Dole experiments with BlueTree tech to cut sugar in juice: ‘Pineapple sets a higher bar than orange’

One technology Dole Packaged Foods is trialling to reduce the sugar content in its pineapple juice comes from BlueTree Technologies. We hear about the Proof of Concept (PoC) process between an established food and beverage major and a food tech start-up.

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One month to go! Our top 5 reasons to attend Positive Nutrition 2023

In just over a monthâs time, weâll be gathering in central London for our 2023 Positive Nutrition Summit: Healthy Innovation for the Mass Market. As we prepare to throw the spotlight on innovative approaches to healthier food and drink, here are our top five reasons to attendâ

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NPD Trend Tracker: From vegan deli meats to Lilt Fanta

In NPD news this month, The Coca-Cola Company is moving its Lilt brand into the âFanta familyâ with the launch of Fanta Pineapple & Grapefruit, and Starbucks is incorporating olive oil into a new line of coffee products in Italy. In the UK, The Kraft Heinz Company has partnered with musician Ed Sheeran on spicy sauces. Scroll through the photo gallery for moreâ

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Start-up leverages power of AI to enable more cost-effective acceleration of greenhouse agriculture

Hollandâs Source.ag has raised $23 million Series A to empower the world's fruit and vegetables growers with ânext levelâ AI for greenhouse agriculture.

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The search for the ‘super Hass’: How the avocado industry is battling ‘misconceptions’ about the ‘world’s favourite superfood’

The avocado industry is attempting to dispel what it calls myths about sustainability, environmental impact, and labour rights abuses in supply chains.

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Danone incites young farmers to join France’s dairy sector

Danone is strengthening commitments to support the agricultural sector as a survey reveals 85% of French consumers say they are worried about its future.

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A ‘significant step’ for food security in Africa: New sorghum hybrid with a 25% increase in yield released in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean farmers are poised for greater yield and income gains as a result of a recent agricultural innovation breakthrough â the release of a new hybrid of white sorghum (great millet) that also promises greater resilience to erratic rainfall.

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NFU 2023: Defra commits to using ‘every tool in the toolbox’ to eradicate bovine TB

At the National Farmers Union conference, Defra minister Mark Spencer said he will âfollow the scienceâ on bovine TB, but admitted thereâs âa long way to goâ for the whole industry. Plus: Keir Starmer's pitch to rural Britain.

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Upcycling food waste to grow ‘highly nutritious’ mycelium protein

Israeli food tech start-up Mush Foods claims it is propelling the âmeat-plusâ movement to the mainstream of foodservice and food retail.

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From kosher shellfish to ‘enabling’ ingredients: What is Israel looking for in food tech?

In Israel, interest in food tech ranges from alternative proteins to food waste, vertical farming to delivery robots. Which areas have ecosystem majors pinpointed as particularly strong growth opportunities?

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Standing strong: Nestle’s affordable products strategy boosts emerging market growth

Nestleâs strategy to focus on product affordability and accessibility appears to have paid off in 2022, with the firm seeing more significant growth from its business in emerging markets even amid inflationary and economic turbulence.

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The ‘master plan’ to double legume consumption in the Netherlands by 2030

A significant increase in production and consumption of crops high in vegetable protein is achievable within six years, according to initiators of a âmaster planâ put towards the House of Representatives.

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The ‘maste rplan’ to double legume consumption in the Netherlands by 2030

A significant increase in production and consumption of crops high in vegetable protein is achievable within six years, according to initiators of a âmaster planâ put towards the House of Representatives.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/02/20/The-maste-rplan-to-double-legume-consumption-in-the-Netherlands-by-2030?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Study: kombucha flattens postprandial glycemic and insulin response

When kombucha is consumed with a high-GI meal there is a clinically significant reduction in postprandial glycemic and insulin index (GI and II) response, when compared with water, according to new research.

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Nestlé’s net profits tumble as infant nutrition sees double-digit growth

The food and beverage giantâs net profits decreased by 45.2%, but operational improvements and demand have boosted infant nutrition sales while dairy reported mid single-digit growth.

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Danone discusses the role of plant-based innovation in medical nutrition: ‘Our priority is evidence-based nutrition that meets lifestyle choices’

Danoneâs specialised nutrition business Nutricia has developed its first plant-based ready-to-drink medical nutrition supplement. Fortimel PlantBased Energy is the product of an intensive three-year R&I effort. FoodNavigator hears from Manuela Borella, Danoneâs Vice President of Global Plant Based Strategy & Business Acceleration, about why it is important to support the lifestyle choices of patients.

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The FoodNavigator Podcast: How innovation hopes to bring fun, sociability and indulgence to low/no drinks

What innovations are occurring that can elevate low/no alcohol beverages from simply being premium soft drinks into something that remains a pleasurable experience for consumers?

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FDF Scotland calls for government to pause proposals to restrict the promotions of HFSS snacks amid cost-of-living crisis

Despite a slight easing in annual food and drink inflation â the first in 18 months â Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland said prices remain high, placing onus on government to help the sector to keep costs down for Scottish consumers.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2023/02/15/FDF-Scotland-calls-for-government-to-pause-proposals-to-restrict-the-promotions-of-HFSS-snacks-amid-cost-of-living-crisis?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coca-Cola plans more price increases in 2023, leans on marketing to offset impact

The Coca-Cola Co. plans to raise prices again in 2023 against some retailersâ calls to roll back increases, arguing it has âearned the right to price with the consumersâ through enhanced marketing and an agile packaging approach that balances premium and small entry-level, pack-sizes for broader consumer appeal.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2023/02/15/coca-cola-plans-more-price-increases-in-2023-leans-on-marketing-to-offset-impact?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The rise and rise of healthy indulgence: ‘In tough times, food offers opportunity for delicious escapism’

Macro trends, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis, are driving uptake of products claiming to be both healthy and indulgent, according to ingredients suppliers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/02/15/the-rise-and-rise-of-healthy-indulgence-in-tough-times-food-offers-opportunity-for-delicious-escapism?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The regulatory trends predicted in food and drink 2023

Which areas of food and beverage will attract regulatorsâ attention this year? From HFSS laws to food safety inspections, lawyers from Squire Patton Boggs take us through the predicted trends for 2023.

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Industry Insights from NIZO - Polyphenols: Handling uninvited co-passengers in your plant protein

Why should food makers be paying attention to polyphenols and how can advances in their characterisation help both protein and food producers improve their products?

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Glass, paper, plastic: Which affects milk taste the most?

Analysis published in the Journal of Dairy Science shows how some packaging materials can impact milkâs sensory quality and chemical properties.

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Europe’s first gene-edited wheat trial produces up to 45% less acrylamide

The results of Europeâs first ever field trial of a gene edited (GE) variety of wheat have shown a significant reduction of the potential carcinogen acrylamide when the flour is baked.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/02/14/europe-s-first-gene-edited-wheat-trial-produces-up-to-45-less-acrylamide?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Chr. Hansen hints at future synbiotic production following significant research findings

Adam Baker, director of science at Chr. Hansen, discussed recent in-house clinical trials observing an amplified response following administration of probiotics with HMOs, compared with pre- or probiotics given alone, at Probiota last week.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/News/Manufacturers/Chr.-Hansen-hints-at-future-synbiotic-production-following-significant-research-findings?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From oat milk powder to Heinz ‘MayoRacha’

The Kraft Heinz Company is getting experimental with its mayonnaise, mixing it with either siracha, mustard, or barbecue sauce in three new products. Other collaborations covered in our new product development round-up include a tie-up between KitKat and Lotus Biscoff, and a âmelangeâ of French macaroon maker Pierre Hermà and ice cream major HÃagen-Dazs. Scroll through the gallery for more NPDs hitting shelves across Europe.

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Unilever bets on the €1bn club: ‘These brands are our first priority for innovation and for investment’

Unilever is placing its innovation and investment resource behind its biggest brands â and the result appears to be paying off. But does this approach suggest that disposals from among the group's band of roughly 400 smaller brands could be on the horizon?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/02/10/unilever-bets-on-the-1bn-club-these-brands-are-our-first-priority-for-innovation-and-for-investment?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

PepsiCo leans on new flavors, double-digit marketing to enhance consumers’ value perception, justify price increases

Through a combination of new flavor and product launches, boosting advertising and marketing, and integrating purpose throughout the organization, PepsiCo expects to build on a strong fourth quarter and deliver upwards of 6% organic revenue growth in 2023 despite ongoing inflationary pressures.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2023/02/10/PepsiCo-leans-on-new-flavors-double-digit-marketing-to-justify-price-increases?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

'Putting science and technology back at the centre of innovation': Inside Danone’s new R&I centre

Danone has opened the Daniel Carasso International Research & Innovation Center on the Paris-Saclay campus. Attending the official inauguration this week, FoodNavigator learnt about the groupâs research priorities and the role it believes science and technology will play in creating the foods of tomorrow.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/02/09/Putting-science-and-technology-back-at-the-centre-of-innovation-Inside-Danone-s-new-R-I-centre?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Upcycling sawdust to make alternative oils and fats

Estonian start-up ÃIO joins the ranks of those brewing solutions to replace palm oil, coconut oil and animal fats with sustainable and healthier alternatives.

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‘Another difficult year’: Arla predicts slowdown in branded growth and falling commodity prices in 2023

The co-op is hopeful however that the supply-demand balance in dairy will be restored this year and expects branded volumes to start growing again from 2024.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2023/02/09/Another-difficult-year-Arla-predicts-slowdown-in-branded-growth-and-falling-commodity-prices-in-2023?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘The voluntary code is not working’: Experts call for an end to the ‘exploitative marketing’ used by the baby formula milk industry

Formula milk marketing tactics are exploitative, and regulations need to be urgently strengthened and properly implemented, according to a new three paper series published in The Lancet.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/02/08/The-voluntary-code-is-not-working-Experts-call-for-an-end-to-the-exploitative-marketing-used-by-the-baby-formula-milk-industry?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The start-up making upcycled soil enhancer to cut emissions and address the food production demands of a growing global population

A recent Food Tech Challenge winner, the UKâs Aquagrain tells FoodNavigator it is optimistic that its soil improver will help cut food industry emissions and boost food and water security for millions.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/02/09/the-start-up-making-upcycled-soil-enhancer-to-cut-emissions-and-address-the-food-production-demands-of-a-growing-global-population?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Boosting EU feed self-sufficiency: How do novel proteins perform in broiler diets?

Faba beans, insect and pea derived proteins are valuable from a nutritional point of view for EU broiler diets, but price and availability are major barriers to their use in animal feed, according to work done by Schothorst Feed Research (SFR) as part of a five-year long public-private partnership (PPP) research project.

Read more about it via https://www.feednavigator.com/Article/2023/02/07/Boosting-EU-feed-self-sufficiency-How-do-novel-proteins-perform-in-broiler-diets?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How did PFAS contaminate the organic egg supply chain? Feed suppliers weigh in

It has been suggested the so-called forever chemicals identified in Danish organic eggs originated from fishmeal, which is used as an ingredient in chicken feed. Suppliers are taking the issue âvery seriouslyâ, FoodNavigator understands.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/02/06/How-did-PFAS-contaminate-the-organic-egg-supply-chain-Feed-suppliers-weigh-in?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The researchers brewing lipids to transform waste into food

Researchers say they are using ancient technology to turn agricultural waste into fats. They say the approach could help the sustainable protein industry recreate the flavours of meat and has the potential to replace palm oil or other tropical oils.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/02/07/the-researchers-brewing-lipids-to-transform-waste-into-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

5 things we learned about the alcohol-free category in January

January is the month of the year when the low and no alcohol category really has a chance to shine. So what have we learned about the direction of the category this year? Hereâs five takeaways from Drynuary.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2023/02/07/Drynuary-What-have-we-learned-about-the-low-no-alcohol-revolution-in-January-2023?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How did PFAS contaminate the organic egg supply chain? Feed suppliers weigh in

It has been suggested the so-called forever chemicals identified in Danish organic eggs originated from fishmeal, which is used as an ingredient in chicken feed. Suppliers are taking the issue âvery seriouslyâ, FoodNavigator understands.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/02/06/how-did-pfas-contaminate-the-organic-egg-supply-chain-feed-suppliers-weigh-in?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From the first kimchi pasty to half-fat mac and cheese

This weekâs look at new food and beverage launches takes in a mac and cheese that contains 50% less fat and two âhiddenâ vegetables, and a Cornish pasty with an âirresistibleâ new filling: kimchi.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/02/06/npd-trend-tracker-from-the-first-kimchi-pasty-to-half-fat-mac-and-cheese?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coca-Cola invests in new partnerships to upcycle CO₂

CCEP Ventures (CCEPV) has announced two new partnerships with European research groups at Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) in Tarragona, Spain and the University of Twente (UT) in the Netherlands, to accelerate research into carbon capture technology.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2023/02/06/Coca-Cola-invests-in-new-partnerships-to-upcycle-CO?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Behind the 'world’s first 100% cultivated pork steak'

UK scientists have made headlines after claiming to make the worldâs first 100% cultivated pork steak.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/02/03/Behind-the-world-s-first-100-cultivated-pork-steak?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Snacks take on breakfast, healthy snacking is multi-faceted, Mondelez report finds

Whether it's a favorite box of cookies or a protein-rich nutrition bar, consumers are chowing down on snack foods now more than ever, and the category remains strong in the face of inflation and other economic concerns, according to the State of Snacking report from Mondelez.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2023/02/06/snacks-take-on-breakfast-healthy-snacking-is-multi-faceted-mondelez-report-finds?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Should we be worried about the outlook for plant-based meat?

Plant-based meat has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons over the past few weeks, as industry heavyweight Impossible Foods hit back at accusations that the category is failing to perform. Fake news or fake meat? Survey data from Rabobank suggests concern over the âcollapseâ of the plant-based meat sector is widespread within the industry.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/02/03/should-we-be-worried-about-the-outlook-for-plant-based-meat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Mixed industry reactions to the UK’s new sourdough Code of Practice

Trade groups like Craft Bakers Association, Scottish Bakers and Federation of Bakers have welcomed the UK Baking Industry Code of Practice (CoP) for the Labelling of Sourdough Bread and Rolls. The Real Bread Campaign, on the other hand, remains highly critical.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2023/02/03/Mixed-industry-reactions-to-the-UK-s-new-sourdough-Code-of-Practice?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Scientists unveil new method that extracts antioxidant nutrients from corn processing waste

Of the more than 120 million metric tonnes of corn starch produced each year, nearly 15 percent is discarded or fed to chickens and other animals. Swedish researchers have consequently successfully claimed to have developed a method to generate nutritional value from what they describe as "a huge side stream."

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/02/02/Scientists-unveil-new-method-that-extracts-antioxidant-nutrients-from-corn-processing-waste?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food giants at risk of ‘greenwashing’ over regenerative agricultural practices: report warns

The lack of definition as to what constitutes regenerative agriculture can create a risk of misleading claims about their environmental credentials.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/01/31/Food-giants-at-risk-of-greenwashing-over-regenerative-agricultural-practices-report-warns?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Turning a challenge into a profit': the start-up converting Co2 into algae

FoodNavigator catches up with Denmarkâs Algiecel, which wants to make it easy for companies to remove C02 from industrial processes and turn it into algae-based derivative products for food production.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/02/02/Turning-a-challenge-into-a-profit-the-start-up-converting-Co2-into-algae?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Farm-level data is key’: How DSM plans to incentivize planet-friendly farming

Leveraging Foundation Earthâs data-driven ecolabels, the Dutch multi-national says its ISO-accredited sustainability service will offer animal protein producers an easy way to convey the value of their sustainability efforts to consumers.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2023/02/02/Royal-DSM-partners-with-Foundation-Earth-over-ecolabeling-scheme?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK environmental goals: Defra sets out targets on water quality, methane emissions and nitrogen pollution

UK feed industry representatives, the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC), acknowledged the progress made in the new UK environmental improvement plan but says more detail is needed.

Read more about it via https://www.feednavigator.com/Article/2023/02/02/UK-environmental-goals-Defra-sets-out-targets-on-water-quality-methane-emissions-and-nitrogen-pollution?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Mondelez holds off on promotions, price roll-backs despite retailer pressure as inflation remains high

Mondelez executives see no reason to lower prices or increase promotions for their iconic sweets and snacks despite reported retailer requests that brands across the board do so as some consumers begin pulling back on spending in the face of ongoing inflation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2023/02/01/mondelez-holds-off-on-promotions-despite-retailer-pressure?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Fund developed to support African Agri-food SMEs pursuing climate smart models and women empowerment

During the Dakar 2 African Food Summit, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the Canadian government announced the establishment of a special fund to support Africaâs small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the agriculture sector.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2023/02/01/Fund-developed-to-support-African-Agri-food-SMEs-pursuing-climate-smart-models-and-women-empowerment?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What does Europe’s deforestation law mean for palm oil? RSPO talks challenges and opportunities

A political agreement has been reached on the European Unionâs due diligence legislation, and sustainable palm oil organisation Responsible Sourcing of Palm Oil (RSPO) is supportive. Yet challenges and risks exist, explains Ruben Brunsveld, deputy director of EMEA.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/01/31/What-does-Europe-s-deforestation-law-mean-for-palm-oil-RSPO-talks-challenges-and-opportunities?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS