Soya ‘still king’ in plant-based space as report hails its health and sustainability benefits

A report claims to âoverwhelmingly counter misplaced concernsâ concerning soyaâs health and environmental credentials.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/30/Soya-still-king-in-plant-based-space-as-report-hails-its-health-and-sustainability-benefits?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Do supermarkets associate ‘less and better meat’ with healthy, sustainable diets?

What does a sustainable diet mean for UK retailers? Fresh research investigates strategies and challenges in providing âless and betterâ meat and dairy.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/30/Do-supermarkets-associate-less-and-better-meat-with-healthy-sustainable-diets?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tony’s buys first manufacturing facility in M&A: ‘Operating our own factory is a strategic milestone’

Tonyâs Chocolonely has acquired Belgian chocolate business Althaea-De Laet Int., and along with it, its first factory.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/30/Tony-s-buys-first-manufacturing-facility-in-M-A-Operating-our-own-factory-is-a-strategic-milestone?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Saffron improves sleep quantity and quality, according to RCT

Six weeks of saffron supplementation led to improved sleep duration and quality in a recent study involving 66 volunteers, suggesting it could be a natural and safe replacement for sleeping pills.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/04/30/Saffron-improves-sleep-quantity-and-quality-according-to-RCT?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Championing visionary research’: How PepsiCo’s R&D Fellows are driving innovation

PepsiCo R&D Fellows are a âselectâ group of innovation specialists with âexceptional expertiseâ and a proven track record of âsignificant technical innovationâ. FoodNavigator speaks to Chief Medical Officer and executive program sponsor, Antonio Tataranni, to learn more about how the initiative is âchampioning visionary researchâ within PepsiCo.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/30/Championing-visionary-research-How-PepsiCo-s-R-D-Fellows-are-driving-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Olam Food Ingredients CEO talks ‘transformative’ Olde Thompson acquisition: ‘We are creating an end-to-end, unique spices supplier’

Olam Food Ingredients has accelerated its growth strategy with what it described as the âtransformativeâ acquisition of private label spices supplier Olde Thomson. OFI CEO A. Shekhar speaks to FoodNavigator about the strategic rational, financial return and global ambitions.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/29/Olam-Food-Ingredients-CEO-talks-transformative-Olde-Thompson-acquisition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

GM crops may soon be permitted in EU as study hails health and sustainability benefits of genetic modification techniques

The European Commission is gearing up to make new genetically modified organisms (GMOs) exempt from current environmental rules.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/29/GM-crops-may-soon-be-permitted-in-EU-as-study-hails-health-and-sustainability-benefits-of-genetic-modification-techniques?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé shakes up confectionery production: ‘We need a more efficient manufacturing footprint’

In the UK, Nestlà says it is strengthening its business for the long-term with the proposed closure of its Fawdon site and investments in York and Halifax factories.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/29/Nestle-shakes-up-confectionery-production-We-need-a-more-efficient-manufacturing-footprint?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Synlait launches premium ingredients offering and resets emissions targets

Synlait Milk Limited has launched Made With Better Milk, which it says is a premium and differentiated ingredient offering.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/04/29/Synlait-launches-premium-ingredients-offering-and-resets-emissions-targets?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Mondelēz emerges from pandemic 'stronger than ever', says CEO

Mondelēz International is continuing to see healthy demand for its core snacking brands, proving that industry-wide sales spikes for packaged, shelf-stable products were more than just a COVID-inspired blip, said chairman and CEO Dirk Van De Put.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/04/28/Mondelez-emerges-from-pandemic-stronger-than-ever-says-CEO?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Arla leveraging data to decarbonise dairy: ‘There can be a sustainable future for dairy’

Dairy cooperative Arla has developed Climate Checks, a programme that leverages the power of big data to support a transition to low-carbon production. Climate Checks offer âa proof point that there can be a sustainable future for dairyâ, Chairman Jan Toft NÃrgaard tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/28/Arla-leveraging-data-to-decarbonise-dairy-There-can-be-a-sustainable-future-for-dairy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Dairy diversification: How does a cheese, yoghurt, or ice cream brand expand into plant-based?

What happens when a traditional dairy company expands into plant-based? Is there cross-contamination risk? Do consumers kick back? Are players tempted to drop dairy completely?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/28/Dairy-diversification-How-does-a-cheese-yoghurt-or-ice-cream-brand-expand-into-plant-based?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cell-based caviar: the mass-market health food star of the future?

