others fear the risk of contamination threatens the GMO-free food production chain.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/07/EC-green-light-for-new-GM-soybean-Is-this-good-or-bad-news-for-our-health-and-environment?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Mars announces deforestation-free palm oil supply chain

Mars, Inc. has announced its Palm Positive Plan has delivered a deforestation-free palm oil supply chain. Yet environmental NGO Greenpeace takes issue with the confectionery giant's strategy.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/06/Mars-announces-deforestation-free-palm-oil-supply-chain?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Equinom expands R&D centre to tackle plant-based sector’s price and sensory challenges

The Israeli seed specialist hopes the new facility will help food manufacturers meet the tests of plant-based food production.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/06/Equinom-expands-R-D-centre-to-tackle-plant-based-sector-s-price-and-sensory-challenges?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food businesses back biodiversity as key to COVID recovery: ‘We must reverse nature loss before we reach a tipping point’

Global food businesses are backing the call for international action to stem â and ultimately reverse â nature loss. But efforts to date have failed to yield sufficient results. FoodNavigator examines the business case for action on biodiversity and asks whether there is the political will to support change.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/06/Food-businesses-back-biodiversity-as-key-to-COVID-recovery-We-must-reverse-nature-loss-before-we-reach-a-tipping-point?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danone to sell stake in Yakult

French-headquartered dairy giant Danone said today that in accordance with its focus on capital allocation discipline and balance sheet strength, the company is selling its 6.61% stake in the Japanese company Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/10/06/Danone-to-sell-stake-in-Yakult?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Rabobank unveils 45 food & ag startups that will participate in FoodBytes! Pitch

Startups selected to participate in Rabobankâs virtual FoodBytes! Pitch competition this fall provide a neat snapshot into trending topics in food and agriculture, from alternative proteins and upcycled ingredients, to edible cutlery, relaxation beverages, b2b e-commerce, and regenerative agriculture.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/10/06/Rabobank-unveils-45-food-ag-startups-that-will-participate-in-FoodBytes!-Pitch?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Azucarera creates first-of-its kind palm oil-free sugar coating

Spanish sugar maker Azucarera has created a moisture-resistant bakery coating which it claims is the only ingredient of this kind in the market that does not contain palm oil.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/05/Azucarera-creates-first-of-its-kind-palm-oil-free-sugar-coating?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Could latest health claims ruling boost botanicals? 'It's time for the European botanicals industry to use these opportunities'

The latest ruling on health claims from the European Court of Justice is expected to boost the confidence of botanical manufacturers during the âon holdâ grey period after a health claim has been submitted to regulators but before approval has been secured.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/05/Could-latest-health-claims-ruling-boost-botanicals-It-s-time-for-the-European-botanicals-industry-to-use-these-opportunities?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Firmenich creates ‘world’s first’ flavour by artificial intelligence

In an industry first, the perfume and taste company has announced a new flavour developed by artificial intelligence (AI).

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/05/Firmenich-creates-world-s-first-flavour-by-artificial-intelligence?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: Nestlé upgrades plant-based burger with 'crumbly, juicy' texture

Alternative protein is the theme of this week's new product development round-up, with Nestlà launching a 'new and improved' plant-based burger. Meat analogue start-up This has teamed with a Michelin-starred gastro pub in London, and Moving Mountains is rolling out a cook-at-home range in retail. Elsewhere in NPD, Danone is adding to its Aptamil line with organic offerings, and Hunter & Gather is entering the ketchup category.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/05/NPD-Trend-Tracker-Nestle-upgrades-plant-based-burger-with-crumbly-juicy-texture?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cargill’s new CocoaWise portal opens up its supply chain to greater scrutiny

Cargill, one of the worldâs largest chocolate producers, has launched a digital portal that provides consumers with increased knowledge and shareability into the origin of the products they source from the companyâs direct supply chain.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2020/10/05/Cargill-s-new-CocoaWise-portal-opens-up-its-supply-chain-to-greater-scrutiny?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FDA and USDA sign MOU to facilitate dairy exports

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enable the agencies to support the export of US milk and milk products worldwide.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/10/05/FDA-and-USDA-sign-MOU-to-facilitate-dairy-exports?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ocado says it has not received any papers after accusations of infringing robot technology patents

UK online supermarket Ocado is being sued by Norwegian robot maker Autostore, which alleges Ocadoâs Smart Platform automated storage and retrieval system infringes AutoStore's patented technology.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/02/Ocado-says-it-has-not-received-any-papers-after-accusations-of-infringing-robot-technology-patents?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Subway rolls too sugary to legally be called bread, rules Irish Supreme Court

In Ireland, a supreme court judge rules Subwayâs âbreadâ contains too much sugar for it to be categorised as such.

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Kraft Heinz on the ‘constant balance’ of salt reduction: ‘We can’t go too fast, or too slow’

The beans and ketchup manufacturer employs two key strategies to cut salt in its core products, Kathy La Macchia, Head of Nutrition, Consumer Science and Culinary at Kraft Heinz EMEA tells FoodNavigator, âand weâve had some huge successesâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/02/Kraft-Heinz-on-the-constant-balance-of-salt-reduction-We-can-t-go-too-fast-or-too-slow?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What does the list of top most valuable UK brands tell us about food trends?

Despite the nightmare that has been 2020, it has been good year for food companies, according to the 2020 top 75 Most Valuable UK Brands report from ad giant WPP and insight firm Kantar.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/02/What-does-the-list-of-top-most-valuable-UK-brands-tell-us-about-food-trends?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Barry Callebaut Group releases ‘Consumer Responses Post-Lockdown’ research for confectionery sector - WATCH

Extensive research carried out by the Barry Callebaut group into consumer responses around the coronavirus pandemic has revealed new implications and opportunities for the confectionery market. In an exclusive video interview, Bas Smit, Global Vice President Marketing of Barry Callebaut, talks us through the findings.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2020/10/02/Barry-Callebaut-Group-releases-Consumer-Responses-Post-Lockdown-research-for-confectionery-sector-WATCH?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New plastic-eating ‘super enzyme’ offers hope for full recycling

A new âsuper enzymeâ that eats plastic up to six times faster than before may offer food and beverage companies a potential solution to the problem of plastic waste.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/01/New-plastic-eating-super-enzyme-offers-hope-for-full-recycling?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Solina closes another M&A deal to take ‘further step in expansion strategy’

French savoury ingredients supplier Solina has acquired UK-headquartered Bowman Ingredients, a supplier of coating systems to foodservice and retail food processors.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/01/Solina-closes-another-M-A-deal-to-take-further-step-in-expansion-strategy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘A huge playground for cell-based meat producers’: Promising markets for cultured meat identified in Europe

Fresh research reveals substantial markets for cultured meat and plant-based meat alternatives in France and Germany, where acceptance of non-meat diets is on the rise. FoodNavigator speaks with Gourmey and ProVeg International for their take on the findings.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/01/A-huge-playground-for-cell-based-meat-producers-Promising-markets-for-cultured-meat-identified-in-Europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Roquette’s world’s largest pea protein plant marks ‘new era of food innovation’

The French ingredients maker says it is on track to open the worldâs largest pea protein factory in Manitoba, Canada, later this year in December, despite COVID-19 headwinds.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/01/Roquette-s-world-s-largest-pea-protein-plant-marks-new-era-of-food-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Firmenich opens new pilot plant in Geneva

Perfume and Taste company Firmenich has opened its new biotechnology and naturals pilot plant and laboratory in Switzerland.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/10/01/Firmenich-opens-new-pilot-plant-in-Geneva?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

England bans plastic straws and stirrers

A ban on supplying plastic straws and stirrers comes into force in England today.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2020/10/01/England-bans-plastic-straws-and-stirrers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS