Mars Wrigley and SwissDeCode team up to tackle Cocoa Swollen Shoot Disease

Swiss agrifood testing company SwissDeCode is working with confectionery giant Mars Wrigley to find an early detection solution that can identify Cocoa Swollen Shoot Disease (CSSD), a virus that can devastate cocoa crops.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/30/Mars-Wrigley-and-SwissDeCode-team-up-to-tackle-Cocoa-Swollen-Shoot-Disease?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coca Cola talks deposit recycling schemes and plastic quality: ‘We need a step-change for packaging collection’

On its path to achieving zero waste and net zero GHG emissions, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is advocating for deposit recycling schemes across Great Britain. Julian Hunt, VP of Communications & Public Affairs tells FoodNavigator this would help deliver best outcomes for businesses, consumers, and the environment.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/30/Coca-Cola-talks-deposit-recycling-schemes-and-plastic-quality-We-need-a-step-change-for-packaging-collection?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FrieslandCampina Ingredients and Lallemand Health Solutions launch gut-health concepts

FrieslandCampina Ingredients and Lallemand Health Solutions, which produces probiotic yeast and bacteria, have partnered to launch two new gut health product concepts.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/09/30/FrieslandCampina-Ingredients-and-Lallemand-Health-Solutions-launch-gut-health-concepts?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Frozen is the David to fresh’s Goliath,’ continuing to make inroads as pandemic lingers, Deloitte finds

Fresh food may make most consumers feel happier and capture the lionâs share of retail sales â for now â but rising prices, concerns about perishability and shifting preference are pushing more shoppers to the frozen aisle, suggests new research by Deloitte.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/09/29/Frozen-is-the-David-to-fresh-s-Goliath-continuing-to-make-inroads-as-pandemic-lingers-Deloitte-finds?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sustainability at the source: How Unilever is addressing deforestation, living wages, and regenerative agriculture

How is Unilever ensuring sustainability in sourcing regions? Hanneke Faber, President Foods & Refreshment at Unilever, weighs in.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/30/Sustainability-at-the-source-How-Unilever-is-addressing-deforestation-living-wages-and-regenerative-agriculture?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How can microbial quality control help reduce food waste?

Food waste is a global concern. What role can microbial quality control play in reducing its prevalence? Robyn Eijlander, Microbiology and Food Safety expert at NIZO, weighs in.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/29/How-can-microbial-quality-control-help-reduce-food-waste?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Research sheds light on what makes children fussy eaters

New research has probed factors that can contribute to children being picky eaters. With the results in, the studyâs authors share their top tips.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/29/Research-sheds-light-on-what-makes-children-fussy-eaters?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Environmental, social and economic factors the ‘missing link’ in the ag tech revolution: Sagentia Innovation

Developments in food and ag tech have the potential to upend how food is produced. But the bigger picture issues around economic, social and environmental questions must be considered to deliver âmeaningful benefitsâ, according to Sagentia Innovation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/29/Environmental-social-and-economic-factors-the-missing-link-in-the-ag-tech-revolution-Sagentia-Innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How Nestlé is supporting regenerative agriculture: ‘We need to source in the right way’

Seventy percent of NestlÃâs emissions lie in the raw materials it sources. Agriculture is therefore central to the Swiss food giantâs target to hit net zero by 2050. Pascal Chapot, Nestlà Head of Sustainable Agriculture, discusses the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/28/How-Nestle-is-supporting-regenerative-agriculture-We-need-to-source-in-the-right-way?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Pea has not yet delivered all its potential’: Roquette on its new €11m plant protein centre

Ingredients supplier Roquette has announced the opening of a new Plant Protein Center of Expertise in north-east France.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/28/Pea-has-not-yet-delivered-all-its-potential-Roquette-on-its-new-11m-plant-protein-centre?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Animal welfare, organic claims are increasing in the meat, dairy cases – bringing higher sales

Animal-based meat and dairy manufacturers increasingly are addressing consumer demand for improved animal welfare and environmental impact â helping to defend and grow their sales in the face of encroaching competition from plant-based options.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/09/27/Animal-welfare-organic-claims-are-increasing-in-the-meat-dairy-cases-bringing-higher-sales?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Insect farm uses artificial intelligence to promote food security

UK-based insect mini-farm innovator, Better Origin, uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology to convert local food waste into high-quality animal feed in the form of insect larvae. It aims to help the food industry achieve its net-zero targets, create a sustainable food chain, and improve food supply and the welfare of livestock.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/28/Insect-farm-uses-artificial-intelligence-to-promote-food-security?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How is the consumer’s focus on health impacting the snacks sector?

Industry leaders take the podium to discuss the trend that impacts all areas when it comes to creating stand out snacks, from simpler labels, to trickier better-for-you formulations that do not compromise on indulgence, to being as good for the planet as they are for the body.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/28/How-is-the-consumer-s-focus-on-health-impacting-the-snacks-sector?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Our children are fed with ads promoting unhealthy foods day in, day out’: Fresh call for crackdown on junk food marketing

New research reveals the extent to which European children are exposed to marketing of unhealthy food products â and the results show that voluntary restrictions are only succeeding to âreassure policy makers on paperâ and âbuy timeâ for the food industry, according to The European Consumer Organisation BEUC.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/27/Our-children-are-fed-with-ads-promoting-unhealthy-foods-day-in-day-out-Fresh-call-for-crackdown-on-junk-food-marketing?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Fermenting yeast into ‘cream’: Start-up ads richness and texture to plant-based dairy

Cultivated Biosciences is addressing textural challenges in plant-based dairy with a fat ingredient developed from oleaginous yeast. Co-founder and CEO Tomas Turner explains how.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/27/Cultivated-Biosciences-develops-fat-ingredient-from-oleaginous-yeast-for-plant-based-dairy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Edible insects ‘more sustainable as food rather than animal feed’

Insects fed from industrial side-stream waste and then directly consumed as food have the âgreatest potential to reduce the carbon footprints of European consumersâ, claims a new study.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/27/Edible-insects-more-sustainable-as-food-rather-than-animal-feed?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ice cream factory joins WEF Lighthouse Network: ‘Unilever is on a journey to digitise its supply chain’

The World Economic Forum has recognised the advancements made towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution at a Unilever ice cream factory, adding the facility to its Lighthouse Network of manufacturing sites.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/27/Ice-cream-factory-joins-WEF-Lighthouse-Network-Unilever-is-on-a-journey-to-digitise-its-supply-chain?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Good Food Institute calls for massive public funding into alternative proteins R&D

Addressing the lack of public investment in the alternative proteins space, the Good Food Institute (GFI) is awarding nearly $5m to 22 research projects that the organization says will get closer to unlocking âthe holy grailâ of alternative proteins: creating whole cuts of meat and seafood.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/09/24/Good-Food-Institute-calls-for-massive-public-funding-into-alternative-proteins-R-D?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From cocoa fruit juice concentrate to plant-based fish

What new products are hitting shelves in Europe? This week, we look at Moving Mountainsâ new plant-based fish fillet, an innovative cocoa fruit juice concentrate for chefs, and a rebrand from Pringles UK.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/27/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-cocoa-fruit-juice-concentrate-to-plant-based-fish?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

AAK acquires BIC lecithin business

AAK has inked a deal to acquire BIC ingredients, the lecithin arm of PIC International Holdings.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/24/AAK-acquires-BIC-lecithin-business?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Leonardo DiCaprio invests in cultivated meat firms Mosa Meat and Aleph Farms

Cultured meat innovators Mosa Meat and Aleph Farms have secured the backing of high-profile investor Leonardo DiCaprio, known for his Academy Award winning roles as well as his environmental activism.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/24/Leonardo-DiCaprio-invests-in-cultivated-meat-firms-Mosa-Meat-and-Aleph-Farms?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Japanese knotweed may lower cancer risk of processed meat, find researchers

Replacing carcinogenic compound nitrite in processed meat with an extract taken from Japanese knotweed could reduce cancer risk, according to an EU co-funded research project.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/24/Japanese-knotweed-may-lower-cancer-risk-of-processed-meat-find-researchers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Behind the tech evian says 'decouples PET from fossil fuels' and 'keeps plastic out of nature'

Danoneâs water brand evian has launched a new prototype bottle that leverages what it describes as a ârevolutionary' new process developed by clean tech company Loop Industries. The business says the bottle marks a âsignificant milestoneâ towards its 2025 target to transition to 100% rPET. We take a look at the technology behind the news.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/24/Behind-the-tech-evian-says-decouples-PET-from-fossil-fuels-and-keeps-plastic-out-of-nature?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Arla Foods: "Plant-based protein boom helps drive overall growth"

The high protein trend and growing interest in organic are driving innovation at Arla Foods Ingredients, which will showcase new whey protein ingredients for clear high protein beverages and organic products at Vitafoods next month.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/09/24/Arla-Foods-Plant-based-protein-boom-helps-drive-overall-growth?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Creating the ‘perfect’ gluten-free pizza crust that looks as good on the label as it does on the plate

The consumer focus on health is having an impact on the entire grocery realm, and no less so on the free from and gluten free categories.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2021/09/23/Creating-the-perfect-gluten-free-pizza-crust-that-looks-as-good-on-the-label-as-it-does-on-the-plate?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Policy making must not be muddied by commercial interest’: Industry lobbying under fire at UN Food Systems Summit

As the first UN Food Systems Summit kicks off in New York today (23 September), many hope this historic event will begin to chart a roadmap to a more sustainable, healthy and equitable food system. However, the role that food industry money has played in setting the agenda is already attracting controversy.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/23/Policy-making-must-not-be-muddied-by-commercial-interest-Industry-lobbying-under-fire-at-UN-Food-Systems-Summit?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New meat analogue developed with ‘less salt, fat, and more flavour than real meat’

Researchers in Lithuania and Finland say a new plant-based product made with soybean pulp, otherwise known as okara, has the potential to change the meat analogue landscape.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/23/Okara-meat-analogue-developed-with-less-salt-fat-and-more-flavour-than-real-meat-claim-researchers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New cocoa fruit juice concentrate available for food professionals

French premium chocolate manufacturer Valrhona has joined forces with the Swiss-Ghanaian start-up Koa to create Oabika, a new cocoa fruit juice concentrate for chefs and other gastronomy professionals.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2021/09/23/New-cocoa-fruit-juice-concentrate-available-for-food-professionals?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Big food still ‘hooked’ on junk: ShareAction vows to turn up the heat on unhealthy food makers

New research reveals that 71% of UK sales at 16 of the largest food and beverage manufacturers are generated by unhealthy products. ShareAction warns that companies should expect increased investor activism on the topic.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/23/Big-food-still-hooked-on-junk-ShareAction-vows-to-turn-up-the-heat-on-unhealthy-food-makers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food leaders advance alternative protein development

The alternative protein market explodes with a wave of innovation in taste, texture and formats to meet uncompromising demands for protein-mimicking market offerings.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/22/Food-leaders-advance-alternative-protein-development?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nutri-Score does not blight image of olive oil, finds survey

Despite criticism from producers that Nutri-Scoreâs âCâ ranking of olive oil penalises the product, fresh research out of Spain suggests the nutrition labelling scheme does not negatively impact consumer perception, nor intention to purchase.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/22/Nutri-Score-does-not-blight-image-of-olive-oil-finds-survey?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Wholebake and Deeside Cereals merge to form a new player in better-for-you snack bar and cereal space

A new entity is about to emerge in the healthy food manufacturing space, following the acquisition of Wholebake and Deeside Cereals by private equity firm Elysian Capital.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2021/09/22/Wholebake-and-Deeside-Cereals-merge-to-form-a-new-player-in-better-for-you-snack-bar-and-cereal-space?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What do consumers think about food additives? Survey

Results of a new survey in Germany suggest many consumers are concerned about possible health effects associated with food additives, while at the same time expressing a lack of knowledge about such ingredients.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/22/What-do-consumers-think-about-food-additives?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

CO2 crisis highlighted ‘need for more localised food systems’

The UK was facing warnings of food shortages, and even the prospect of a cancelled Christmas, after CF Industries, which supplies most of the CO2 used in the countyâs food production, stopped work at two of its fertiliser factories because of gas prices.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/22/CO2-crisis-highlighted-need-for-more-localised-food-systems?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Greenwashing: competition watchdog puts UK businesses on notice

The UKâs Competition and Markets Authority has published a âGreen Claims Codeâ to help businesses ensure their green claims do not deceive their customers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/21/Greenwashing-competition-watchdog-puts-UK-businesses-on-notice?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Hybrids are coming’: Making the case for cell-cultured and plant-based blends

Move over meat and plant-based blends, a new hybrid is in town. Or it will be soon, according to industry experts, who believe âthe perfect matchâ of cell-cultured and plant-based ingredients is headed for regulatory approval and market entry.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/21/Hybrids-are-coming-Making-the-case-for-cell-cultured-and-plant-based-blends?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK's move to fortify flour with folic acid to help prevent birth defects hailed

The UK government's decision to finally make it mandatory to add folic acid to non-wholemeal wheat flour to help prevent life-threatening spinal conditions in babies is being hailed by all concerned.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2021/09/21/UK-s-move-to-fortify-flour-with-folic-acid-to-help-prevent-birth-defects-hailed?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Europe forecasts historically low wine harvest

Challenging climatic conditions in southern Europe are expected to lead to a significantly lower wine harvest.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2021/09/21/Europe-forecasts-historically-low-wine-harvest?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Musim Mas, AAK and Nestlé collaborate on deforestation outside concession areas

Palm oil producer Musim Mas, oil supplier AAK and branded manufacturer Nestlà are collaborating to tackle deforestation outside concession areas in Aceh, Indonesia.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/21/Musim-Mas-AAK-and-Nestle-collaborate-on-deforestation-outside-concession-areas?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘We must go further’... Nestlé invests a billion euros in regenerative agricultural push

Nestlà has launched a Sustainability Promise to advance regenerative food systems at scale.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/20/We-must-go-further-Nestle-invests-a-billion-euros-in-regenerative-agricultural-push?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From Garden Gourmet's UK return to 'cookies with benefits'

This week's launches take in NestlÃ's revamped Garden Gourmet launch in the UK; Wholey Moley teams its âcookies with benefitsâ, and Aunt Bessie's âcrispiestâ and âfluffiestâ roast potatoes yet.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/20/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-Garden-Gourmet-s-UK-return-to-cookies-with-benefits?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Agricultural support endangering development goals: ‘We are not acting fast enough’

A new UN report reveals that agricultural support is not providing desirable results for planetary and human health, placing the Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Agreement at risk. âWe are not acting fast enough or comprehensively enough,â the report authors warn.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/20/Agricultural-support-endangering-development-goals-We-are-not-acting-fast-enough?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Don’t have a cow? Perfect Day lifecycle assessment underscores sustainability benefits of animal-free dairy proteins

Berkeley-based startup Perfect Day has underscored its sustainability credentials with the release of an expanded lifecycle assessment suggesting its ânon-animalâ whey protein - produced by microbes, not cows â has a dramatically lower environmental footprint than animal-derived whey protein.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/09/20/Don-t-have-a-cow-Perfect-Day-lifecycle-assessment-underscores-sustainability-benefits-of-animal-free-dairy-proteins?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

European imports behind much of world’s food production emissions, reveal new data

Imported goods into Europe account for much of the worldâs food-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, according to fresh research.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/20/European-imports-behind-much-of-world-s-food-production-emissions-reveal-new-data?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cell-cultured coffee developed in Europe: ‘We have proved lab-grown coffee can be a reality’

Europeâs first cup of joe developed from cellular agriculture has been brewed in Finland, with both taste and smell hitting the mark.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/20/Cell-cultured-coffee-developed-in-Europe-We-have-proved-lab-grown-coffee-can-be-a-reality?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Fibre is the new protein’: Food brands lead push to boost fibre intakes

With only 9% of adults getting the recommended amount of dietary fibre a day, the UKâs Food and Drink Federation has launched a new initiative to boost the nationâs fibre consumption.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/17/Fibre-is-the-new-protein-Food-brands-lead-push-to-boost-fibre-intakes?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Protein intake doesn’t impact microbial diversity, new research argues

Animal protein intake is associated with a worsened metabolic status and Type 2 Diabetes but there is no significant association with gut microbiome composition, according to new research.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/09/17/Protein-intake-doesn-t-impact-microbial-diversity-new-research-argues?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Vertical farming meets personalised nutrition for the ‘kitchen garden’ of the future

A new project wants to bring vertical farming and personalised nutrition into peopleâs homes by developing âkitchen gardensâ that meet individual dietary needs.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/17/Vertical-farming-meets-personalised-nutrition-for-the-kitchen-garden-of-the-future?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Vertical farming meets personalised nutrition for the ‘kitchen garden’ of the future

A new project wants to bring vertical farming and personalised nutrition into peopleâs homes by developing âkitchen gardensâ that meet individual dietary needs.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/News/Science/Vertical-farming-meets-personalised-nutrition-for-the-kitchen-garden-of-the-future?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Givaudan, Bühler and Migros launch tie-up to accelerate cultured meat sector

Givaudan, BÃhler and Migros have formed a new company, The Cultured Food Innovation Hub, with the aim of accelerating the development and market penetration of cellular agriculture.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/16/Givaudan-Buehler-and-Migros-launch-tie-up-to-accelerate-cultured-meat-sector?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

ENOUGH breaks ground on ‘world’s largest’ fermented protein factory

Food tech company ENOUGH broke ground on what it says will be the âworldâs largestâ fermented protein facility today (16 September). When fully operational the site will have the capacity to produce 50,000 tonnes of mycoprotein ingredient ABUNDA per annum.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/16/ENOUGH-breaks-ground-on-world-s-largest-fermented-protein-factory?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meet the B2B start-up innovating plant-based whole cuts and cultivated hybrids

A new platform for whole-cut texturization to produce plant-based meat alternatives and cell-based hybrids has been developed by newcomer Alfredâs FoodTech, Ltd.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/16/Alfred-s-FoodTech-Meet-the-B2B-start-up-innovating-plant-based-whole-cuts-and-cultivated-hybrids?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UAE camel milk gets EU green light and looks to new markets

The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) has announced the European Commission has approved the UAEâs Camel Milk Residue Monitoring Plan and continues to allow the export of UAE camel milk to the 27 EU countries for 2021.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/09/16/UAE-camel-milk-gets-EU-green-light-and-looks-to-new-markets?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Traceability a ‘key enabler of trust, transparency and sustainability’

End-to-end traceability is coming to be viewed as central to advancing food safety, quality and sustainability. Transparency is also an increasingly important tool to build trust. We look at how this is impacting the supply chain.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/15/Traceability-a-key-enabler-of-trust-transparency-and-sustainability?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How new tech can improve margin transparency for food businesses

Food businesses are embracing innovations like automation, drones and ghost kitchens to save time and money and improve the eating experience for their customers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/15/How-new-tech-can-improve-margin-transparency-for-food-businesses?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nomad and BlueNalu tie-up scouts cell-based seafood sales in Europe: ‘We have a responsibility to protect fish stocks for generations to come’

Europeâs largest frozen food company has teamed up with cultivated seafood start-up BlueNalu to explore the introduction of cell-based seafood products to Europe. Nomad will bring a âwealth of expertise in fish and seafoodâ to the partnership, CEO StÃfan Descheemaeker tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/15/Nomad-and-BlueNalu-tie-up-scouts-cell-based-seafood-sales-in-Europe-We-have-a-responsibility-to-protect-fish-stocks-for-generations-to-come?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kerry talks Niacet acquisition: ‘We have created a global leadership position in the food preservation sector’

Kerry announced yesterday (14 September) that it has completed the acquisition of preservation specialist Niacet, in a deal worth â853m. What does this mean for the ingredient supplier? FoodNavigator caught up with Bert De Vegt, Vice President of Food Preservation and Protection, to find out.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/15/Kerry-talks-Niacet-acquisition-We-have-created-a-global-leadership-position-in-the-food-preservation-sector?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kiwifruit polyphenols may offer prebiotic potential, protect against leaky gut

A polyphenolic-rich extract from kiwifruit peel may reduce intestinal permeability associated with a high-fat diet by boosting the levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut, suggests a new study from China.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2021/09/15/Kiwifruit-polyphenols-may-offer-prebiotic-potential-protect-against-leaky-gut?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK announces £24 million for ‘cutting-edge’ science and fisheries

Government announces first investment from Â100 million UK Seafood Fund to boost innovation in the fishing industry.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/15/UK-announces-24-million-for-cutting-edge-science-and-fisheries?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The FoodNavigator Podcast: How tech is transforming transparency in palm oil, soy, and coffee

From forced labour to deforestation, FMCGs are committed to eliminating unethical practices in their supply chains. How is food tech helping them get there? In our latest edition of The FoodNavigator Podcast, we talk transparency in global supply chains with California-based Orbital Insight and Swiss start-up Farmer Connect.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/News/Views/The-FoodNavigator-Podcast-How-tech-is-transforming-transparency-in-palm-oil-soy-and-coffee?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The FoodNavigator Podcast: How food tech is transforming transparency in palm oil, soy, and coffee

From forced labour to deforestation, FMCGs are committed to eliminating unethical practices in their supply chains. How is food tech helping them get there? In our latest edition of The FoodNavigator Podcast, we talk transparency in global supply chains with California-based Orbital Insight and Swiss start-up Farmer Connect.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/News/Views/The-FoodNavigator-Podcast-How-food-tech-is-transforming-transparency-in-palm-oil-soy-and-coffee?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Industry insights from NIZO - From biomass to high-value food product: fermented non-meat proteins

Producing proteins from single cell microorganisms is an exciting and fast-growing area in the food industry. But as Fred van de Velde, NIZOâs Expertise Group Leader Protein Functionality explains to Renà Floris, NIZO Food Research Division Manager and member of the FoodNavigator expert advisory panel, companies that have developed a microbial protein have a long and complicated journey to turn it into a useable, marketable and profitable food ingredient.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/15/Industry-insights-from-NIZO-From-biomass-to-high-value-food-product-fermented-non-meat-proteins?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

DouxMatok inks first commercial partnership outside of Israel for Incredo Sugar

DouxMatok has partnered with Italian ingredients company Hi-Food to commercialise its sugar-reduction offering Incredo Sugar. FoodNavigator hears from the start-upâs CEO and CTO to learn more about its B2B strategy.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/14/DouxMatok-inks-first-commercial-partnership-outside-of-Israel-for-Incredo-Sugar?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK to lead WHO network to champion sugar and calorie reduction

The UK has been selected to head up the World Health Organizationâs (WHO) Sugar and Calorie Reduction Network in Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/14/UK-to-lead-WHO-network-to-champion-sugar-and-calorie-reduction?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

“Nutrition is an under-utilised area of care for Covid-19” says Nutricia

A new Europe-wide survey has found weight loss and eating challenges prevalent in people recovering from Covid-19, and highlights nutritional care gaps after hospital discharge.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/09/14/Nutrition-is-an-under-utilised-area-of-care-for-Covid-19-says-Nutricia?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kingsmill to debut market-changing bread bags made from post-consumer waste

Allied Bakeries is rolling out its Kingsmill No Crust 50/50 loaves in ground-breaking bread bags â made from a PE resin that incorporates post-consumer waste (diverting it from landfill) â in UK stores this month.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2021/09/14/Kingsmill-to-debut-market-changing-bread-bags-made-from-post-consumer-waste?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Black founders have less opportunities’: Add Psalt accelerator addresses ‘unlevel playing field’ in entrepreneurship

Purpose-led retail innovation accelerator ADD Psalt is helping to develop and commercialise food and drink products owned by âunder-represented groupsâ. It kicked off its second growth programme with a full house of three Black female-owned brands.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/14/Black-founders-have-less-opportunities-Add-Psalt-accelerator-addresses-unlevel-playing-field-in-entrepreneurship?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Why do some ‘hybrid’ products make the cut, while others get the chop?

Some blended meat and plant-based products are still going strong years after launch. Others, however, are withdrawn within months having failed to pique consumer interest. Instead of blaming taste, appearance, or texture, could the answer lie inâmarketing?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/13/Why-do-some-hybrid-products-make-the-cut-while-others-get-the-chop?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Beneo talks small changes that add up to big environmental impact

Natural ingredient supplier Beneo is transforming a settling pond into a wildlife haven in partnership with environmental organisations Natagora and Natagriwal. This is just one example of how âsmall changesâ eventually add up to significant environmental benefitsâ, we were told.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/13/Beneo-talks-small-changes-that-add-up-to-big-environmental-impact?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Precision fermentation innovator Formo celebrates record funding round

Berlin-based Formo is celebrating getting record funding from investors looking to capitalise on the growing market for environmentally friendly dairy alternatives.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/13/Precision-fermentation-innovator-Formo-celebrates-record-funding-round?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

5 ways The Coca-Cola Company is reimagining its marketing strategies

How do you make marketing more efficient, more effective and ultimately better? The Coca-Cola Company explains its modern marketing model.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2021/09/13/5-ways-The-Coca-Cola-Company-is-reimagining-its-marketing-strategies?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From Nestlé & Starbucks hot chocolate to McDonald’s McPlant

Under Nestlà and Starbucksâ Global Coffee Alliance, the companies are adding a new hot chocolate to their at-home range. Elsewhere in the NPD space, McDonaldâs is piloting its plant-based burger, the McPlant, in Coventry before rolling it out nationwide. And John West is fortifying tuna to offer a new ânutrient-richâ range. Scroll through the photo gallery for more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/13/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-Nestle-Starbucks-hot-chocolate-to-McDonald-s-McPlant?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New survey highlights need for more focus on Covid-recovery nutrition

At the annual conference of the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN) the results of research into the perspective of Covid-19 patients on nutritional support across Europe was published.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/09/13/New-survey-highlights-need-for-more-focus-on-Covid-recovery-nutrition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tesco extends Loop partnership: CEO says reuse could be ‘game-changing’

UK retail giant Tesco has extended its partnership with TerraCycle spin-off Loop to roll out in-store dedicated fixtures offering a range of consumer goods in durable, waste-free packaging designed to be returned, industrially cleaned and reused.

Read more about it via https://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/Article/2021/09/13/Tesco-extends-TerraCycle-Loop-reuse-partnership-to-10-stores-across-UK?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé says food prices to rise as inflation bites: ‘Expect to see pricing ramping up’

Nestlà says that it will push price increases through to offset ongoing inflationary pressures in 2022.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/10/Nestle-says-food-prices-to-rise-as-inflation-bites-Expect-to-see-pricing-ramping-up?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Farm to Fork strategy voted one step closer to legally binding status

MEPs on the Environment, Public Health & Food Safety and Agriculture Committees have adopted the report on the Farm to Fork strategy.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/10/Farm-to-Fork-strategy-voted-one-step-closer-to-legally-binding-status?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food companies ‘behind the curve’ on plastic pollution, campaigners claim

Major food manufacturing and grocery retail companies that turn a blind eye to the risks related to plastic pollution could face legal action, warns environmental law charity Client Earth.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/10/Food-companies-behind-the-curve-on-plastic-pollution-campaigners-claim?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

It’s official: plant-based diets make us gassier… so what’s worse for the planet – cow or human farts?

We all know plant-based foods increase our wind. But with the take up of this kind of diet seen as one of the best ways for individuals to combat climate change, could these gasses potentially bode badly for the atmosphere?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/10/It-s-official-plant-based-diets-make-us-gassier-so-what-s-worse-for-the-planet-cow-or-human-farts?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Out of control’ durum wheat market expected to cause pasta shortage

Inclement weather in Canada and Europe is resulting in a spike in the price of raw material, which â along with increases in freight â is spiralling the durum wheat market âcompletely out of controlâ, according to Eurostar Commodities.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2021/09/10/Out-of-control-durum-wheat-market-expected-to-cause-pasta-shortage?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Could mandatory fruit and veg sections near entrances be next?

With the UK set to roll out restrictions on unhealthy food promotions in stores next year, fresh research claims healthier supermarket layouts, including fruit and vegetables placed near store entrances, improves customersâ food choices.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/09/Could-mandatory-fruit-and-veg-sections-near-entrances-be-next?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meatless Farm, Equinom tie-up on high-protein yellow pea: ‘Food companies have merely scratched the surface when it comes to yellow peas’

Israeli seed developer Equinom and plant-based business Meatless Farm have announced a tie up to leverage Equinomâs high-protein yellow pea varieties.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/09/Meatless-Farm-Equinom-tie-up-on-high-protein-yellow-pea-Food-companies-have-merely-scratched-the-surface-when-it-comes-to-yellow-peas?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kraft Heinz raises prices on 2/3 of portfolio, ‘but that is not the only thing we are doing’ to offset inflation

Like many CPG players, Kraft Heinz has leaned heavily on pricing to offset inflationary pressures, and is willing to do so again, but it is not the only weapon in the companyâs arsenal to protect its margins and balance consumersâ needs, executives said at the Barclays Consumer Staples Conference on Wednesday.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/09/09/Kraft-Heinz-raises-prices-on-2-3-of-portfolio-but-that-is-not-the-only-thing-we-are-doing-to-offset-inflation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘We’ll hit net-zero well before 2050’: Nomad decarbonises value chain with new interim targets

The largest frozen food producer in Europe has set new emissions targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which will see the company achieve a 25% reduction in absolute terms by 2025.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/09/We-ll-hit-net-zero-well-before-2050-Nomad-decarbonises-value-chain-with-new-interim-targets?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Next-gen plant-based products: Protein digestion findings could inspire new product development - scientists

Scientists have found plant-based meats are digested differently from animal-based meats in a human gut model and suggest that these findings may facilitate the formulation of a new generation of plant-based meat analogues with improved quality and nutritional attributes.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/09/09/Next-gen-plant-based-products-Protein-digestion-findings-could-inspire-new-product-development-scientists?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPA: Setting safety limit on CBD key part of regulatory process

NPA president and CEO Daniel Fabricant, PhD, argues that FDA does not need new authorities to regulate the CBD market and that determining a safe daily intake level for the substance should be an integral part of that process.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2021/09/08/NPA-Setting-safety-limit-on-CBD-key-part-of-regulatory-process?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Millennial Salmon Project addresses the ‘critical need’ to accelerate and scale innovation in aquaculture

The aquaculture sector is growing quickly â but concern is mounting that innovation in sustainable practices is failing to keep pace. The Millennial Salon Project brings together partners from across the value chain to answer this challenge in farmed salmon.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/08/Millennial-Salmon-Project-addresses-the-critical-need-to-accelerate-and-scale-innovation-in-aquaculture?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Growth over the last year has been nothing short of phenomenal’: Food app celebrates investor backing as food waste witnesses ‘step change’ in attitudes

2021 has marked a momentous shift in mindset towards the issue of food waste from businesses and consumers, according to Olio, which has raised $43m and seen a surge in users.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/08/Growth-over-the-last-year-has-been-nothing-short-of-phenomenal-Food-app-celebrates-investor-backing-as-food-waste-witnesses-step-change-in-attitudes?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nutri-Score for cancer prevention: IARC backs EU-wide roll out of nutrition labelling scheme

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has published a report suggesting Nutri-Score is the most effective nutrition label in helping lower risk of NCDs such as cancer.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/08/Nutri-Score-for-cancer-prevention-IARC-backs-EU-wide-roll-out-of-nutrition-labelling-scheme?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FoodBytes! Pitch 2021 highlights sustainable supply chain solutions, enhanced nutrition & improved resource management

From plant-based and nutritionally enhanced products to improved sustainability and packaging innovations, the 45 startups participating in FoodBytes! by Rabobankâs Pitch 2021 competition announced today hit on some of the hottest trends and biggest challenges facing the food and beverage industry, including those imposed by climate change and the global pandemic.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/09/08/FoodBytes!-Pitch-2021-highlights-sustainable-supply-chain-solutions-enhanced-nutrition-improved-resource-management?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FDF Scotland hails government’s delay to restrict HFSS marketing

The promulgation of the Good Food Bill â first mooted under the Scottish governmentâs 2019/20 programme and rescheduled to necessitate the tabling of emergency COVID-19 legislation â has again been delayed, much to the relief of FDF Scotland, which believes the move would be detrimental to the industry.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2021/09/08/FDF-Scotland-hails-government-s-delay-to-restrict-HFSS-marketing?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Alternative proteins are moving in all directions… it’s becoming like a jungle out there’: Givaudan discusses its new Protein Hub launch

The Swiss companyâs new Protein Hub aims to provide experts and technology to accelerate alternative protein development, Thomas Ullram, Innovation Director Savoury Europe at Givaudan Taste & Wellbeing Division, tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/07/Alternative-proteins-are-moving-in-all-directions-it-s-becoming-like-a-jungle-out-there-Givaudan-discusses-its-new-Protein-Hub-launch?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

South African consumers and farmers hit by economic fallout from COVID, extreme weather

South African consumers and small-scale farmers are feeling the squeeze due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report stresses.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/07/South-African-consumers-and-farmers-hit-by-economic-fallout-from-COVID-extreme-weather?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Each of us has a role’: How can consumers support a food system fix?

What we eat is contributing to some of the greatest challenges facing the world, from climate change to global health crises. Can a shift in consumption also be part of the solution?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/07/Each-of-us-has-a-role-How-can-consumers-support-a-food-system-fix?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK Government urged to back alternative proteins in fight against climate change

Social Market Foundation has just released a new report calling on the UK government to invest in alternative proteins to meet its climate targets.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/09/07/UK-Government-urged-to-back-alternative-proteins-in-fight-against-climate-change?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé launches largest R+D Accelerator for food and drink innovation

Nestlà has officially inaugurated its largest R+D Accelerator, located at the company's fundamental research center in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/09/07/Nestle-launches-largest-R-D-Accelerator-for-food-and-drink-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Fake it till you make it? Meat alternatives shown to promote ‘positive changes’ in gut microbiome in latest ‘exciting’ study

Who said meat imitations canât be healthy? New research rejects the notion fake meats should be perceived as low-quality, ultra-processed foods.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/06/Fake-it-till-you-make-it-Meat-alternatives-shown-to-promote-positive-changes-in-gut-microbiome-in-latest-exciting-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Protecting biodiversity ‘crucial’ to fighting hunger: IFAD

Increased investment in biodiversity is needed to eradicate hunger and achieve the UNâs Sustainable Development Goals, according to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/06/Protecting-biodiversity-crucial-to-fighting-hunger-IFAD?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Carob: A ‘super-nutritious, highly sustainable hidden gem’?

Food and ag tech start-up CarobWay is working to help grow the market for carob as a âsuper-nutritiousâ and âhighly sustainableâ food ingredient.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/06/Carob-A-super-nutritious-highly-sustainable-hidden-gem?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kellogg plans to boost cereal capacity, business with $45m supply chain reorg that will cost jobs

Over the next three years, Kellogg Company wants to invest $45m to boost production of and better position for long-term success its ready-to-eat cereal business, which has bumped up against capacity restraints in recent months as consumer demand has skyrocketed during the pandemic.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/09/03/Kellogg-plans-to-boost-cereal-capacity-business-with-45m-supply-chain-reorg-that-will-cost-jobs?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Are omega-3 fatty acids prebiotic ingredients?

Omega-3s may beneficially alter the composition of the gut microbiome and lead to increases in the production of short chain fatty acids, says a study from Kingâs College London.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2021/09/03/Are-omega-3-fatty-acids-prebiotic-ingredients?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From sorghum snacks to meat-free bangers

This week's gallery takes in a snack range aimed at consumers looking for better gut health, a new immunity support range from breakfast drink Weetabix On The Go, and new sausages from Quorn.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/06/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-sorghum-snacks-to-meat-free-bangers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meet the food transparency brand showing us our food's farm to fork journey

French-based Connecting Food is using blockchain technology to help provide the entire food supply chain with comprehensive and clear information on their food's raw materials, production process, and transportation, to appeal to their growing need for complete transparency.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/03/Meet-the-food-transparency-brand-showing-us-our-food-s-farm-to-fork-journey?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘News of this trial will likely be welcomed by the food industry’: Europe’s first CRISPR-edited wheat set to be grown

UK scientists will run a series of field trials of wheat that has been genome edited in an effort to make break with lower levels of asparagine.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/03/News-of-this-trial-will-likely-be-welcomed-by-the-food-industry-Europe-s-first-CRISPR-edited-wheat-set-to-be-grown?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

AI-enabled efficiencies offered by startup Seebo could ease labor challenges, help attract top talent

Israeli startup Seebo may be best-known for helping food and beverage companies, like Barilla, Nestle, Mondelez and PepsiCo, predict and prevent food waste, but its Process-Based Artificial Intelligence technology also can help companies navigate one of todayâs biggest challenges: labor shortages.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/09/03/AI-enabled-efficiencies-offered-by-startup-Seebo-could-ease-labor-challenges-help-attract-top-talent?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Lofty Box: From surplus stock to sustainable subscriptions

Lofty Box has a mission to reduce food wastage. The UK subscription-based brand takes surplus stock that typically goes to waste or ends its life in landfill and creates boxes for conscious consumers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/03/Lofty-Box-From-surplus-stock-to-sustainable-subscriptions?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Plant-based market ‘could be nearing saturation point’

Despite its growing popularity, the plant-based sector is not guaranteed to stay on a growth trajectory, according to a report.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/02/Plant-based-market-could-be-nearing-saturation-point?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Mexico opens to exports of British pork: 'This is a huge win for our farmers and food producers'

British pork exporters will gain access to the Mexican market for the first time, the UK government announced today.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/02/Mexico-opens-to-exports-of-British-pork-This-is-a-huge-win-for-our-farmers-and-food-producers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Making the healthy choice the easy choice’: Booster supports personalised nutrition innovation to combat obesity

The Food Innovation Hub Europe â an initiative from the World Economic Forum, Foodvalley NL and partners â has launched Booster, a prize award that aims to support initiatives aimed at reducing obesity.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/02/Making-the-healthy-choice-the-easy-choice-Booster-supports-personalised-nutrition-innovation-to-combat-obesity?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Provectus Algae to start producing 'high-performance food coloring' from algae by year end

Provectus Algae â an Australian startup developing an automated growing platform it claims can unlock algaeâs potential as a source of high-value ingredients â is building a large-scale manufacturing facility in Noosaville, Australia, that will start to produce a âhigh-performance food coloring" later this year.

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Kellogg pursues ‘flexible’ solutions to labor shortages, supply chain constraints and innovation as it braces for ‘volatile’ 2022

Kellogg is bracing for at least another six to nine months of volatility as it continues to grapple with supply chain constraints, inflation and labor shortages, but it also is optimistic about upcoming innovations and opportunities embedded in new consumer trends adopted during the pandemic.

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Single ingredient plant-based meat start-up launches fund raise: ‘We have done the hard work… Now we feel ready to move further’

Planetarians â a clean label, zero waste, zero emissions, plant-based ingredient start-up â is launching a WeFunder crowd-investing campaign to accelerate growth.

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Do plant-based search trends point to category slowdown? ‘The data is predictive of decreased trial’

Fresh data shows that consumers are searching plant-based meat analogues less frequently. Does this point to a category slowdown on the horizon?

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Cutting-edge vegan ingredient claims to mimic human collagen

New vegan collagen brand VeCollal, in collaboration with AminoLabs, has created an ingredient which claims to mimic the amino acid profile of human collagen exactly.

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Scientists discover probiotic candidate from Peruvian fermented beverages

Mining the traditional fermented beverages âMasato de Yucaâ and âChicha de Siete Semillasâ, scientists from Peru and Spain have reported a potential new probiotic with performance that matches or exceeds an established commercial strain.

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NOW unveils new method for finding pesticide residues in complex botanicals

Scientists at supplement manufacturer NOW have validated a new test method for finding pesticide residues in difficult-to-analyze botanicals, such as Hawthorn extract.

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Carbon neutral coke? GHG emissions cut and carbon offset at Coca-Cola sites in Spain and Sweden

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has certified its first manufacturing sites as carbon neutral in Europe.

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