A British company is developing the worldâs first lab-grown âcompassionateâ caviar to allow more people to experience the delicacyâs unique taste and nutritional benefits.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/28/Cell-based-caviar-the-mass-market-health-food-star-of-the-future?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Beyond Meat unveils the Beyond Burger 3.0 with likeability scoring ‘on-par with 80/20 ground beef burgers’

The next iteration of the Beyond Burger - featuring 35% less saturated fat and 75% more iron than 80/20 beef burgers, a comparable level of B vitamins, and a meatier flavor â will hit grocery stores next week and restaurants in June, with a leaner version to follow later this year featuring 55% less saturated fat.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/04/27/Beyond-Meat-unveils-the-Beyond-Burger-3.0-with-likeability-scoring-on-par-with-80-20-ground-beef-burgers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

METRO reveals challenges in human rights due diligence: ‘Our value chain is not as straightforward as other sectors’

One of the key challenges in achieving âequitable working conditionsâ throughout the international wholesalerâs procurement channels lies in the complexity of METROâs supply chain, explains Public Policy Manager Illa Brockmeyer.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/27/METRO-reveals-challenges-in-human-rights-due-diligence-Our-value-chain-is-not-as-straightforward-as-other-sectors?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Demand for naturally sourced colours is increasing’: Chr. Hansen Natural Colors seeks growth with first acquisition

Chr. Hansen Natural Colors has announced its first major transaction since becoming a standalone company in the hope of further bolstering its position as leader in natural colours.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/27/Demand-for-naturally-sourced-colours-is-increasing-Chr.-Hansen-Natural-Colors-seeks-growth-with-first-acquisition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Upcycled cocoa fruit waste sweetens deals in confectionery, bakery and beverage

Swiss chocolatier Lindt and Italian confectioner Venchi are among the brands incorporating upcycled cocoa fruit into their products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/27/Upcycled-cocoa-fruit-waste-sweetens-deals-in-confectionery-bakery-and-beverage?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Ensuring fairness, equality and transparency’: Ireland launches consultation on food ombudsman

Ireland has opened a public consultation on the primary legislation needed to establish a new Office of a National Food Ombudsman or Regulator. âI am fully committed to ensuring fairness, equity and transparency,â the countryâs Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine said.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/27/Ireland-launches-consultation-on-food-ombudsman?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Time to shift from 'food security' to 'nutrition security,' say policy experts

Policy experts are calling for a shift from 'food security' to 'nutrition security,' to reflect a growing emphasis in food quality that in recent years has prioritised quantity as a solution to address hunger.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/04/27/Time-to-shift-from-food-security-to-nutrition-security?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Regenerative farming practices can help restore the earth’: PepsiCo discusses its Positive Agriculture Programme

By 2030, PepsiCo wants to have spread regenerative farming practices to 7m acres of cultivated land, the equivalent of its entire agricultural footprint. FoodNavigator hears from David Wilkinson, Senior Director of European Agriculture for PepsiCo Europe, to learn more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/26/Regenerative-farming-practices-can-help-restore-the-earth-PepsiCo-discusses-its-Positive-Agriculture-Programme?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Victims need to be compensated’: Commission urged to adopt civil liability regime in due diligence law

The European Commission is being called on to incorporate a civil liability regime into its upcoming due diligence proposal. âThe right to remedy is a human rightâ, says ECCJ Director Claudia Saller.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/26/Commission-urged-to-adopt-civil-liability-regime-in-due-diligence-law?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Is pain relief from CBD all in your head? Researchers put placebo effect to the test

About 14% of Americans reported using CBD productsâand the number one reason is pain.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2021/04/26/Is-pain-relief-from-CBD-all-in-your-head-Researchers-put-placebo-effect-to-the-test?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Can fish offcuts be upcycled for food? ‘Unappealing’ flavours removed from fillet waste

âMagnetic tongueâ technology could help industry identify compounds that affect the flavours that make fish offcuts unsuitable for human consumption, Nofima researcher Silje Steinsholm tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/26/Can-fish-offcuts-be-upcycled-for-food-Unappealing-flavours-removed-from-fillet-waste?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From an orange-flavoured Yorkie bar from Nestle to a 100% recyclable baby food pouch

Packaging is a common theme of this weekâs gallery, with UK food brand Piccolo claiming it is the first to launch a 100% recyclable baby food pouch. Goodfellaâs, meanwhile, is improving its packaging to give shoppers the quality now demanded from products cooked at home. Elsewhere, Spanish ice cream company La Menorquina is celebrating its 80th anniversary by bringing out a collection of innovative ice creams, and Dutch plant-based protein pioneer Schouten continues its foray into fish alternatives.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/26/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-an-orange-flavoured-Yorkie-bar-from-Nestle-to-a-100-recyclable-baby-food-pouch?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé warns of prices increases, against ‘excessive’ growth expectations after best quarter in decade

Despite strong organic sales growth and market share gains in the first quarter, NestlÃâs CEO warned market analysts yesterday against âexcessive margin growth expectations,â and cautioned the company could raise prices later this year or early next to offset pandemic-related inflation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/04/23/Nestle-warns-of-prices-increases-against-excessive-growth-expectations-after-best-quarter-in-decade?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘We lost 97% of our business in six weeks’: The Pished Fish on its D2C reinvention

The ups and downs suffered by The Pished Fish, a UK brand that makes Scandinavian-inspired alcohol- and botanical- infused smoked salmon, illustrate the shift in consumer behaviour towards online shopping and the new food categories created by the pandemic.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/23/We-lost-97-of-our-business-in-six-weeks-The-Pished-Fish-on-its-D2C-reinvention?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What is the EU Due Diligence state of play? DG JUST talks holding business accountable

The European Commission is preparing to enforce a new environmental and human rights due diligence law. How might the directive impact food and beverage businesses?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/23/What-is-the-EU-Due-Diligence-state-of-play-DG-JUST-talks-holding-business-accountable?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cargill enters JV with vegan fat and blood innovator Bflike for 'virtually indistinguishable' plant-based meat and fish alternatives

Cargill is investing in Bflike, a Dutch start-up the company says will be a ânew technology leaderâ in plant-based meat and fish analogues.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/23/Cargill-enters-JV-with-vegan-fat-and-blood-innovator-Bflike?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FrieslandCampina Ingredients looks to carbon neutrality by 2050

DairyReporter recently had the opportunity to hear from Els Zeeuwen, director branding & communication at FrieslandCampina Ingredients about measures the company is taking to reduce its carbon footprint.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/04/23/FrieslandCampina-Ingredients-looks-to-carbon-neutrality-by-2050?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sugar: the next ingredient set to come under fire for its climate impact?

Meat and dairy are regularly targeted for their environmental impact. In the UK, for example, the governmentâs Committee on Climate Change has recommended a 20% cut in meat and dairy by 2030, rising to 35% by 2050 for meat only. Sugar may be next, warns a report from AI data firm Spoonshot.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/23/Sugar-the-next-ingredient-set-to-come-under-fire-for-its-climate-impact?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Leveraging scale to decarbonise the economy: Amazon-backed Climate Pledge attracts more than 100 signatories

The Climate Pledge, which was launched two years ago by e-commerce giant Amazon and Global Optimism, has now attracted 105 signatories, with PepsiCo, Quorn Foods, Sainsburyâs and Heineken among the latest cohort.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/22/Leveraging-scale-to-decarbonise-the-economy-Amazon-backed-Climate-Pledge-attracts-more-than-100-signatories?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘World’s first’ certification mark launched for upcycled foods

In an industry first, a certification mark has been developed for upcycled ingredients in food and beverages.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/22/Upcycled-foods-World-s-first-certification-mark-developed?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Designing products for regional preferences offers growth opportunity in meat-free, says Quorn

The alternative protein pioneer says meat alternatives need to develop in line with regional preferences in order to gain global share.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/22/Designing-products-for-regional-preferences-offers-growth-opportunity-in-meat-free-says-Quorn?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘We plan to sell our first products by 2023’: Precision fermentation innovator LegenDairy rebrands as consumer-facing Formo

LegenDairy Foods is rebranding as Formo, a consumer-facing brand positioned at the forefront of cultivated dairy. The German start-up, which uses precision fermentation to produce milk protein without the cow, is aiming to launch commercially by 2023.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/22/We-plan-to-sell-our-first-products-by-2023-Precision-fermentation-innovator-LegenDairy-rebrands-as-consumer-facing-Formo?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cultivated meat to reach ‘price parity with conventional meat by 2030’ but will it win the green argument?

No cell-based meat product has yet to apply for a Novel Foods Application in Europe. But supporters of this nascent but quickly growing sector are bullish on its prospects.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/21/Cultivated-meat-to-reach-price-parity-with-conventional-meat-by-2030-but-will-it-win-the-green-argument?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé sets carbon target for KitKat: ‘We are reducing and removing emissions to reach carbon neutrality by 2025’

Over the next four years, Nestlà will be working within and outside of its value chain to reduce and remove emissions related to its KitKat brand. The goal, a company spokesperson explained, is carbon neutrality.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/21/Nestle-sets-carbon-target-for-KitKat-We-are-reducing-and-removing-emissions-to-reach-carbon-neutrality-by-2025?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Regenerative agriculture: How are Danish Crown and Pilgrim’s UK producing pork for the future?

What does regenerative agriculture mean in the context of mass meat production? FoodNavigator poses this question to Britainâs biggest provider of higher welfare pork, Pilgrimâs UK, and Europeâs largest pork producer, Danish Crown.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/21/Regenerative-agriculture-How-are-Danish-Crown-and-Pilgrim-s-UK-producing-pork-for-the-future?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Marfrig discusses its net zero beef ambition: ‘Regenerative agriculture is absolutely key’

Brazilian beef giant Marfrig is building on its commitment to deliver a deforestation-free supply chain with an ambition to reach net zero emissions. âRegenerative agriculture is absolutely key,â sustainability chief Paulo Pianez told FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/21/Marfrig-discusses-its-net-zero-beef-ambition-Regenerative-agriculture-is-absolutely-key?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Industry insights from NIZO: Safety challenges for plant-based foods

In this series of articles, NIZO Food Research Division Manager and FoodNavigator advisory panel member Renà Floris discusses some of the big issues in todayâs food industry. This month, he continues his exploration of the protein transition by looking at the food safety for plant-based foods.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/21/Industry-insights-from-NIZO-Safety-challenges-for-plant-based-foods?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘We will wonder why perishables ever had constant prices in the first place’: AI firm Wasteless on why dynamic pricing is key in the fight against food waste

Wasteless, which uses dynamic pricing in supermarkets to incentivise consumers to buy soon-to-expire products and thus help cut down on food waste, has recently reported a nearly 40% reduction in food waste at hundreds of test stores and now claims it is on track to reduce 80% of food waste in the retail space.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/21/We-will-wonder-why-perishables-ever-had-constant-prices-in-the-first-place-AI-firm-Wasteless-on-why-dynamic-pricing-is-key-in-the-fight-agai?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Oatly files for IPO: ‘We have torn down the conventional corporate approach to brand building’

Oatly posted a net loss of $60m in 2020 on sales up 106.5% year to $421.4m, reflecting its continued investment as it ramps up production and aggressively expands into new markets, according to a prospectus published ahead of its initial public offering (IPO), which says it lost $35.6m in 2019, and âmay incur significant losses for the foreseeable future.â

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/04/21/Oatly-IPO-prospectus-We-have-torn-down-the-conventional-corporate-approach-to-brand-building?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Egg proteins… without chickens: Clara Foods teams up with innovation arm of world’s largest brewer

Bay area startup Clara Foods has teamed up with ZX Ventures, the innovation arm of the worldâs largest brewer AB InBev - which knows a thing or two about large-scale fermentation - to help realize its dream of making âanimal-freeâ egg proteins using microbes instead of chickens on an industrial scale.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/04/21/Egg-proteins-without-chickens-Clara-Foods-teams-up-with-innovation-arm-of-world-s-largest-brewer?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

JBS on its acquisition of Vivera: ‘It is an important step in our plant-based trajectory’

Brazilian meat giant JBS has entered into a deal to acquire Vivera, Europeâs third-largest plant-based food company. The agreement is an âimportant stepâ in its efforts to expand in the plant-based protein and value-added food segments, FoodNavigator hears.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/20/JBS-on-its-acquisition-of-Vivera-It-is-an-important-step-in-our-plant-based-trajectory?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nespresso-type capsule transformed into COVID-19 home test: ‘It’s a huge improvement on single use plastics’

The âCoronaEspressoâ is a COVID-19 home test made from a âcheapâ and âsustainableâ coffee capsule.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/20/CoronaEspresso-COVID-19-home-test-developed-from-coffee-capsule?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘This will all begin to scale across Europe from 2023 onwards’: Food delivery by drone prepares for take-off after UK watchdog approval

The drone industry is celebrating after the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approved trials to test the remote piloting of drones.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/20/This-will-all-begin-to-scale-across-Europe-from-2023-onwards-Food-delivery-by-drone-prepares-for-take-off-after-UK-watchdog-approval?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Carbon labels: Why do some consumers ignore CO₂e information on-pack?

Fresh research reveals that some people avoid carbon information where possible. If carbon labelling on food were made mandatory, however, might this change?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/20/Carbon-labels-Why-do-some-consumers-ignore-CO-e-information-on-pack?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Valio aims to reset milk carbon footprint to zero by 2035

In 2020, Valio set science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and now, they have been accepted by the Science Based Targets initiative.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/04/20/Valio-aims-to-reset-milk-carbon-footprint-to-zero-by-2035?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food law experts concerned about CBD novel foods process as FSA reveals first products list

Food law experts have voiced their concerns over the novel foods process for CBD products as the FSA publishes its long-awaited, but somewhat short, list of products allowed to remain on the market.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/04/20/Food-law-experts-concerned-about-CBD-novel-foods-process-as-FSA-reveals-first-products-list?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From fresh alt milk to pea and coconut cheesecake: What is the UK's ‘next big thing’ in plant-based?

What is the ânext big thingâ to hit the UKâs plant-based scene? FoodNavigator hears from start-ups making fresh alt milk, vegan Detroit-style pizza, premium cheesecake alternatives, and egg-free fresh pasta.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/19/What-is-the-next-big-thing-in-the-UK-plant-based-scene?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘A strong patent portfolio is a valuable asset’: Patent filings shine light on microbial innovation trends

Microbes are used by food companies for a variety of functions â from improved process efficiency to shelf life and flavour development. But an examination of patent filings over the last 20 years shows the food industry is prioritising one area above all others â gut health.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/19/A-strong-patent-portfolio-is-a-valuable-asset-Patent-filings-shine-light-on-microbial-innovation-trends?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Over 65s in Ireland urged to eat ‘more meat and dairy’, but told ‘no drinking tea during meals’

A report by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has offered updated national recommendations to enhance older peopleâs nutritional health.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/19/Over-65s-in-Ireland-urged-to-eat-more-meat-and-dairy-but-told-no-drinking-tea-during-meals?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

COVID-19 has ‘knocked’ green consumerism: Survey

New research shows that people say they are more environmentally aware since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic but also reveals this is not translating to greener consumption behaviours.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/19/COVID-19-has-knocked-green-consumerism-Survey?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New Sealed Air shrink packaging designed for circular economy

Sealed Air has developed a shrink-packaging solution designed for recycling to support food companies increasingly move to a circular economy.

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NPD Trend Tracker: From ‘climate-smart’ milk to reduced fat peanut butter

From milk produced by cows fed on burp-reducing feed, to peanut butter powder containing 87% less fat than its 'regular' counterparts, FoodNavigator brings you the latest in new product development across Europe. In this round-up, we also look at a new four-ingredient cereal from Nestlà Cereals and Ferrero's foray into ice cream sticks.

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Six ‘critical’ innovation areas identified by European agri-food initiative

As a new fund announces it will invest up to â30 million in the most promising companies over a span of up to four years, EIT Food identifies to FoodNavigor the problems for which it is seeking solutions.

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PEF can become the ‘standard in the food and drink industry’, says plastics producer

The use of PEF plastic â which is made entirely from plants, is fully recyclable and which degrades in nature much faster than normal plastics -- has the potential to become the standard in the food and drink industry, claims the company attempting to scale up the material.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/16/PEF-can-become-the-standard-in-the-food-and-drink-industry-says-plastics-producer?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Alt tofu made from peas, not soy, set to expand plant-based protein market

A new tofu alternative, developed from peas rather than the conventional soybean, is offering a sustainable addition to the meat alternative landscape, according to Peafu founder Tor Kemp.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/16/Alt-tofu-made-from-peas-not-soy-set-to-expand-plant-based-protein-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Turing AI: ‘We can help develop a product in an eighth of the time, minimum’

Turing AI is a food tech start-up that is exiting stealth mode. The company is already working with some of the worldâs largest CPGs and retailers to address a food industry âbottleneckâ: NPD. FoodNavigator speaks to founder and CEO Manmit Shrimali.

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Europe boosts organic supply, but what about demand? ‘Consumers dictate the food chain’

Does the European Commissionâs ambition of achieving 25% agricultural land under organic farming risk tipping the scales of supply and demand?

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Papaya waste upcycled into fruit bars enriched with whey protein

A public-private partnership is repurposing leftover papaya in Ethiopia to develop âaffordableâ and ânutritiousâ fruit bars enriched with whey protein, vitamins and minerals for locals.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/15/Papaya-waste-upcycled-into-fruit-bars-enriched-with-whey-protein?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Shoppers focussing on quality at ‘highest level ever’, but consumers remain polarised, warns report

Focus on quality for the year ahead is at its highest level recorded, driven by higher earners who have the disposable income to âtrade upâ, according to IGDâs latest Shopper Confidence Index.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/15/Shoppers-focussing-on-quality-at-highest-level-ever-but-consumers-remain-polarised-warns-report?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Blooming market for plant-based cheeses: Nafsika’s Garden looks to cash in on UAE home-cooking and vegan trends

Greek-Canadian plant-based cheese firm Nafsikaâs Garden has set its sights on the Middle Eastern market, looking to take advantage of the home-cooking and vegan consumer trends in the region, with India also on its hitlist.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/04/15/Blooming-market-for-plant-based-cheeses-Nafsika-s-Garden-looks-to-cash-in-on-UAE-home-cooking-and-vegan-trends?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nutrition experts share the secrets to a healthy immune system for older adults

Nutrition experts share the secrets to a healthy immune system for older adults

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Scientists call for more bean and lentil production in Europe

Legumes have high potential to underpin the transition to healthy and sustainable diets targeted by the European Green New Deal Farm to Fork strategy, according to research.

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Olam cocoa hits targets for 100% child labour and deforestation monitoring

Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) claimed its cocoa division has achieved 100% child labour and deforestation monitoring in its direct global supply chain, covering almost 183,000 households and 12,000 suppliers, respectively.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2021/04/14/Olam-cocoa-hits-targets-for-100-child-labour-and-deforestation-monitoring?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From 3D menus to self-serve kiosks and personalised meals: How tech will shape eating out in a post-COVID era

With restaurants, bars and pubs in England now open for outdoor drinking and dining and preparing to resume indoor service from 17 May, a host of new technologies have been released promising to ensure customers feel safe and protected in busy venues and help the hospitality industry bounce back from the impact of the pandemic. What impact will these innovations have on the eating out experience?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/14/From-3D-menus-to-self-serve-kiosks-and-personalised-meals-How-tech-will-shape-eating-out-in-a-post-COVID-era?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Insect protein company Ÿnsect acquires Protifarm for ‘strategic boost’ in human nutrition

French insect protein pioneer Ånsect has acquired Dutch mealworm specialist Protifarm in a move that the company says will give it a âstrategic boostâ in the human nutrition market.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/14/Insect-protein-company-Ynsect-acquires-Protifarm-for-strategic-boost-in-human-nutrition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

South Africa sugar tax data ‘clearly shows positive changes’, says study

South Africa has seen large reductions in purchases of sugary beverage volumes since the countryâs sugar tax was announced in 2016, according to a new study published this month.

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Germany tightens rules on marketing food to children: ‘Advertising must not induce children to eat unhealthily’

Germanyâs voluntary code governing marketing food to children has been updated. âAdvertising must not induce children to eat unhealthily,â Federal Minister of Food Julia KlÃckner stressed. What are the changes and do they go far enough?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/News/Policy/Germany-tightens-rules-on-marketing-food-to-children-Advertising-must-not-induce-children-to-eat-unhealthily?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nactarome continues European expansion with TasteConnection acquisition: ‘We have the unique opportunity to leverage competencies through our regional reach’

Nactarome, an ingredient supplier majority-owned by private equity investor Ambeinta, has completed its fourth bolt-on acquisition in three years with a deal to take control of the UKâs TasteConnection. FoodNavigator hears from Hans Udo Wenzel, Nactarome's Executive President, to learn more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/13/Nactarome-continues-European-expansion-with-TasteConnection-acquisition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Finland’s YSUB raising awareness of CBD in the Nordics: ‘We need a predictable path to compliance’

YSUB, a pioneer in the Nordic CBD beverage space, is working to raise awareness of the barriers to market CBD manufacturers face in the region with a new advertising push: âNot for saleâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/13/Finland-s-YSUB-raising-awareness-of-CBD-in-the-Nordics-We-need-a-predictable-path-to-compliance?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From hemp tea to Pink Lady crisps

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Dutch authority publishes nutrition and health claims handbook

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has made available guidance on how food firms can best display nutrition and health claims on their products according to the latest advice.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/04/13/Dutch-authority-publishes-nutrition-and-health-claims-handbook?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Puratos joins EIT Food in FoodSparks to foster the next generation of agrifood innovators

FoodSparks â a seed fund tailored to support the most promising European early-stage enterprises â has been set up by EIT Food and capital fund manager PeakBridge, along with investors like Puratos, Givaudan and Stockholm-based investment firm GullspÃng Re:foodiary, among others.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2021/04/13/Puratos-joins-EIT-Food-in-FoodSparks-to-foster-the-next-generation-of-agrifood-innovators?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘We hope this initiative will help Nutri-Score to rethink’: Olive oil makers launch awards in response to ‘penalising’ FOP labelling

Europeâs olive oil industry is railing against the âunfairâ Nutri-Score algorithm and has launched the first international awards to assess the health benefits and flavour of olive oils in the hope the food labelling scheme will review its assessment criteria.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/12/We-hope-this-initiative-will-help-Nutri-Score-to-rethink-Olive-oil-makers-launch-awards-in-response-to-penalising-FOP-labelling?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Are local and digital shopping habits here to stay post-COVID?

As product safety worries, sustainability and traceability have all been placed firmly under the microscope, COVID-19 has accelerated our local shopping and sourcing habits. Now, we ask: What does the future hold for staying local?

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Europe’s ‘difficult target’ of 25% organic by 2030: Is the Organic Action Plan doing enough?

The European Commission has detailed how it plans to achieve a target of 25% agricultural land under organic farming. Should it be doing more?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/12/Europe-s-difficult-target-of-25-organic-by-2030-Is-the-Organic-Action-Plan-doing-enough?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

European governments and legislators urged to help cocoa farmers as prices continue to fall in West Africa

Fairtrade urges EU to implement regulation to recognise the right to living income in cocoa sector in any forthcoming human rights due diligence regulation, as European Cocoa Commission calls for an âenabling environmentâ across the industry.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2021/04/12/European-governments-and-legislators-urged-to-help-cocoa-farmers-as-prices-continue-to-fall-in-West-Africa?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Retailers using Apeel invisible edible skin have experienced a 50% reduction in avocado waste, claims firm

Apeel Sciences â the Santa Barbara-based firm behind an invisible plant-based edible skin proven to dramatically extend the shelf-life of fresh produce - has announced an expanded partnership network made up of 20+ avocado industry leaders in the US, Latin America and Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/04/10/Retailers-using-Apeel-invisible-edible-skin-have-experienced-a-50-reduction-in-avocado-waste-claims-firm?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Eco-Score’s European expansion: Lidl and Colruyt adopt environmental footprint labelling

Eco-Score is a front-of-pack labelling system developed in France to communicate the environmental footprint of food in much the same way Nutri-Score informs consumers about nutrition. Launched at the beginning of this year, recent months have seen some big names in European retail â Colruyt and Lidl â begin trialling the label.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/09/Eco-Score-s-European-expansion-Lidl-and-Colruyt-adopt-environmental-footprint-labelling?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘It doesn’t need to bleed like a beef burger’: Snacks disrupter The Curators on how the humble mushroom can shake up the meat-free space

Best known for its nuts, biltong and pork puffs, UK start-up The Curators has ventured into meat alternatives with a range of mushroom-based products. The aim is to tap into the fast-growing consumer appetite for more natural plant-based meal solutions, it tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/09/It-doesn-t-need-to-bleed-like-a-beef-burger-Snacks-disrupter-The-Curators-on-how-the-humble-mushroom-can-shake-up-the-meat-free-space?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kellogg talks rice and wheat sourcing in Europe: ‘Farmers must be supported in the transition to more sustainable practices’

Kellogg Company is collaborating with farmers in Spain, Italy, and the UK to encourage a transition towards more regenerative agricultural systems, says Dave Fitzgerald, Head of Responsible Sourcing at Kellogg Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/09/Kellogg-talks-rice-and-wheat-sourcing-in-Europe-Farmers-must-be-supported-in-the-transition-to-more-sustainable-practices?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

ESSNA urges government to excuse sports nutrition products from anti-obesity drive

The UK Governmentâs restrictions on high fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) products to tackle obesity should not affect sports nutrition food products, says the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA).

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A grim look at food waste in the UK bakery sector

A survey into food waste in the UK bakery sector has found that while food waste is certainly a real issue, action to reduce it is sadly not a main item on the menu.

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‘In the future, the end product will not differ in taste from wild-caught fish’: Bluu Biosciences on its plans to scale up cell-based seafood

The Berlin based start-up has revealed plans to have a first prototype product in the form of fish balls or fish paste in 2022 after securing â7 million in funding.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/08/In-the-future-the-end-product-will-not-differ-in-taste-from-wild-caught-fish-Bluu-Biosciences-on-its-plans-to-scale-up-cell-based-seafood?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Commission takes stock of EU Animal Welfare Scheme: ‘None of its objectives has been fully achieved’

An evaluation of the EU Strategy for Protection and Welfare of Animals has suggested sub-par results. âThe EU clearly needs to do more,â animal welfare charity CIWF tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/08/Commission-takes-stock-of-EU-Animal-Welfare-Scheme-None-of-its-objectives-has-been-fully-achieved?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Halo eyes European expansion with 100% compostable coffee pods: ‘Ours is a totally natural product’

UK start-up Halo Coffee is preparing to expand into continental Europe with its compostable coffee pods that are produced from a by-product of sugar cane processing. The company believes that this offers an important point of difference that will help empower consumers to tackle a pain point in the plastics problem.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/08/Halo-eyes-European-expansion-with-100-compostable-coffee-pods-Ours-is-a-totally-natural-product?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Gathered Foods secures $26.35m funding to dramatically expand reach of Good Catch plant-based seafood

Gathered Foods, parent company of plant-based seafood brand Good Catch, has secured $26.35m in a B-2 Bridge Funding Round to ramp up product innovation and dramatically increase its retail footprint.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/04/07/Gathered-Foods-secures-26.35m-funding-to-dramatically-expand-reach-of-Good-Catch-plant-based-seafood?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New Oxfam study shows cocoa suppliers still falling short on supply chain transparency

The world's largest food and beverage companies and their suppliers must do more to create an equitable and sustainable food system for all, says Oxfam.

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Moolec Science eyes egg replacement and alt dairy expansion: ‘All technology based on molecular farming can find white space’

Ag-food tech company Moolec Science is expanding its alternative protein platform to cater to plant-based bakery and beverage categories. âMoving into egg and dairy alternatives was a natural next step for our roadmap,â explained CEO and co-founder GastÃn Paladini.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/07/Moolec-Science-eyes-egg-replacement-and-alt-dairy-expansion-All-technology-based-on-molecular-farming-can-find-white-space?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

One family meal ‘as important’ as your 5 a day, claims obesity study

Eating traditions must be preserved in order to maintain the benefits of the Mediterranean diet and promote the health of the younger generations, according to Spanish research.

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Quorn and Roquette call for solutions to alternative protein shape, texture and taste challenge

The companies have tasked start-ups, via the next Future Food-Tech innovation challenge, to make products that can mimic whole meat cuts and deliver newer gastronomic experiences to consumers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/07/Quorn-and-Roquette-call-for-solutions-to-alternative-protein-shape-texture-and-taste-challenge?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From mimicking meat to ‘embracing the plant’: Step-change predicted for next-gen plant-based

As the plant-based category develops, it will move beyond mimicking animal products to âstand on its own feetâ, predict experts.

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Food science potential: How fibre-rich formulations could minimise gut and kidney harm caused by processed foods

Scientists have shown how shown how chemical compounds found in highly processed foods play a role in chronic kidney disease, and are now turning their attention to new formulations and prebiotic ingredients that could help minimise the risk.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/04/07/Food-science-potential-How-fibre-rich-formulations-could-minimise-gut-and-kidney-harm-caused-by-processed-foods?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New animal welfare label proposed for dairy products in Italy

A new food label has been developed to help consumers make more informed choices when selecting dairy products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/06/New-animal-welfare-label-proposed-for-dairy-products-in-Italy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Does the blended plant-based x meat protein category have legs? ‘The biggest challenge is brand positioning’

From an environmental and sensory standpoint, it makes sense to create âhybridâ products from a blend of plant-based and meat proteins. Yet experts are dubious the category will take off.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/06/Hybrid-potential-Does-the-blended-plant-based-x-meat-protein-category-have-legs?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Coffee pulp can be a cost-effective forest restoration strategy’

Coffee pulp â a waste product in coffee production â could be used to speed up recovery of tropical forests on post-agricultural land, according to researchers.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2021/04/06/Coffee-pulp-can-be-a-cost-effective-forest-restoration-strategy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food and drink products with pro-environment ‘ecolabels’ are more appealing to shoppers, claims new research

People given the option of a food or drink product with an ecolabel and one without are more likely to choose the former, according to new research

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The frozen food ingredient market is ‘ready for a shake-up’, says new supply venture

A new frozen ingredients supply venture in the UK will import frozen food ingredients from around the world, specialising in Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) fruit, vegetables, spices and herbs for further processing by UK and Irish food and eventually manufacturers across Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/06/The-frozen-food-ingredient-market-is-ready-for-a-shake-up-says-new-supply-venture?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From crop to can: How TENZING became the world’s first carbon negative soft drink

This month, challenger brand TENZING is rolling out carbon footprint labelling across its range. Using this information, the company has worked out how to offset more carbon that it emits. Founder Huib van Bockel fills FoodNavigator in on the details.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/01/How-TENZING-became-the-world-s-first-carbon-negative-soft-drink-from-crop-to-can?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘We know seafood is a healthy and sustainable choice’: Industry reacts to ‘extreme’ and ‘misleading’ Netflix documentary

The seafood industry has hit back at a controversial film about the impact of commercial fishing.

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Unilever talks food waste: ‘Our mission is to inspire consumers to be more resourceful with food’

Unilever has some ambitious goals on food waste. The multinational wants to halve waste from its direct operations by 2025 and is working with suppliers and customers to reduce waste across the food chain. It also hopes to tackle one of the trickiest issues, food that is wasted in the home. We spoke to Christina Bauer-Plank, Global Brand Vice President of Hellmannâs, to find out how.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/01/Unilever-talks-food-waste-Our-mission-is-to-inspire-consumers-to-be-more-resourceful-with-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Vegan language: Is ‘plant-based’ too limiting for this rapidly expanding sector?

âPlant-basedâ is a broad term used by food marketers to describe animal-free products. But is it the most fitting?

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Beneo barges ahead with commitment to cut carbon emissions

The healthy ingredients specialist will cut carbon emissions by 20% by halving the number of truck movements to and from its rice starch plant in Wijgmaal, Belgium, by increasing the volumes transported over water.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2021/04/01/Beneo-barges-ahead-with-commitment-to-cut-carbon-emissions?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS