Rising cost of living forces consumers to tighten grip on finances and get creative with sustainability

Shoppers are prioritising affordability over sustainability for the first time since the mid- pandemic, reveals the latest EY Future Consumer Index.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/30/Rising-cost-of-living-forces-consumers-to-tighten-grip-on-finances-and-get-creative-with-sustainability?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Fossil-free food: Green fertilizer developed to ‘effortlessly’ decarbonise the food chain

In an industry first, fossil-free âgreenâ fertilizer â made using renewable electricity â is being developed at a commercial scale. FoodNavigator catches up with Yara to find out how.

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‘People used to look at me funny… you've no idea how different it is now’: Meatable’s Daan Luining on why he’s bullish on cultured meat

The CTO tells FoodNavigator why the higher proliferation capacity of pluripotent stem cells is key to enabling large scale production and why heâs devising âexercise plansâ for cells.

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Mondelēz races to reach goal with expansion of sustainable wheat programme in Hungary

The global snack and confectionery giant is expanding its Harmony Programme in Hungary â aiming for a higher local wheat content for its biscuits produced at its Győr biscuit factory in SzÃkesfehÃrvÃr in central Hungary.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2022/06/30/Mondelez-races-to-reach-goal-with-expansion-of-sustainable-wheat-programme-in-Hungary?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Research from Arla Foods Ingredients highlights trends in sports nutrition

Mainstream consumers want protein to help with sports nutrition, according to a global study by Arla Foods Ingredients.

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Calling sports nutrition start-ups: Start-up Stars competition recognises active nutrition innovators

A new competition has been launched to recognise innovative start-ups in the sports and active nutrition space.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/29/calling-sports-nutrition-start-ups-start-up-stars-competition-recognises-active-nutrition-innovators?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé develops ‘healthier’ cheese with research partner NIZO: ‘The fat-reduced cheese is a near-equivalent to full-fat Edam’

Designed for frozen pizza, the fat-reduced Edam has âall the flavour, melting behaviour and shreddabilityâ of the full-fat version.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/29/nestle-develops-healthier-cheese-with-research-partner-nizo-the-fat-reduced-cheese-is-a-near-equivalent-to-full-fat-edam?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Climate impact of food-miles up to 7 times higher than previously thought: study

Fresh research suggests transport accounts for one-fifth of total food-system emissions, with fresh fruit and vegetables amongst the most carbon-intensive.

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Bühler looks to membrane and fractionation technology to drive next generation of meat and dairy analogues

As the alternative protein industry looks to new technology and ingredients to fuel growth, the Swiss supplier has unveiled new partnerships designed to improve the taste and texture of plant proteins.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/29/buehler-looks-to-membrane-and-fractionation-technology-to-drive-next-generation-of-meat-and-dairy-analogues?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meet the start-up making canned tuna without the fish: ‘We’re excited about the R&D potential of microalgae’

In Germany, a brother-sister duo is developing seafood alternatives from microalgae, plant proteins, and other ânatural ingredientsâ. The first product on the table? Vegan canned tuna.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/29/eatmyplants-meet-the-start-up-making-canned-tuna-without-the-fish?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Albumin substitute developed from legume wastewater: ‘Just like egg protein, it binds, emulsifies, and foams’

Israeli start-up Fabumin has developed a cost-competitive, vegan alternative to egg protein from legume wastewater. FoodNavigator hears how.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/28/albumin-substitute-developed-from-legume-wastewater-just-like-egg-protein-it-binds-emulsifies-and-foams?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘G7 leaders missed a key opportunity to alleviate the pressure on food supplies’: What does the Leaders’ Communiqué tell us about food and ag policy?

The G7 Leadersâ Communiquà might be high on rhetoric about Russia and the need for a green energy transition - but little was agreed to ease the pressure on food supply chains and avert a global food crisis, critics warn.

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Farm to Fork environmental regulation ‘stagnating’ EU milk production, says USDA

Environmental restrictions in the European Union are âstagnatingâ milk production in the bloc, according to the assessment of the US Department of Agriculture.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2022/06/28/farm-to-fork-environmental-regulation-stagnating-eu-milk-production-says-usda?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What do consumers want from dairy-free chocolate? ‘Plants and indulgence can go hand-in-hand’

With vegan chocolate âtransitioning into the mainstreamâ, ingredient supplier Beneo is investigating what European consumers want and need from the category.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/28/what-do-consumers-want-from-dairy-free-chocolate-plants-and-indulgence-can-go-hand-in-hand?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Why former WWF sustainability expert joined JBS: ‘No other company has the leverage and capacity to drive sector-wide transformation’

JBS has set targets to stamp out deforestation in its supply chain and move to net zero emissions by 2040. Former World Wildlife Fund (WWF) sustainability expert MaurÃcio S. Bauer tells us why he has decided to transition from the NGO sector and join the worldâs largest meat processor on this journey.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/28/why-former-wwf-sustainability-expert-joined-jbs-no-other-company-has-the-leverage-and-capacity-to-drive-sector-wide-transformation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Greek blockchain specialists create genetic barcode to protect against olive oil fraud

Extra virgin olive oil is a major target of unscrupulous food fraudsters, but perhaps not for much longer.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/27/Greek-blockchain-specialists-create-genetic-barcode-to-protect-against-olive-oil-fraud?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

South Africa bans meaty names for vegan products: A ‘long awaited’ or ‘counterproductive’ measure?

The decision to prohibit terminology such as âveggie biltongâ and âplant-based meatballsâ in South Africa is polarising. Those working in the meat sector are âvery pleasedâ, encouraging âswift and firm actionâ against offenders. Plant-based stakeholders, on the other hand, say the directive marks a âmajor step backwardsâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/27/South-Africa-bans-meaty-names-for-vegan-products-A-long-awaited-or-counterproductive-measure?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From M&M’s brownie-flavoured milk to sparkling water for kids

A new flavour has been added to Mars Chocolate, Drinks and Treatsâ (MCD&T) range of milk drinks: M&Mâs Brownie. Elsewhere in the beverage sector, Carlsberg Group is trialling its fibre bottle at scale, and UK start-up Jamu Wild Water has developed a âgentleâ fizz beverage for children. Plant-based meat makers have also been busy, with Heura collaborating with Leon and The No Meat Company revamping its packaging. Scroll through the photo gallery for moreâ

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Global soy exporters adopt new measures to cut deforestation in Brazil’s Cerrado region

Six of the worldâs largest food and agribusiness companies have developed a new method to tackle deforestation and grassland conversion for soy crops in Brazilâs biodiversity-rich Cerrado region, which neighbours the Amazon.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/27/global-soy-exporters-adopt-new-measures-to-cut-deforestation-in-brazil-s-cerrado-region?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kerry on what shoppers need from Plant-based 3.0: ‘The consumer is no longer willing to compromise’

From ânutrition seekingâ to âclean label scepticismâ, Kerry shares consumer insights it believes can help drive growth in plant-based.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/27/kerry-on-what-shoppers-need-from-plant-based-3.0-the-consumer-is-no-longer-willing-to-compromise?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coca-Cola Co. leverages ‘intelligent experimentation’ to land ‘epic’ innovation

While The Coca-Cola Co.âs tolerance for underperforming brands and product launches that miss the mark has dropped dramatically in recent years, its appetite for âintelligent experimentationâ has increased â underscoring the need for a structured yet flexible approach to innovation that the company has finetuned during the pandemic.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/06/23/Coca-Cola-Co.-leverages-intelligent-experimentation-to-land-epic-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Greek blockchain specialists create genetic barcode to protect olive oil fraud

Extra virgin olive oil is a major target of unscrupulous food fraudsters, but perhaps not for much longer.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/27/greek-blockchain-specialists-create-genetic-barcode-to-protect-olive-oil-fraud?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EIC Accelerator programme reveals ‘food system resilience’ as EU priority, but report warns lack of capital is hindering high-potential start-ups

The five food firms chosen for the prestigious European Innovation Council Accelerator reveals a commitment to solutions attempting to improve the resilience and sustainability of the food system, but a seperate report demostrates how Europe's start-up culture lags behind the US and China.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/24/EIC-Accelerator-programme-reveals-food-system-resilience-as-EU-priority-but-report-warns-lack-of-capital-is-hindering-high-potential-start-ups?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EIC Accelerator programme reveals ‘food system resilience’ as EU priority, but report warns lack of capital is hindering high-potential start-ups

The five food firms chosen for the prestigious European Innovation Council Accelerator reveals a commitment to solutions attempting to improve the resilience and sustainability of the food system, but a seperate report demostrates how Europe's start-up culture lags behing the US and China.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/24/eic-accelerator-programme-reveals-food-system-resilience-as-eu-priority-but-report-warns-lack-of-capital-is-hindering-high-potential-start-ups?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coco-Cola Co. leverages ‘intelligent experimentation’ to land ‘epic’ innovation

While The Coca-Cola Co.âs tolerance for underperforming brands and product launches that miss the mark has dropped dramatically in recent years, its appetite for âintelligent experimentationâ has increased â underscoring the need for a structured yet flexible approach to innovation that the company has finetuned during the pandemic.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/06/23/Coco-Cola-Co.-leverages-intelligent-experimentation-to-land-epic-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How should Europe manage the fertiliser crisis? ‘The market is overly dependent on one single country: Russia’

Europe must diversify its raw material sourcing for fertiliser production, suggest industry experts. How else can regulators and businesses help mitigate the impacts of war on the sector?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/22/Fertilizer-crisis-Can-Europe-reduce-its-dependence-on-Russia?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coco-Cola Co. leverages ‘intelligent experimentation’ to land ‘epic’ innovation

While The Coca-Cola Co.âs tolerance for underperforming brands and product launches that miss the mark has dropped dramatically in recent years, its appetite for âintelligent experimentationâ has increased â underscoring the need for a structured yet flexible approach to innovation that the company has finetuned during the pandemic.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/06/23/coco-cola-co.-leverages-intelligent-experimentation-to-land-epic-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Fish-free seafood made from fungi and seaweed: Scientists and Michelin-starred chef to develop product ‘good enough for fine dining’

A team of scientists led by Dr Leonie Jahn from the Technical University of Denmark is collaborating with Diego Prado, head of research at Copenhagenâs two Michelin-starred restaurant Alchemist, to develop sustainable alt seafood through fermentation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/23/fish-free-seafood-made-from-fungi-and-seaweed-scientists-and-michelin-starred-chef-to-develop-product-good-enough-for-fine-dining?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tate & Lyle collaborates with UAE to support sugar and calorie reduction

Tate & Lyle is taking part in an initiative to support sugar and calorie reduction in the UAE and Middle East region more generally.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/23/tate-lyle-collaborates-with-uae-to-support-sugar-and-calorie-reduction?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Givaudan helps Sweet Victory block sugar cravings in kids with ‘tutti-frutti’ gum

The Swiss flavours and fragrances company has leveraged its flavour-masking expertise to address the bitterness of Sweet Victoryâs botanical-infused chewing gum for kids.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/23/Givaudan-helps-Sweet-Victory-block-sugar-cravings-in-kids-with-tutti-frutti-gum?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘This is clearly the way to go’: Pascual unveils Mylkcubator 2.0 as it eyes opportunities in emerging cellular agriculture technology

The Spanish dairy major has launched the second edition of its global incubation programme for cellular agriculture technologies in the dairy industry.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/23/This-is-clearly-the-way-to-go-Pascual-unveils-Mylkcubator-2.0-as-it-eyes-opportunities-in-emerging-cellular-agriculture-technology?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EU moves to cut pesticide use with legally binding targets, but are they strict enough?

Legally binding targets at EU and national level to reduce by 50% the use and the risk of chemical pesticides by 2030 have been proposed by the European Commission.

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Will next generation animal-free technology disrupt dairy?

From fermented dairy proteins to cellular agriculture and molecular farming, Spanish dairy major Pascual has its finger on the pulse when it comes to innovation in next generation dairy. But why should a traditional dairy processor invest in this space?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/22/will-next-generation-animal-free-technology-disrupt-dairy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘A very fitting addition’: Müller prepares to add five FrieslandCampina brands to German portfolio

FrieslandCampinaâs Membersâ Council has approved the sale of parts of its German consumer business, including five brands and three production facilities, to the German Unternehmensgruppe Theo MÃller.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/22/mueller-prepares-to-add-five-frieslandcampina-brands-to-german-portfolio?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Carlsberg puts bio-based fibre bottle into its largest-ever trial

Carlsberg Group is putting its new Fibre Bottle into a large-scale trial: with 8,000 bio-based and fully recyclable beer bottles being sampled across Western Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2022/06/22/Carlsberg-puts-bio-based-fibre-bottle-into-large-scale-trial?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How should Europe manage the fertiliser crisis? ‘The market is overly dependent on one single country: Russia’

Europe must diversify its raw material sourcing for fertiliser production, suggest industry experts. How else can regulators and businesses help mitigate the impacts of war on the sector?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/22/fertilizer-crisis-can-europe-reduce-its-dependence-on-russia?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Global Snacking Co. is higher growth’: Kellogg wants to accelerate international expansion after splitting business into three

Kellogg Company has unveiled a plan to separate its business into three stand-alone companies in a move that management says will increase focus behind growth opportunities.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/21/global-snacking-co.-is-higher-growth-kellogg-wants-to-accelerate-international-expansion-after-splitting-business-into-three?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

A ‘bureaucratic nightmare’? Ireland unveils €1.5bn agri-environment scheme

Ireland today unveiled a new â1.5bn Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme that it says is âuser friendly for farmersâ and will deliver âbroader environmental and biodiversity benefitsâ. But the countryâs farming union was warned it seems âlikely to be bureaucratic nightmareâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/21/a-bureaucratic-nightmare-ireland-unveils-1.5bn-agri-environment-scheme?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Record 75% protein content achieved in ‘minimally processed’ pea protein

Israeli seed developer Equinom claims to have broken its own industry record of 70% protein content in a minimally processed pea protein ingredient.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/21/Equinom-Record-75-protein-content-achieved-in-minimally-processed-pea-protein-ingredient?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

DSM, Unilever and Google offer nutrition expertise in case study collection

DSM, Unilever and Google are among a number of global organisations who have contributed to a publication describing how to improve nutrition in the workplace.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2022/06/21/dsm-unilever-and-google-offer-nutrition-expertise-in-case-study-collection?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Hellmann’s and WRAP launch platform to help hospitality cut food waste

Unilever-owned mayonnaise brand Hellmannâs has joined forces with WRAPâs food waste campaign Guardians of Grub to launch a new platform to help UK hospitality and food service operators reduce food waste.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/20/hellmann-s-and-wrap-launch-platform-to-help-hospitality-cut-food-waste?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé Cereals promotes regenerative ag through new Wheat Plan

Nestlà Cereals has launched the Nestlà Wheat Plan to support UK wheat farmers adopt regenerative agriculture practices.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/20/nestle-cereals-promotes-regenerative-ag-through-new-wheat-plan?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FrieslandCampina to combat ‘triple burden’ of malnutrition with ‘better and affordable’ dairy

As new research sheds light on how the âtriple burdenâ of malnutrition affects children in Southeast Asia, dairy producer FrieslandCampina says it is responding with âbetter and affordableâ products that target nutritional deficiencies in these populations.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2022/06/20/FrieslandCampina-to-combat-triple-burden-of-malnutrition-with-better-and-affordable-dairy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Is high fish intake really linked to cancer risk?

A study has been published suggesting that fish consumption can be linked to higher risk of melanoma. Eating fish has long been associated with a healthy diet, but should we be rethinking this belief?

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Sustainable nutrition in alt cheese and butter: ‘More than ever, plant-based alternatives need to have a high nutritional value’

As consumer behaviour evolves, so too do brands working to align with these new demands. How are plant-based cheese and butter brands responding in order to appeal to increasingly health- and sustainability-focused shoppers? FoodNavigator investigates.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/20/sustainable-nutrition-in-alt-cheese-and-butter-more-than-ever-plant-based-alternatives-need-to-have-a-high-nutritional-value?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From frozen soup cubes to ‘mini’ Oatly Barista

Weâve observed a shake-up in alt dairy this month, with Oatly going âminiâ with its Barista offering. At the same time, the oat major is expanding its Barista product into supermarket chillers for the first time. Minor Figures is also making its foray into the supermarket chiller, with two new fortified oat drinks. In the freezer section, Soupologie is launching âSouper Cubesâ, and Crosstown is coming straight to your door with a limited-edition doughnut and wine box in celebration of Pride Month. Scroll through the photo gallery for moreâ

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/20/npd-trend-tracker-from-frozen-soup-cubes-to-mini-oatly-barista?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From surging energy prices to stockpiling: How is food retail most affected by the Ukraine conflict?

The effects of the Ukraine-Russia war are being felt across the entire food industry in Europe, including in the retail sector. From the surging costs of refrigeration to managing shortages on-shelf, how is food retail most impacted by the conflict?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/17/how-is-the-ukraine-russia-conflict-impacting-the-food-retail-sector?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ice cream sector explores new delivery and storage innovations

As the globe looks to a post-COVID era and the hold of the global pandemic begins to abate, consumersâ demands for environmental consciousness and convenience remain, bringing new ice cream delivery and storage concepts to the frozen segment.

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Improving taste, texture and overly long ingredient lists remain key to growth in the plant-based meat alternative segment, Protein Vision hears

Retail sales in western Europe rose 19% to a record â2.4 billion in 2021, according the Good Food Institute, an NGO. But that doesnât tell the whole picture in different countries.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/17/improving-taste-texture-and-overly-long-ingredient-lists-remain-key-to-growth-in-the-plant-based-meat-alternative-segment-protein-vision-hears?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

High fibre super barley rolls out in the EU

Japanese conglomerate Teijin Limited has forged a partnership with Spanish distributor Emilio PeÃa SA (EPSA) to sell the highly nutritious BARLEYmax, which punches in with 15x more dietary fibre than rolled barley.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2022/06/15/high-fibre-super-barley-rolls-out-in-the-eu?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘The key problem is logistics, not food production’: Ukraine shares agricultural challenges amid 'Russian aggression'

Ukraine is producing enough crops, but Russiaâs Black Sea blockade is severely limiting how much it can export, according to Ukraineâs Deputy Minister for Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture. Is there a workaround?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/14/Ukraine-shares-agricultural-challenges-amid-Russian-aggression-The-key-problem-is-logistics-not-food-production?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Building resilient food systems require ‘fairer’ distribution of value, diversification and localisation

A food system that is resilient to shocks and can help bring solutions to the climate crisis requires should be diversified, localised and deliver a âfairerâ distribution of value across the food chain, speakers at the Rural Policy Group annual conference in London suggest.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/14/Building-resilient-food-systems-require-fairer-distribution-of-value-diversification-and-localisation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Deforestation: JBS unveils forest fire taskforce to protect 2.5 million hectares in Brazil

JBS is often accused of indirectly sourcing cattle from unscrupulous Brazilian farmers who have illegally started fires in order to clear large areas of land.

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Industry Insights from NIZO: Reducing fouling during food and ingredient processing

What challenges do food makers experience in minimising the impact of fouling? And how is an industry consortium focused on 'proteins on steel' combining practical and scientific approaches to help food manufacturers find real solutions?

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Building resilient food systems requires ‘fairer’ distribution of value, diversification and localisation

A food system that is resilient to shocks and can help bring solutions to the climate crisis requires should be diversified, localised and deliver a âfairerâ distribution of value across the food chain, speakers at the Rural Policy Group annual conference in London suggest.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/14/Building-resilient-food-systems-requires-fairer-distribution-of-value-diversification-and-localisation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Deforestation: JBS unveils forest fire taskforce to protect 2.5 million hectares in Brazil

JBS is often accused of indirectly sourcing cattle from unscrupulous Brazilian farmers who have illegally started fires in order to clear large areas of land.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/14/deforestation-jbs-unveils-forest-fire-taskforce-to-protect-2.5-million-hectares-in-brazil?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FDF UK and Scotland rally to improve food affordability and health

Food and Drink Federation (FDF) UK has published a cross-government approach to ensure the sector continues to deliver consumer choice, affordability and tangible gains for the economy, while FDF Scotland applauds the sector's steps towards health.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2022/06/14/FDF-UK-and-Scotland-rally-to-improve-food-affordability-and-health?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

More action from meat and dairy needed to deliver methane pledge, finds report: ‘Agriculture is the Achilles heel of Europe’s methane strategy’

It will be âvery difficult, if not impossibleâ for the EU to achieve the Global Methane Pledge without more action from meat and dairy industries, according to a new report.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/14/more-action-from-meat-and-dairy-needed-to-deliver-methane-pledge-finds-report-agriculture-is-the-achilles-heel-of-europe-s-methane-strategy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From Special K Granola to dark chocolate Maltesers

In this edition of our new product development trend tracker, we welcome Dark Maltesers: a flavour Mars says consumers have been ârequesting for yearsâ. Kelloggâs is launching Special K granola in two flavours â mixed berries and dark chocolate â and John West is entering the pot snack category. Scroll through the photo gallery for moreâ

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British Nutrition Foundation survey reveals widespread confusion about healthy eating

There is widespread confusion among people of all ages about which foods do and do not count towards your 5-a-day or provide certain nutrients, including fibre and protein, reveals a survey conducted by the British Nutrition Foundation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/13/british-nutrition-foundation-survey-reveals-widespread-confusion-about-healthy-eating?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Alternative proteins: Government inertia means UK risks ‘falling behind China and EU’

Britain risks falling behind China and EU in making and selling meat substitutes and other alternative proteins because the government lacks a coherent strategy for their development, a think-tank says.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/13/alternative-proteins-government-inertia-means-uk-risks-falling-behind-china-and-eu?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tesco dairy farmers providing ‘safe haven’ for migrating birds as supermarket lifts milk payments

Five hundred farmers in Tescoâs Sustainable Dairy Group (TSDG) are being encouraged to install 5,000 nesting boxes to support migratory birds like swifts, swallows and house martins.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2022/06/13/tesco-dairy-farmers-providing-safe-haven-for-migrating-birds-as-supermarket-lifts-milk-payments?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kerry talks consumer insights: From the ‘macro forces shaping out world’ to post-2022 ‘sticky’ trends

From âfunctional upgradesâ to sustainable consumption, Kerry Group details the macro and micro drivers shaping consumer behaviour.

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How QR codes and digital innovation could cut dairy waste

âUse-byâ dates printed on milk cartons could become a thing of the past as consumers reach to embrace QR codes for more accurate information, a US study suggests.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/13/how-qr-codes-and-digital-innovation-could-cut-dairy-waste?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Fertilizer plant closures ‘a blow’ to UK food security

The closure of two of the UKâs largest fertilizer plants is âa massive blowâ to the already strained agriculture and food sectors in the country, FoodNavigator has been told.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/10/Fertilizer-plant-closures-a-blow-to-UK-food-security?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Friends not foes: Plant-based growth can ‘go hand in hand’ with dairy

Forget plant-based vs dairy. The two categories are not mutually exclusive, with growth in the plant-based dairy sector being fuelled by consumers who are buying both alternatives and real dairy products, reveals Givaudan.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/10/friends-not-foes-plant-based-growth-can-go-hand-in-hand-with-dairy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Phosphorus crisis threatens food and water security, but what’s the solution?

Global mismanagement of phosphorous is threatening both water and food security, scientists warn in a major new report.

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How Synergy Flavours Michelin-influenced innovation anticipates 'new flavours and combinations'

Flavourings, extracts and essences formulator, Synergy Flavours takes inspiration from the 2022 Michelin Great Britain and Ireland guide to develop new flavour profiles and pairings.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/10/how-synergy-flavours-michelin-influenced-innovation-anticipates-new-flavours-and-combinations?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Mermade makes cell-based scallops with circular aquaponics tech: ‘Our technology is relevant for the entire cell-based meat industry’

Claiming to be the only cell-based alt protein player leveraging aquaponics technology, Mermade Seafoods is developing âmore sustainableâ cultivated seafood offerings, beginning with scallops.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/10/Mermade-makes-cell-based-scallops-with-circular-aquaponics-tech-Our-technology-is-relevant-for-the-entire-cell-based-meat-industry?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The European ‘snackers’: Who is snacking on what, where?

New data from YouGov reveals how many Brits, French, and Germans are snacking, and more specifically, what theyâre snacking on.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/09/the-european-snackers-who-is-snacking-on-what-where?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Regular consumption of polyphenols in the diet can contribute to a healthy ageing: study

Polyphenols in foods can prevent inflammation in older people by altering the intestinal microbiota and inducing the production of 3-Indolepropionic acid (IPA), or indole-3-propionic acid: a potent neuroprotective antioxidant produced by the human gut microbiota.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/09/regular-consumption-of-polyphenols-in-the-diet-can-contribute-to-a-healthy-ageing-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danone supports microbiome research ‘critical’ for future innovation

Danone marked a âdecade of commitmentâ to exploring the link between human health and the microbiome through its latest Fellowship Grant Program. We caught up with Dr Miguel Freitas, VP of Scientific Affairs, to find out more about what weâve learnt over the last ten years and where he expects future research breakthroughs to take us.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/09/danone-supports-microbiome-research-critical-for-future-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Roquette launches organic pea and fava protein range

Roquette says its Nutralys range of textured proteins from pea and fava will speed the development of both tasty and organic plant-based gastronomy in European markets.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/08/Roquette-launches-organic-pea-and-fava-protein-range?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tetra Pak talks ‘industry first’ fibre-based barrier: ‘Our aim is to develop the world’s most sustainable food package’

Tetra Pak is developing a fibre-based barrier to replace the aluminium layer currently needed in food and beverage packaging like juice boxes and milk cartons. We caught up with Tetra Pakâs Davide Braghiroli, Product Director Packaging Materials and Alternative Barriers, to learn more about why this âindustry firstâ is a milestone in the journey towards carbon-neutral packaging.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/09/tetra-pak-talks-industry-first-fibre-based-barrier-our-aim-is-to-develop-the-world-s-most-sustainable-food-package?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Review looks at variety of sodium reduction strategies available to the food industry

US adults are advised to consume no more than 2,300mg of salt per day (the equivalent of 1 teaspoon), according to 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines, an amount that is easy to surpass thanks to the high levels of sodium in many processed and packaged food, say researchers who conducted a scientific review of the most common sodium reduction tools in food production.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/06/07/review-looks-at-variety-of-sodium-reduction-strategies-available-to-the-food-industry?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kraft Heinz: ‘We are no longer at the bottom. We are a very different company’

After three years of helping Kraft Heinz claw its way up âfrom the bottom,â where it crashed after previous management prioritized inorganic growth and cost-cutting measures, CEO Miguel Patricio wants credit given where it is due.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/06/07/Kraft-Heinz-We-are-no-longer-at-the-bottom.-We-are-a-very-different-company?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Calls for a clearer definition of ‘natural’ for EU food products

Consumer group SAFE Food Advocacy Europe has called on the European Commission to differentiate between synthetic and natural substances.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/08/calls-for-a-clearer-definition-of-natural-for-eu-food-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Is reformulation forced by Ukraine sunflower shortage making foods unhealthier?

Have food productsâ nutritional profiles been negatively impacted by the substitution of sunflower oil â currently in short supply â for coconut and palm oil?

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EFSA puts CBD novel food approval on hold due to data gaps: ‘We have identified several hazards’

EFSA announced today that its scientists cannot currently establish the safety of cannabidiol (CBD) as a novel food.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/07/efsa-puts-cbd-novel-food-approval-on-hold-due-to-data-gaps-we-have-identified-several-hazards?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kraft Heinz: ‘We are no longer at the bottom. We are a very different company’

After three years of helping Kraft Heinz claw its way up âfrom the bottom,â where it crashed after previous management prioritized inorganic growth and cost-cutting measures, CEO Miguel Patricio wants credit given where it is due.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/06/07/kraft-heinz-we-are-no-longer-at-the-bottom.-we-are-a-very-different-company?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Innovation in dairy alternatives: Your last chance to register for Protein Vision 2022

Interest in the alternative dairy space continues to rise among consumers worldwide. Join FoodNavigatorâs live broadcast event to learn about the latest ingredients, technologies and trends driving innovation in the dairy-free category.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/07/Innovation-in-dairy-alternatives-Your-last-chance-to-register-for-Protein-Vision-2022?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Innovation in dairy alternatives: Your last chance to register for Protein Vision 2022

Interest in the alternative dairy space continues to rise among consumers worldwide. Join FoodNavigatorâs live broadcast event to learn about the latest ingredients, technologies and trends driving innovation in the dairy-free category.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/07/innovation-in-dairy-alternatives-your-last-chance-to-register-for-protein-vision-2022?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Let’s talk innovation in alt meat: Your last chance to sign up for Protein Vision 2022

With the plant-based boom continuing apace and the buzz around next gen meat reaching fever pitch, FoodNavigator profiles the technology, ingredients and culinary science powering meat alternatives.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/07/Let-s-talk-innovation-in-alt-meat-Your-last-chance-to-sign-up-for-Protein-Vision-2022?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé driving progress on dairy emissions: ‘We believe in the goodness of milk’

Nestlà is expanding initiatives to reduce the environmental footprint of its largest raw material by volume: dairy.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/07/nestle-driving-progress-on-dairy-emissions-we-believe-in-the-goodness-of-milk?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Raisio, Nordic Umami Co exploring upcycling opportunities

Raisio and the Nordic Umami Company have entered into a partnership to develop upcycling opportunities.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/06/raisio-nordic-umami-co-exploring-upcycling-opportunities?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Industry braces for EAT-Lancet: the sequel

Scientists from 19 countries have announced the launch of the EAT-Lancet Commission 2.0, which will âupdate and expand the evidence base for sustainable and equitable food systems changeâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/06/industry-braces-for-eat-lancet-the-sequel?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘It is clear further inflation is still to come’: Higher food prices expected beyond 2023

Low supply and high demand for agricultural products has resulted in skyrocketing prices for inputs like grains and fertilisers. This could well continue âbeyond 2023â, analysts at Barclays warn.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/06/it-is-clear-further-inflation-is-still-to-come-higher-food-prices-expected-beyond-2023?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cyber attacks: Why ag tech innovation could be an 'easy' target for hackers to threaten food supplies

While ag-tech innovators are striving to power global food security improvements, international experts have warned their solutions could 'easily' fall victim to cyber attackers who want to disrupt food supplies.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2022/06/06/why-ag-tech-innovation-could-be-an-easy-target-for-hackers-to-threaten-food-supplies?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Tracker Jubilee Special: From pork scratchings to afternoon tea to-your-doorstep

From cakes and tray bakes, to tasty pork scratching snacks, low calorie, alcoholic sparkling water, and 'afternoon tea for two deliveries' for those who don't have time to make refreshments, here's a round up of products designed to celebrate the longest standing monarch in British history.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/01/npd-tracker-jubilee-special-from-pork-scratchings-to-afternoon-tea-to-your-doorstep?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The war in Ukraine ‘cannot be a justification to delay the Green Deal’, stresses EU

EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski has insisted the Green Deal, which contains the landmark Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategies, will remain a key priority despite the conflict in Ukraine.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/01/the-war-in-ukraine-cannot-be-a-justification-to-delay-the-green-deal-stresses-eu?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Vitamin D food fortification works better with water and milk than in juice: study

By measuring the maximum concentration over time, Danish researchers found bioavailability of vitamin D to be higher in milk and water.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/01/vitamin-d-food-fortification-works-better-with-water-and-milk-than-in-juice-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘We need to question the status quo’: Tetra Pak looks to accelerate innovation through collaboration

Swiss packaging group Tetra Pak has unveiled a set of research collaborations that it hopes will help accelerate innovation to address the challenges facing the global food system.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/01/we-need-to-question-the-status-quo-tetra-pak-looks-to-accelerate-innovation-through-collaboration?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Hershey talks opportunities in snacking: 'We have ambitions to become a snacking powerhouse'

While its legacy may be in chocolate, The Hershey Company's portfolio of snacks has grown by leaps and bounds over the last several years, positioning the company as a growing snacking powerhouse, says Todd M. Scott, manager, corporate brand & editorial at Hershey.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/05/31/hershey-talks-opportunities-in-snacking-we-have-ambitions-to-become-a-snacking-powerhouse?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Behind Buxton’s move to 100% rPET: ‘It hasn't been an easy journey and it hasn't happened overnight’

NestlÃ-owned mineral water brand Buxton has delivered on its 2019 commitment to switch to recycled PET plastic (rPET) in the UK. We caught up with Hayley Lloyd House, Nestlà Waters UK Head of Corporate of Affairs and Sustainability, to find out how this milestone has been reached.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/05/31/Behind-Buxton-s-move-to-100-rPET-It-hasn-t-been-an-easy-journey-and-it-hasn-t-happened-overnight?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Vitafoods interview: ADM expands its portfolio

At Vitafoods Europe, ADM were showcasing their latest concepts with experts on-site to answer questions about how they will be keeping the health-conscious consumer in mind.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2022/05/30/ADM-at-Vitafoods-future-plans-and-portfolio-expansion?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New data shows deforestation poses a massive financial risk to companies

Research findings from the Accountability Framework initiative (AFi) and CDP show that companies cannot afford any more delay in tackling deforestation across supply chains, with forest-related risks identified at almost US$80bn.

Read more about it via https://www.feednavigator.com/Article/2022/05/29/New-data-shows-deforestation-poses-a-massive-financial-risk-to-companies?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS