‘Consumers want to buy from brands who share their values’: Euromonitor on global trends within the food industry

Customers expect companies to âact with purposeâ beyond the pandemic, according to market research company Euromonitor. How can food and beverage brands respond?

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What’s after the ‘protein craze’? Carbon and functional ingredients expected to dominate innovation trends

The dynamic plant-based protein market is attracting considerable consumer interest and R&D activity. But what will be the ânext big thingâ?

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Scientists rally behind Nutri-Score in response to scepticism in Spain: ‘These attacks are based on personal opinion, not science’

In the countdown to Spainâs national implementation of Nutri-Score, the labelling scheme has encountered âattacksâ in traditional and social media, says Professor Jordi Salas-Salvadà from Rovira I Virgili University.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/29/Scientists-rally-behind-Nutri-Score-in-response-to-scepticism-in-Spain-These-attacks-are-based-on-personal-opinion-not-science?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EU opens probe into allegations of price-fixing by the Oreo maker

Regulators in Brussels have opened a formal antitrust investigation to find out if Mondelez International has restricted competition by hindering the cross-border trade of its products in the EU.

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Shaking up sugar reduction: New tech for beverages

From protein sweeteners to lesser known steviol glycosides, we take a look at some of the latest developments in up-and-coming tech in beverage sugar reduction.

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‘Stop with the same old stuff’: A new year needs new behaviour, says brand expert

âDonât get stuck on the same channelâ, advises Liz Richardson, managing director and partner at HeyHuman. Rather, the brand expert is encouraging FMCGs to âthink forwardâ and meet demand for changing consumer behaviours.

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Tech moves illustrate growing strength of online delivery trend

Finnish online food delivery platform Wolt has raised over $500m from global investors in news that illustrates continued growth in home delivery for food and drink products is set to be one of the biggest trends of this year.

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Researchers create new form of cultivated meat

Biomedics claim to have developed a new form of cultivated meat using a method that promises more natural flavour and texture than other alternatives.

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What will the dairy aisle look like in 2030? Perfect Day weighs in

The dairy aisle is in a period of transformation, as an increasing number of animal-free alternatives compete for shelf space. If we were to fast forward a decade, what would it look like then? Tim Geistlinger, Chief Scientific Officer at animal-free dairy start-up Perfect Day, shares his predictions.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/28/Perfect-Day-gives-its-dairy-aisle-predictions-for-2030?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

SwissDeCode eyes expansion with rapid on-site safety testing: ‘There is incredible untapped potential for our technology’

SwissDeCode has closed its first venture round. The funds will be used to accelerate development of its technology for real-time certification of food authenticity and quality. We caught up with the start-upâs co-founders to learn about the companyâs plans and what makes its tech unique.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/28/SwissDeCode-eyes-expansion-with-rapid-on-site-safety-testing-There-is-incredible-untapped-potential-for-our-technology?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Plant-based diets the ‘least favoured solution to climate change’, according to UN poll

The largest ever opinion poll on climate change has discovered almost two thirds of people around the world now view the issue as a âglobal emergencyâ. However, for most, switching to a plant-based eating is not their desired answer.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/27/Plant-based-diets-the-least-favoured-solution-to-climate-change-according-to-UN-poll?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat tax backed by Western Europeans if revenues subsidise fruit and veg

Seventy percent of consumers in Germany, France and the Netherlands support a meat tax that includes environmental costs, if tax revenues are used to reduce VAT on vegetables and fruit, according to survey findings.

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Quorn faces strike action as union warns of supermarket shortages

Plant-based food manufacturer Quorn Foods is facing strike action at its Billingham factory over a pay dispute. As union officials warn this could lead to supermarket shortages, the company says continued supply is of the âutmost importanceâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/27/Quorn-faces-strike-action-as-union-warns-of-supermarket-shortages?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ben & Jerry’s pioneers living income for cocoa farmers: ‘The challenges we face as a planet come back to economic justice’

Ben & Jerryâs has ramped up its living income approach for Cote DâIvoire cocoa farmers in partnership with Fairtrade. Global Values Led Sourcing Manager Cheryl Pinto tells FoodNavigator that addressing poverty is key to tackling supply chain issues, from deforestation to labour infractions and carbon emissions.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/27/Ben-Jerry-s-pioneers-living-income-for-cocoa-farmers-The-challenges-we-face-as-a-planet-come-back-to-economic-justice?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Quantis leverages satellite tech to map crop footprint: ‘It fills a giant knowledge gap’

Quantis is launching geoFootprint, a digital tool that the company describes as the âfirstâ to use satellite technology to map the environmental impact of food production on an interactive map. The innovation holds the key to âsmarter, science-driven decision makingâ, the sustainable consultancy believes.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/26/Quantis-leverages-satellite-tech-to-map-crop-footprint-It-fills-a-giant-knowledge-gap?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tony’s launches ‘iconic’ look-alikes in ethical cocoa campaign: ‘Your favourite chocolate can be made better’

Yet the challenger brand says it has struggled to roll out its limited-edition bars in the UK, claiming chocolate manufacturers pressured Sainsburyâs to delist the look-alikes.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/26/Tony-s-Chocolonely-launches-look-alikes-in-ethical-cocoa-campaign?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tech firm Whisk lands Sainsbury’s as retailers double down on online shopping trend

Whisk, an app that allows consumers to turn recipes into shopping lists, has added UK supermarket Sainsburyâs to its list of partner companies as retailers and CPGs seek to take full advantage of the growth in online shopping.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/26/Tech-firm-Whisk-lands-Sainsbury-s-as-retailers-double-down-on-online-shopping-trend?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Brexit CBD law confusion a “significant body-blow” for Northern Ireland

With the UK deadline for novel food applications looming on 31 March, it has come to light that UK regulations will not apply to CBD products in Northern Ireland post-Brexit meaning this market may âdisappearâ for many companies.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/01/26/Brexit-CBD-law-confusion-a-significant-body-blow-for-Northern-Ireland?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From Oumph! Balls to choc-hazelnut spread made with chickpeas

A new hazelnut and cocoa spread is hitting the market with a surprising primary ingredient: chickpeas! Elsewhere in new product development across the bloc, Swedish plant-based brand Oumph! has developed a vegan alternative to meatballs, and a gut-friendly kimchi is launching in 'super green' flavours.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/25/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-Oumph!-Balls-to-choc-hazelnut-spread-made-with-chickpeas?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Time for sodium alternatives to show they’re ‘worth their salt’

Salt reduction needs to come out of the shadows, according to food artificial intelligence company Spoonshot.

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‘Investors have started to really see the potential in our sector:’ Alt milk start-up Sproud celebrates fund raise

The Swedish company, which makes milk from peas, has raised Â4.8m from London-based VGC Partners to develop its products and expand in its core markets including the UK, US and Canada.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/25/Investors-have-started-to-really-see-the-potential-in-our-sector-Alt-milk-start-up-Sproud-celebrates-fund-raise?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘World’s biggest’ piece of cell-based whole cut analogue developed: ‘Meatballs, burgers and nuggets have already been done’

Spanish start-up Novameat has developed what it claims to be the biggest cell-based meat prototype in the world. FoodNavigator catches up with founder and CEO Giuseppe Scionti to talk R&D, investment, and collaborating with Michelin-starred Disfrutar.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/25/Novameat-develops-world-s-biggest-piece-of-cell-based-whole-cut-meat-analogue?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Barilla enters recipe box market with Pasta Evangelists M&A

Pasta giant Barilla has taken a majority stake in UK meal kit start-up Pasta Evangelists. The investment also marks the Italian firmâs foray into fresh pasta.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/25/Barilla-enters-recipe-box-market-with-Pasta-Evangelists-M-A?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EU mulling trade barriers for unsustainable food imports: ‘The EU alone will not save the planet’

The EU is working to clean up its own food supply chain, from farm to fork. But is this enough? MEPs raise concerns that accepting imports of unsustainable agri-food products is âinconsistentâ and âunethicalâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/22/EU-mulling-trade-barriers-for-unsustainable-food-imports-The-EU-alone-will-not-save-the-planet?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

BLC launches solution for tailored infant formula as it spots growing personalization trend

Fats and oils specialist Bunge Loders Croklaan (BLC) has unveiled a new premium lipid ingredient for baby formula which it claims allows manufacturers to get closer than ever before to the gold standard of motherâs milk.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/22/BLC-launches-solution-for-tailored-infant-formula-as-it-spots-growing-personalization-trend?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Unilever tests nano factory: ‘This trial is assessing a de-centralised production model’

Unilever is trialling its first ânano factoryâ, which operates within a 40 foot sea container to deliver flexible production lines that can be moved all over the world. âThis trial is assessing a de-centralised production model,â one of the engineers behind the innovation tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/22/Unilever-tests-nano-factory-This-trial-is-assessing-a-de-centralised-production-model?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coronavirus pandemic a ‘temporary setback’ for flexitarian movement

The UK has observed a temporary slowdown in the meat reduction trend, according to Mintel, who says processed meat sales are booming amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Blind tasting 3D printed alternative meat: ‘It tastes and feels like meat’

Israeli start-up Redefine Meat has pulled off the âworldâs largestâ blind taste test for its 3D printed meat alternative. The taste test targeted meat-eaters and the results are in. The company secured over a 90% acceptance rate.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/21/Blind-tasting-3D-printed-alternative-meat-It-tastes-and-feels-like-meat2?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What to make of Unilever’s commitment to living wage and diversity in its supply chain

Investors look likely to applaud Unileverâs commitment to ensuring living wages in its supply chain. But the consumer goods giant risks potential challenges if costs are passed on to end consumers, says an analyst.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/21/What-to-make-of-Unilever-s-commitment-to-living-wage-and-diversity-in-its-supply-chain?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Schouten's TuNo launch: ‘We believe alt. fish will gain more attention’

Dutch plant-based specialist Schouten Europe is expanding its reach with the launch of TuNo, its first alternative fish product.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/21/Schouten-s-TuNo-launch-We-believe-alt.-fish-will-gain-more-attention?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sugar blocker: Evolva’s new ingredient obstructs the body’s ability to digest sucrose

Swiss biotech company Evolva is launching a natural sugar blocker for food and drink applications. L-arabinose is also a reducing sugar, the companyâs head of investor and corporate relations tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/21/Sugar-blocker-Evolva-s-new-ingredient-obstructs-the-body-s-ability-to-digest-sucrose?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Industry insights from NIZO: The protein transition

Welcome to the first edition of this new column from NIZO. Each month, Renà Floris, NIZO Food Research Division Manager and member of the FoodNavigator expert advisory panel, will examine some of the key challenges and issues facing the food industry today. Floris will focus on for key areas: the protein transition, smart processing, food safety and health issues.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/20/Industry-insights-from-NIZO-The-protein-transition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What trends will shape flavour innovation in 2021?

The seismic events of 2020 have shaped consumer behaviours and expectations. The COVID-19 pandemic has reached every part of our lives â and the flavours we crave are no exception. Hereâs our round-up of the flavour trends we can expect to tickle out taste buds in 2021.

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Spanish government invests €5.2 million in cultured meat project

The Spanish government is to invest in a â5.2 million cultured meat project led by BioTech Foods.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/20/Spanish-government-invests-5.2-million-in-cultured-meat-project?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Robotics, AI and the future of food: ‘The COVID-19 pandemic is a crisis that robots were built to address’

COVID-19 has accelerated interest in the role that automation, robotics and data can play in food and agricultural production. We speak to industry leaders to learn about the latest developments.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/20/Robotics-AI-and-the-future-of-food-The-COVID-19-pandemic-is-a-crisis-that-robots-were-built-to-address?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From ‘dark kitchens’ to dual quality: Expert predicts 2021’s regulatory hotspots

What regulatory challenges should food makers be mindful of in 2021? FoodNavigator catches up with regulatory compliance expert Nicola Smith from Squire Patton Boggs to find out.

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Beneo doubling down on the clean label mega trend

Beneo predicts to see significant growth in the market for chicory root, sugar beet, wheat and rice starches as consumers in 2021 demand cleaner but also natural easily recognisable âcupboard ingredientsâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/20/Beneo-doubling-down-on-the-clean-label-mega-trend?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Plant-based in Russia: Region’s ‘first’ incubator for animal-free food tech prepares to launch

The newly formed Association of Alternative Food Producers (AAFPP) is preparing to welcome its first cohort of start-ups in the plant-based space. The incubator is an industry first for Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), say its founders.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/20/Plant-based-in-Russia-Region-s-first-incubator-for-animal-free-food-tech-prepares-to-launch?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Olam Cocoa launches Twenty Degrees to deliver ‘artisanal cocoa with a unique flavour and story’

Olam Cocoa is launching a new premium cocoa business, Twenty Degrees. By giving remote cocoa producers market access the company will be able to offer âartisanal products with a unique flavour and storyâ, business head Leopold Palmer told FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/20/Olam-Cocoa-launches-Twenty-Degrees-to-deliver-artisanal-cocoa-with-a-unique-flavour-and-story?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

DNA technology ‘ready, willing and able’ to deliver transparency to meat products

DNA testing can help bolster confidence in meat products, believes traceability expert IdentiGEN.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/20/DNA-technology-ready-willing-and-able-to-deliver-transparency-to-meat-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

PepsiCo doubles down on carbon targets: ‘We’re talking about a resilience strategy for the business and the planet’

PepsiCo has stepped up its carbon footprint targets, with the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2040. FoodNavigator speaks to European sustainability chief Chris Daly about why it is an âabsolutely aggressive challengeâ but also a timetable that is ânot for debateâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/19/PepsiCo-doubles-down-on-carbon-targets-We-re-talking-about-a-resilience-strategy-for-the-business-and-the-planet?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Bühler Group looks to its extrusion technology expertise to solve plant protein texture challenge

The company has identified âhuge opportunitiesâ in side-stream valorization as it looks to make use of its expertise in extrusion technology to produce the ânext generationâ of healthier and more sustainable meat substitutes.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/19/Buehler-Group-looks-to-its-extrusion-technology-expertise-to-solve-plant-protein-texture-challenge?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Encouraging EU shoppers to make the right choice: ‘Food sustainability is in consumers’ hands’

The consumer is integral to the success of a healthy and sustainable Farm to Fork strategy. How is the European Commission supporting shoppers to make better diet choices?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/19/Encouraging-EU-shoppers-to-make-the-right-choice-Food-sustainability-is-in-consumers-hands?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Opening up a £1bn+ soft drinks opportunity: Suntory pinpoints how to appeal to UK shoppers

Drinks which uplift, energize, and offer shoppers a treat are among those that can help retailers grab their share of more than Â1bn ($1.36bn) in the UKâs soft drinks category over the next five years, says Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2021/01/19/Opening-up-1bn-in-soft-drinks-Suntory-on-how-to-appeal-to-UK-shoppers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FREE WEBINAR: Development and diversification in plant-based protein: Join Quorn, Hooked Seafood, Remilk and Redefine Meat

Register today for FoodNavigatorâs FREE webinar profiling innovation in plant-based analogues.

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NPD Trend Tracker: From organic Cheerios to new Häagen-Dazs

Cereal Partners UK â the joint venture between Nestlà and General Mills â is rolling out a certified organic Organic Honey and Chocolate Cheerios product. At the same time, Unilever-owned HÃagen-Dazs has developed a new DUO range, and a range of vegan cheesecakes is hitting retail. Scroll through the photo gallery for more NPD across Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/18/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-organic-Cheerios-to-new-Haeagen-Dazs?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kalsec CEO talks B Corp certification: ‘Our core values help differentiate us in a crowded global industry’

Ingredient supplier Kalsec recently achieved B Corp Certification, meaning that it operates a ârigorousâ set of environmental and social standards. These values are part of Kalsecâs âDNAâ, chief executive Dr Scott Nykaza says. But B Corp certification is also a useful tool to âdifferentiate in a crowded global industryâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/18/Kalsec-CEO-talks-B-Corp-certification-Our-core-values-help-differentiate-us-in-a-crowded-global-industry?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Royal DSM unveils artificial intelligence laboratory to drive biotech innovation

Artificial intelligence is key to improving sustainability in the food chain, believes the global life sciences company.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/18/Royal-DSM-unveils-artificial-intelligence-laboratory-to-drive-biotech-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Fried chicken alternative developed from peanut protein: ‘Five years from now, we want to market every part of the chicken’

Haofood says it is the âworldâs firstâ plant-based chicken company to tap peanut protein as its primary ingredient.

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FrieslandCampina Ingredients sees four key trends for 2021

FrieslandCampina Ingredients has released a new report outlining the trends and developments for the future of performance and active nutrition.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/01/18/FrieslandCampina-Ingredients-sees-four-key-trends-for-2021?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

COVID: Smell, taste and the lessons for the food industry

Almost a year since the start of the pandemic in Europe, many of those infected who reported losing their sense of smell and consequently taste -- even without displaying other symptoms -- still havenât recovered these senses. What implications could this potentially bring food industry innovation?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/15/COVID-Smell-taste-and-the-lessons-for-the-food-industry?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The special tech behind new food quality test Veritaste? Renowned restaurant chefs

A new sensory analysis method that assesses the quality of raw materials and food products has been developed by Norwegian researchers. Branded âVeritasteâ, the novel test returns subjective assessmentsâand the occasional âstrong opinionâ!

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/15/Food-quality-test-developed-with-chefs-in-mind?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Origin labelling for honey blends on Slovenia’s presidency agenda: ‘EU producers can hardly compete with imported honey’

When Slovenia takes on the presidency of the Council of the EU later this year, it wants to make origin labelling for honey blends more transparent. This would benefit producers and consumers alike, says the countryâs food and agricultural chief, Darja Majkovič.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/15/Origin-labelling-for-honey-blends-on-Slovenia-s-presidency-agenda-EU-producers-can-hardly-compete-with-imported-honey?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coca-Cola HBC widens portfolio: ‘A beverage for every occasion around the clock’

Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company launched hard seltzer Topo Chico in five markets last month: just the latest example of how it's widening its reach across occasions with a portfolio now spanning from coffee to premium spirits.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2021/01/15/Coca-Cola-HBC-Offering-a-beverage-for-every-occasion-around-the-clock?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Organuary looks to boost organ meat sales

In response to the Veganuary event, a group in the UK is encouraging consumers to eat organ meats such as kidneys, liver and offal to help their health and the environment.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/14/Organuary-looks-to-boost-organ-meat-sales?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Plant-based dairy censorship’: Oatly, Upfield and ProVeg petition to overthrow Amendment 171

Challenger brand Oatly and Flora margarine-owner Upfield are among the brands hoping to overturn a ban on dairy-like terminology for plant-based alternatives. The European Dairy Association, however, tells FoodNavigator that challenging Amendment 171 âundermines clear consumer informationâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/14/How-Oatly-Upfield-and-ProVeg-plan-to-overthrow-Amendment-171?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meet Tamba, France’s ‘first’ African-inspired ready meal concept

Former professional footballer Mahamadou Sylla has launched Tamba, a business that claims to be the first company in France to specialise in African-inspired ready meals.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/14/Meet-Tamba-France-s-first-African-inspired-ready-meal-concept?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EFSA says mealworms safe for human consumption: ‘An important milestone towards commercialisation’

The European Food Safety Authority has published its first scientific opinion on an insect-derived food. The conclusion? Mealworms are safe for human consumption.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/14/EFSA-says-mealworms-safe-for-human-consumption-An-important-milestone-towards-commercialisation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ethnicity may play role in taste perception, studies claim

Ethnicity may play a role in how sensitive a person is to the bitter taste found in foods such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and dark chocolate, as two studies demonstrate that Danish and Chinese people experience this taste differently owing to a difference on the tongue surfaces of these two groups.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/14/Ethnicity-may-play-role-in-taste-perception-studies-claim?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Who’s the boss?! French food brand puts consumers in the driving seat

French food brand Câest qui le Patron, which translates to âWhoâs the Bossâ in English, asks consumers to select which ingredients, production methods, and quality of products they wantâand then makes it happen.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/13/The-Consumer-Brand-C-est-qui-le-Patron-puts-consumers-in-the-driving-seat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nitrates and charcuterie: French MPs call for 2025 ban

A French Parliamentary report recommends the use of nitrates in processed meats should be gradually phased out by 2025 over concerns that consumption of this controversial additive â used to extend the shelf life and prevent the oxidisation of processed meats â can be linked to a higher cancer risk.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/13/Nitrates-and-charcuterie-French-MPs-call-for-2025-ban?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The retail tech set to shine in the Covid-hit world

Tech companies have long been developing methods for a faster and more efficient shopping experience for consumers. These are all gaining traction in a new world of social distancing and sanitation, says Will Broome, CEO of retail tech app Ubamarket.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/13/The-retail-tech-set-to-shine-in-the-Covid-hit-world?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Jordans Cereals’ biodiversity collab provides real-world model of working towards sustainable food system

The Jordans Farm Partnership (JFP) â spearheaded by The Jordans, Dorset & Ryvita Company, owned by Associated British Foods â provides a valuable example of how it is possible to make significant gains for nature without negatively affecting profits.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2021/01/13/Jordans-Cereals-biodiversity-collab-provides-real-world-model-of-working-towards-sustainable-food-system?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Valeo Foods buys Lübecker marzipan owner

Dublin-based Valeo Foods Group has agreed a deal to buy German confectioner Schluckwerder Holding, in a bid to further consolidate its position as a major international food business across the UK, Continental Europe and Ireland.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2021/01/13/Valeo-Foods-buys-Luebecker-marzipan-owner?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New legume flour improves blood glucose response to white bread

Researchers in the UK have developed a new flour made from chickpeas they claim can lower the glycaemic response in people eating white bread.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/13/New-legume-flour-improves-blood-glucose-response-to-white-bread?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danish official dietary guidelines include C02 emissions for first time

Denmarkâs new official dietary guidelines offer Danes advice on how to eat healthier and also more climate-friendly.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/12/Danish-official-dietary-guidelines-include-C02-emissions-for-first-time?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nomad Foods eyes ‘beachhead’ in central and eastern Europe with ‘exclusive negotiations’ to acquire Fortenova’s frozen business

Frozen food specialist Nomad Foods has entered into âexclusive negotiationsâ to acquire the frozen food business of Croatiaâs Fortenova Group. The move demonstrates Nomadâs ambition to expand in what it describes as âdevelopingâ European markets and deliver its dual-pronged strategy to grow organically and through M&A.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/12/Nomad-Foods-eyes-beachhead-in-central-and-eastern-Europe-with-exclusive-negotiations-to-acquire-Fortenova-s-frozen-business?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

First Nutri-Score for nutrition, now Eco-Score for the environment: New FOP lands in France

Where Nutri-Score calculates the nutritional value of a product, a new front-of-pack label in France is measuring the environmental impact of food.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/12/Eco-Score-New-FOP-label-measures-the-environmental-impact-of-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Consumers want uplifting:’ AI data intelligence firm predicts demand for immunity boosting functional foods will keep rising

The trend of consumers seeking out foods as medicine, one accelerated by the pandemic, is set to blossom in 2021, as is demand for locally-sourced food and beverages, believes the AI-powered food intelligence start-up Tastewise.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/12/Consumers-want-uplifting-AI-data-intelligence-firm-predicts-demand-for-immunity-boosting-functional-foods-will-keep-rising?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Arla Foods to supercharge sales in E-commerce

Arla is fast tracking its plans to become European dairy market leader for e-commerce and aims to double its sales via its customersâ online platforms to â600m ($729m) across Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/01/12/Arla-Foods-to-supercharge-sales-in-E-commerce?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Emotion over science: Experts argue better social marketing can overcome negative consumer palm oil sentiment

Consumers are opting to buy âNo Palm Oilâ labelled products in places where these are available due to the sense of âemotional protectionâ this confers versus any real scientific knowledge, an expert panel has claimed whilst recommending better social marketing as the best tool to fight this.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/01/12/Emotion-over-science-Experts-argue-better-social-marketing-can-overcome-negative-consumer-palm-oil-sentiment?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What food innovation is coming out of South West France?

From pesticide-free juice to hemp crackers and Nutri-Score âAâ snacks, the region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine in Franceâs South West is bringing exciting food innovation to the masses.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/11/What-food-innovation-is-coming-out-of-South-West-France?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EC kicks off food contact material revision: ‘Public health has been inadequately protected from toxic chemicals for too long’

The European Commission has initiated a process to update EU laws governing chemicals in food contact materials (FCM). âThe EUâs FCM laws are outdated and ineffective in protecting people and the environment,â according to one lobby group.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/11/EC-kicks-off-food-contact-material-revision-Public-health-has-been-inadequately-protected-from-toxic-chemicals-for-too-long?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From new fruity Jaffa Cakes to a baobab-based energy drink

Is it a biscuit or a cake? No matter, says McVities, which has brought out two 'fruity and tangy' Jaffa Cakes flavours. Meanwhile, cake lovers following a keto diet should be thrilled by the tie up between No Guilt Bakes and Planet Organic in the UK. Elsewhere, this weekâs new launches feature a sports nutrition company that's harnessing the power of African 'superfruit' baobab.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/11/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-new-fruity-Jaffa-Cakes-to-a-baobab-based-energy-drink?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tony’s Chocolonely opens its supply chain platform to other chocolate makers

Dutch ethical brand Tonyâs Chocolonely is inviting international chocolate makers to join its transparent supply chain platform in order to create a more sustainable cocoa industry.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2021/01/11/Tony-s-Chocolonely-opens-its-supply-chain-platform-to-other-chocolate-makers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ingredion launches organic instant functional native starch in Europe

Ingredion EMEA has developed an organic instant functional native starch, which can be used in certified organic products and delivers the quality of conventional ingredients.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/01/11/Ingredion-launches-organic-instant-functional-native-starch-in-Europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The top four innovation trends shaping the Spanish food sector: CNTA

The Spanish National Center for Food Technology and Safety (CNTA) has issued a report looking at the trends that shaped R&D in 2020 and how it expects these to define the sector in 2021.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/11/The-top-four-innovation-trends-shaping-the-Spanish-food-sector-CNTA?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

eggXYt strategy: Israeli startup launches bid to disrupt the egg industry

Industrialized animal slaughter is something the meat & poultry industry has perfected over the years. Most consumers, however, are blissfully unaware that the egg industry also slaughters billions of animals every year, but not to put meat on the table. Indeed, the animals in question (male chicks) have literally just been born.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/01/08/eggXYt-strategy-Israeli-startup-launches-bid-to-disrupt-the-egg-industry?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How much effort should brands invest in the plant-based trend?

Vegan nuggets, vegan nachos, vegan Magnums, vegan mayonnaise, vegan cream cakes, vegan Bounty bars and vegan Krispy Kremes... more food brands and retailers than ever hanker for a slice of the plant-based pie.

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Are nutrition labelling schemes a marketing ploy? ‘FOPs no longer inform, but influence’

Typical marketing instruments â such as colour coding and scale â are being used to influence consumer purchasing behaviour, argues EDA board member Valentina Zanetti. Mars, amongst others, does not agree.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/08/Are-nutrition-labelling-schemes-a-marketing-ploy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Barley protein emerging as attractive new option in plant protein toolbox, says AB InBev-backed upcycling startup EverGrain

Barley proteins and fibers could make an attractive new addition to the food formulatorâs toolbox in everything from bread and pasta to plant-based milks, says EverGrain, a new company backed by Anheuser Busch InBev dedicated to upcycling brewerâs spent grains into a range of value-added ingredients.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/01/07/Barley-protein-emerging-as-attractive-new-option-in-plant-protein-toolbox-says-Anheuser-Busch-InBev-backed-EverGrain?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Grains of truth: scientists unveil near 100% accurate testing to tackle rice fraud

A team in the UK has developed two methods â one hand-held, the other lab-based -- that can accurately detect adulteration of Basmati rice. The testing has the potential to save food manufacturers time and money in their attempts to protect their supply chains from food fraud, they say.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/08/Grains-of-truth-scientists-unveil-near-100-accurate-testing-to-tackle-rice-fraud?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

LIVEKINDLY Collective plots growth course after No Meat acquisition: ‘Europe and US will be part of our roll-out strategy’

LIVEKINDLY Collective, which owns a growing stable of vegan brands, has acquired the No Meat business from UK retailer Iceland Foods. We caught up with the groupâs management to learn more about its growth ambitions.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/07/LIVEKINDLY-Collective-plots-growth-course-after-No-Meat-acquisition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Post-Brexit Britain seeks to ‘unlock substantial benefits’ of gene editing

Food from gene edited animals and crops may soon be permitted in England.

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No-meat diet not a ‘blanket solution’ to the climate crisis, say researchers

Recommendations to cut out or reduce meat from diets is not a universal solution, according to researchers, who stress livestock is critical to incomes and diets in low- and middle-income countries.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/07/No-meat-diet-not-a-blanket-solution-to-the-climate-crisis-say-researchers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘The failed experiment of self-regulation’: UK urged to adopt robust approach to HFSS foods

As the UK plans to dismantle Public Health England â in a move health expert Dr Anthony Laverty describes as âretrogradeâ â the Government is being called on to take âbolder actionâ to combat obesity.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/07/UK-urged-to-adopt-robust-HFSS-food-law?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Scientists create international definition for fermented food

A team of scientists organised by ISAPP have created the first international consensus definition for fermented foods.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/01/07/Scientists-create-international-definition-for-fermented-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Avocados and gut health: Study supports link between daily avocado consumption and increased gut microbiota diversity

Eating avocado as part of a daily diet may help improve gut health by increasing the abundance and diversity of microbes in the human gut, according to recent research from the University of Illinois (U of I).

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/01/06/Avocados-and-gut-health-Study-supports-link-between-daily-avocado-consumption-and-increased-gut-microbiota-diversity?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ferrero to reduce Nutella jar sizes in latest shrinkflation move

Nutella-owner Ferrero has confirmed it is to reduce the size of Nutella jars in the UK and Belgium without altering the price.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/06/Ferrero-to-reduce-Nutella-jar-sizes-in-latest-shrinkflation-move?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Retail predictions 2021: Experts forecast food, plastic and climate-smart trends

What major food trends will we see develop in the coming months on-shelf? And how will retailers respond to mounting pressure for improved sustainability credentials? FoodNavigator asks three retail experts to look into their crystal balls.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/06/Retail-predictions-2021-Experts-forecast-food-plastic-and-climate-smart-trends?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Global food security given another boost with new wheat variety

An international consortium of scientists has developed a hardy new wheat variety that is resistant to a particularly virulent fungal disease that threatens global food security.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2021/01/06/Global-food-security-given-another-boost-with-new-wheat-variety?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Alara ‘world’s first’ cereal brand to declare Scope 3 emissions: ‘Our aim is to support the transition to sustainable food systems’

Organic and ethical food business Alara Wholefoods has secured what it claims is a âworld firstâ: it will become the first cereal manufacturer to declare Scope 3 CO2e â the most remanding measure of carbon emissions. We hear from Founding Director Alex Smith about why this is an important milestone.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/06/Alara-world-s-first-cereal-brand-to-declare-Scope-3-emissions-Our-aim-is-to-support-the-transition-to-sustainable-food-systems?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Unilever sells low-growth Bertolli to Enrico-Glasbest: ‘We have found an ideal home for this wonderful brand to bloom again’

Unilever has sold what remains of its Bertolli business to Dutch food maker Enrico-Glasbest. Unileverâs ongoing move away from low-growth categories and brands will be welcome news for investors but Enrico-Glasbest says a little TLC will unlock âenormous potentialâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/06/Unilever-sells-Bertolli-to-Enrico-Glasbest?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Lindt tackles coconut oil sustainability: ‘In the consumer’s mind, palm oil is still the bad guy’

Despite coconut oil being just a minor ingredient in some of Lindt & SprÃngliâs products, a raw material risk assessment highlighting sustainability challenges has prompted the chocolate maker to act.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/05/Lindt-tackles-coconut-oil-sustainability-In-the-consumer-s-mind-palm-oil-is-still-the-bad-guy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Organic supporters dispute study questioning organic meat’s environmental impact

Organic experts have hit back after a study claimed that organic meat produces the same amount of greenhouse gas emissions as regular meat.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/News/Science/Organic-supporters-dispute-study-questioning-organic-meat-s-environmental-impact?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Asda’s vegan butcher counter: ‘We have seen a surge in people seeking out ways to easily enjoy a plant-based lifestyle’

Asda is trialling a vegan butcher counter concept, Veelicious, in a bid to enhance its plant-based offering.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/05/Asda-s-vegan-butcher-counter-We-have-seen-a-surge-in-people-seeking-out-ways-to-easily-enjoy-a-plant-based-lifestyle?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Taste and luxury ‘key’ to promoting insect-based foods, research finds

Fresh research suggests that, for insect-based foods to catch on in western markets, manufacturers should focus on promoting them as âpleasurableâ rather than healthy or environmentally friendly.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/05/Taste-and-luxury-key-to-promoting-insect-based-foods-research-finds?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kefir collaboration: Microbial teamwork makes the 'superfood' dream work

Scientists have revealed a web of interactions among bacterial species are necessary for the coexistence of health-promoting microbes in the popular fermented milk drink, kefir.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/01/05/Kefir-collaboration-Microbial-teamwork-makes-the-superfood-dream-work?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

General Mills supply chain chief talks COVID, Brexit and the future of food: ‘We have all the ingredients to make 2021 the year of the supply chain’

Operations expert Victoria Cobos joined General Mills in early November, as the company grappled with the challenges of COVID-19 and the fast-approaching Brexit deadline. We caught up with her to learn what the Supply Chain Directorâs priorities are moving into 2021 â and how she plans to make it âthe year of the supply chainâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/04/General-Mills-talks-COVID-Brexit-and-2021-plans?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Most consumers ‘unlikely’ to adopt plant-based diet

As a host of food manufacturers attempt to take advantage of Veganuary, which encourages people to follow a vegan lifestyle for the month of January, research from the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) has revealed over 60% of people say they are unlikely to follow a plant-based diet in the New Year.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/04/Most-consumers-unlikely-to-adopt-plant-based-diet?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Boost for UK researchers to transform food systems

UK research projects that seek to fundamentally transform the UK food system, by placing healthy people and a healthy natural environment at its center, received a Â24m ($32.9m) boost last week.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/01/04/Boost-for-UK-researchers-to-transform-food-systems?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cracking progress or not up to scratch? European cage-free egg pledges in focus

Which food businesses are making progress in their transition to cage-free eggs? Are any going in the opposite direction? Compassion in World Farming shares its findings.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/04/Cracking-progress-or-not-up-to-scratch-European-cage-free-egg-pledges-in-focus?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Survey focuses on how agri-food companies are managing covid-19 pandemic

The BEAMitup project, funded by the European consortium EIT Food, has launched a survey to collect the experiences and needs of agri-food companies, identify best practices and develop new solutions that allow the sector to work safely during and after the pandemic.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/01/04/Survey-focuses-on-how-agri-food-companies-are-managing-covid-19-pandemic?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From McDonald’s Big Good to vegan ‘Baconnaise’

In the UK, Veganuary has taken hold. While a good number of new product launches are targeting those going plant-based until the end of the month â including allplantsâ new Lighter Menu and Hellmanâs âBaconnaiseâ â others have the COVID-19 pandemic front-of-mind, such as McDonaldâs Big Good burger in Spain

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/01/04/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-McDonald-s-Big-Good-to-vegan-Baconnaise?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS