Tate & Lyle pledges to take action on fibre

The ingredients specialist is the latest to sign up to the UKâs Food and Drink Federationâs (FDF) Action on Fibre.

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Sainsbury’s talks food labelling challenges: ‘We can’t wait for perfect data to start communicating health and sustainability’

From messaging hierarchy to space on-pack and data availability, a âmassive amountâ of challenges face retailers when labelling food, according to Claire Hughes, Director of Product and Innovation at Sainsburyâs.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/24/Sainsbury-s-talks-food-labelling-challenges-We-can-t-wait-for-perfect-data-to-start-communicating-health-and-sustainability?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Limpet farming: an unlikely new source of sustainable protein?

They donât âwin any prizes for their gastronomic, economic or aesthetic valueâ. But limpets have acquired an undeserved reputation as âfamine foodâ, according to research that aims to re-write their global significance in coastal heritage and food culture.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/24/Limpet-farming-an-unlikely-new-source-of-sustainable-protein?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Red and processed meat trade linked to diet-related NCDs in Europe

Researchers say incidence of disease-specific NCDs in some northern and eastern European countries have ârapidly increasedâ due to red and processed meat trade.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/23/Red-and-processed-meat-trade-linked-to-diet-related-NCDs-in-Europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

France, Austria call for a European plant-based protein strategy

Agricultural ministers of France and Austria are urging the Commission to develop an EU-wide plant-based protein strategy, which they say would contribute to more sustainable and diversified agriculture.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/23/France-Austria-call-for-a-European-plant-based-protein-strategy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sustainable packaging a ‘growth opportunity’ for food and consumer goods industry says IGD

Over 40% of consumers have already adopted reusable grocery packaging and are âthinking aboutâ using reusable packaging reveals new consumer research from the UK-based group which aims to give suppliers and retailers insight into consumer attitudes towards refill and return packaging solutions.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/23/Sustainable-packaging-a-growth-opportunity-for-food-and-consumer-goods-industry-says-IGD?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK HFSS rules 'the most significant in-store changes seen in decades’ but will they hit unhealthy sales?

The new restrictions that are set to come into place on foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) in the UK will drive âmeaningful disruptionâ for food makers and retailers with high levels of exposure to these categories, according to analysts at Barclays Capital. But will they dent the top line of brands operating in the space?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/23/UK-HFSS-rules-the-most-significant-in-store-changes-seen-in-decades-but-will-they-hit-unhealthy-sales?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Spent yeast start-up plans alt protein disruption: ‘Our vision is to replace soy’

Aleph Farms founder and CEO Didier Toubia has another project in the works: alternative protein made from spent yeast.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/22/Yeap-Yeast-protein-start-up-plans-soy-disruption?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EFSA poised to slash daily exposure limits for bisphenol A as EU court confirms it as ‘substance of very high concern’

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is to re-evaluate the risks of bisphenol A (BPA) in food as the Court of Justice of the EU confirms the chemical must be listed as a âsubstance of very high concernâ for its hormone-disrupting properties on the human body.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/22/EFSA-poised-to-slash-daily-exposure-limits-for-bisphenol-A-as-EU-court-confirms-it-as-substance-of-very-high-concern?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

A casein point: Method to ‘drive innovation’ by blending cow's milk with plant protein

Researchers have detailed a new method of supplementing cow milk with vegetable protein, which the team believes may open opportunities to create new functional, multisourced dairy products.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/12/22/Method-to-drive-innovation-by-mixing-cow-milk-with-plant-protein?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

JBS blames complex supply chains as retailers drop beef over deforestation

Supermarket chains in the UK, Belgium, France and the Netherlands have announced they are restricting Brazilian beef products tied to Brazilâs JBS, the worldâs largest beef company and second-largest food company.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/22/JBS-blames-complex-supply-chains-as-retailers-drop-beef-over-deforestation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

JBS spots global growth opportunities in Italian premium deli sector

The Brazilian meat giant is shifting to bresaola, Parma Ham and prosciutto after buying Italian brands Kingâs and Principe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/21/JBS-spots-global-growth-opportunities-in-Italian-premium-deli-sector?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Real Good's dramatic growth demonstrates consumer desire for 'craveable' better-for-you moments

SPINS data backs up the health and wellness focused frozen food producer's remarkable growth, which posted a 109% hike in core product sales.

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Patent-pending mould-inhibiting packaging set to make big dent in bread waste

SoFresh, Inc. has numerous ongoing trials with North American bakeries to develop bakery packaging that extends the shelf life of bread and other perishable treats.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2021/12/21/Patent-pending-mould-inhibiting-packaging-set-to-make-big-dent-in-bread-waste?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What’s the Spanish meat industry’s beef with Nutri-Score?

From slaughterhouses to cutting plants and meat processors, Spainâs meat industry is âtotally againstâ front-of-pack nutritional labelling scheme Nutri-Score. FoodNavigator hears why.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/21/What-s-the-Spanish-meat-industry-s-beef-with-Nutri-Score?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How menu design can encourage greater uptake of plant-based: study

Fresh research out of the UK suggests meat eaters are much more likely to choose vegetarian meals when they make up the majority of the menu.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/21/How-menu-design-can-encourage-greater-uptake-of-plant-based-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Forget FOPMAP? Diet ‘less important than realised’ in IBS sufferers, study claims

Irritable bowel syndrome is more complex than a simple connection to diet, reveals fresh research.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/21/Forget-FOPMAP-Diet-less-important-than-realised-in-IBS-sufferers-study-claims?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

'The second it’s up, it’s going to change everything': Future Meat Technologies raises $347m Series B to open US facility and drive down cost of cultivated meat

Israeli startup Future Meat Technologies has raised $347m in a Series B round of financing, fueling its plans to open a US plant next year and drive down the cost of cultivated meat below its current price of $7.70 per lb.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/12/20/Future-Meat-Technologies-raises-347m-Series-B-to-open-US-facility-and-drive-down-cost-of-cultivated-meat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From savoury honey to booze-free Christmas beer

Here we reveal Rowse's plans to capitalise on the home cooking trend with savoury honey that unlocks âa range of new cooking possibilities from stir-frys to glazing seasonal vegetablesâ. Elsewhere, US alcohol-free craft beer brand Athletic Brewing Co. has added a stout to its collection of beers available in the UK, which is âperfect to enjoy after a cold day outsideâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/20/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-savoury-honey-to-booze-free-Christmas-beer?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Relict’ food packaging laws under fire: ‘EU reform to safeguard consumers is urgently needed’

EU food packaging laws fail to safeguard the safety and interests of European citizens, according to BEUC, which is pushing for regulatory reform.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/20/Relict-food-packaging-laws-under-fire-EU-reform-to-safeguard-consumers-is-urgently-needed?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ingredion expands natural flavor modifier portfolio

Ingredion has launched a new solution to deliver sweet taste at scale, under a natural flavor declaration.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/12/20/Ingredion-expands-natural-flavor-modifier-portfolio?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

2021 shopping trends suggest ‘cooking from scratch’ is off the menu, while indulgence persists

Consumer research-focused NielsenIQ has revealed this yearâs fastest growing products in the UK, suggesting indulgent treats are on the rise, while cooking from scratch has fallen out of favour.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/20/2021-shopping-trends-suggest-cooking-from-scratch-is-off-the-menu-while-indulgence-persists?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Vertical farming innovator Infarm leverages speed and cost advantage for global growth

Urban farming group Infarm has secured an investment of US$200m to accelerate the global expansion of its âclimate-resilientâ vertical farms. CEO Erez Galonska tells us the company is able to set up vertical farms faster and cheaper than the competition.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/17/Vertical-farming-innovator-Infarm-leverages-speed-and-cost-advantage-for-global-growth?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Satellite data ‘key to accelerating carbon footprint transparency in food systems’

A new monitoring platform claims it allows CPGs, retailers and farmers to track their land-based carbon footprint within supply chains and target ânature-based solutions at scale and speedâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/17/Satellite-data-key-to-accelerating-carbon-footprint-transparency-in-food-systems?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Warning on ‘serious health risks’ of counterfeit Christmas booze

Shoppers have been warned of the âserious health risksâ associated with drinking counterfeit alcohol this festive season.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/17/Warning-on-serious-health-risks-of-counterfeit-Christmas-booze?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Study highlights 'promising' method of combining dairy and plant protein in milk applications

Researchers have unlocked a new opportunity to encapsulate dairy (casein) and pea protein together into one stable molecule to create "highly-nutritious" hybrid dairy products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/12/16/Study-highlights-promising-method-of-combining-dairy-and-plant-protein-in-milk-applications?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

InnovoPro launches chickpea-based egg white alternative that promises “strong, stable” structure

Plant-based alternatives to egg whites can fall short â literally â when it comes to creating towering meringues, pavlovas and mousses, but the Israeli food-tech frontrunner InnovoProâs new chickpea-based egg white replacement system, CP-Foam 1001, promises to deliver higher peaks than other options without higher costs.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/12/16/InnovoPro-launches-chickpea-based-egg-white-alternative-that-promises-strong-stable-structure?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

MOSHs or MOAHs in food: Calls for zero tolerance as ‘toxic’ mineral oils found in products across Europe... but are they harming consumers?

Many food products sold in Europe including stock cubes, chocolate and spreads are contaminated with dangerous mineral oils, claims Foodwatch.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/16/MOSHs-or-MOAHs-in-food-Calls-for-zero-tolerance-as-toxic-mineral-oils-found-in-products-across-Europe-but-are-they-harming-consumers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EC developing certification to boost ‘carbon farming’ but how should it be defined?

The European Commission released details on its carbon strategy this week, with carbon farming central to its hopes for CO2 removals. Plans include the development of a certification system â but a row is brewing over how this should be defined and measured.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/16/EC-developing-certification-to-boost-carbon-farming-but-how-should-it-be-defined?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From comforting to escapism and healthy to indulgent, the pandemic continues to influence flavors

Fear and frustration related to the ongoing pandemic will continue to shape flavor preferences in 2022 with consumers gravitating to taste profiles that signal health benefits, hint at escape to far away lands, offer comfort or promise something new, according to industry stakeholders.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/12/16/From-comforting-to-escapism-and-healthy-to-indulgent-the-pandemic-continues-to-influence-flavors?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Unscrambling the plant-based egg market: Which products have the best functionality for baking?

Which plant-based egg alternatives have the best functionality in bakery? ProVeg International invegg-stigates.

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Industry insights from NIZO: Preventing bacterial toxins in food products

The risk of contamination runs through the entire food production chains. How can food makers minimise the risks?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/16/Industry-insights-from-NIZO-Preventing-bacterial-toxins-in-food-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Time is up’: Human rights NGO calls out sexual violence and poverty wages in tea supply chain

Human rights advocates are calling âtimeâ on abuses in the tea supply chain, with a new initiative designed to increase transparency in the sector.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/15/Time-is-up-Human-rights-NGO-calls-out-sexual-violence-and-poverty-wages-in-tea-supply-chain?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Inflation fears rise… but what’s the exact point at which shoppers will consider a product to be too expensive?

Consumers will stop buying a product when its original price has risen by an average of 40%, according to a new survey commissioned by specialist PR agency Ingredient Communications and conducted by SurveyGoo.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/15/Inflation-fears-rise-but-what-s-the-exact-point-at-which-shoppers-will-consider-a-product-to-be-too-expensive?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

First quantitative study on bread waste maps the upside of surplus goods

In 2021, Panera Bread will have donated almost $100m in unsold bread and bakery products to Americans in need â a gesture that today is more of a necessity than just philanthropic, following data that confirms the global food system is a major contributor to climate change.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2021/12/15/First-quantitative-study-on-bread-waste-maps-the-upside-of-surplus-goods?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EAT-Lancet diet reduces death risk by 25%, study finds

Following a diet intended to support both human and planetary health has been found to significantly reduce risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/15/EAT-Lancet-diet-reduces-death-risk-by-25-study-finds?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Long-term study alludes to artificial sweeteners and cognitive decline link

Results of a Spanish study corroborate the link between artificial sweeteners and impaired metabolism and oxidative stress, which can exacerbate cognitive decline (CD).

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/12/15/Long-term-study-alludes-to-artificial-sweeteners-and-cognitive-decline-link?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Can Germany hit its ambitious organic target? ‘Time is of the essence to restructure the food industry’

Germanyâs incoming 'traffic light' coalition government has said it aims to accelerate the shift to âsustainable agriculture and food systemsâ, including an elevated ambition to have 30% of land under organic cultivation by 2030. How can this be achieved?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/15/Can-Germany-hit-its-ambitious-organic-target-Time-is-of-the-essence-to-restructure-the-food-industry?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The FoodNavigator Podcast: The great debate – GMO or organic?

Which agricultural production method, organic or GM, will ensure long term human and planetary health? The FoodNavigator Podcast investigates.

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WWF tracker sees ‘problematic plastic’ halved but urgent action needed to fix a 'complex, broken system'

A new report from World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has found that principal members in its ReSource: Plastic programme â including The Coca-Cola Co, McDonaldâs, Keurig Dr Pepper, Procter & Gamble and Starbucks â cut their use of âproblematic plasticâ by 57% between 2018 and 2020. However, the sector needs to move further and faster to a grip on the plastic problem.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/14/WWF-tracker-sees-problematic-plastic-halved-but-urgent-action-needed-to-fix-a-complex-broken-system?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Their numbers are growing but they are unserved by NPD‘: Beneo spots ‘huge potential‘ in the over 55s

Older consumers are a growing cohort -- though a pitiful number of new products specifically target them, itâs claimed. Supplier Beneo therefore sees âhuge potentialâ for its functional ingredients aimed at this group.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/14/Their-numbers-are-growing-but-they-are-unserved-by-NPD-Beneo-spots-huge-potential-in-the-over-55s?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Consumers like chicken fed with insects…until they’re told about it

Fresh research has investigated consumer preference for meat fed with alternative protein sources, such as insects and algae.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/14/Consumers-like-chicken-fed-with-insects-until-they-re-told-about-it?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Report says emissions of Europe’s 20 biggest meat and dairy companies exceed those of the Netherlands

The emissions of Europeâs 20 biggest meat and dairy corporations â including Danish Crown, NestlÃ, Danone, TÃnnies, FrieslandCampina and Coren â outstrip countries such as the Netherlands and Denmark, yet only three companies have committed to reduce their overall emissions from livestock, new research from the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) states.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/12/14/Report-says-emissions-of-Europe-s-20-biggest-meat-and-dairy-companies-exceed-those-of-the-Netherlands?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Creamy’ ingredient developed from plant seeds targets alt dairy: ‘Sunflower fat is highly similar to milk fat’

A Wageningen University spin-off is developing a plant-based fat ingredient from European-grown sunflower seeds, designed to boost alt dairyâs nutritional and sustainability profile, as well as mouthfeel.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/14/Time-Travelling-Milkman-makes-creamy-ingredient-from-sunflower-seeds?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cocoa butter proves successful addition in 3D printed meat alternative

Scientists have developed a new combination of plant-based ingredients â using cocoa butter â tailored for 3D printing meat alternatives.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/13/Cocoa-butter-proves-successful-addition-in-3D-printed-meat-alternative?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Love Hemp reveals jump in revenues as it hails ‘burgeoning CBD wellness sector’

The UK CBD brandâs revenues have almost doubled as it notes demand for the category growing rapidly.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/13/Love-Hemp-reveals-jump-in-revenues-as-it-hails-burgeoning-CBD-wellness-sector?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Valio researching future food production using cellular agriculture

Finnish dairy cooperative Valio and the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland are combining to launch a project to research what kinds of food industry raw materials could be produced using cellular agriculture.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/12/13/Valio-researching-future-food-production-using-cellular-agriculture?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What will kids be eating in 2022? Breakfast all day, global flavors, and noodles of all types

Figuring out what kids are craving while pushing them to try new types of food is a challenge for many families and households, notes Chartwell K12, which put together its list of top kid-approved food trends based on its specialized insights creating custom menus for schools.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/12/10/What-will-kids-be-eating-in-2022-Breakfast-all-day-global-flavors-and-noodles-of-all-types-to-dominate-kids-eating?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Are health claims a turn-off for consumers? 'Many manufacturers don't use health claims because they are not effective'

The wording of approved EU health claims is prescriptive and precise. The intention of the regulation is to protect consumers from unfounded or overblown statements. But it is also to inform. Are health claims doing their job?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/13/Are-health-claims-a-turn-off-for-consumers-Many-manufacturers-don-t-use-health-claims-because-they-are-not-effective?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From choc orange mayo to non-alcoholic bubbly

In this weekâs new product development tracker, FoodNavigator profiles a mash-up between Heinz mayonnaise and Terryâs Chocolate Orange, as well as a plant-based âmilk-alikeâ chocolate out of Belgium. Other new offerings include a Millionaireâs Shortbread Baking Kit and non-alcoholic bubbly. Scroll through the photo gallery for moreâ

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/13/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-choc-orange-mayo-to-non-alcoholic-bubbly?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The FoodNavigator Podcast: The battle to save the banana

Bananas are not doomed, say experts. But their survival depends largely on retailers and consumers being prepared to pay more for their bananas, and the sector exploring different varieties.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/News/Business/The-FoodNavigator-Podcast-The-battle-to-save-the-banana?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Genetically modified cow-free casein developed in Europe: ‘Being GM makes it functional and affordable’

Dutch ingredients maker Fooditive Group is fermenting DNA-modified yeast to create casein proteins, but without the cow. Founder and CEO Moayad Abushokhedim tells FoodNavigator he hopes the ingredient will help reduce dependence on animal agriculture.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/10/Fooditive-develops-genetically-modified-cow-free-casein-in-Europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danes prefer farmed salmon over wild-caught, blind tasting reveals

A blind taste test conducted in Denmark has revealed a local preference for farmed salmon over its wild-caught counterpart. At least, until the blindfold is liftedâ

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/10/Danes-prefer-farmed-salmon-over-wild-caught-blind-tasting-reveals?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From sea moss to edible flowers, Tastewise spotlights eight food trends for 2022

Food has taken on deeper meaning for many consumers serving as a connection to experience, community, and personalized health goals, noted Tastewise in its 2022 report, which uses AI to analyze over 1 million restaurants and delivery menus, 22 billion social interactions, and 4 million home recipes.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/12/08/From-sea-moss-to-edible-flowers-Tastewise-spotlights-eight-food-trends-for-2022?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

ORIVO and Imprint Analytics collaborate on seafood authenticity with multi-isotope fingerprinting tech

Food testing and authentication companies ORIVO and Imprint Analytics are teaming up to provide transparency to the seafood market through âhighly advanced chemical fingerprinting analysisâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/09/ORIVO-and-Imprint-Analytics-collaborate-on-seafood-authenticity-with-multi-isotope-fingerprinting-tech?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Making cultivated meat ‘bleed’ with red algae: ‘Even cell-based meat looks pale; it will need our solution’

New red microalgae discovered by Israeli start-up Yemoja adds âbloodyâ juiciness to plant-based burgers and steaks, as well as cultivated meat products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/08/Yemoja-makes-cultivated-meat-bleed-with-red-algae?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The biggest ingredient of future food: air?

Rising commodity prices put an onus on food and beverage manufacturers to exploit the opportunities presented by air as an ingredient in products, believes âfood futurologistâ Dr Morgaine Gaye.

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Nurturing small startups with big ideas: PepsiCo launches MENA edition of Greenhouse Accelerator

PepsiCo has expanded its green tech accelerator programme in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) to reach sustainable design innovators across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2021/12/08/Nurturing-small-startups-with-big-ideas-PepsiCo-launches-MENA-edition-of-Greenhouse-Accelerator?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Greenyard investments in innovation and digital to create ‘plant-based powerhouse’

European produce supplier Greenyard aims to ramp up innovation as it works to capitalise on growing demand for âhealthy, low processed, plant-based foodâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/08/Greenyard-investments-in-innovation-and-digital-to-create-plant-based-powerhouse?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Robots ‘ready to extend reach’ in food industry

Thereâs a strong case for the future growth of robots in food production in Europe, believes Dutch bank ING, as companies look to boost competitiveness, improve product quality and respond to rising labour costs.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/07/Robots-ready-to-extend-reach-in-food-industry?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Is indoor farming susceptible to greenwashing? ‘If you’re doing great things - prove it’

From vertical farming to greenhouses and plant factories, Controlled Environmental Agriculture could help address the global challenge to produce more food with less environmental impact. But a state-of-the-industry study reveals proponents are concerned overblown environmental claims could undermine the credibility of the sector.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/07/Is-indoor-farming-susceptible-to-greenwashing-If-you-re-doing-great-things-prove-it?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Allulose approval in Europe to be sought by new ingredients consortium

Ingredients companies have joined forces to help bring rare sugar allulose to the European and UK markets.

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CK Ingredients teams with Dutch developer to market novel protein that matches meat

Canadian branded ingredient supplier CK Ingredients has announced a partnership with a Dutch developer to commercialize a protein ingredient from a novel source.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2021/12/06/CK-Ingredients-teams-with-Dutch-developer-to-market-novel-protein-that-matches-meat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Appetite control: Fresh research pits prunes against excess calorie consumption

Researchers in the UK have examined the effects of prunes and raisins on appetite, and whether the latter undermines weight loss.

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NPD Trend Tracker: From peanut butter buttons to subscription juices

This weekâs launches take in buttons which take the indulgence of a spoonful of peanut butter and transform it into an on-the-go snack, and a subscription juice service to support healthy, clean and energetic lifestyles.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/06/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-peanut-butter-buttons-to-subscription-juices?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food shortages and price inflation the perfect storm this Christmas?

With Christmas approaching, the UK is hearing a lot about expected shortages in supermarkets and food price inflation. But these concerns havenât dented shopper optimism - in the short-term at least.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/06/Food-shortages-and-price-inflation-the-perfect-storm-this-Christmas?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Shoppers eager to see accurate food labels to indicate animal welfare standards, poll claims

More than two thirds of the UK public want to see more information on their meat and dairy products about how the animals were reared, according to a poll commissioned by the charity Compassion in World Farming. But meat association BMPA says these labels currently lack practicability.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/06/Shoppers-eager-to-see-accurate-food-labels-to-indicate-animal-welfare-standards-poll-claims?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FAIRR publishes fourth Protein Producer Index

New data published by the Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index says despite pockets of leadership and innovation the animal agriculture sector is unprepared for the decade of transition on climate change and risks looking âoutdated and unattractive.â

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/12/06/FAIRR-publishes-fourth-Protein-Producer-Index?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

German start-up hatches chickenless egg from plants: ‘We’re laser-focused on matching egg’s versatility and taste’

A plant-based egg alternative made from fava beans has been developed by Germany-based Perfeggt for the European market. FoodNavigator asks co-founder and CEO Tanja Bogumil how the start-up managed to achieve an egg-like taste and texture.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/06/Perfeggt-German-start-up-hatches-chickenless-egg-from-plants?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Study suggests spicy breast milk as nature’s way of increasing taste tolerance

Pepper-containing foods can transfer into the mother's milk contributing to an increased tolerance at a later age, say researchers, who outline how dietary constituents are transferred from mother to baby.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/12/06/Study-suggests-spicy-breast-milk-as-nature-s-way-of-increasing-taste-tolerance?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cargill becomes ‘first’ oils supplier to commit to WHO trans-fat guidance globally: 'It is viable to proactively transition away from iTFAs, regardless of regulation'

Cargill claims to be the âfirstâ global edible oil supplier to commit to World Health Organization recommendations on trans-fatty acids across its entire fats and oils portfolio, including in countries where there is no legislative requirement to do so.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/06/Cargill-becomes-first-oils-supplier-to-commit-to-WHO-trans-fat-guidance-globally-It-is-viable-to-proactively-transition-away-from-iTFAs-re?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Scientists unlocking secret of phycocyanin instability for vivid blues

Food scientists from Cornell University have figured out what makes phycocyanin unstable â and now âhave the chance to stabilise itâ to produce âvividâ blue colours.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/03/Scientists-unlocking-secret-of-phycocyanin-instability-for-vivid-blues?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing: ‘Companies exploit the weakness of the system’

Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is on the rise, according to a new report from Planet Tracker, a financial think-tank that wants to see the loopholes tightened.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/03/Illegal-unreported-and-unregulated-fishing-Companies-exploit-the-weakness-of-the-system?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

'The novelty is waning': Can moving 'beyond mimicking' help avoid plant-based fatigue?

Most consumers are not interested in mimicking, ingredients supplier IFF says. People instead want more novel experiences from the meat alternatives category.

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Fermenting brewers’ spent yeast into protein: ‘It’s the tastiest vegan protein in the world’

German start-up Saccha claims its alternative protein has the functionality of egg, but without the chicken.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/03/Saccha-Fermented-brewers-spent-yeast-protein-the-tastiest-vegan-protein-in-the-world?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How Birds Eye UK has doubled sales in frozen food: 'The stars have aligned for the category'

Innovation, acquisitions and a focus on âhero productsâ that keep consumers coming back to more have allowed Birds Eye UK â part of Nomad Foods â to double in size since 2016. FoodNavigator caught up with General Manager Steve Challouma to learn more about how the company plans to build on this impressive growth trajectory.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/02/How-Birds-Eye-UK-has-doubled-sales-in-frozen-food-The-stars-have-aligned-for-the-category?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Protein made from microalgae fed with food waste comes to Europe

Singapore-based Sophieâs BioNutrients is setting up shop in Amsterdam to bring its sustainable microalgae protein to the European market.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/02/Sophie-s-BIoNutrients-Protein-made-from-microalgae-fed-with-food-waste-comes-to-Europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sugar in the time of COVID

Four in 10 consumers in Innova Market Insightsâ global Health and Nutrition Survey in 2020 claimed to have decreased their sugar consumption over the studied 12-month period, with prevention of health conditions the leading reason, followed by weight management and dental health.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2021/12/02/Sugar-in-the-time-of-COVID?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Lactalis Canada completes Kraft Heinz Grated Cheese business addition

Lactalis Canada Inc., a subsidiary of France-based Lactalis Group, is adding Kraft Heinz's Grated cheese business to its growing portfolio as part of the Group's US affiliate, after completing the acquisition of Kraft Heinz's Natural, Grated, Cultured and Specialty cheese businesses in the US and entire international cheese business outside North America.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/12/02/Lactalis-Canada-completes-Kraft-Heinz-Grated-Cheese-business-addition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Study: Common food additive found to disturb beneficial bacteria in the gut

Carboxymethylcellulose, a widely-used emulsifying and thickening food additive ingredient, can alter the intestinal environment of gut microbiome, disturbing levels of beneficial bacteria, suggests new clinical research.

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How Birds Eye UK has doubled in size: 'The stars have aligned for the category'

Innovation, acquisitions and a focus on âhero productsâ that keep consumers coming back to more has allowed Birds Eye UK â part of Nomad Foods â to double in size since 2016. FoodNavigator caught up with General Manager Steve Challouma to learn more about how the company plans to build on this impressive growth trajectory.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/02/How-Birds-Eye-UK-has-doubled-in-size-The-stars-have-aligned-for-the-category?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Scientists unveil environmentally friendly ‘jelly ice cube’ set to transform food storage and shipping

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed a new type of cooling cube that they claim could revolutionize how food is kept cold and shipped fresh without relying on ice or traditional cooling packs.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/02/Scientists-unveil-environmentally-friendly-jelly-ice-cube-set-to-transform-food-storage-and-shipping?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Why pollution is the next big food and beverage opportunity

Soil health and pollutant-free ingredients are now must-have environmental and health credentials that food and drink manufacturers should embrace, believes Mandy Saven, Director of Consumer Lifestyle at trends intelligence agency Stylus.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/02/Why-pollution-is-the-next-big-food-and-beverage-opportunity?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Protein made from microalgae fed with food waste comes to Europe

Singapore-based Sophieâs BioNutrients is setting up shop in Amsterdam to bring its sustainable microalgae protein to the European market.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/02/Protein-made-from-microalgae-fed-with-food-waste-comes-to-Europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Fears mount for split labelling systems in Europe as Italy launches ‘frontal assault’ on Nutri-Score

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has announced an investigation into five companies using the Nutri-Score front-of-pack labelling scheme, raising suggestions different systems may eventually be deployed in different parts of the EU.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/01/Fears-mount-for-split-labelling-systems-in-Europe-as-Italy-launches-frontal-assault-on-Nutri-Score?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Fatty acid in palm oil associated with spread of cancerous cells

New research has identified a link between the spread of mouth and skin cancer in mice and the consumption of palmitic acid.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/01/Fatty-acid-in-palm-oil-associated-with-spread-of-cancerous-cells?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Hygiene & cleaning: how to tackle sweeping changes

Pandemic-related disruption has had mixed effects on food and drink manufacturersâ hygiene and cleaning regimes.

Read more about it via https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2021/12/01/Keeping-food-factories-clean-in-tough-times?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘We all need to step up our efforts to make food systems more sustainable’: How is the EC supporting sustainable food?

The European Commission has outlined its ambition to transition towards more sustainable food systems through its headline Farm to Fork and Green Deal policies. But how will this translate to concrete action? Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski weighs in.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/01/We-all-need-to-step-up-our-efforts-to-make-food-systems-more-sustainable-How-is-the-EC-supporting-sustainable-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

'Join us': OFI ramps up efforts to eliminate child labour in Turkish hazelnut supply chain

Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) is looking for partners to scale efforts in tackling poor labour conditions â including child workers and miserable wages â in hazelnut communities in Turkey.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2021/12/01/OFI-ramps-up-efforts-to-eliminate-child-labour-in-Turkish-hazelnut-supply-chain?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cost-efficient scaffolding tech developed for cultivated meat at scale

Estonian start-up Gelatex says affordable and scalable cell-cultured meat could âsoon turn into realityâ thanks to its innovative scaffolding technology.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/01/Gelatex-Cost-efficient-scaffolding-tech-developed-for-cultivated-meat-at-scale?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS