Regulatory greenlight for cultivated beef leaves EU sector ‘hopeful’

The worldâs first regulatory approval for cultivated beef has been granted in Israel. For EU cultivated meat stakeholders, is the greenlight yet another sign the EU â which has yet to approve such a product â is falling behind? Or does it hold promise for the future?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2024/01/26/aleph-farms-cultivated-beef-approved-in-israel?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Who should support dairy farmers in transitioning to ethical farming systems?

With farmers facing pressures to adopt more sustainable farming practices - or move to a different farming system altogether - who should support producers during their transition? In the UK, the responsibility falls broadly on the shoulders of all agri-food stakeholders, but some have a greater role to play.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2024/01/25/Think-tank-outlines-the-barriers-and-change-drivers-to-ethical-dairy-farming-practices?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Finetuning ‘beany, earthy, and bitter’ off notes in plant-based meat alternatives

Off notes or flavour challenges in meat-free products has been a headache for the food industry for years, but new research could put that problem to bed once and for all.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2024/01/26/eliminating-off-notes-in-plant-based-meat-alternatives?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From Deliciously Ella-inspired recipe boxes to menopause tea

Which new products are hitting the shelves? In our latest NPD round-up, look at a new menopause infusion made with hibiscus, rosehip and passion flower; a âveggie spinâ on the classic macaroni cheese and bacon dish; and a flavour mashup between Baileys liqueur and traditional birthday cake. Scroll through the photo gallery for moreâ

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2024/01/22/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-Deliciously-Ella-inspired-recipe-boxes-to-menopause-tea?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Personalised AI nutrition: Qina launches guide for ethical application

Personalised nutrition insights hub Qina has published a new white paper providing companies, practitioners and developers with an in depth framework for the ethical implementation of AI for personalised nutrition.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2024/01/24/Qina-personalised-nutrition-service-launches-ethical-AI-guidance?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Protein ‘made from air’ enters snacks category

A collaboration between two Finnish companies â Solar Foods and Fazer â has seen protein âmade from airâ added to a chocolate snack bar for consumers in Singapore.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2024/01/23/Solar-Foods-Solein-protein-in-Fazer-chocolate-snack-bar?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Mass customisation’: New 3D printing tech brings more flexibility to alternative meat and seafood production

Austrian start-up Revo Foods is well known for its 3D-printed fish and meat whole cuts. Now, it has announced technology that can work continuously and produce a variety of products simultaneously, introducing significant flexibility into the production of meat and seafood alternatives.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2024/01/23/Revo-Foods-tech-brings-more-flexibility-to-meat-and-seafood-alternatives?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What is the environmental impact of cultivated meat?

While the verdict is still out on the sustainability of cultivated meat production, a panel of experts during the Tufts University Cellular Agriculture Day on Jan. 11 in Boston, Mass., are optimistic, citing the need for expansive data sets on more diverse cell culture mediums, bioreactors and energy sources.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2024/01/19/what-is-the-environmental-impact-of-cultivated-meat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Bread rescuers’: How researchers aim to slice bread waste in half

Bread waste â from bakeries through to consumers â is in the firing line under a new research project in Norway.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2024/01/16/Bread-waste-Researchers-to-cut-bread-waste-in-half?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How to market alcohol-free alternatives responsibly

Alcohol-free alternatives provide a welcome option to the increasing number of consumers who choose not to drink. But there are growing concerns that branding similarities to alcohol could mean that alcohol-free alternatives act as a gateway into alcohol for children or those at risk from harmful drinking. So the UKâs Portman Group has set out its first-of-its-kind guidelines on how to market such products responsibly.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2024/01/18/Marketing-alcohol-free-drinks-responsibly-Portman-Group-guidance?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Making colour: Innovators rethink pigment production with next-gen fermentation

Colour is an important part of what appeals to consumers about food, making it stand out on the shelf and enhancing the perception of taste. Food colourants, therefore, have a vital job to do. Fermentation, which can produce vegan, kosher and halal colourants that can be created with low land and water use and used across a wide range of products, is one of the key methods often used for creating colours.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2024/01/17/Colour-production-trends-Fermentation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How confectionery embraced ‘healthy indulgence’

Consumers are increasingly focusing on their health without compromising on taste, which is why healthy indulgence has become a serious trend. Millennials (Gen Y) and Centennials (Gen Z) are looking for foods and beverages that are tasty, good for you, and are also good for the planet.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2024/01/18/How-confectionery-embraced-healthy-indulgence?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

AI-powered sensing tech could narrow the cost margin between dairy and dairy alternatives

Japanese tech giant Konica Minolta and Swiss foodtech start-up Planetary are working on a first-of-its-kind solution that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced sensing technology to optimize the production of precision fermentation-derived ingredients, including dairy-equivalent proteins.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2024/01/15/Can-Konica-Minolta-s-AI-powered-camera-based-sensing-tech-usher-in-an-era-of-affordable-alt-dairy-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How confectionery embraced ‘healthy indulgence’

Consumers are increasingly focusing on their health without compromising on taste, which is why healthy indulgence has become a serious trend. Millennials (Gen Y) and Centennials (Gen Z) are looking for foods and beverages that are tasty, good for you, and are also good for the planet.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2024/01/18/how-confectionery-embraced-healthy-indulgence?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Reflecting on COP28: The ‘tide turned’ in the right direction, but ‘we’ve got to dig deeper’

Just over one month has passed since COP28 closed its doors in Dubai, UAE, giving members of the Food4Climate Pavilion time to reflect on the climate change conference. Was food high enough on the agenda? And whatâs on the menu for COP29?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2024/01/18/Reflecting-on-COP28-What-worked-and-what-could-be-done-better-in-2024?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Diversified protein sourcing is on the 2024 agenda: What's the path to mainstream adoption?

While the alternative protein scene continues to pursue widespread uptake and acceptance, in 2024, expect to see new and evolving concepts, technologies and regulatory support to progress towards attaining resilient food systems.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2024/01/17/diversified-protein-sourcing-and-the-path-to-mainstream-adoption?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Never ending story? Update on the PepsiCo vs Indian farmer fight over a potato patent

An Indian court has ruled that PepsiCo India Holdings can finally claim a patent for the potato variety grown exclusive for its Layâs potato chips â but this follows a protracted legal journey of lawsuits, arguments, judges orders and appeals.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2024/01/16/pepsico-wins-controversial-right-to-patent-lay-s-potato?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FrieslandCampina reveals 2024 trends report

Key trends to watch in 2024 will include next-gen alt protein solutions, sustainability with substantiation, medicines for the mind and active ageing solutions.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2024/01/12/FrieslandCampina-2024-trends-Personalisation-fermented-protein-gut-brain-and-more?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Do consumers want to eat upcycled food?

Upcycling food is a good way of putting food to use that may otherwise have gone to waste. However, not all consumers will eat food that has been upcycled. A new study takes a broad look at 37 research articles on consumer acceptance, or lack thereof, of upcycled foods.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2024/01/12/upcycled-food-consumer-perceptions?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Can Oatly reinvigorate slowing oatmilk category sales with launch unsweetened, clean-label options?

Oatmilk pioneer Oatlyâs new Unsweetened Oatmilk and Super Basic Oatmilk, which launched this week, respond to rising consumer concerns about plant-based milks, including their nutritional value and, for some, long lists of unfamiliar ingredients, which are taking a toll on the overall categoryâs sales and volumes.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2024/01/11/can-oatly-reinvigorate-slowing-oatmilk-category-sales-with-launch-unsweetened-clean-label-options?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New Zoe Gut Shot a 'big step forward' for gut health market

A probiotic kefir shot developed by the personalised nutrition scientists at Zoe has been hailed âa big step forward for the gut-health macro trendâ, with industry pundits applauding the science-first product development approach.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2024/01/10/Zoe-introduces-kefir-shot-to-gut-health-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Is the UK bar for insect protein entry too high?

As we head into 2024, the focus turns to where the European landscape on insect protein is currently and how it may evolve in the coming year.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2024/01/10/Is-the-UK-bar-for-insect-protein-entry-too-high?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EU urged to better integrate agrifood trade interests into policy

Ahead of the European elections in June 2024, The European Liaison Committee for Agricultural and Agrifood Trade (CELCAA) calls for better integration of agrifood trade interests in EU policy.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2024/01/09/eu-urged-to-better-integrate-agrifood-trade-interests-into-policy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Lactalis unveils solar thermal power plant for sustainable whey production

Lactalis, the global dairy giant, has inaugurated the âlargest solar thermal power plant in Franceâ allowing it to cut CO2 emissions by 2,000 tons per year.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2024/01/05/Lactalis-unveils-solar-thermal-power-plant-for-sustainable-whey-production?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From ‘travelling through taste’ to cognitive health: The 2024 trends predicted to shake-up food and beverage

What food and drink trends have been predicted for 2024? We catch up with ingredients suppliers ADM, Arla Foods Ingredients, and Prinova Europe to ask how theyâre preparing for the year ahead.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2024/01/03/Flavour-and-food-trends-predicted-to-shake-up-2024?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Caffeine improves performance indicators in female volleyball athletes

Caffeine increases countermovement jump (CMJ), reactive strength index (RSI) and handgrip in semi-professional womenâs volleyball players, a new study has concluded.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2024/01/04/Caffeine-boosts-female-volleyball-athletes-performance?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Caffeine improves performance indicators in female volleyball athletes

Caffeine increases countermovement jump (CMJ), reactive strength index (RSI), and handgrip in semi-professional womenâs volleyball players, a new study has concluded.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2024/01/04/caffeine-boosts-female-volleyball-athletes-performance?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Can private-label brands move passed fast-follower status to be market leaders in 2024?

Private-label food and beverage brands will need to move beyond following name brands if they are to retain market share and become market leaders, Todd Maute, partner at brand and design firm CBX, told FoodNavigator-USA.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/News/Markets/Can-private-label-brands-move-passed-fast-follower-status-to-be-market-leaders-in-2024?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How agrifood is entering the next phase of its sustainable development

A number of 2023 research studies have explored past industry insights to understand the agrifood sector today and inform the future of the industry.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2024/01/02/how-agrifood-is-entering-the-next-phase-of-its-sustainable-development?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS