Food pairings 'ripe for innovation' as immunity mega-trend rolls on

Exploring unique food pairings offers food brands the chance to tap into consumer desire to improve immunity via functional food, according to a report.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/31/Food-pairings-ripe-for-innovation-as-immunity-mega-trend-rolls-on?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How oats, prebiotics, and coffee are shaking up alt dairy innovation

From oat-based cheese alternatives to dairy-free iced coffee and functional plant-based yoghurt, meet three start-ups working to disrupt conventional dairy.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/31/Alt-dairy-How-oats-prebiotics-and-coffee-are-shaking-up-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

iFarm talks ‘next generation’ of vertical farming, Qatar expansion

Finnish ag tech company iFarm has entered into a multi-year partnership with Sadarah Partners to bring what it describes as the ânext generationâ of sustainable vertical farming to Qarar.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/31/iFarm-talks-next-generation-of-vertical-farming-Qatar-expansion?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘People must be able to trust the claims they see and businesses must be able to back them up’: Recommendations on avoiding greenwashing set out by UK regulator

Food businesses must be prepared for enforcement action from regulators to tackle the issue of greenwashing, it has been warned, as the UKâs Competition and Markets Authority publishes draft guidance for companies about âgreenâ claims.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/28/People-must-be-able-to-trust-the-claims-they-see-and-businesses-must-be-able-to-back-them-up-Recommendations-on-avoiding-greenwashing-set-ou?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FrieslandCampina F&B tapping plant-based trend with ingredient innovation

FrieslandCampina Food & Beverages is leveraging its expertise in spray-dry powders to bring plant-based innovation to the bakery and desserts market. FoodNavigator hears how the group is building on the heritage of Kievit.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/28/FrieslandCampina-F-B-tapping-plant-based-trend-with-ingredient-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Whipstitch Capital: CPG innovation is benefiting from a 10-fold investment increase in ESG funds

CPG brands that invest in restoring healthy farmland can earn more than the goodwill of consumers who increasingly care about sustainability â they also could cash-in on the surge of ESG-earmarked funding and secure high-value assets that will support future growth, according to one investor.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/05/28/Whipstitch-Capital-CPG-innovation-is-benefiting-from-a-10-fold-investment-increase-in-ESG-funds?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Chromologics: Precision fermentation addresses ‘main challenges’ facing natural colours

Chromologics has developed a method of producing natural colourings via a fungal biotech platform that, Co-Founder and CEO Gerit Tolborg says, addresses the âmain challengesâ in the colourings sector, producing natural colours that are vegan, sustainable and high-performance.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/28/Chromologics-Precision-fermentation-addresses-main-challenges-facing-natural-colours?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Diet’ is no longer about preparing for swimsuit season, it is ‘a tool for well-being … to achieve broader goals of feeling healthy and high-functioning’

As consumers adopt a more flexible and holistic approach to âdieting,â brands have more room to innovate at the ingredient-level through âmindful omissions and swapsâ to create products that appeal to shoppersâ lifestyles, according to new research from New Hope Networkâs NEXT Data & Insights.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/05/27/Diet-is-no-longer-about-preparing-for-swimsuit-season-it-is-a-tool-for-well-being-to-achieve-broader-goals-of-feeling-healthy-and-high-functioning?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé, Unilever among FMCGs backing flexible packaging fund in UK

Food majors Unilever, NestlÃ, PepsiCo, Mondelēz, and Mars are among the companies supporting a soft plastic recycling fund to help combat plastic pollution.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/27/Nestle-Unilever-among-FMCGs-backing-flexible-packaging-fund-in-UK?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The future of organic in Europe: Changes coming to processing and labelling rules

New rules on organic farming and production in the EU are set to come into effect at the beginning of 2022. In the second in a series of articles examining the update, legal experts Katia Merten-Lentz, partner at international law firm Keller and Heckman, and Caroline Commandeur, Associate at the same firm, weigh what these new measures will mean for the future of organic food in the bloc.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/27/The-future-of-organic-in-Europe-Changes-coming-to-processing-and-labelling-rules?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Diet’ is no longer about preparing for swimsuit season, it is ‘a tool for well-being … to achieve broader goals of feeling healthy and high-functioning’

As consumers adopt a more flexible and holistic approach to âdieting,â brands have more room to innovate at the ingredient-level through âmindful omissions and swapsâ to create products that appeal to shoppersâ lifestyles, according to new research from New Hope Neworkâs NEXT Data & Insights.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/05/27/Diet-is-no-longer-about-preparing-for-swimsuit-season-it-is-a-tool-for-well-being-to-achieve-broader-goals-of-feeling-healthy-and-hig?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Unilever partners with mycoprotein supplier ENOUGH on ‘game changing’ protein innovation

Unilever has partnered with food tech company ENOUGH, which will supply it with mycoprotein to fuel innovation behind its plant-based brands, starting with The Vegetarian Butcher.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/27/Unilever-partners-with-mycoprotein-supplier-ENOUGH-on-game-changing-protein-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ulrick & Short launches protein suitable for beverages and yogurt alternatives

In 2020 in the UK, the plant-based sector experienced its most active year.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/05/27/Ulrick-Short-launches-protein-for-plant-based-sector?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Saputo acquires ingredients company and Sheese cheese alternative maker

Canadian dairy company Saputo Inc. has announced two acquisitions, one in the dairy alternatives space and the other in value-added ingredients, at a cost of around C$187m (US$154m).

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/05/27/Saputo-acquires-ingredients-company-and-Sheese-cheese-alternative-maker?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Mondelēz and Fairtrade Foundation offer financial support to female cocoa farmers

The new âCadbury Farmer Resilience Fundâ designed to protect cocoa farmer livelihoods during the COVID-19 pandemic is providing grants that will empower thousands of women farmers to start small businesses and earn a decent living.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2021/05/27/Mondelez-and-Fairtrade-Foundation-offer-financial-support-to-female-cocoa-farmers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Livestock can play a very important role’: New atlas hopes to push ‘climate-critical’ rangelands up the global agenda

Covering 54% of the worldâs surface, rangelands support âmillionsâ of pastoralists and ranchers as well as biodiversity and carbon storage. Good livestock management can play an integral part in protecting them â but this needs to be given greater priority on the global stage, a coalition behind the publication of a new Rangelands Atlas argues.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/26/Livestock-can-play-a-very-important-role-New-atlas-hopes-to-push-climate-critical-rangelands-up-the-global-agenda?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Amendment 171 off the table: Europe allows for ‘creamy’ and ‘buttery’ plant-based dairy

Having initially voted in favour of banning descriptive terms such as âbutteryâ and âcreamyâ for dairy-free products, the European Parliament has dropped Amendment 171.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/26/Europe-drops-Amendment-171-allowing-for-creamy-and-buttery-plant-based-dairy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘We will take the bean out of the can': Kraft Heinz talks sustainable growth and democratising plant-based

The Kraft Heinz Company is on a journey of âstrategic transformationâ that is expected to deliver a âfundamental shiftâ in how it grows its brands. FoodNavigator caught up with Cristina Kenz, International Chief Growth and Sustainability Officer, to hear more about her priorities as she sets the global agenda for sustainable growth.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/26/We-will-take-the-bean-out-of-the-can-Kraft-Heinz-talks-sustainable-growth-and-democratising-plant-based?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Vegan trademark taps next generation sequencing to flag animal derived materials

The Vegan Society is partnering with UK food testing laboratory Food Forensics to identify and flag animal derived materials or evidence of cross-contamination in products looking to carry the Vegan Trademark. We speak to Food Forensicsâ Rick Sanderson to find out how.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/26/Vegan-trademark-taps-next-generation-sequencing-to-flag-animal-derived-materials?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Alt egg start-up taps plant cellulose for ‘clean’ texture boost: ‘We want to reduce or even eliminate methylcellulose’

The founders of Israeli meat alternative company SavorEat are expanding into the plant-based egg space with Eggânâup: a new start-up leveraging plant-cellulose to recreate the texture of egg.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/25/Egg-n-up-Vegan-start-up-taps-plant-cellulose-to-recreate-texture-of-egg?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coca-Cola faces competition probe as retailers call foul over unfair trading practices

The European Commission has launched a probe into Coca-Cola over potential violations to competition rules. The news comes as debate over implementation of the blocâs approach to Unfair Trade Practices (UTPs) intensifies, with retailers flagging the negotiating power of large branded suppliers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/25/Coca-Cola-faces-competition-probe-as-retailers-call-foul-over-unfair-trading-practices?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Chocolate linked to lower cardio disease risk, study suggests

Regular chocolate consumption may lower Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) risk, according to a study, which identifies cocoa content and flavonoid amounts in chocolate types as possible reasons for this link.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/05/25/Chocolate-linked-to-lower-cardio-disease-risk-study-suggests?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

SMASH: 40 brands back manifesto to ‘make healthier food better business’

A new food discovery app is pioneering a manifesto to âmake healthier food better businessâ â and the company has secured the backing of big brands including Unilever and Yo!Sushi.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/24/SMASH-40-brands-back-manifesto-to-make-healthier-food-better-business?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Allergen testing with a smartphone: ‘The self-test makes chemical analysis accessible to everyone’

A self-test has been developed in the Netherlands to help consumers check whether there are traces of allergens peanut or hazelnut in a product.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/24/Allergen-testing-with-a-smartphone-The-self-test-makes-chemical-analysis-accessible-to-everyone?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Leveraging ‘super-microorganisms’ to eat fruit stickers and plastic bags in organic waste

In Italy, a group of scientists is leveraging microorganisms to eat polyethylene-based plastic waste in wet organic waste.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/24/Leveraging-super-microorganisms-to-eat-fruit-stickers-and-plastic-bags-in-organic-waste?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Health-harming’ PFAS chemicals ‘widespread’ in disposable food packaging

A new study has highlighted the âwidespreadâ use of âhealth-harmingâ per- and polyfuoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in disposable food packaging.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/24/Health-harming-PFAS-chemicals-widespread-in-disposable-food-packaging?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From 'clean' cold brew to yellow pea alt milk

In this week's coverage of new product development across Europe, we look at a Berlin start-up's 'dairy of the future': alt milk made from yellow split pea protein. Over in Romania, a new line of plant-based fish alternatives - mimicking tuna and salmon - is hitting shelves, and in the UK, a New Orleans brand of 'clean label' cold brew is rolling out two new SKUs.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/24/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-clean-cold-brew-to-yellow-pea-alt-milk?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Can the cultured meat sector get conventional farmers on board?

Is there opportunity for the conventional and cell-based meat industries to collaborate? Cultivated fat and scaffolding experts weigh in.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/21/Can-the-cultured-meat-sector-get-conventional-farmers-on-board?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FAO and MEPs issue call to action on food systems transformation: ‘We urgently need to do things differently’

The âfragilityâ of the food system has been exposed by rising hunger levels, the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. At an event staged ahead of the UNâs Sustainable Food Summit, the Food and Agriculture Organization and Members of the European Parliament outlined the urgent need to act.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/21/FAO-and-MEPs-issue-call-to-action-on-food-systems-transformation-We-urgently-need-to-do-things-differently?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Despite progress, deforestation is continuing at alarming rates’: Europe’s business leaders call on EU to set standards for internal market

Nestlà has announced it has joined other business leaders across the food industry to support ambitious action by the European Union (EU) to increase supply chain transparency and traceability for commodities that may be linked to deforestation.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2021/05/21/Despite-progress-deforestation-is-continuing-at-alarming-rates-Europe-s-business-leaders-call-on-EU-to-set-standards-for-internal-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Foie gras production is not cruel’: Resistance against proposed UK ban on foie gras imports

Due to their anatomical makeup, assisted feeding does not cause any suffering to duck and geese in the production of foie gras, argues Euro Foie Gras.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/21/Foie-gras-production-is-not-cruel-Resistance-against-proposed-UK-ban-on-foie-gras-imports?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Advanced safety testing and analysis supports the development of clean label grain-based innovation

For todayâs increasingly health-conscious consumers, what goes into the food they buy is more important than ever, driving the demand for shorter, more natural and less tongue-twisting ingredient lists. In turn, new and fresh grain-based snack and bakery products based on clean label principles are becoming more popular.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2021/05/20/Advanced-safety-testing-and-analysis-supports-the-development-of-clean-label-grain-based-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Address food safety gaps to improve trust in plant-based meat’: Kerry

The plant-based meat and dairy market is booming globally. But, as consumer concern over safety increases, experts from Kerry Taste and Nutrition stress that there is a need to develop food safety strategies that build consumer trust in the sector.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/20/Address-food-safety-gaps-to-improve-trust-in-plant-based-meat-Kerry?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Mimicking egg functionality with plants: ‘A functional egg replacement shouldn’t have more than 7 ingredients’

Zurich-based EggField is working to disrupt the conventional egg ingredient sector with alternatives that âuse very few ingredientsâ. âFunctionality comes before everything,â co-founder Silvan Leibacher tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/19/EggField-Clean-label-start-up-mimics-the-functionality-of-eggs-with-plants?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

SIG’s combismile carton pack debuts in France with new Volvic range

SIGâs on-the-go combismile carton pack enters the French market for the first time this month, with a new fruity-flavored range for adults and kids from natural mineral water brand Volvic.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2021/05/20/SIG-s-combismile-carton-pack-debuts-in-France-with-new-Volvic-range?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Chr. Hansen Natural Colors announces company name change to Oterra

FoodNavigator can exclusively reveal Chr. Hansen Natural Colorsâs new company name and identity following the move to a standalone company.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/20/Chr.-Hansen-Natural-Colors-announces-company-name-change-to-Oterra?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Industry insights from NIZO: Improving the sensory experiences of plant proteins

In this series, NIZO Food Research Division Manager and FoodNavigator advisory panel member Renà Floris discusses some of the big issues in todayâs food industry. Today, he focuses in on the hot topic of improving the organoleptic profile of plant proteins.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/19/Industry-insights-from-NIZO-Improving-the-sensory-experiences-of-plant-proteins?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What reformulation really looks like in 2021: 'Reformulated products need to be better nutritionally and equally tasty, if not tastier'

With calls to reformulate food and drink products to reduce fat, sugar and salt, we explore: What influences prompt brands to reformulate? What does the process really entail? And can it be done successfully during a global pandemic?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/19/What-reformulation-really-looks-like-in-2021-Reformulated-products-need-to-be-better-nutritionally-and-equally-tasty-if-not-tastier?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What does the future hold for reformulation?

With the impending publication of part two of the National Food Strategy in the UK, IGD convened major retailers, manufacturers, food service companies and members of the National Food Strategy team to discuss reformulation, the challenges, and opportunities. Here Hannah Pearse, Head of Nutrition and Scientific Affairs at IGD, shares an overview of the conversations from a series of roundtable discussions.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/19/What-does-the-future-hold-for-reformulation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How UK brands are reformulating to avoid the HFSS ad ban

UK food brands are currently digesting planned government legislation coming next year which will prevent marketing and advertising of HFSS being shown on TV (pre-9pm) and online from 2022 and limit where these products can be placed in bricks and mortar stores.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/19/How-UK-brands-are-reformulating-to-avoid-the-HFSS-ad-ban?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Upcycling solutions for a more efficient food system: ‘If it’s still food grade, there’s still value to extract’

Upcycling production side-streams is an area of innovation gaining traction at both a start-up and corporate level. Making the most of the food we produce will help deliver a more sustainable food system and offers economic benefits, according to experts speaking at a recent FoodBytes! by Rabobank event.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/19/Upcycling-solutions-for-a-more-efficient-food-system-If-it-s-still-food-grade-there-s-still-value-to-extract?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK start-up predicts lab-grown sausages on shelves by 2023 after technology ‘breakthrough’

An Oxford University spin-out hopes to become the first British commercial producer of cultured meat after claiming to discover a âcheaper, efficient and fasterâ cell proliferation process.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/19/UK-start-up-predicts-lab-grown-sausages-on-shelves-by-2023-after-technology-breakthrough?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food majors put weight behind plans to halt and reverse EU-driven deforestation

A group of 11 food businesses including NestlÃ, Danone, Carrefour Group, Barry Callebaut, Tesco and Sainsburyâs have announced their support for European Union plans to increase supply chain transparency and traceability for commodities that may be linked to deforestation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/18/Food-majors-put-weight-behind-plans-to-halt-and-reverse-EU-driven-deforestation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Beef industry emissions can be ‘reduced substantially’, claim researchers

Improvements in land management and production efficiency have the potential to significantly reduce net beef greenhouse gas emissions, according to researchers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/18/Beef-industry-emissions-can-be-reduced-substantially-claim-researchers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘No added sugar’: Fibre and stevia predicted to ‘shake up’ sugar reduction

Fibre and next-generation stevia are expected to play key roles in sugar reduction as a growing number of manufacturers seek out âno added sugarâ claims, according to Mintel.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/18/No-added-sugar-Fibre-and-stevia-predicted-to-shake-up-sugar-reduction?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danone names new CEO: ‘Antoine de Saint-Affrique is a standout leader in the consumer goods world’

Danone has confirmed the appointment of outgoing Barry Callebaut CEO as its new chief executive. What could the move mean for the French groupâs future strategy?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/18/Danone-names-new-CEO-Antoine-de-Saint-Affrique-is-a-standout-leader-in-the-consumer-goods-world?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The Rainforest Alliance appoints Santiago Gowland as new CEO

Gowland previously served as Executive Vice President for Latin America and Global Innovation at The Nature Conservancy. Before that, he spearheaded sustainability initiatives in the private sector, including stints at Unilever and Nike.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2021/05/18/The-Rainforest-Alliance-appoints-Santiago-Gowland-as-new-CEO?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Organix wants kids to eat more fruit and veg: ‘That means looking beyond our own product portfolio’

Kids food brand Organix has released some fresh research highlighting the fact that UK children arenât eating enough fruit and veg as it kicks off a campaign â âgood for planet, good for meâ â that hopes to help parents of pre-school children to buck the trend.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/17/Organix-wants-kids-to-eat-more-fruit-and-veg-That-means-looking-beyond-our-own-product-portfolio?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Does Nutri-Score encourage healthier food choices in Morocco?

Fresh research has sought to determine whether Nutri-Score is effective in helping consumers judge the nutritional quality of food.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/17/Does-Nutri-Score-encourage-healthier-food-choices-in-Morocco?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cultivated meat ‘likely to be widely accepted by the general public, especially the younger generations’, claims start-up after study

Lab-grown meat meat will be a âsignificantâ part of peoplesâ future diets, the Isreali cultured meat start-up Aleph Farms has claimed after its study revealed âcompellingâ support among young UK and US consumers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/17/Cultivated-meat-likely-to-be-widely-accepted-by-the-general-public-especially-the-younger-generations-claims-start-up-after-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kellogg cuts sugar and salt across Europe and UK: ‘The process is trial and error’

The Kellogg Company has pledged to remove at least 10% of sugars and 20% of salt from its childrenâs cereals across European and UK brands.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/17/Kellogg-cuts-sugar-and-salt-across-Europe-and-UK-The-process-is-trial-and-error?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Chr. Hansen and Nestlé settle HMO patent litigation

Chr. Hansen and Nestlà have settled a legal dispute involving alleged infringements on Human Milk Oligosaccharide (HMO) patents arising from October 2020âs acquisition of Jennewein Biotechnologie.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/05/17/Chr.-Hansen-and-Nestle-settle-HMO-patent-litigation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From vegan frozen pizza to customisable BBQ recipe boxes

This week's new launches include a range of five plant-based pizzas launched in seven European countries and customisable BBQ recipe boxes that can also be ordered by customers on holiday.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/17/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-vegan-frozen-pizza-to-customisable-BBQ-recipe-boxes?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Are fruit seeds the ‘new nuts’? Meet the start-up upcycling fruit kernels into oil, flour, and alt milk

Austrian entrepreneurs are extracting cyanide from stone fruit seeds â a side stream of the fruit processing industry â before upcycling them into B2B food ingredients.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/14/Are-fruit-seeds-the-new-nuts-Meet-the-start-up-upcycling-fruit-kernels-into-oil-flour-and-alt-milk?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Regenerative agriculture 'key to future-proofing food sector', says EIT Food

The world's largest Agrifood Innovation Ecosystem, supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, says regenerative agriculture is vital in helping the worldâs biggest foods brands achieve their net zero plans and meeting consumer demand for sustainable products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/14/Regenerative-agriculture-key-to-future-proofing-food-sector-says-EIT-Food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Could mass-farmed microalgae, insects and mycoprotein eradicate global malnutrition?

Scientists, engineers, investors and policymakers are being urged to consider future foods as a âmalnutrition mitigation pathwayâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/14/Could-mass-farmed-microalgae-insects-and-mycoprotein-eradicate-global-malnutrition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food colors: How will EFSA’s decision on titanium dioxide safety impact the US market?

On May 6, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issued a scientific opinion concluding that titanium dioxide (E171), a whitening pigment used to color everything from gum to sauces, âcan no longer be considered safe as a food additive.â So what does this mean, if anything, for the US market?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/05/13/Food-colors-How-will-EFSA-s-decision-on-titanium-dioxide-safety-impact-the-US-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Real-time facial recognition tech developed for cows and pigs: ‘Animal emotions directly impact meat quality’

Detecting facial expressions and emotions of farm animals has the potential to improve animal welfare, according to Wageningen University & Research Associate Professor Suresh Neethirajan.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/12/Real-time-facial-recognition-tech-developed-for-cows-and-pigs-Animal-emotions-directly-impact-meat-quality?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Extreme weather ‘harming’ UK food production but adaption efforts slow in coming

Extreme weather caused by climate change is already disrupting UK agricultural production. However, new research suggests that âmany farmersâ are not prioritising adapting to the climate emergency.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/13/Extreme-weather-harming-UK-food-production-but-adaption-efforts-slow-in-coming?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Clean meat as a service’: Plug-and-play tech turns meat producers into cell-based pork producers

German start-up Innocent Meat is developing plug-and-play technology that allows conventional meat processors to produce cultivated pork. We catch up with co-founder and CEO Laura Gertenbach to find out how.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/13/Clean-meat-as-a-service-Plug-and-play-tech-turns-meat-producers-into-cell-based-pork-producers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Brands want a broader toolbox of ingredients’: Equinom develops ‘first-of-its-kind’ high-protein sesame seed to transform ‘future of plant-based foods’

Israeli seed specialist Equinom says its new variety of protein-rich sesame seed could help the solve the taste and texture challenges of plant-based food and beverages.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/13/Brands-want-a-broader-toolbox-of-ingredients-Equinom-develops-first-of-its-kind-high-protein-sesame-seed-to-transform-future-of-pla?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Want to sell healthy eating? Try turning up the jazz

Certain types of music can nudge consumers towards healthier eating, a study has suggested.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/13/Want-to-sell-healthy-eating-Try-turning-up-the-jazz?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

“Carbon score is the next big thing,” predicts CGC co-head, industry experts gathered by FoodBytes!

Carbon labeling for food and beverage may be coming faster than originally predicted, and soon may hold more sway with consumers than other popular certifications as the ongoing pandemic accelerates consumer interest in sustainable diets, predict industry stakeholders gathered by FoodBytes! during a recent roundtable discussion about transparency in the supply chain.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/05/13/Carbon-score-is-the-next-big-thing-predicts-CGC-co-head-industry-experts-gathered-by-FoodBytes?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Organic meat half as likely to be contaminated with antibiotic resistant bacteria, study suggests

New research suggests organic-certified meat is less likely to be contaminated with bacteria that can cause human illnesses, including multidrug-resistant organisms, than conventional meat.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/12/Organic-meat-half-as-likely-to-be-contaminated-with-antibiotic-resistant-bacteria-study-suggests?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Does the UK’s proposed junk food ad ban reduce the motivation to reformulate?

The Food and Drink Federation says UK plans to restrict in-store promotions of foods high in fat, salt and sugar will deter companies from developing lower sugar and fat alternatives.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/12/Does-the-UK-s-proposed-junk-food-ad-ban-reduce-the-motivation-to-reformulate?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meet the start-up converting wood into food grade protein: ‘We are expanding the definition of what a food crop is’

Arbiom is a start-up developing solutions to convert timber by-products into food and feed ingredients. The group recently unveiled its first protein ingredient, SylPro. We caught up with the company to find out more about its technology and commercialisation strategy.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/12/Meet-the-start-up-converting-wood-into-food-grade-protein-We-are-expanding-the-definition-of-what-a-food-crop-is?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

ECJ prevents algae-sourced calcium to be used in organic drinks

The European Court of Justice has forbidden the use of algae-derived calcium in organic drinks after judges classed the algae as a mineral and its addition would be at odds with the productâs organic label.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/05/12/ECJ-prevents-algae-sourced-calcium-to-be-used-in-organic-drinks?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Real-time facial recognition tech development for cows and pigs: ‘Animal emotions directly impact meat quality’

Detecting facial expressions and emotions of farm animals has the potential to improve animal welfare, according to Wageningen University & Research Associate Professor Suresh Neethirajan.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/12/Real-time-facial-recognition-tech-development-for-cows-and-pigs-Animal-emotions-directly-impact-meat-quality?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

2020 ‘a record year for plant-based, cultivated meat and sustainable protein companies’

Last year was the biggest to date for sustainable protein company launches, private investments, and retail sales, according to the Good Food Institute, which has just released its annual State of the Industry reports covering the plant-based, cellular agriculture and fermentation sectors.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/11/2020-a-record-year-for-plant-based-cultivated-meat-and-sustainable-protein-companies?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK tea industry calls for climate targets to protect largest producer Kenya

The calls come as a new report from UK charity Christian Aid warned that climate change is forecast to slash Kenyaâs optimal tea growing regions by 26% by 2050.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/11/UK-tea-industry-calls-for-climate-targets-to-protect-largest-producer-Kenya?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Upcycling shrimp waste to make ‘tasteful alternative’ to food flavourings

Researchers are upcycling shrimp side streams to create products for the food and supplement industries, which also makes the production of peeled shrimp more sustainable, explains Associate Professor Nina Gringer from the Technical University of Denmark.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/11/Upcycling-shrimp-waste-to-make-tasteful-alternative-to-food-flavourings?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé acquires functional hydration brand Nuun

Nestlà will acquire Seattle brand Nuun, entering the fast-growing functional hydration market.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2021/05/11/Nestle-acquires-functional-hydration-brand-Nuun?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Vegurt’ innovation: New cultures developed for fermented plant bases

A new line of cultures for the plant-based yogurt â or âvegurtâ â category has been developed by Chr. Hansen.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/11/Vegurt-innovation-New-cultures-developed-for-fermented-plant-bases?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Unilever defines Regenerative Agriculture Principles: ‘Without consensus it’s difficult to have alignment… it was important to start the work’

Unilever has gone live with new Regenerative Agriculture Principles (RAPs), a framework that outlines âfive priority areasâ the company says are âin most urgent need of action and where we can generate the biggest impactâ. FoodNavigator spoke to Giulia Stellari, Sustainable Sourcing Director at Unilever, to learn more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/10/Unilever-defines-Regenerative-Agriculture-Principles-Without-consensus-it-s-difficult-to-have-alignment-it-was-important-to-start-the-work?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Consumer concern about packaging presents innovation opportunities for zero-waste online grocery shopping

Food brands have an opportunity to diversify their online shopping experiences to better meet quicky shifting consumer demands, according to a new report.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/10/Consumer-concern-about-packaging-presents-innovation-opportunities-for-zero-waste-online-grocery-shopping?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From 3D-printed gummies to smoky bacon ‘nooch’

What is ânoochâ, you ask? The term is short for nutritional yeast, and UK brand Notorious Nooch Co has just released two new flavours of it. Elsewhere in this weekâs new product development photo gallery, we look at Nourishedâs expansion into personalised vitamin gummies for kids, and a new line of keto condiments.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/10/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-3D-printed-gummies-to-smoky-bacon-nooch?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Valeo Foods and Confectionery acquired by Bain Capital

Bain Capital Private Equity, a leading global private investment firm, announced it has signed a definitive agreement with CapVest to acquire European ambient foods company Valeo Foods.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2021/05/10/Valeo-Foods-and-Confectionery-acquired-by-Bain-Capital?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Palm oil challenges in the West: EU ambassador insists sustainability is non-negotiable for consumers

Consumers in the EU are âdemanding sustainabilityâ when it comes to palm oil and related food products, according to an EU ambassador, fanning the flames of ongoing strife with palm oil producing countries in the ASEAN region.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/05/10/Palm-oil-challenges-in-the-West-EU-ambassador-insists-sustainability-is-non-negotiable-for-consumers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Are consumers on the Mediterranean keen to try and buy cultured meat?

Once on the market, would populations in Croatia, Greece, and Spain buy lab-grown meat? Fresh research suggests it may be a question of price.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/08/Cultured-meat-on-the-Mediterranean-Are-consumers-keen-to-try-and-buy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cargill acquires Leman Decoration Group for ‘fully-fledged one-stop-shop’ in gourmet decorations

Cargill has acquired Leman Decoration Group in a deal that the company said represents a win-win: It will enhance Lemanâs chocolate expertise and expand Cargillâs overing in the decorations space.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/07/Cargill-acquires-Leman-Decoration-Group-for-fully-fledged-one-stop-shop-in-gourmet-decorations?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sugary drinks could increase risk of bowel cancer

Fresh research suggests high consumption of sugar sweetened beverages is associated with a higher risk of early-onset colon colorectal cancer in women.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/07/Sugary-drinks-could-increase-risk-of-bowel-cancer?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cracking the plant-based egg market: Clean label, nutrition, and meeting ‘fanatical’ demand

How are plant-based egg-sperts hatching âcleanâ ingredients lists that deliver on functionality, taste, and nutrition?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/07/Cracking-the-plant-based-egg-market-Clean-label-nutrition-and-meeting-fanatical-demand?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Eating sardines regularly can help prevent type 2 diabetes, claims landmark study

The health benefits of sardines and oily fish are already widely known. Their high levels of unsaturated fats help to regulate cholesterol levels and prevent the onset of cardiovascular diseases.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/07/Eating-sardines-regularly-can-help-prevent-type-2-diabetes-claims-landmark-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Barry Callebaut outlines ‘becoming forest positive actions' for 2021 and beyond

Barry Callebaut says it is committed to ending deforestation in the cocoa and chocolate industry as part of its actions in the months and years ahead, which are highlighted in its the Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI) Progress Report 2020.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2021/05/05/Barry-Callebaut-outlines-becoming-forest-positive-actions-for-2021-and-beyond?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Titanium dioxide: EFSA says E171 ‘no longer considered safe’

EFSA has updated its safety assessment of controversial food additive titanium dioxide, E171. The verdict: âTitanium dioxide can no longer be considered safe as a food additive.â

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/06/Titanium-dioxide-EFSA-says-E171-no-longer-considered-safe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Suntory to introduce internal carbon pricing as it ups 2030 emissions target

Global beverage giant Suntory Group has set a more âaggressiveâ emissions target for 2030 as it works towards its 2050 net zero ambition. It plans to leverage measures like internal carbon pricing to âraise awarenessâ within its business.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/06/Suntory-to-introduce-internal-carbon-pricing-as-it-ups-2030-emissions-target?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK CBD market ‘the world’s second largest behind US’, association body claims

Consumer demand for CBD products has soared during lockdown, according to the Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI), which estimates the sector will generate Â690 million in annual sales this year, above a previous forecast of Â526 million.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/06/UK-CBD-market-the-world-s-second-largest-behind-US-association-body-claims?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé makes ‘good progress’ with its forest positive agenda in cocoa, despite coronavirus impact

Nestlà has said it has made âgood progressâ over the past 12 months in advancing its forest positive agenda on its cocoa farms in Ghana and CÃte d'Ivoire.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2021/05/06/Nestle-makes-good-progress-with-its-forest-positive-agenda-in-cocoa-despite-coronavirus-impact?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

ZOE study reveals why some of us feel hungry all the time

Data scientists from the personalised nutrition company ZOE have conducted a study involving 1,000 people which helps explain why some people feel hungry all the time and struggle to lose weight.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/05/06/ZOE-study-reveals-why-some-of-us-feel-hungry-all-the-time?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé develops pea-based alt milk with ‘neutral taste’ for versatility

Wunda is a âfully versatileâ milk alternative for baking, cooking, frothing, and drinking either hot or cold, according to NestlÃ, who is rolling out the new brand in France, Portugal, and the Netherlands.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/05/Wunda-Nestle-develops-pea-based-alt-milk-with-neutral-taste-for-versatility?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

CSM Ingredients eyes growth under Investindustrial ownership: ‘The future of food will be shaped by bold innovators’

Following its acquisition by Investindustrial, CSM Bakery Solutions has rebranded as CSM Ingredients. FoodNavigator speaks to the groupâs CEO Aldo Uva about the opportunities the new ownership structure will unlock.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/05/CSM-Ingredients-eyes-growth-under-Investindustrial-ownership-The-future-of-food-will-be-shaped-by-bold-innovators?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tesco urged to consider health impact as it extends plant-based target into Central Europe

The supermarketâs goal to increase sales of plant-based meat alternatives by 300% by 2025 could fall foul of the UK governmentâs plans to restrict promotions of unhealthy foods from April next year, a group of investors has cautioned.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/05/Tesco-urged-to-consider-health-impact-as-it-extends-plant-based-target-into-Central-Europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Do consumers want to eat cultivated meat, fat and dairy?

The cell-grown meat and precision fermentation space is exploding in Europe. But how do consumers feel about it? Three start-ups test the market with research in consumer acceptance.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/05/Consumer-acceptance-of-cultivated-meat-fat-and-dairy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Selfridges to stock plant-based Sgaia’s meat alternatives

Scottish vegan butcher Sgaia has launched a range of plant-based meat alternative products into Selfridges stores across the UK.

Read more about it via https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2021/05/05/Selfridges-to-stock-plant-based-Sgaia-s-meat-alternatives?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Barry Callebaut outlines ‘becoming forest positive for 2021 and beyond’

Barry Callebaut says it is committed to ending deforestation in the cocoa and chocolate industry as part of its actions in the months and years ahead, which are highlighted in its the Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI) Progress Report 2020.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2021/05/05/Barry-Callebaut-outlines-becoming-forest-positive-for-2021-and-beyond?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Mental wellbeing ranks top of health concerns in global consumer survey

Consumers rank âmental wellbeingâ as their top health concern in 2021, driven by a year of lockdowns, Euromonitor market analysts have revealed.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/05/05/Mental-wellbeing-ranks-top-of-health-concerns-in-global-consumer-survey?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

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.

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When will cultivated meat hit Europe? ‘The regulatory process is far too rigid and slow’

The question on every personâs (and farm animalâs) lips is put to industry experts from BioTech Foods and Peace of Meat.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/04/When-will-lab-grown-meat-reach-the-European-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Call to rewild a third of UK waters presents opportunities for shellfish sector

Conservation groups say that restoring seagrass, saltmarsh, oyster reefs and kelp forests in British waters would help the county meet its climate targets and provide an on trend sustainable food source for consumers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/04/Call-to-rewild-a-third-of-UK-waters-presents-opportunities-for-shellfish-sector?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How Nestlé is leveraging agriculture and forestry to fight climate change

Swiss food giant Nestlà has a carbon footprint that is twice the size of Switzerlandâs emissions linked to fossil fuel use. The company has a target to reach net zero by 2050 â and it believes that the regenerative potential of agriculture and forestry will help it get there.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/04/How-Nestle-is-leveraging-agriculture-and-forestry-to-fight-climate-change?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meal kits ‘at tipping point’ as HelloFresh’s bumper quarter illustrates sector’s growth potential

There is room for growth in the meal kit market, according to commentators, after European kit giant HelloFresh posted a strong set of results in the first quarter of 2021.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/04/Meal-kits-at-tipping-point-as-HelloFresh-s-bumper-quarter-illustrates-sector-s-growth-potential?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kerry identifies the top 7 taste trends post-COVID

A new report by Kerry highlights the key ingredients and tastes influencing consumer demand across the world.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2021/05/04/Kerry-identifies-the-top-7-taste-trends-post-COVID?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Chr. Hansen targets food waste with ‘next gen’ food cultures

Chr. Hansen has developed what it describes as âgame changingâ food cultures that utilise âtraditional fermentation principlesâ to improve quality, extend shelf life and reduce food waste.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/03/Chr.-Hansen-targets-food-waste-with-next-gen-food-cultures?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Plant-based’ claims under-exploited by food brands, report claims

Flexitarians, or carnivores wishing to cut their meat and dairy intake for ethical, environmental and health reasons, are driving innovation in the vegan and vegetarian space, reveals a new report from Euromonitor, which is why more brands should embrace the âplant-basedâ tag.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/03/Plant-based-claims-under-exploited-by-food-brands-report-claims?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ben & Jerry's, Magnum, and Hellmann's lead Unilever Q1 2021 food sales: 'Foods and refreshments did have a very good quarter,' says CEO

Unilever â which has strong anchor portfolios across the CPG landscape including food & personalized nutrition, beauty & personal care, and home care â saw continued strong in-home consumer demand for its core ice cream brands and double-digit sales for Hellmann's Mayonnaise in Q1 2021.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/05/03/Ben-Jerry-s-Magnum-and-Hellmann-s-lead-Unilever-food-sales-Foods-and-refreshments-did-have-a-very-good-quarter-says-CEO?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Potato grower starts upcycling unwanted spuds to pioneer ‘high grade’ plant protein alternative

UK supplier Branston is working on a project to convert unwanted potatoes into âclean-label functional proteinâ for use in meat analogues.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/03/Potato-grower-starts-upcycling-unwanted-spuds-to-pioneer-high-grade-plant-protein-alternative?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Disrupting alt milk with oat powder: ‘By cutting packaging waste and transport miles, we sell a sustainable way of consuming milk’

Berlin-based Blue Farm aims to disrupt the alt milk sector with its oat-based powder. The product cuts 80% packaging waste, reduces the complexity of logistics, and saves transporting âtonnes of liquid aroundâ, CEO and co-founder Philip von Have tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/05/03/Disrupting-alt-milk-with-oat-powder-Blue-Farm-cuts-packaging-waste-and-transport-miles?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS