NPD Trend Tracker: From vegan marshmallows to 'chocolate spread for grown ups'

We take in the introduction of new marshmallows created with no gelatine, and a chocolate spread made with a higher cocoa percentage which boasts the 'last word in velvety smooth spreads with a gastronomic edgeâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/28/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-vegan-marshmallows-to-chocolate-spread-for-grown-ups?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New WHO and UNICEF report says more than half of parents and pregnant women exposed to aggressive formula milk marketing

More than half of parents and pregnant women (51%) surveyed for a new WHO/UNICEF report say they have been targeted with marketing from formula milk companies, much of which is in breach of international standards on infant feeding practices.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2022/02/28/new-who-and-unicef-report-says-more-than-half-of-parents-and-pregnant-women-exposed-to-aggressive-formula-milk-marketing?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How much do consumers know about probiotics in food?

Last year, Chr. Hansen commissioned a global survey investigating consumer perceptions of probiotics in food. The results are in.

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Why the Ukraine conflict could spark ‘dangerous times’ for food prices and food security

Producers in Europe fear the Ukraine crisis may result in rising prices of items such as bread, baked goods and beer that may be passed on to end consumers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/25/Why-the-Ukraine-conflict-could-spark-dangerous-times-for-food-prices-and-food-security?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Beyond Meat CEO: ‘The key question is whether this reduced growth rate is an aberration or a harbinger of things to come...'

Despite recent setbacks, the outlook for Beyond Meat is looking rosier in 2022, insisted CEO Ethan Brown during the firmâs Q4 earnings call Thursday as growth in international markets and a recovery in foodservice sales were offset by double-digit year-on-year declines in US retail sales (-19.5%).

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/02/25/Beyond-Meat-CEO-The-key-question-is-whether-this-reduced-growth-rate-is-an-aberration-or-a-harbinger-of-things-to-come?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Consumers unwilling to pay premium for regenerative agriculture claims, survey finds

New research shows that US consumers are less familiar with the concept of regenerative agriculture than other food production methods, and most are not willing to pay premium for brands making these claims.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/02/24/consumers-unwilling-to-pay-premium-for-regenerative-agriculture-claims-survey-finds?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Juicy Marbles plant-based filet mignon hits e-commerce in ‘buzz generating human trial’

Juicy Marbles is debuting its plant-based filet mignon steak in e-commerce ahead of a full launch in retail and foodservice. The Slovenian food tech company claims the product is an industry first: a plant-based whole cut with fat marbling.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/24/Juicy-Marbles-plant-based-filet-mignon-hits-e-commerce-in-buzz-generating-human-trial?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Precautionary recall of Unilever stock cubes due to mineral oil contamination risk

Three batches of Knorr bouillon cubes were recalled this month in France. Unilever maintains they are âsafe to consumeâ.

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From cocaine to palm oil: The highs and lows of transforming a narcotic landscape

Colombia, the worldâs largest producer of cocaine, is working to reduce reliance on coca cultivation. Instead the government is investing in oil palm, which locals say is benefiting communities and the environment.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/24/from-cocaine-to-palm-oil-the-highs-and-lows-of-transforming-a-narcotic-landscape?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

General Mills adopts 'always on' acquisition approach as ‘ongoing part of our accelerate strategy’

General Mills continues to hunt aggressively for acquisitions to build out its five core platforms, including cereal, ice cream, snack bars, Mexican food and pet food, and to consider strategic divestitures as part of a broader strategy to reshape its portfolio that is already paying off.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/02/23/General-Mills-adopts-always-on-acquisition-approach-as-ongoing-part-of-our-accelerate-strategy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

General Mills adopts 'always on' acquisition approach as ‘ongoing part of our accelerate strategy’

General Mills continues to hunt aggressively for acquisitions to build out its five core platforms, including cereal, ice cream, snack bars and Mexican food, and to consider strategic divestitures as part of a broader strategy to reshape its portfolio that is already paying off.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/02/23/general-mills-adopts-always-on-acquisition-approach-as-ongoing-part-of-our-accelerate-strategy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Onboarding SMEs is ‘critical step’ on the path to net zero food

A significant proportion of the food and beverage sector is served by SMEs and local producers. If the industry is to transition towards net zero, these businesses need to be part of that journey. FoodNavigator catches up with Growing Green, a UK project that aims to address the particular challenges faced by smaller businesses.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/23/onboarding-smes-is-critical-step-on-the-path-to-net-zero-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Greenwashing, what greenwashing? Probing the controversial carbon offsetting market

Carbon offsetting proponents claim the controversial practice can make responsible firms bear the costs of climate change, though they acknowledge the need to become more transparent and accountable.

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Plastic pollution ‘growing relentlessly’ as recycling falls short, OECD warns

The world is producing twice the amount of plastic as it did two decades ago and most of it is ending up in landfill, incinerated or leaking into the environment, according to a new report from the OECD.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/22/Plastic-pollution-growing-relentlessly-as-recycling-falls-short-OECD-warns?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Givaudan mimics animal fat cells with encapsulated coconut oil to ‘reduce high fat content while improving juiciness’ in plant-based

The Swiss flavours and fragrances company has coined the technology âPrimeLock+â, as it says it brings the visual appeal of beef fat to plant-based products, while allowing for controlled fat and flavour release during the cooking process.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/22/Givaudan-mimics-animal-fat-cells-with-encapsulated-coconut-oil-to-reduce-high-fat-content-while-improving-juiciness-in-plant-based?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Plastic pollution ‘growing relentlessly’ as recycling falls short, OECD warns

The world is producing twice the amount of plastic as it did two decades ago and most of it is ending up in landfill, incinerated or leaking into the environment, according to a new report from the OECD.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/22/plastic-pollution-growing-relentlessly-as-recycling-falls-short-oecd-warns?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Greenwashing: The Coca-Cola Company juice advert rejected by watchdog

An eco-focused advertising campaign for Innocent Drinks, a brand owned by The Coca-Cola Company, has been judged by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to be âmisleadingâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/22/greenwashing-the-coca-cola-company-juice-advert-rejected-by-watchdog?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘The food safety sector is hungry for disruption’: FoodDocs steps up expansion of its HACCP AI solution

Digital food safety innovator FoodDocs has completed a funding round that the start-up says will help scale its AI-enabled food safety solutions.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/22/the-food-safety-sector-is-hungry-for-disruption-fooddocs-steps-up-expansion-of-its-haccp-ai-solution?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Unilever’s Knorr rethinks pizza with climate-friendly foods to raise awareness about and reframe agriculture’s role in climate change

Over the weekend spice-blend, soup mix and meal kit maker Knorr worked with chefs in select cities to deliver free planet-friendlier pizzas â called plizzas â to show how simple ingredient swaps can reduce foodâs environmental impact and to raise awareness for its Future 50 Foods and ambitious efforts to launch 50 regenerative agriculture projects in five years.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/02/22/unilever-s-knorr-rethinks-pizza-with-climate-friendly-foods-to-raise-awareness-about-and-reframe-agriculture-s-role-in-climate-change?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Givaudan mimics animal fat cells with encapsulated coconut oil to ‘reduce high fat content while improving juiciness’ in plant-based

The Swiss flavours and fragrances company has coined the technology âPrimeLock+â, as it says it brings the visual appeal of beef fat to plant-based products, while allowing for controlled fat and flavour release during the cooking process.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/22/givaudan-mimics-animal-fat-cells-with-encapsulated-coconut-oil-to-reduce-high-fat-content-while-improving-juiciness-in-plant-based?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Positive Nutrition 2022: Join Birds Eye, Cereal Partners Worldwide and more to profile healthy innovation for the mass market

Register now for FoodNavigatorâs free broadcast conference examining how positive nutrition can be delivered to the mass market in accessible, affordable and appealing formats.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/21/Positive-Nutrition-2022-Join-Birds-Eye-Cereal-Partners-Worldwide-and-more-to-profile-healthy-innovation-for-the-mass-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Europeans can live up to 12 years longer with the ‘optimal’ diet, calculate researchers

An algorithm has been developed by researchers in Norway that predicts how dietary choices affect life expectancy.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/21/Europeans-can-live-up-to-12-years-longer-with-the-optimal-diet-calculate-researchers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Positive Nutrition 2022: Join Birds Eye, Cereal Partners Worldwide and more to profile healthy innovation for the mass market

Register now for FoodNavigatorâs free broadcast conference examining how positive nutrition can be delivered to the mass market in accessible, affordable and appealing formats.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/21/positive-nutrition-2022-join-birds-eye-cereal-partners-worldwide-and-more-to-profile-healthy-innovation-for-the-mass-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Eating vegetables alone ‘not enough’ to reduce heart risk: study

A sufficient intake of vegetables is important for maintaining a balanced diet and avoiding a wide range of diseases. But might a diet rich in vegetables also lower the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/21/Eating-vegetables-alone-not-enough-to-reduce-heart-risk-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From predictive personalisation to green e-commerce… the trends shaping future tech strategies

Food and beverage brands canât ignore the transforming impact of digitalization but need to deftly calculate the risk reward ratio of future plans.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/21/from-predictive-personalisation-to-green-e-commerce-the-trends-shaping-future-tech-strategies?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From BrewDog soft drink to mycelium-based pork

Alt pork made from mushrooms? What about soft drink from a craft beer giant? FoodNavigator brings you the latest in new product development from across Europe. Scroll through the photo gallery for moreâ

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/21/npd-trend-tracker-from-brewdog-soft-drink-to-mycelium-based-pork?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Selling sustainability: Who will pick up the bill for greener food?

The food industry needs to provide accessible, affordable and nutritious food to a growing global population without costing the earth. Who will foot the bill associated with the transition towards sustainable food systems?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/18/Selling-sustainability-Who-will-pick-up-the-bill-for-greener-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Londoners bought less junk food after ad ban but childhood obesity still up

The controversial move to ban junk food adverts cut significant calories from the average Londonerâs diet, claims research.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/18/Londoners-bought-less-junk-food-after-ad-ban-but-childhood-obesity-still-up?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tackling deforestation: What lessons can palm oil teach other problematic commodities?

Which tools and strategies employed to combat deforestation in palm oil supply chains can be leveraged for other commodities? Should we be wary of taking a âcookie cutterâ approach? Experts weigh in.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/18/tackling-deforestation-what-lessons-can-palm-oil-teach-other-problematic-commodities?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The FoodNavigator Podcast: How big is the healthy ageing opportunity?

Is the industry ignoring the growing numbers of older people? Or do older people just not want to be directly targeted by the food sector? FoodNavigator investigates.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/16/the-foodnavigator-podcast-how-big-is-the-healthy-ageing-opportunity?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Consumers don’t want to take another pill’: Nutrisure fills gap in 50+ nutrition with UK’s ‘first’ dedicated superfood brand

Nutrisure, the nutrition-focused company behind superfoods brand Naturya, launched what it says is the UKâs first superfood brand targeting people over 50 last month. In a sector more served by nutraceuticals than nutritious foods, FoodNavigator finds out more about this gap in the market and how Nutrisure hopes to fill it.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/16/consumers-don-t-want-to-take-another-pill-nutrisure-fills-gap-in-50-nutrition-with-uk-s-first-dedicated-superfood-brand?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Industry Insights from NIZO: Scaling up plant production processes

How can brands prove the viability of new plant protein and get it market-ready?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/16/industry-insights-from-nizo-scaling-up-plant-production-processes?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kellogg’s launches $2m initiative to reward rice farmers in reducing GHG emissions

Kellogg's InGrained five-year regenerative ag programme is expected to remove the equivalent of 10,000 vehicles from the road.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2022/02/16/Kellogg-s-launches-2m-initiative-to-reward-rice-farmers-in-reducing-GHG-emissions?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Has palm oil become a deforestation scapegoat? ‘We need to stop focusing just on oil palm and look across all deforestation drivers’

When it comes to deforestation, is there too much focus on palm oil? Experts advocate for a broader approach to tackling forest and biodiversity loss.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/16/has-palm-oil-become-a-deforestation-scapegoat-we-need-to-stop-focusing-just-on-oil-palm-and-look-across-all-deforestation-drivers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

European algae industry to be ‘accelerated’ by Commission: ‘Algae production and consumption is too slow’

The European Commission is launching an algae stakeholder platform to promote algae for nutrition across the bloc.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/15/european-algae-industry-to-be-accelerated-by-commission-algae-production-and-consumption-is-too-slow?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Understanding evolving Dutch attitudes to animal agriculture: One-quarter of consumers hope the future of meat will be animal-free

Dutch people are âmore radicalâ in their attitudes about livestock farming than their daily food choices might suggest, according to a new study, with 28% of people stating they hope for a future where animals are no longer used for food production.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/15/Dutch-consumers-back-animal-free-future-of-meat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ingredion investment to unlock consumer appeal for protein-rich chickpeas

Ingredients specialist Ingredion Incorporated has made a significant equity investment in Israeli chickpea disruptor InnovoPro to drive new applications that capitalise on the trends shaping the food industry.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2022/02/15/Ingredion-investment-to-unlock-consumer-appeal-for-protein-rich-chickpeas?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Britvic launches £1m pea-protein innovation partnership

UK soft drinks business Britvic is joining forces with University of Cambridge-backed company Xampla to develop tech to protect its vitamin fortified drinks.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2022/02/15/Britvic-launches-1m-pea-protein-packaging-innovation-partnership?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coca-Cola’s 25% reusable packaging goal: How will this be achieved?

Coca-Cola has announced that at least 25% of its beverages sold globally across its portfolio will be sold in refillable or returnable packaging: scaling up initiatives such as its âuniversal bottleâ.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2022/02/15/Coca-Cola-s-25-reusable-packaging-goal-How-will-this-be-achieved?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The microbiome and personal nutrition in food and beverages: ‘There is so much potential for innovation’

Food and beverages targeting microbiome health and personalised solutions offer significant potential for innovation. However technical, commercial and regulatory challenges remain and product formulators need to be aware of these hurdles as they navigate the hype.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/14/The-microbiome-and-personal-nutrition-in-food-and-beverages-There-is-so-much-potential-for-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Circular approach could cut meat and dairy emissions by 31% but dietary guidelines would need rethinking

Adopting circular models could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with animal protein production â but to do so would require a consumption shift towards beef, pork and dairy over chicken, new research concludes.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/14/circular-approach-could-cut-meat-and-dairy-emissions-by-31-but-dietary-guidelines-would-need-rethinking?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘It would be helpful if they would use their power to convince consumers of the value of food:’ German food body wades in as protesters glue themselves to roads

Germanyâs food industry association BVE has defended its actions to combat food loss after a spate of protests from climate activists has gridlocked roads in the country.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/14/it-would-be-helpful-if-they-would-use-their-power-to-convince-consumers-of-the-value-of-food-german-food-body-wades-in-as-protesters-glue-themse?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Precision fermentation: Is the world ready for animal-free dairy?

A new survey has explored âfirst waveâ consumersâ understanding and acceptance of precision fermentation-made dairy.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/14/precision-fermentation-is-the-world-ready-for-animal-free-dairy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The microbiome and personal nutrition in food and beverages: ‘There is so much potential for innovation’

Food and beverages targeting microbiome health and personalised solutions offer significant potential for innovation. However technical, commercial and regulatory challenges remain and product formulators need to be aware of these hurdles as they navigate the hype.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/14/the-microbiome-and-personal-nutrition-in-food-and-beverages-there-is-so-much-potential-for-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From ‘first of their kind’ frozen waffles to popcorn slabs

This weekâs new SKUs include HFSS- compliant frozen plant-based waffles and âdangerously moreishâ popcorn smothered in smooth milk chocolate.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/14/npd-trend-tracker-from-first-of-their-kind-frozen-waffles-to-popcorn-slabs?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cocoa industry still failing to end deforestation, new report claims

A new report from global advocacy organisation Mighty Earth claims that since the high-profile launch of the Cocoa and Forests Initiative (CFI), Africaâs top cocoa-producing nations continue to see huge areas of forest being destroyed to make room for cocoa production.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2022/02/14/Cocoa-industry-still-failing-to-end-deforestation-new-report-claims?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Unilever ‘100% committed’ to nutrition and ice cream businesses

Unileverâs CEO has shrugged off speculation that the group could still dispose of its nutrition or ice cream businesses after its failed move for the GSK Consumer Health business, which would have been funded by a likely IPO of Unileverâs food interests.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/11/unilever-100-committed-to-nutrition-and-ice-cream-businesses?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Manufacturers explore ‘transformational opportunity’ of green hydrogen

Quorn is the latest food company to unveil plans to look into the deployment of green hydrogen technology at its facilities in order to cut down on fossil fuel use and meet climate targets.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/11/manufacturers-explore-transformational-opportunity-of-green-hydrogen?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Behind Nestlé’s CHF1.3bn drive to bridge the living income gap in cocoa

Nestlà has launched an initiative, to be funded by a combination of pricing and cost cutting, that promises help bridge the living income gap for cocoa farmers in its supply chain. With a focus on productivity, resilience, diversification and access to education the company is more than tripling its current annual investment in cocoa sustainability efforts. How will this tackle the âroot causesâ of issues like child labour and deforestation that beset the cocoa sector? And how can it avoid any impact on margins?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/11/Behind-Nestle-s-CHF1.3bn-drive-to-bridge-the-living-income-gap-in-cocoa?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kellogg’s warns of price hikes to offset bottom line already battered by record inflation and supply-side disruption

The breakfast cereal giant has announced it will hike the prices of products like Corn Flakes, Pop-Tarts and Pringles to protect margins amid expectations of high-cost inflation in 2022.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2022/02/11/Kellogg-s-warns-of-price-hikes-to-offset-bottom-line-already-battered-by-record-inflation-and-supply-side-disruption?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

DSM on tackling vitamin D deficiency with food: ‘Policy can improve intake’

Micronutrient deficiencies are rife across Europe, according to Royal DSM, which laments only a âsmall percentageâ of food is fortified with vitamins and minerals.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/11/dsm-on-tackling-vitamin-d-deficiency-with-food-policy-can-improve-intake?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Study shows the potential of pea isolate as a 'high-quality protein'

Roquetteâs pea protein isolate displayed a well-balanced indispensable amino acid composition associated with a high digestibility.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/10/Study-shows-the-potential-of-pea-isolate-as-a-high-quality-protein?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘An investment in knowledge pays the best interest’: Calls for improved learning within industry to keep pace with ‘seismic’ advances

EIT Food discusses its new scheme to boost lifelong learning in the food sector.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/10/an-investment-in-knowledge-pays-the-best-interest-calls-for-improved-learning-within-industry-to-keep-pace-with-seismic-advances?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sports nutrition flexes its muscles to stamp out non-compliance: ‘Third-party certification has significantly enhanced industry reputation’

A sector once plagued by âsuspicionâ and âfailed doping testsâ is turning the tide on non-compliance thanks to voluntary third-party certification programmes.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/10/sports-nutrition-flexes-its-muscles-to-stamp-out-non-compliance-third-party-certification-has-significantly-enhanced-industry-reputation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Huge consumer appeal…’ Chickpea protein in the spotlight as Ingredion invests in InnovoPro

Ingredion has made an equity investment (of an undisclosed sum) in Israeli firm InnovoPro, which has developed a suite of highly functional chickpea ingredients including protein concentrates, textured vegetable proteins, and most recently, egg replacements.

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Balanced diets with 'a little indulgence' are key trends in snacking motivations

A new global consumer trends study examining year-over-year insights on how consumers make snacking decisions reveals that mindfulness and wellbeing considerations are increasingly important in snacking.

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Nutri-Score creator backs alcohol warnings on label as Italian wine sector brands any move ‘an affront’ to science

Italian wine makers have lashed out at âinsultingâ Nutri-Score proposals to add a black âFâ to alcoholic drinks.

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Nestlé creates ag research institute: ‘We want to bring the most promising approaches and solutions to farmers’

Swiss food giant Nestlà is beefing up its capabilities in agricultural research in a bid to support the transition towards a regenerative food system and deliver its net zero roadmap.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/09/nestle-creates-ag-research-institute-we-want-to-bring-the-most-promising-approaches-and-solutions-to-farmers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Formo accelerates towards precision-fermented dairy at ‘industrial scale’ and ‘affordable price’

Formo, a pioneer in the use of precision fermentation to cut the cow out of dairy protein production, hopes to accelerate its path to scale and cost competitiveness through a tie-up with BRAIN Biotech. FoodNavigator hears how.

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Leading grains merchant commits to zero deforestation and native vegetation conversion

Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has ramped up its sustainability journey by pledging to eliminate deforestation and converting to native vegetation from its supply chain by the end of 2025.

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Deforestation: What are the challenges and ‘unintended consequences’ of government action?

As policymakers move to stamp out deforestation in global supply chains, experts consider: what are the hurdles and potential fallouts?

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Fighting food waste: Study investigates most effective and supported solutions

As food waste continues to be an issue for many households and the food industry at large, researchers investigated which solutions consumers are most inclined to adopt to cut down on the amount of food that goes to waste in the US.

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Omega-3 fortified sausages? The case for enriching foods with fish by-products

Enriching food products with marine-derived omega-3 fatty acids from sustainable sources presents an opportunity to boost EPA and DHA intake in consumers, argues SINTEF researcher Heidi Johnsen.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/07/Fortifying-food-with-sustainable-omega-3-from-fish-by-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘This should act as a wakeup call’: Food and drink marketing skills stuck in analogue age, clams report

Marketing skills in food and drink have declined during the pandemic, says the Chartered Institute of Marketing Food, Drink and Agriculture Sector Interest Group.

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'We’re fooled into believing that these companies are taking sufficient action': Nestlé and Unilever rebuff greenwashing accusation

NewClimate Institute has released a report accusing big companies like Nestlà and Unilever of putting out âambitious soundingâ carbon goals that have âvery low integrityâ. The food giants â both of whom have made net zero pledges â reject this conclusion.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/08/we-re-fooled-into-believing-that-these-companies-are-taking-sufficient-action-nestle-and-unilever-rebuff-greenwashing-accusation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New environmental labelling system unveiled

Belgium academics have unveiled a new environmental labelling system that enables easy recognition of the degree of environmental sustainability of food and beverages at point of sale.

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Hydrosol and partners develop new children’s product concepts to tackle obesity

Obesity in children and youths is a major health challenge around the world. In Germany alone, according to the Robert Koch Institute, one in six children is overweight or obese.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2022/02/08/hydrosol-and-partners-develop-new-children-s-product-concepts-to-tackle-obesity?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ultra-processing foods for health and sustainability: ‘Whether you like it or not, processed food is here to stay’

Processed and ultra-processed foods get a bad rap. But done the right way, food processing can offer sustainable nutrition to the masses, according to Wageningen Universityâs CiarÃn Forde.

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Frozen food retailer Iceland left in cold by supermarket sustainability ranking

Lidl and Waitrose are the greenest supermarkets, according to research from consumer group Which?.

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EFSA upholds rejection of Nestlé’s beta-glucan health claim for cereals

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has confirmed its rebuttal of NestlÃâs beta-glucan-based health claim.

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Beyond the bottle: Call for cartons to be added to deposit return scheme plans

The UK Government is preparing to introduce a deposit return scheme, which it describes as a âkey partâ of producer responsibility proposals that aim to boost the circular economy and recycling rates. According to packaging supplier Tetra Pak, this approach should not be limited to plastic and glass bottles and aluminium drink cans.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/07/call-for-cartons-to-be-added-to-deposit-return-scheme?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Omega-3 fortified sausages? The case for enriching foods with fish by-products

Enriching food products with marine-derived omega-3 fatty acids from sustainable sources presents an opportunity to boost EPA and DHA intake in consumers, argues SINTEF researcher Heidi Johnsen.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/07/fortifying-food-with-sustainable-omega-3-from-fish-by-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From magnesium-infused water to non-HFSS crisps

Wondering what innovations are hitting supermarket shelves? In this edition of our NPD Trend Tracker, we look at Cadburyâs new âtwistâ wrapper for its Duo line of chocolate bars, Pip & Nutâs limited edition Cherry Bakewell Tart almond butter, and non-HFSS crisps with 50% less fat than conventional crisps. Scroll through the photo gallery for moreâ

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Combined sustainability labelling systems more effective than single labels

Sustainability labels and classifications, such as organic, fair trade and animal welfare, can have a positive impact on consumer acceptance and can raise awareness, but they are yet to actually drive more sustainable consumer behaviour, according to a literature review published by Wageningen University & Research and commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/04/combined-sustainability-labelling-systems-more-effective-than-single-labels?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Hain Celestial echoes industry predictions of a brighter future after a difficult start to fiscal ’22

Hain Celestial is singing the same tune as many other CPG companies reporting quarterly earnings in the past month, and that is the back half of the year will be better than the first thanks to pricing increases to alleviate higher costs, increased inventory to ensure sufficient supply and automation to mitigate labor challenges.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/02/04/hain-celestial-echoes-industry-predictions-of-a-brighter-future-after-a-difficult-start-to-fiscal-22?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

ABFI acquisition of Fytexia accelerates expertise in active nutrients: ‘Fortification and functionality are key’

ABF Ingredients has acquired life science company Fytexia Group. FoodNavigator hears from ABFI chief executive Fabienne Saadane-Oaks about how the move will accelerate the groupâs presence in the active nutrition space.

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French nitrates bill: An ‘historic’ moment or delaying the ban?

Franceâs National Assembly backed the principle to âlower the trajectoryâ of maximum levels of nitrates that can be added to charcuterie meats yesterday in an almost unanimous vote in flavour of the proposal. But are amendments that require a further report from the country's food safety watchdog tantamount to delay tactics?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/04/french-nitrates-bill-an-historic-moment-or-delaying-the-ban?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

African Swine Fever spreads to Italy, gov’t moves to save country’s bacon

Cases of the highly contagious viral disease have been identified north-western Italy. What measures are in place to limit its spread?

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‘A major milestone for the UK edible insect sector:’ UK edible insect makers hope for Novel Food approval by 2023

A network of over 30 edible insect companies in the UK has submitted a Novel Food dossier to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) for Acheta Domesticus, or house crickets.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/03/a-major-milestone-for-the-uk-edible-insect-sector-uk-edible-insect-makers-hope-for-novel-food-approval-by-2023?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Microalgae could be cultivated on Mars’: Experts detail less obvious benefits of algae production

Aside from its obvious lack of dependency on limited natural resources, just how sustainable is micro- and macroalgae cultivation? Sophie's BioNutrients and Genesea, amongst others, weigh in.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/03/microalgae-could-be-cultivated-on-mars-experts-detail-less-obvious-benefits-of-algae-production?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Safety concerns build over botanicals’ use in food: ‘There is no harmonised approach for their labelling and assessment’

A campaign designed to address uncertainties in the assessment of botanicalsâ health properties has been launched by SAFE.

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The benefits of Brexit? Hint at Novel Foods shake-up comes amid food inflation warnings

Brexit bureaucracy and the rising cost associated with doing business with the EU is going to be felt at the checkout the British Meat Processors Association warned in the same week the Government published its White Paper espousing the 'benefits of Brexit'. In it, legislators hinted that they plan to tear up Novel Food laws in a bid to unleash innovation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/03/the-benefits-of-brexit-hint-at-novel-foods-shake-up-comes-amid-food-inflation-warnings?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FrieslandCampina & Danone pact aims for 25% greenhouse gas reduction

Dutch farming co-operative, Royal FrieslandCampina and Swiss dairy producer, Danone, are extending a three-year partnership to support farmers in their transition to more environmentally friendly, sustainable farming.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2022/02/02/frieslandcampina-danone-pact-aims-for-25-ghg-reduction?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The UK’s Novel Foods legislation: A dinosaur stifling innovation or making the best of bad hand?

The UK Food Safety Authority (FSA)âs Novel Foods process is not fit for purpose and is holding back originality and growth in the UKâs food and beverage industry, believes Richard Horwell, owner of London-based Brand Relations, a specialist food and drink marketing and branding company.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/02/The-UK-s-Novel-Foods-legislation-A-dinosaur-stifling-innovation-or-making-the-best-of-bad-hand?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Half of shoppers want to cut their carbon footprint through food but greenwashed brands beware

New research shows that half of UK consumers want to reduce their carbon footprint by making changes to their food choices. However, FoodNavigator hears, brands focusing in on eco messaging should be cautious: âUnderestimating cynicism is dangerousâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/02/half-of-shoppers-want-to-cut-their-carbon-footprint-through-food-but-greenwashed-brands-beware?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cultivating biodiversity across the agri-food chain: ‘Rewilding needn’t compete with farming’

Rewilding is not the only method to improve biodiversity across the UK. According to NGO Earthworm Foundation, regenerative agriculture should also be part of the toolbox used to encourage soil health and âbillions of speciesâ thrive.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/02/cultivating-biodiversity-across-the-agri-food-chain-rewilding-needn-t-compete-with-farming?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Wiping out animal agriculture could turn back the clock on climate change: ‘A 15-year phaseout is not unrealistic’

A new study conducted by Impossible Foods CEO Patrick Brown and UC Berkeleyâs Michael Eisen, who consults for Impossible Foods, suggests phasing out animal agriculture has the potential to significantly influence the trajectory of global warming.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/02/wiping-out-animal-agriculture-could-turn-back-the-clock-on-climate-change-a-15-year-phaseout-is-not-unrealistic?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Designer proteins… made to order? Tierra Biosciences unlocks potential of cell-free protein synthesis with online ordering platform

Microbes from yeast to fungi are now routinely used to produce some ingredients more efficiently than plants or animals. But next-gen âcell-freeâ processes that deploy some of the biomolecular machinery inside the cell wall, could slash R&D lead times and unlock opportunities to biosynthesize a far wider set of colors, flavors, and other high-value food ingredients, says Tierra Biosciences.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/02/02/designer-proteins-made-to-order-tierra-biosciences-unlocks-potential-of-cell-free-protein-synthesis-with-online-ordering-platform?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Fibre fortification in everyday foods could lower risk of heart disease and diabetes

A new study suggests that adding fibre to everyday foods â including baked foods, dairy products, soups, smoothies and dressings â would allow 50% more UK adults to reach their recommended daily consumption of fibre. This could in turn lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/01/Fibre-fortification-in-everyday-foods-could-lower-risk-of-heart-disease-and-diabetes?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

PureOaty’s ‘new look’: If Glebe Farm won the Oatly dispute, why change its branding?

Having won the IP infringement case against Oatly last year, meaning Glebe Farm could keep its packaging as is, the British oat drink maker has decided to rebrand anyway.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/01/PureOaty-s-new-look-If-Glebe-Farm-won-the-Oatly-dispute-why-change-its-branding?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Fibre fortification in everyday foods could lower risk of heart disease and diabetes

A new study suggests that adding fibre to everyday foods â including baked foods, dairy products, soups, smoothies and dressings â would allow 50% more UK adults to reach their recommended daily consumption of fibre. This could in turn lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/01/fibre-fortification-in-everyday-foods-could-lower-risk-of-heart-disease-and-diabetes?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tesco defeat at EU’s highest court exposes danger of food labels getting lost in translation

A seemingly trivial legal case involving UK supermarket Tescoâs description of chocolate sold in its stores in the Czech Republic illustrates the potential pitfalls of multilingual labels and automatic translations.

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PureOaty’s ‘new look’: If Glebe Farm won the Oatly dispute, why change its branding?

Having won the IP infringement case against Oatly last year, meaning Glebe Farm could keep its packaging as is, the British oat drink maker has decided to rebrand anyway.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/01/pureoaty-s-new-look-if-glebe-farm-won-the-oatly-dispute-why-change-its-branding?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Successful salt cuts in Africa puts pressure on Britain: ‘The UK is lagging behind’

Early evidence suggesting South Africaâs mandatory salt reduction law has been effective in cutting salt from diets is putting pressure on the UK Government to follow suit.

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Does cultivated chicken pass SuperMeat's blind taste test?

Cultivated meat has been put to a blind taste test and the results are in. Hereâs what gastronomic experts thought when they sampled SuperMeatâs cultivated chicken alongside conventional meat.

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