Drones delivering dairy? TINE testing drone use for lab milk samples

This winter, Norwegian dairy company TINE has tested drone transport of milk samples from Haltdalen near RÃros to the laboratory at the dairy in Heimdal.

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New Danone study shows popular diets may not be as good for gut health

Low-carb diets like keto and paleo may be among the most popular choices for New Yearâs dieters, yet this type of approach may not be the best for your gut, suggests a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2022/01/31/New-Danone-study-shows-popular-diets-may-harm-gut-health?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Ocean-cultivated seaweed is a regenerative force’: BettaF!sh and Nordic Oceanfruit founder talks turning the tide on ocean destruction

German food brands BettaF!sh and Nordic Oceanfruit are bringing ocean-cultivated seaweed to the masses. We hear co-founder Jacob von Manteuffel talk macroalgae diversity, product formulation, and the âsustainableâ force of cultivation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/31/bettaf!sh-and-nordic-oceanfruit-founder-talks-ocean-cultivated-seaweed-s-regenerative-force?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What have we learned from Dry January 2022?

Dry January is the month of the year when the no and low alcohol category really has a chance to shine. So what have we learned about the direction of the category this month? Here's five key takeaways from Dry January 2022.

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‘Beyond the usual suspects’: Report scrapes social media to identify emerging trends

Used by NestlÃ, PepsiCo, Givaudan, Campbellâs, Coca-Cola, General Mills, Dole, and more, Tastewise, the AI-powered real-time food intelligence solution, is sharing the top consumer food and beverage trends for 2022.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/31/beyond-the-usual-suspects-report-scrapes-social-media-to-identify-emerging-trends?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Breakthrough ingredient for plant-based chocolate? Palsgaard highlights high-performing lecithin replacement

Plant-based chocolate manufacturers have a new ingredient to add to their toolbox: Palsgaard AMP 4455, an emulsifier which Palsgaard claims is twice as efficient as lecithin and can reduce the amount of cocoa butter used in plant-based chocolate formulations while achieving the same desired mouthfeel and texture consumers expect.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/01/26/Breakthrough-ingredient-for-plant-based-chocolate-Palsgaard-highlights-high-performing-lecithin-replacement?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sweden, Finland and Austria among the world’s most sustainable food systems… what are they doing right?

Sweden, Finland and Austria are the top performers in the 2021 Food Sustainability Index, with particularly strong results in managing food loss and waste and nutritional challenges.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/28/Sweden-Finland-and-Austria-among-the-world-s-most-sustainable-food-systems-what-are-they-doing-right?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Higher welfare systems needed to end routine use of antibiotics in animal production

Could current animal welfare standards in industrial production systems undermine the European Commissionâs ambitious new rules to restrict the use of antimicrobials in livestock production?

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‘Consumers want more than a simple score’: Behind the app rating the sustainability of products and their makers

Impact Score allows shoppers to measure the nutritional and sustainability profiles of food and beverage products. FoodNavigator catches up with co-founder Ian Yates to find out how.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/28/consumers-want-more-than-a-simple-score-behind-the-app-rating-the-sustainability-of-products-and-their-makers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Plant-based: Mitigating against ingredient bottlenecks to disrupt 6% of global meat market

In a new report the Good Food Institute investigates what ingredient requirements will help the plant-based meat industry achieve 6% penetration of the global meat market by the end of the decade.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/28/plant-based-mitigating-against-ingredient-bottlenecks-to-disrupt-6-of-global-meat-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Sustainable, nutritious and unique’ Ethiopian orphan crop promises food security solution

A banana-like plant grown in Ethiopia can be grown on a wider scale across Africa, say scientists.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/27/Sustainable-nutritious-and-unique-Ethiopian-orphan-crop-promises-food-security-solution?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘This is an opportunity to re-invent flexible plastic’: PepsiCo to cut virgin plastic from its chip bags by 2030

By 2030 PepsiCo Europe wants to have eliminated virgin fossil-based plastics from all its chip and crisp bags. FoodNavigator learns more about how the snack giant plans to deliver on this ambition.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/27/This-is-an-opportunity-to-re-invent-flexible-plastic-PepsiCo-to-cut-virgin-plastic-from-its-chip-bags-by-2030?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EU titanium dioxide ban enters into force: what happens next?

The EU ban on titanium dioxide has created harmonisation across the bloc for food and supplements, but the colour is still legal in the UK as well as in medicine products, plus there is the challenge of reformulation.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2022/01/27/EU-titanium-dioxide-ban-enters-into-force-what-happens-next?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Climate-friendly seafood: Opportunities identified to improve GHG footprint in aquaculture

A team of international researchers says there is potential for climate-friendly design and operation to improve the greenhouse gas footprint of seaweed, bivalve, and fed finfish mariculture.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/27/climate-friendly-seafood-opportunities-identified-to-improve-ghg-footprint-in-aquaculture?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Sustainable, nutritious and unique’ Ethiopian orphan crop promises food security solution

A banana-like plant grown in Ethiopia can be grown on a wider scale across Africa, say scientists.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/27/sustainable-nutritious-and-unique-ethiopian-orphan-crop-promises-food-security-solution?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Breakthrough ingredient for plant-based chocolate? Palsgaard highlights high-performing lecithin replacement

Plant-based chocolate manufacturers have a new ingredient to add to their toolbox: Palsgaard AMP 4455, an emulsifier which Palsgaard claims is twice as efficient as lecithin and can reduce the amount of cocoa butter used in plant-based chocolate formulations while achieving the same desired mouthfeel and texture consumers expect.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/01/26/breakthrough-ingredient-for-plant-based-chocolate-palsgaard-highlights-high-performing-lecithin-replacement?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nutrient-rich newcomer nut hopes to hit European retail shelves after EFSA approval

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a positive scientific opinion for the Chuta nut produced by Stuttgart-based snack maker JatroSolutions.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/26/nutrient-rich-newcomer-nut-hopes-to-hit-european-retail-shelves-after-efsa-approval?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

French ban on nitrates in meat: Charcuterie group hits out at attack on ‘national gastronomy’

A bill to introduce a âprogressive prohibitionâ on the use of nitrates in meat production continued to make its way through the French legislative system today (26 January). But the development faced criticism from both sides of the debate, with health campaigners accusing the government of âslowing downâ and charcuterie producers characterising it as an assault on ânational gastronomyâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/26/french-ban-on-nitrates-in-meat-charcuterie-group-hits-out-at-attack-on-national-gastronomy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kerry Europe boss upbeat on regional outlook: ‘There is a great opportunity for Kerry in Europe’

Developed European markets aren't always known for their exciting growth profiles. But Kerry Group European head Thomas Hahlin Ahlinder sees some important opportunities for the ingredient supplier in the region. FoodNavigator hears more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/26/kerry-europe-boss-upbeat-on-regional-outlook-there-is-a-great-opportunity-for-kerry-in-europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Yellow is the new brown’: Protective coating for fresh produce made from squeezed fruit and vegetable peels

Lidl Switzerland has joined forces with research institute Empa to co-develop a cellulose protective coating for fruit and vegetables.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/26/lidl-co-develops-protective-coating-for-fresh-produce-made-from-squeezed-fruit-and-vegetable-peels?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

2022’s top healthy food resolutions… and how long we stuck to them

New sales data shows that shoppers were quick to introduce New Year resolutions in 2022 â but struggled to stick to them.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/25/2022-s-top-healthy-food-resolutions-and-how-long-we-stuck-to-them?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Unilever confirms job cuts in food and refreshment split

Unilever says around 1,500 jobs will be cut globally in a business shake-up that will see the company split its foods and refreshment division.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/25/Unilever-confirms-job-cuts-in-food-and-refreshment-split?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Farm to Fork to…fitness? Sports nutrition eyes challenges and opportunities in proposed food law

What is the role of sports nutrition in supporting healthy and sustainable lifestyles? ESSNA vice-president Luca Bucchini weighs in.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/25/farm-to-fork-to-fitness-sports-nutrition-eyes-challenges-and-opportunities-in-proposed-food-law?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From vitamin D-enriched beer to the ‘world’s first’ cookie cone ice cream

Whatâs better than alcohol-free beer this Dry January? Alcohol-free beer enriched with vitamin D, according to Corona. Other new product development launches covered this edition include the âworldâs firstâ ice cream cone made from cookies, and Oumph!âs new plastic-free packaging.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/25/npd-trend-tracker-from-vitamin-d-enriched-beer-to-the-world-s-first-cookie-cone-ice-cream?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Unilever confirms job cuts in food and refreshment split

Unilever says around 1,500 jobs will be cut globally in a business shake-up that will see the company split its foods and refreshment division.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/25/unilever-confirms-job-cuts-in-food-and-refreshment-split?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New rapid tests will detect adulteration of meat products

Russian scientists claim to have discovered the fastest method for detecting chicken and pork additives in meat products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/20/New-rapid-tests-will-detect-adulteration-of-meat-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Codex adopts framework for steviol glycosides: ‘This benefits the entire stevia industry’

International food standards body Codex Alimentarius has adopted a Framework for steviol glycosides that encompasses four different production technologies in a move that is expected to âbenefit the entire stevia industryâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/20/Codex-adopts-framework-for-steviol-glycosides-This-benefits-the-entire-stevia-industry?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The Spare Food Co. transforms yogurt byproduct into sparkling tonic

The Spare Food Co. is rescuing watery whey from the yogurt production process and infusing it into effervescent elixirs in the hopes of fixing a broken food system and reversing climate change.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/01/19/The-Spare-Food-Co.-transforms-yogurt-byproduct-into-sparkling-tonic?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

DouxMatok & Blommer Chocolate bring ‘game changing’ portfolio of sugar-reduced chocolate to US

DouxMatok, an Israeli firm that is shaking up sugar reduction with patented technology that heightens the perception of sweetness, is teaming with Blommer Chocolate to produce a âgame changingâ portfolio of chocolate products with significantly less sugar, but which taste and function the same as their conventional counterparts.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/01/19/DouxMatok-Blommer-Chocolate-bring-game-changing-portfolio-of-sugar-reduced-chocolate-to-US?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

DouxMatok and Blommer announce breakthrough in reduced-sugar chocolate

Confectionery sugar reduction specialists DouxMatok and Blommer Chocolate Company have announced a strategic commercial partnership to produce and sell a âgame-changingâ portfolio of chocolate products with significantly less sugar.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2022/01/19/DouxMatok-and-Blommer-announce-breakthrough-in-reduced-sugar-chocolate?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The 'craving-crushing' botanically charged chewing gum that curbs sugar urges for two hours

An Israeli start-up has unveiled a chewing gum designed to stop sugary treat cravings in their tracks.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/19/The-craving-crushing-botanically-charged-chewing-gum-that-curbs-sugar-urges-for-two-hours?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What will ‘living with COVID’ and the new normal of 2022 mean for the future of food?

The COVID-19 global pandemic had a drastic and sudden impact on how people shop and eat. As we move to a new normal where â the hope is â we are able to shift gears and learn to âlive with COVIDâ, how will peopleâs attitudes to food continue to evolve?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/19/What-will-living-with-COVID-and-the-new-normal-of-2022-mean-for-the-future-of-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Industry insights from NIZO: Meeting consumer sensory expectations for 'reduced' food products

How can manufacturers deliver the right sensory experience while reformulating food products? Renà Floris, NIZO Food Research Division Manager and member of the FoodNavigator expert advisory panel member discusses consumer demands and food renovation with Els de Hoog, Senior Project Manager, Flavour and Texture at NIZO.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/19/Industry-insights-from-NIZO-Meeting-consumer-sensory-expectations-for-reduced-food-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From post-Arabica coffee to umami-flavoured mould: Retail predictions 2022

Consumer trend forecaster WGSN is gazing into its crystal ball to detail six food and drink predictions for 2022 and beyond.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/19/From-post-Arabica-coffee-to-umami-flavoured-mould-Retail-predictions-2022?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Putting cultured and conventional meat to the taste test

Fresh research has compared the taste characteristics of cell cultured and traditional meats. With consumer acceptance highly dependent on sensory characteristics, did cell cultured meat pass the taste test?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/18/Putting-cultured-and-conventional-meat-to-the-taste-test?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Germany plans mandatory animal welfare label: 'Improving animal welfare cannot be achieved with zero costs'

The German government plans to introduce mandatory animal welfare labelling as part of its efforts to transition towards an agro-ecological system.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/18/Germany-plans-mandatory-animal-welfare-label-Improving-animal-welfare-cannot-be-achieved-with-zero-costs?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The pandemic has created demand for the 'rare and unfamiliar', says world ingredient supplier Red Rickshaw

COVID-19 restrictions have made consumers feel more disconnected to the world than ever before, believes the CEO and founder of world ingredient supplier Red Rickshaw and world food meal kit FeastBox.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/18/The-pandemic-has-created-demand-for-the-rare-and-unfamiliar-says-world-ingredient-supplier-Red-Rickshaw?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Israel’s biggest food maker enters JV to put ‘affordable cultured food on the table’

Food heavyweight Tnuva has partnered with cell production firm Pluristem to bring cultured food, starting with a raw meat product, to the masses.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/18/Tnuva-JV-with-Pluristem-to-serve-up-affordable-cultured-food-in-2023?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Puratos acquires THT to cash-in on demand for gut-friendly probiotics

Belgian ingredients supplier, Puratos is to acquire the scientific expertise of THT in a bid to satisfy growing consumer demand for products that promote a well-balanced gut microbiome.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2022/01/18/Puratos-acquires-THT-to-cash-in-on-demand-for-probiotics?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Rotation of our portfolio is part of upgrading into higher growth spaces’: Unilever hints at food operation sell offs

After press reports of its interest in GlaxoSmithlineâs consumer healthcare division, Unilever brought forward a planned update and set out the strategic direction that the company is pursuing.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/17/Rotation-of-our-portfolio-is-part-of-upgrading-into-higher-growth-spaces-Unilever-hints-at-food-operation-sell-offs?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From a ‘world first’ magnesium drink to nutritional yeast

This weekâs launches take in a drink claiming to contain a new blend of magnesium that maximises health benefits for consumers. Elsewhere, nutritional yeast is on offer for those wanting a cheesy flavour without the cheese, while Pukka is adding to its chicken pie portfolio.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/17/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-a-world-first-magnesium-drink-to-nutritional-yeast?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

BakeryandSnack Chat Podcast: PepsiCo’s head of Philanthropy talks urgency to maximise efforts, his love of SA and snack opportunities in 2022

The global snack giant has announced a new goal to help 50 million people gain ready access to nutritious foods by 2030 by expanding its Food for Good platform. We speak to C.D. Glin, PepsiCoâs global head of Philanthropy, about how the food industry should come together to bring about real change, especially after the rampage of COVID. He also shares his predications for the snacks industry in 2022.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2022/01/17/BakeryandSnack-Chat-Podcast-PepsiCo-s-head-of-Philanthropy-talks-urgency-to-maximise-efforts-his-love-of-SA-and-snack-opportunities-in-2022?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New animal welfare milk labeling introduced by German retailers

German retailers are switching milk sources to reflect animal welfare standards.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2022/01/17/New-milk-labeling-introduced-by-German-retailers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Post-Brexit food labelling: What issues and opportunities face UK operators?

In a post-Brexit setting, legislative divergence and alignments in food labelling create challenges and opportunities for UK-based food operators, according to Jessica Burt, Associate of Food Law at Mills & Reeve.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/17/Post-Brexit-food-labelling-What-issues-and-opportunities-face-UK-operators?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How does Mosa Meat cultivate beef without animal serum? Researchers tell all

Dutch start-up Mosa Meat has revealed how it achieves muscle differentiation without the use of foetal bovine serum (FBS) in the interest of âopennessâ and âtransparencyâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/17/How-does-Mosa-Meat-cultivate-beef-without-animal-serum-Researchers-tell-all?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The rise of the ‘conscious consumer’ to drive future food trends: Innova

The pandemic has left a âlasting impression on consumer behaviour, particularly in relation to food and beverage choicesâ, reckons Innova Market Insights, which has revealed personal health and the environment as its top trends of 2022.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/17/The-rise-of-the-conscious-consumer-to-drive-future-food-trends-Innova?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Synergy Flavours debuts ‘sophisticated toolkit’ promoting botanicals and provenance for the growing low-to-no sector

Synergy Flavours has unveiled new extracts and flavour solutions for the âboomingâ low and no alcohol category. The range includes bitters, fermented notes, gin, pink gin, aperitif and rum flavours, alongside extracts that deliver warmth, such as scotch bonnet and peppercorn.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/14/Synergy-Flavours-debuts-sophisticated-toolkit-promoting-botanicals-and-provenance-for-the-growing-low-to-no-sector?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sustainable diets cut risk of brain blood clots: Study

The risk of bleeding or blood clots in the brain is reduced if your diet is sustainable, fresh research suggests.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/14/Sustainable-diets-cut-risk-of-brain-blood-clots-Study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Puratos and ReGrained enter partnership for upcycled bakery innovation

Bakery ingredient specialist Puratos has entered a tie-up with upcycling start-up ReGrained. Through an exclusive collaboration and supply agreement, the companies will supply upcycled solutions to the commercial baking industry.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/14/Puratos-and-ReGrained-enter-partnership-for-upcycled-bakery-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cry-free onions developed via crossbreeding introduced to UK market

A variety of sweet onion that doesnât reduce the cook to tears has secured a listing at Waitrose & Partners. US-headquartered BASF is behind the innovation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/14/Cry-free-onions-developed-via-crossbreeding-introduced-to-UK-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

'The Impossible Foods of seafood': Plantish unveils whole cut, plant-based salmon prototype

Out of stealth mode, Israeli startup Plantish has unveiled a whole-cut, fully-structured, boneless plant-based salmon prototype that it says rivals the taste, nutrition, and complex texture of conventional salmon.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/01/13/The-Impossible-Foods-of-seafood-Plantish-unveils-whole-cut-plant-based-salmon-prototype?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

DSM integrates food and beverage business for ‘one-stop-shop’

Royal DSM is launching a new integrated food and beverage operating structure that it says well deliver a âone-stop-shopâ of solutions for food and drink brands.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/13/DSM-integrates-food-and-beverage-business-for-one-stop-shop?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Eat like an Egyptian’: How ancient crops can help address modern problems

The micronutrient content of ancient cereals and pulses is significantly richer than that of their modern counterparts. Can history help turn the tide on current issues in food quality and nutrition?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/13/How-can-ancient-crops-help-address-modern-problems?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What’s it like to cook with Redefine Meat 3D printed plant-based steak? Marco Pierre White gives his verdict

Redefine Meat has commercially launched the worldâs first whole cut plant-based 3D printed steak in Europe. FoodNavigator hears from renowned British chef and restaurateur Marco Pierre White to learn more about what it is like to cook with this âNew Meatâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/13/What-s-it-like-to-cook-with-Redefine-Meat-3D-printed-plant-based-steak-Marco-Pierre-White-gives-his-verdict?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Increased focus on nutrition among shoppers offer golden opportunity for food brands, claims Birds Eye

A new report from Birds Eye outlines the efforts it has made to improve the nutritional health credentials of its products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/13/Increased-focus-on-nutrition-among-shoppers-offer-golden-opportunity-for-food-brands-claims-Birds-Eye?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What do with juniper berries left over from gin distillation? Make cheese

An Estonian distillery has found a novel way to use juniper berries after they have been used for gin production.

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Suntory raises 2030 water commitments: ‘Unless we take action today, our not-so-distant future will be threatened’

Global beverage giant Suntory Group is strengthening its 2030 water stewardship ambitions, including doubling its target to reduce water intensity in its owned plants.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/12/Suntory-raises-2030-water-commitments-Unless-we-take-action-today-our-not-so-distant-future-will-be-threatened?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Dispose with purpose? Unilever has ‘lost the plot’ by fixating on sustainability, claims influential UK fund manager

The consumer goods giantâs focus on purpose over profit is curbing its stock market performance, complains a major investor in Unilever.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/12/Dispose-with-purpose-Unilever-has-lost-the-plot-by-fixating-on-sustainability-claims-influential-UK-fund-manager?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Israeli food-tech startup cracks the code in cutting back the sugar content in kiddies' treats

Tel Aviv-based B.T. Sweet, Ltd. has developed a game-changing plant-based sweetening platform, which enables producers to slash the sugar content from breakfast cereals, confectionery and treats like hazelnut and chocolate spread.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2022/01/12/Israeli-food-tech-startup-cracks-the-code-in-cutting-back-the-sugar-content-in-kiddies-treats?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danish Crown expands into alt protein with first broad plant-based range

The pork and beef processor says the launch marks the start of Danish Crownâs initiatives within alternative proteins.

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Kids aged 6-months to 2-years are ‘fed to fail’, warns UNICEF

Children are not fed enough of the right foods at the right time, according to the United Nations Childrenâs Fund (UNICEF), who is calling for âbolder actionsâ and âgreater accountabilityâ for kidsâ diets.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/12/Kids-aged-6-months-to-2-years-are-fed-to-fail-warns-UNICEF?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Olive oil linked with lower risk of cardiovascular disease: study

Replacing margarine, butter, mayonnaise and dairy fat with olive oil was associated with lower mortality risk.

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Initiative calls for new products that cater to the menopause: ‘This market has historically been underserved by brands’

The vast majority of menopausal women feel overlooked by both brands and society, it has been claimed, as food brands and retailers commit to better represent the menopause in product development.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/11/Initiative-calls-for-new-products-that-cater-to-the-menopause-This-market-has-historically-been-underserved-by-brands?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘The positive environmental impacts are huge’: Researchers compare chicken egg white to precision fermentation alternative

Researchers have compared the environmental sustainability credentials of chicken egg white protein powder to an alternative produced using the fungus Trichoderma reesei and precision fermentation techniques. The results are in.

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Do UK consumers want to try cultivated meat? And what about insects?

New research from the Food Standards Agency is investigating how willing consumers are to taste test alternative protein products.

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New eco label promises a 'more nuanced' understanding of a product’s environmental impact

A new sustainable food app has launched promising to reveal to end consumers a greater level of transparency about the environmental impact of their food choices.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/10/New-eco-label-promises-a-more-nuanced-understanding-of-a-product-s-environmental-impact?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danger of B12 deficiency among vegans, warn researchers

Researchers are warning of a potential vitamin B12 deficiency among vegans and vegetarians at a time when people are embracing plant-based diets for January, known as âVeganuaryâ.

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New eco label promisies a 'more nuanced' understanding of a product’s environmental impact

A new sustainable food app has launched promising to reveal to end consumers a greater level of transparency about the environmental impact of their food choices.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/10/New-eco-label-promisies-a-more-nuanced-understanding-of-a-product-s-environmental-impact?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cauldron talks carbon neutral certification: ‘Plant-based alternatives should also seek to minimise their impact on the environment’

Cauldron Foods has secured carbon neutral certification for entire range. FoodNavigator hears more about the importance of this milestone from Tom Lindley, Head of Cauldron.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/10/Cauldron-talks-carbon-neutral-certification-Plant-based-alternatives-should-also-seek-to-minimise-their-impact-on-the-environment?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From vegan Philadelphia to limited edition Tony’s Chocolonely

To get tongues wagging this month, challenger brand Tonyâs Chocolonely is launching three new SKUs into Waitrose. Elsewhere across the NPD landscape, McVitieâs Lemon & Lime Jaffa Cakes are returning to the shelf, Mondelēzâs Philadelphia is introducing a plant-based variant, and a strawberry prebiotic yoghurt has been developed by Bio&Me. Scroll through the photo gallery for moreâ

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Red Tractor digs into consumer perceptions of animal welfare: ‘The majority of shoppers don’t want to know too much’

UK food label scheme Red Tractor is investigating just how concerned consumers are about animal welfare, and whether current perceptions of production methods match reality.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/10/Red-Tractor-digs-into-consumer-perceptions-of-animal-welfare-The-majority-of-shoppers-don-t-want-to-know-too-much?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Gousto raises US$150m to fuel next stage of growth

UK meal kit group Gousto has raised US$150m to fuel what it says will be its ânext stageâ of growth.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/07/Gousto-raises-US-150m-to-fuel-next-stage-of-growth?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cargill talks the trends and tech driving R&D: ‘There’s an explosion of innovation’

From advances in fermentation capabilities to developments in our understanding of diet and health or the rapid evolution in digital technologies, Cargillâs R&D chief Florian Schattenmann talks FoodNavigator through the trends and tech he believes will shape innovation in the food industry.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/07/Cargill-talks-the-trends-and-tech-driving-R-D-There-s-an-explosion-of-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

'Smart' food packaging? Scientists unveil biodegradable food packaging made from corn protein

A team of scientists has developed biodegradable food packaging made from corn protein and other naturally-derived bioplymers infused with a mixture of natural antimicrobial oils that can extend the shelf life of fresh fruit by up to three days compared to traditional plastic containers, creating a solution to cut down on the amount of plastic packaging throughout the food industry.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/01/07/Smart-food-packaging-Scientists-unveil-biodegradable-food-packaging-made-from-corn-protein?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Why the metaverse will matter to the food industry in 2022 and other megatrends to watch

The latest Future Consumer Index from consultancy giant EY has identified the key megatrends that will shape the way food companies operate.

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EFSA submission suggests CBD position statement imminent

The European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) is expected to outline its position on the safety of cannabidiol (CBD) as a novel food in a move expected to aid in future novel food applications.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2022/01/07/EFSA-submission-suggests-CBD-position-statement-imminent?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Netflix for food: Food scientist creating data model for personalized dietary recommendations

A new research project is underway that will develop new computational methods for analyzing and integrating different types of data available from an existing cohort of young adults, including continuous glucose measurements, images of meals, metabolomics data, gut microbiome samples and more.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2022/01/06/Netflix-for-food-Food-scientist-creating-data-model-for-personalized-dietary-recommendations?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Start-up pivots to seaweed to fill gap in market for ‘kind and healthy’ alternatives that don’t compromise on taste

A UK start-up claims seaweed is key to creating new allergen-free, soya-free, and plant-based alternatives to fish, soya, and oyster sauces.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/06/Start-up-pivots-to-seaweed-to-fill-gap-in-market-for-kind-and-healthy-alternatives-that-don-t-compromise-on-taste?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

'Biofortified staples is a no-brainer': How vitamin-enriched foods can be a ‘gateway’ to accessible nutrition

Biofortification of staple foods should be used to support improved global nutrition outcomes, according to Dr Jan Low, Principal Scientist at CGIARâs International Potato Center and 2016 World Food Prize Laureate.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/06/Biofortified-staples-is-a-no-brainer-How-vitamin-enriched-foods-can-be-a-gateway-to-accessible-nutrition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Unilever research tie-up targets ‘mental wellbeing’ ingredients

Unilever is partnering with microbiome experts at Holobiome to identify food and beverage ingredients that could positively impact âmental wellbeingâ by targeting the gut-brain axis. Unilever Science and Technology manager Dr Simone Pyle tells FoodNavigator that the research could bring something new to the market: foods that âinduce a calming effectâ on the body.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/06/Unilever-research-tie-up-targets-mental-wellbeing-ingredients?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The countdown to phase out E171 in EU foods has begun

Titanium dioxide (E171) - a popular additive that confers a bright white shade to frosting and cake decorations - has been banned as a food additive in the EU, with a six-month phasing out period coming into force this month (January 2022) after which a full ban will apply.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2022/01/06/The-countdown-to-phase-out-E171-in-EU-foods-has-begun?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Regal gets (its) Just Desserts

UK-based Regal Food Products Group has acquired premium desserts producer Just Desserts for an undisclosed sum.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2022/01/06/Regal-gets-its-Just-Desserts?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

ReGrained innovating in upcycled food for grains that deliver nutritional benefits

ReGrained is a food upcycling technology and ingredient platform that ârescuesâ production side streams â currently brewersâ spent grain â and turns them into âdelicious, versatile, better-for-youâ ingredients. FoodNavigator speaks to co-founder and CEO Dan Kurzrock about the enormous economic potential that could be unlocked by the fight against food waste.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/05/ReGrained-innovating-in-upcycled-food-for-grains-that-deliver-nutritional-benefits?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Silk lauded as future solution in food waste and preservation

With concerns about food waste rising, researchers from Tufts University have hailed silk fibroin-based edible coatings as a potential solution.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/05/Silk-lauded-as-future-solution-in-food-waste-and-preservation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Why do consumers accept or reject cultivated meat?

The ultimate success of cell-cultured meat depends on consumer acceptance. What factors are driving, or hindering, uptake?

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S2G Ventures on future of food: 'We are entering into a global food transition'

The global food industry is entering a period of radical transformation, which S2G Ventures likens to the decades-long $4 trillion global energy transition that ushered in disruptive clean technology innovation and sustainable solutions.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/01/04/S2G-Ventures-We-are-entering-into-a-global-food-transition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

RTRS expands into corn to combat environmental challenges in supply chain

The Round Table on Sustainable Soy (RTRS) is launching a Corn Standard for certified soy farmers currently located in Argentina, Brazil, India, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/05/RTRS-expands-into-corn-to-combat-environmental-challenges-in-supply-chain?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Peanut allergy: New hope for sufferers as ‘first of its kind’ treatment unveiled in UK

Children and young people aged between 4 and 17 with a peanut allergy could be set to benefit from a new drug which can help build up their tolerance to peanuts.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/04/Peanut-allergy-New-hope-for-sufferers-as-first-of-its-kind-treatment-unveiled-in-UK?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food environment ‘undermines’ weight-loss efforts: 'It’s just not about willpower or self-control'

A new systematic review has concluded that the British food environment âunderminesâ the efforts many of us make to lose weight and keep it off. The authors make a number of key policy recommendations to Government to help curb the obesity crisis in the UK.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/04/Food-environment-undermines-weight-loss-efforts-It-s-just-not-about-willpower-or-self-control?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nutritionally charged lettuce developed with CRISPR/Cas gene editing tech

A scientist in Israel is âtrickingâ lettuce into producing nutrients in higher quantities thanks to gene editing technology CRISPR/Cas. FoodNavigator hears how.

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Cocoa and red berry blend linked to boost in brain function, study finds

A combination of both cocoa flavanols and red berry anthocyanins could boost brain function in the elderly, according to researchers from Spain.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2022/01/04/Cocoa-red-berry-blend-linked-to-boost-in-brain-health?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kröner-Stärke’s new cream-like filling creates one smart cookie with clean label status and long shelf life

Ingredients specialist KrÃner-StÃrke has created a cream-like filling for bakery and confectionery products that boasts a shelf life of at least 24 months, but is still free of artificial ingredients, additives and preservatives.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2022/01/04/Kroener-Staerke-s-new-cream-like-filling-creates-one-smart-cookie-with-clean-label-status-and-long-shelf-life?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS