Fermenting sea buckthorn optimises health benefits: study

Fermentation of sea buckthorn improves antioxidant and antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Botrytis cinerea, according to research.

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Europe ‘lagging’ in lab-grown meat investments

A new report reveals the countries poised to seize the worldâs lab-grown meat market, based on investment raised, amid warnings that countries in Europe risk missing out on profitable and sustainable opportunity.

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Children at risk as ‘forever chemicals’ PFAS identified in organic eggs

Fresh research out of Denmark has identified the presence of environmental contaminant PFAS in organic eggs sourced from chicken farms all over the country. The risk for children âis noticeableâ, according to associate professor Kit Granby from the DTU National Food Institute.

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‘Encouraging’: Defra releases ELM details, plans to ‘evolve’ CS with 30 new actions

The UKâs Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has announced fresh details of actions and payments for its environmental land management schemes.

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Industry Insights from NIZO: Using and optimising membrane filtration for extracting plant proteins

Membrane filtration has proven itself as a protein extraction technology in the dairy industry, attracting attention from players across the plant protein field. The technology offers clear benefits...but what are its challenges?

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‘This ticks every box worth ticking’: The agri-tech start-up aiming to grow water lentils at scale

UK-based food production company Sustainable Planet has unveiled technology to use desertified land to grow the highly nutritious and potentially climate positive duckweed plant.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/01/25/This-ticks-every-box-worth-ticking-The-agri-tech-start-up-aiming-to-grow-water-lentils-at-scale?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

COVID-19 treatment: combining curcumin and quercetin may reduce duration

Outpatients who were administered curcumin (CUR) and quercetin (QUE) after testing positive for early-stage SARS-CoV-2 were found to clear the virus at a significantly faster rate, compared to those receiving standard of care (SOC) alone.

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Developing plant-based dairy with melon seed milk: ‘Fermentation generates cheese-like aromas’

In Spain, start-up VÃcka is developing plant-based cheeses with an unlikely ingredient: fermented melon seed milk. Co-founder and CEO Ana Luz Sanz talks us through the nutritional and functional benefits of mixing water with ground melon seeds.

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‘An even more sustainable milk alternative’: Oat milk powder developed to cut packaging by 90%

The âUKâs firstâ oat milk powder is preparing to launch on the market, trading in conventional milk cartons for a flexible, recyclable pouch. We catch up with founder Sandy Eyre to ask about the sustainability benefits associated with his brand, Overherd.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/01/23/An-even-more-sustainable-milk-alternative-Oat-milk-powder-developed-to-cut-packaging-by-90?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Data and data driven technology can help find solutions’: Meet the start-up supporting Defra’s data driven innovation initiative

Defra, the UK government agency responsible for food and the environment, has embarked on a project it says will make âsignificantâ amounts of environmental data accessible to businesses. We caught up with Agrimetrics, a start-up working on the initiative which believes the move will help accelerate the transition towards sustainable food systems in the country.

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Sugar reduction: Can fruit and vegetable ingredients make dairy products healthier?

We catch up with SVZ's Johan Cerstiaens to find out more about the potential use of fruit and vegetable ingredients as sugar substitute in dairy. "What if by reducing sugar content, manufacturers could add value to their products?â

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The tech start-up seeking to untap and transform Africa’s agricultural supply chain efficiency

A Nigerian company is aiming to fix Africaâs notoriously fragmented food system and bring profits to African producers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/01/20/the-tech-start-up-seeking-to-untap-and-transform-africa-s-agricultural-supply-chain-efficiency?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Why the first mass-produced cultured meat product won't be food

While in the long-term, Czech start-up Bene Meat Technologies plans to develop a cell-based steak product for human consumption, its short-term focus has pivoted to cultured pet food, CEO Roman KřÞ tells FoodNavigator.

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Trendspotting in 2023: From No B.S. RXBAR granola to Pukpip’s frozen bananas

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From clean label plant-based foods to cost engineering: Univar’s top trends for 2023

Foodology by Univar Solutions has forecast the trends that will likely shape the food industry's overall outlook for the year and provide a first-mover advantage for new product introductions throughout the marketplace.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/01/18/from-clean-label-plant-based-foods-to-cost-engineering-univar-s-top-trends-for-2023?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The new hybrid? Blending plant-based proteins with fish by-products, algae, and insect larvae

A research project funded by the Research Council of Norway is leveraging high moisture extrusion technology to develop novel hybrid products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/01/18/the-new-hybrid-blending-plant-based-proteins-with-fish-by-products-algae-and-insect-larvae?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Probiotic strain may help manage CVD risks

Consumption of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Inducia may exert cardio-metabolic benefits in healthy adults, according to data from two parallel-armed, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2023/01/16/Probiotic-yogurt-may-help-manage-cholesterol-blood-sugar-levels?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Sacrificing nature and jeopardising health’: ClientEarth lawsuit alleges intensive hazelnut farming poisoning drinking water in Italy

ClientEarth is taking action against the Italian authorities. According to the legal campaign group, intensive hazelnut farming in the Lazio region is being âwrecked by catastrophic pollutionâ from intensive hazelnut farming.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/01/16/ClientEarth-lawsuit-alleges-intensive-hazelnut-farming-poisoning-drinking-water-in-Italy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Will the UK ban dairy descriptors on plant-based products?

ProVeg UK claims the British Government is preparing to ban plant-based products from using dairy descriptor names such as âm*lkâ and âb*tterâ, plans that it has branded âoutrageous and unnecessaryâ.

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Could reframing ‘shrinkflation’ as portion-control boost sales?

Many packaged food and beverage manufacturers that have trimmed serving sizes without lowering cost in recent years to mitigate inflation have tried to do so in stealth mode for fear of losing value-seeking shoppers, but new research suggests if they reframed the downsizing as âportion controlâ consumers might reward them.

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‘World’s first’ growth media factory in the works for cultivated meat, milk

Multus Biotechnologyâs âfirst-of-its kindâ facility will open its doors before the end of the year. We catch up with co-founder and CEO Cai Linton to ask: Why should industry outsource growth media, rather than develop it in-house?

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NPD Trend Tracker: From keto jams and spreads to kefir yoghurt and water

This weekâs look at new food launches takes in some keto-friendly jams and spreads, a range of drinks made using water kefir, while Biotiful has introduced a choco-lite flavour to its kefir protein.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/01/16/npd-trend-tracker-from-keto-jams-and-spreads-to-kefir-yoghurt-and-water?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Probiotic strain may help manage CVD risks

Consumption of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Inducia may exert cardio-metabolic benefits in healthy adults, according to data from two parallel-armed, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2023/01/16/probiotic-yogurt-may-help-manage-cholesterol-blood-sugar-levels?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Researchers develop food waste-based scaffolds that could make cell-based meat cheaper

A 3D-printing ink made from cereal waste has been developed to make edible scaffolds to support cultivated meat matrices.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/01/13/researchers-develop-food-waste-based-scaffolds-that-could-make-cell-based-meat-cheaper?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘The most comprehensive study on cultivated meat production published to date….’ Believer Meats data shines light on cell cultured meat metrics

A study published in the journal Nature Food outlining key production metrics at cultivated meat co Believer Meats, âshattersâ some of the assumptions made in a high-profile article in The Counter, which argued that cell-cultured meat faced âintractableâ problems at food scale, claims founder and CSO Prof. Yaakov Nahmias.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2023/01/11/Believer-Meats-study-in-Nature-Food-shines-light-on-cultivated-meat-metrics?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Consumer perceptions: How does cell-based meat compare to plant-based, insects, and meat itself?

What do Dutch consumers think about cultured meat compared to its conventional counterpart, fish, insects, and plant-based meat alternatives? Researchers investigate.

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Food industry targets cuisine pairings for low-and no-alcohol beverages as low/no innovation accelerates

With low/no alcohol consumption set to rise a third by 2026, according to some estimates, Synergy Flavours has crafted flavour pairings for premium soft drinks and alcohol-free beverages that complement some of the UKâs favourite global cuisines, including Indian, Italian, Greek, British, Chinese, and Thai, to âoptimise dining experiencesâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/01/11/food-industry-targets-cuisine-pairings-for-low-and-no-alcohol-beverages-as-low-no-innovation-accelerates?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Unilever rethinks formulation strategy, noting: ‘Just taste is no longer enough’ to win

Taste may be considered king by most food and beverage makers, but at Unilever it no longer reigns supreme after the CPG giant adopted a new âholistically superiorâ product testing framework and âboldly healthierâ food commitments for 2025 â a move that is helping to boost sales and profits.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2023/01/11/unilever-rethinks-recipes-noting-just-taste-is-no-longer-enough?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From rethinking reformulation to food as medicine: Nutrition and wellness in focus at Positive Nutrition 2023

FoodNavigatorâs Positive Nutrition event, which is transitioning to a face-to-face conference in 2023, will place the link between diet and wellness under the microscope as it unpicks the innovation opportunities that can support improved population health.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/01/11/nutrition-and-wellness-in-focus-at-positive-nutrition-2023?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tetra Pak partners with Israeli food tech incubator to ‘accelerate new food solutions’

Packaging major Tetra Pak has announced a collaboration with Israel-based food processing and technology incubator Fresh Start.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/01/11/tetra-pak-partners-with-israeli-food-tech-incubator-to-accelerate-new-food-solutions?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How an Israeli start-up developed fish-free tinned tuna with the ‘complete sensory experience’ of taste, texture and smell

In Israel, Vgarden Ltd. has developed what it claims is âgame-changingâ vegan tinned tuna. Omer Eliav, chief of R&D and Vgarden co-founder runs us though the most challenging aspects of replicating the kitchen staple, fish-free.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/01/11/how-an-israeli-start-up-developed-fish-free-tinned-tuna-with-the-complete-sensory-experience-of-taste-texture-and-smell?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From cocoa-free gianduja to Heinz Beanz Nuggetz

As we move into the second week of Veganuary, we look at Asdaâs two new vegan brands: OMV! and Plant Based. Elsewhere in the meat-free space, Kraft Heinz is continuing to expand its bean-based offerings with the launch of frozen Heinz Magical Beanz Nuggetz. While in Italy, UK start-up WNWN is partnership with DLISH to bring cocoa-free gianduja to its customers. Scroll through the photo gallery for moreâ

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/01/09/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-cocoa-free-gianduja-to-Heinz-Beanz-Nuggetz?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Evolution at hyper-speed…’ FrieslandCampina Ingredients teams up with Triplebar Bio to develop bioactive proteins via precision fermentation

FrieslandCampina Ingredients â part of Dutch dairy giant FrieslandCampina â has struck a strategic partnership with California-based startup Triplebar Bio to develop and scale up the production of bioactive proteins using precision fermentation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2023/01/09/Evolution-at-hyper-speed-FrieslandCampina-Ingredients-teams-up-with-Triplebar-Bio-to-develop-bioactive-proteins-via-precision-fermentation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Guilt serves nobody’: Meet the snacks start-up taking on toxic diet culture

UK snacks newcomer Raw Bake Station is rebranding as D*mn Good to âconnect with consumers on a much deeper levelâ. âWeâre encouraging consumers to embrace their inner demons and free themselves from their fears,â says founder and CEO Evie Waxman.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/01/09/guilt-serves-nobody-meet-the-snacks-start-up-taking-on-toxic-diet-culture?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From cocoa-free gianduja to Heinz Beanz Nuggetz

As we move into the second week of Veganuary, we look at Asdaâs two new vegan brands: OMV! and Plant Based. Elsewhere in the meat-free space, Kraft Heinz is continuing to expand its bean-based offerings with the launch of frozen Heinz Magical Beanz Nuggetz. While in Italy, UK start-up WNWN is partnership with DLISH to bring cocoa-free gianduja to its customers. Scroll through the photo gallery for moreâ

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/01/09/npd-trend-tracker-from-cocoa-free-gianduja-to-heinz-beanz-nuggetz?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Bunge and Mane co-develop frying oil that cuts oil content in end-product by up to 25%

In an unexpected discovery, a new frying oil designed to prevent foaming in restaurant and par-frying industries has been found to reduce oil pick up in end-products by up to 25%, explains Renee Boerefijn, director of innovation at Bunge.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/01/06/bunge-and-mane-co-develop-frying-oil-that-cuts-oil-content-in-end-product-by-up-to-25?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Will protein be the next mega-trend in 2023?

With growing calls for high protein and alternative options â and as manufacturers tackle traditional manufacturing challenges â the industryâs eyes are on whether 2023 will be the year protein cements itself as a seismic influence in bakery and snacks.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2023/01/06/will-protein-be-the-next-mega-trend-in-2023?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘An effective tool to improve people’s diets for the long term’: App developed to increase fruit and vegetable consumption in adults

Researchers in the UK have developed a smartphone app designed to improve knowledge around the governmentâs 5 A Day recommendation, including which foods are included, portion sizes, the need for variety, and reasons for consumption.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/01/05/an-effective-tool-to-improve-people-s-diets-for-the-long-term-app-developed-to-increase-fruit-and-vegetable-consumption-in-adults?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Turning to diverse, climate resistant local crops and cellular-agriculture-based techniques to create next-generation meat alternatives

Combining cellular agriculture technology with diverse, locally available crops allows food producers the chance to provide âauthentic, next-generation meat alternatives on an industrial scaleâ, claims the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/01/04/how-climate-resistant-crops-and-cellular-agriculture-will-re-invent-meat-alternatives?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New dietary fibre insights drive nutritional and health launches

Following the results of a European study that reveals nutrition, health, taste and price lead dietary fibre needs, we explore how consumer perceptions and attitudes are evolving and shaping new product launches.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2022/12/28/New-dietary-fibre-insights-drive-nutritional-and-health-launches?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The EU prepares to overhaul packaging and waste rules

With new European Union (EU) packaging rules on the horizon, the bakery and snacks sectors are gearing up to address packaging requirements and waste management policies that better reflect market and environmental needs.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2023/01/03/the-eu-prepares-to-overhaul-packaging-and-waste-rules?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food safety forecasts for 2023: From digitalisation to the return of the audit

Food safety, traceability and sustainability will be hot topics in 2023 as food and beverage manufacturers focus on investments that deliver returns in a down economy â and increased digitalisation will be an important tool to enable businesses to increase efficiencies. Novolyze Founder and CEO Karim-Franck Khinouche shares his forecasts for the coming year.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/01/03/Food-safety-forecasts-for-2023-From-digitalisation-to-the-return-of-the-audit?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS