‘African Swine Fever may already be in North America’

A stark warning has been given to the global pork industry that African Swine Fever (ASF) may already have hit North America.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/31/African-Swine-Fever-may-already-be-in-North-America?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Anti-E171 campaigners call for independent and clear research

Consumer groups hope the new EU Commission will heed to their calls for a ban on much-debated colourant E171.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/31/Anti-E171-campaigners-call-for-independent-and-clear-research?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Zero Egg develops all-purpose egg replacement: ‘Our mission is to make plant-based foods the obvious choice’

Israeli start-up Zero Egg has developed an all-purpose, plant-based egg replacement for food manufacturers, which it claims tastes, looks and functions like the real thing.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/31/Zero-Egg-develops-all-purpose-egg-replacement?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Beef labelling legislation put forward by US senators

Legislation has been proposed in the US to change how beef produced in the country is labeled.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/31/Beef-labelling-legislation-put-forward-by-US-senators?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Pilgrim’s Pride sees sales growth

US processor Pilgrimâs Pride has reported a solid increase in sales for the third quarter of the year, driven by a growth in branded and prepared foods.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/31/Pilgrim-s-Pride-sees-sales-growth?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Vion to convert beef facility into plant-based site

Dutch meat processor Vion is to switch a beef processing facility in Leeuwarden into a dedicated plant-based site.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/30/Vion-to-convert-beef-facility-into-plant-based-site?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Pep & Lekker’s clean label answer to processed vegan food: ‘I was horrified by the number of ingredients I’d never heard of’

UK start-up Pep & Lekker launched in 2016 in response to the overly processed nature of vegan alternatives on the market. Three years on, we hear from co-founder Susan Gafsen on her motivation for starting the business and where she sees the market moving.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/30/Pep-Lekker-s-clean-label-answer-to-processed-vegan-food-I-was-horrified-by-the-number-of-ingredients-I-d-never-heard-of?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Portion sizes: charity identifies ‘plenty of opportunities for food business to do more’

A new guide offers assistance to food companies sizing up their portion reduction options.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/30/Portion-sizes-charity-identifies-plenty-of-opportunities-for-food-business-to-do-more?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Member States urged to amend milk VAT ‘discrimination’: ‘The tax rate for plant milks should at least be the same for cow’s milk – or even lower’

ProVeg International is calling on national governments to end âunfairâ VAT on plant milks, which it claims fiscally favours dairy products over their plant-based alternatives.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/30/ProVeg-urges-Member-States-to-amend-milk-VAT-discrimination?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Taura Ingredients to star fruit-based fibers for snacks at FIE

The fruit ingredient supplier will debut Jus Fruit Fibre+ designed for snack producers at Food Ingredients Europe, to be held December 3-5 in Paris, France.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2019/10/30/Taura-Ingredients-to-star-fruit-based-fibers-for-snacks-at-FIE?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and KDP commit to new sustainability initiative and plastic reduction in the US

The three beverage companies have partnered with World Wildlife Fund, The Recycling Partnership and Closed Loop Partners on the Every Bottle Back initiative, announced this week in Washington DC.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2019/10/30/Coca-Cola-PepsiCo-KDP-commit-to-US-sustainability-initiative-and-plastic-reduction?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Veterinary antibiotic sales drop in the UK

Sales of antibiotics for use in food-producing animals in the UK have reduced by 53% between 2014 and 2018.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/30/Veterinary-antibiotic-sales-drop-in-the-UK?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Introducing the NaSu Burger: ‘The basic idea is totally different to Impossible or Beyond’

FoodSolutionsTeam (FST) is a company built around the mission to tackle food waste through the development of natural and sustainable products. With so much interest in vegan product development, the company is bringing out the NaSu Burger â a clean label and sustainable alternative for finished product manufacturers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/30/Vegan-clean-label-and-sustainable-Introducing-the-NaSu-Burger?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Introducing the NaSu Burger: ‘The basic idea is totally different to Impossible or Beyond’

FoodSolutionsTeam (FST) is a company built around the mission to tackle food waste through the development of natural and sustainable products. With so much interest in vegan product development, the company is bringing out the NaSu Burger â a clean label and sustainable alternative for finished product manufacturers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/30/Introducing-the-NaSu-Burger-The-basic-idea-is-totally-different-to-Impossible-or-Beyond?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FiE 2019: an array of plant-based proteins

Hereâs a taster of the plant-based protein solutions on display at this yearâs FiE show in Paris in December.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/29/FIE-pre-show-plant-based-protein-gallery?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Up to two-thirds of packaged foods too high in fat, sugar and salt: JRC

Between half and two-thirds of packaged food products contain too much fat, sugar and salt to market to children, according to a new study from the European Commissionâs Joint Research Centre (JRC).

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/29/Up-to-two-thirds-of-packaged-foods-too-high-in-fat-sugar-and-salt-JRC?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Listing opportunities in luxury retail: ‘If your product is really high quality, but expensive, that isn’t a problem to Harrods’

There are three key categories available in Harrodsâ London flagship store for food brands looking to secure a listing, and all provide suppliers with a seal of quality, according to the luxury retailerâs food chief Chris Dee.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/29/Harrods-food-chief-Chris-Dee-on-listing-opportunities-in-luxury-retail?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Could yeast be a viable alternative to soy and pea protein? ‘It has all the essential amino acids, is readily available and affordable’

Israeli start-up FFW is championing yeast as a âmajor protein sourceâ â offering an alternative to soy and pea protein in the plant-based space, founder Leonardo Marcovitz tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/29/FFW-develops-yeast-protein-food-as-alternative-to-soy-and-pea-protein?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Going gluten-free offers no gut benefits for healthy people, study suggests

Healthy people who avoid gluten won't get any gut health benefit and may be on a 'sub-optimal' diet, according researchers who say that gluten is unjustifiably given the role of the bad guy in our diet

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2019/10/29/Gluten-free-diet-has-no-benefit-for-healthy-people-says-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tyson to conduct deforestation assessment

US processor Tyson Foods is to carry out a deforestation risk assessment across its global supply chain.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/29/Tyson-to-conduct-deforestation-assessment?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

BRF to construct poultry plant in Saudi Arabia

Poultry processor BRF has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) to build and operate a plant in the country.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/29/BRF-to-construct-poultry-plant-in-Saudi-Arabia?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Canadian pork industry assess ASF preparations

Pork producers in Canada have examined the countryâs readiness to deal with an outbreak of African Swine Fever.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/28/Canadian-pork-industry-assesses-ASF-preparations?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Philippines authorities seize smuggled pork from China

Customs officers in the Philippines have seized pork smuggled into the country from China.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/28/Philippines-authorities-seize-smuggled-pork-from-China?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

JBS Australia unveils traceability scheme for beef range

Red meat processor JBS Australia has announced a traceability system for King Island Beef as part of a relaunch of the range.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/28/JBS-Australia-unveils-traceability-scheme-for-beef-range?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Fusarium disease: Researchers race to save bananas from extinction

A global threat is facing the production of bananas following the outbreak of Fusarium disease (also known as Panama disease) and scientists are working on finding a gene that is resistant to the strain.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/28/Fusarium-disease-Researchers-race-to-save-bananas-from-extinction?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Planted Foods grows €6m seed to expand analogue strategy: ‘Ultimately, Planted competes with animal meats’

An alternative protein start-up has secured CHF 7m (â6.3m) in seed funding to build production capacity, invest in R&D, and expand into âkey European marketsâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/28/Alternative-protein-start-up-Planted-Foods-eyes-EU-expansion?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Study: Yogurt and fibre-rich diet may reduce lung cancer risk

A diet high in fibre and yogurt is strongly associated with a reduced risk of lung cancer thanks to their prebiotic and probiotic properties, according to a study involving data from 1.4 million adults in the US, Europe and Asia.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2019/10/28/Fibre-and-yogurt-intake-may-reduce-lung-cancer-risk?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Friesland Campina says new streamlined structure will help customers make better use of company’s dairy-derived ingredients

Friesland Campinaâs revamped operational structure will help better meet the needs of North American customers, an executive said at a recent trade show.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2019/10/25/FrieslandCampina-breaks-down-silos?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD trend tracker: From low-calorie ice cream to vegan popcorn

From low-calorie ice cream to vegan popcorn and a CBD drinks range, here's the lowdown of all the latest product launches in Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/28/NPD-trend-tracker-From-low-calorie-ice-cream-to-vegan-popcorn?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Aldi launches meat traceability scheme

Discount retailer Aldi has introduced a traceability scheme for its Specially Selected Scotch Aberdeen Angus beef range.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/28/Aldi-launches-meat-traceability-scheme?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Spanish pork industry strengthens Chinese relations

The Spanish pork trade body Interporc received a delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture of China, headed by its vice minister, to advance relations between the two countries.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/28/Spanish-pork-industry-strengthens-Chinese-relations?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cargill invests in reformulation solution: ‘There are benefits to our soluble fibres that go beyond what’s currently available’

Cargill is investing â32m in Europe to add soluble fibers to its existing portfolio of starches, sweeteners and texturizers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/25/Cargill-invests-in-reformulation-solution-There-are-benefits-to-our-soluble-fibres-that-go-beyond-what-s-currently-available?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

'Plant-based', 'vegan', or 'vegetarian'? Consumers reveal attitudes to diet descriptions

European consumer attitudes towards, and knowledge of, plant-based diets have been analysed by researchers in Denmark, who found that awareness of diet descriptions differ in Belgium, Spain, Denmark, and the Netherlands.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/25/Plant-based-vegan-or-vegetarian-Consumers-reveal-attitudes-to-diet-descriptions?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Miracle grain’ tritordeum makes hay in bakery sector

Bakery chain De Grog has become the first company in Europe to use tritordeum malted grain in the bakery sector, and the first company in Belgium to use the Mediterranean grain to create an innovative bread.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/25/Tritordeum-makes-hay-in-bakery-sector?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How best to communicate animal-free food? Consumers reveal attitudes to ‘vegetarian’, ‘vegan’, and ‘plant-based’ diets

European consumer attitudes towards, and knowledge of, plant-based diets have been analysed by researchers in Denmark, who found that awareness of diet descriptions differ in Belgium, Spain, Denmark, and the Netherlands.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/25/How-best-to-communicate-animal-free-food-Consumers-reveal-attitudes-to-vegetarian-vegan-and-plant-based-diets?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Next step in new tech for eco-friendly omega-3 source harvesting

Calanus As says it is one step closer to a new technology for more efficient, sustainable and eco-friendly oceanic harvesting of the omega-3 source Calanus finmarchicus.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2019/10/25/Calanus-As-develops-fishing-tech-for-sustainable-and-eco-friendly-omega-3-source-harvesting?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Social media myth-busting: Experts expose the lies at sports nutrition conference

âThereâs a new idea emerging that if you have a lot of followers on Instagram and you have a six pack then you are an authority on nutrition and health,â sports nutrition professionals were warned during a nutrition myth-busting conference held in Ireland yesterday (October 24th).

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2019/10/25/Sports-nutrition-experts-bust-Instagram-myths-at-Sport-Ireland-conference?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Behind the scenes at Givaudan’s Chef’s Council 2019: pioneering tomorrow’s plant-based flavours

Flavours and fragrance company Givaudan invited FoodNavigator behind the scenes at its annual Chefâs Council event where international Michelin-star chefs help it explore and develop the tastes and textures set to hit the food and beverage industry.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/25/Givaudan-s-Chef-s-Council-2019-pioneering-tomorrow-s-plant-based-flavours?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

USMEF outlines key drivers for Asian red meat market - LISTEN

Asia has been identified as the key target for growth and markets are clamouring to grow sales in the region.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/25/USMEF-outlines-key-drivers-for-Asian-red-meat-market-LISTEN?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danish Crown claims Brexit readiness

Red meat producer Danish Crown has claimed it is ready for the UKâs exit from the EU regardless of the form it takes.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/24/Danish-Crown-claims-Brexit-readiness?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Major sheep abattoir in Victoria approved

A Meatworks Australia abattoir capable of processing 3,000 sheep a day has been approved by the local authorities.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/24/Major-sheep-abattoir-in-Victoria-approved?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Olam Cocoa launches Cocoa Compass: ‘Let’s set ourselves long-term goals that are going to challenge us’

Olam Cocoa has today (24 October) launched Cocoa Compass, a new sustainability initiative that establishes the companyâs responsible sourcing goals to 2030. FoodNavigator caught up with CEO Gerry Manley to find out more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/24/Olam-Cocoa-launches-Cocoa-Compass-Let-s-set-ourselves-long-term-goals-that-are-going-to-challenge-us?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Daddy, I don’t want to eat animals anymore’: Tesco advert criticised for demonising meat

A television advertisement promoting Tescoâs new Plant Chef range has been criticised by the NFU for its messaging and ânegative connotationsâ, which British farmers claim have caused them âsignificant distressâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/24/Tesco-advert-demonises-meat-as-a-food-group-claim-British-farmers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Good Hemp launches CBD plant-based milk in a UK category first

Good Hemp is launching the first CBD plant-based milk in the UK.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2019/10/24/Good-Hemp-launches-CBD-plant-based-milk-in-a-UK-category-first?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Manufacturers who meet rising demand for sustainability in MEASA will gain competitive edge, says Palsgaard

Demand for sustainably produced food products is on the rise in the MEASA (Middle East, Africa and South Asia) region.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2019/10/24/Manufacturers-who-meet-rising-demand-for-sustainability-in-MEASA-will-gain-competitive-edge-says-Palsgaard?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Scrutiny mounts as meatpacker JBS reduces transparency

Brazilian meatpacking giant JBS has stopped providing specific details on the sources of its beef supply even in the wake of raging Amazon forest fires sparked by cattle ranchers and loggers in the name of agribusiness.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-latam.com/Article/2019/10/24/Scrutiny-mounts-as-meatpacker-JBS-reduces-transparency?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

CBD and hemp: ‘We’re at the beginning of this cycle of disruption’

Hemp and CBD have caught the public's imagination as ingredients offering a host of health benefits. But, from regulatory ambiguity to consumer confusion, uncertainty remains. FoodNavigator speaks to Agropro - Europe's largest hemp grower â to learn more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/24/CBD-and-hemp-We-re-at-the-beginning-of-this-cycle-of-disruption?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Site approval to export trotters to China granted

Six sites in the UK have been approved to export trotters to China.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/24/Site-approval-to-export-trotters-to-China-granted?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

PepsiCo leaning in on sustainability goals: ‘Companies like us no longer have a choice’

PepsiCo is stepping up its sustainability goals with the ambition of supporting system-wide change. FoodNavigator spoke to Chris Daly, vice president of sustainability for Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa, to find out more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/23/PepsiCo-discusses-its-sustainability-plans?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Smithfield Foods doubles renewable gas investment

US processor Smithfield Foods and Dominion Energy are to double their investment in renewable natural gas (RNG) projects across the US to $500m through 2028.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/23/Smithfield-Foods-increases-renewable-gas-investment?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cherkizovo to increase Tambov Turkey production

Russian meat producer Cherkizovo Group is to expand its Tambov Turkey facilities with support from the regional government.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/23/Cherkizovo-to-increase-Tambov-Turkey-production?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Dunbia launches graduate and apprenticeship scheme

Red meat processor Dunbia has launched three dedicated training and development programmes to the UK market.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/23/Dunbia-launches-graduate-and-apprenticeship-scheme?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tulip plans 270 job cuts at Bodmin plant

Tulip Limited's planned 270 job cuts as it faces the closure of its Bodmin plant in Cornwall represent âanother shock wave to the already battered Cornish economyâ, according to trades union Unite.

Read more about it via https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2019/10/23/Meat-plant-to-cut-hundreds-of-jobs?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

PepsiCo leaning in on sustainability goals: ‘Companies like us no longer have a choice’

PepsiCo is stepping up its sustainability goals with the ambition of supporting system-wide change. FoodNavigator spoke to Chris Daly, vice president of sustainability for Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa, to find out more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/23/PepsiCo-discusses-it-sustainability-plans?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Dairy products associated with higher risk of prostate cancer: study

A comprehensive review of studies shows decreased risks associated with plant-based diets, but critics say its methods suffer from a number of weaknesses.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/23/Dairy-products-associated-with-higher-risk-of-prostate-cancer-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Which food sectors are ‘ripe for innovation’? EIT Food CEO Andy Zynga weighs in

Innovation plays a major role in igniting âsystemicâ change in the food system, EIT Food chief Andy Zynga tells FoodNavigator. So which areas are in the most need of attention?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/23/EIT-Food-CEO-Andy-Zynga-on-food-innovation-trends?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Siemens applies IoT to food: ‘We want to digitise food supply chains to make them more transparent’

The tech giant is working to boost transparency across the food value chain through digitalisation, project lead Dr Rudolf Sollacher tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/23/Siemens-digitises-food-value-chain-to-improve-transparency?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

ABB prepares for future electricity distribution with NeoGear

ABB Distribution Solutions has redesigned its low-voltage switchgear to launch NeoGear across Europe in 2020, following trials in Switzerland and China.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/23/ABB-prepares-for-future-electricity-distribution-with-NeoGear?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

China approves 14 more Irish beef plants

The Chinese government has approved 14 processing plants in Ireland for beef access.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/23/China-approves-14-more-Irish-beef-plants?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Gelatine ‘scaffolds’ breakthrough for lab-grown meat

Lab-grown meat has moved a step closer to becoming commercially viable after US researchers successfully grew rabbit and cow muscle cells on edible gelatine âscaffoldsâ to mimic the texture and consistency of natural meat.

Read more about it via https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2019/10/22/New-lab-grown-meat-technique-shows-promise?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Devro to cut 90 jobs following efficiency review

Collagen casing manufacturer Devro is to close one of its Scottish facilities with the loss of 90 jobs following a review into efficiencies.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/22/Devro-to-cut-90-jobs-following-efficiency-review?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Potato as effective as energy gels for boosting athletic performance, study finds

A study finds mashed potato is as good as energy in gels in improving performance in long-distance cyclists.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/22/Potato-as-effective-as-energy-gels-for-boosting-athletic-performance-study-finds?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Innovation as a Service: Accelerating NPD with a ‘collaborative and extrovert mindset’

Innovation as a Service (IaaS) is a concept gaining steam in the food sector. According to Dr RaphaÃlle O' Connor, founder of IaaS start-up iNewtrition, this reflects a mindset shift as the industry embraces more collaborative approaches to open innovation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/22/Innovation-as-a-Service-Accelerating-NPD-with-a-collaborative-and-extrovert-mindset?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Millennials defy Brexit to embrace continental baking: NABIM

A survey by the National Association of British and Irish Flour Millers (NABIM) has revealed that younger British bakers (18-25 year olds) are embracing Parisian specialities like croissants and Pan au Chocolate.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2019/10/22/Millennials-defy-Brexit-to-embrace-continental-baking-NABIM?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meet the ‘supermarket rebel’ shaking up retail: ‘It’s important we are copied. So copied that we ignite a food revolution’

Alternative supermarket HISBE is balancing purpose and profit to âset a new courseâ for conventional retail. âNow is the time for supermarkets to evolve and we are here to help show the way,â says executive director Ruth Anslow.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/22/HISBE-Alternative-supermarket-challenges-conventional-retail?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Jobs at risk as HKScan undergoes further operational reviews

Finnish processor HKScan has announced plans to review its group-wide operating model as part of its overall turnaround programme, with a focus on employee numbers.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/22/Jobs-at-risk-as-HKScan-undergoes-further-operational-reviews?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

African Swine Fever webinar: one week to go

Thereâs just one week until Global Meat Newsâ free webinar on African Swine Fever.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/21/African-Swine-Fever-webinar-one-week-to-go?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Jan Zandbergen partners with sustainable protein company

Dutch processor Jan Zandbergen has partnered with the new sustainable protein business Future Food Group.

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‘Our colours are foods in their own right’: GNT showcases its ‘field to finished product’ supply chain

The Netherlands and German-based colour supplier discusses why natural source, natural processing and natural application help to produce consumer trust.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/21/Our-colours-are-foods-in-their-own-right-GNT-showcases-its-field-to-finished-product-supply-chain?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Our colours are foods in their own right’: GNT on why it’s the optimal clean label solution for manufacturers

The Netherlands and German-based colour supplier discusses why natural source, natural processing and natural application helps to produce consumer trust.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/21/Our-colours-are-foods-in-their-own-right-GNT-on-why-it-s-the-optimal-clean-label-solution-for-manufacturers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD trend tracker: From organic innovation to sustainable seafood

In this week's round-up of NPD from across Europe, sustainability is high on the agenda. A jump in French demand for bio has put organics centre stage, while new sustainable seafood options rolled out in Germany.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/21/NPD-trend-tracker-From-organic-innovation-to-sustainable-seafood?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Personalised nutrition: A chance for real change

Personalised nutrition has the potential to be at the forefront of real change in the fight against nutrition and lifestyle caused chronic diseases, according to experts speaking at the Future Food-Tech Summit.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2019/10/21/Personalised-nutrition-could-create-real-nutrition-and-lifestyle-change-say-experts?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Germany at forefront as a ‘Driver of Change’ in cocoa sector as host of WCF Partnership Meeting

World Cocoa Foundationâs annual gathering kicks off in Berlin on Wednesday as The German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa (GISCO) says it is continuing to monitor progress after its meeting earlier this month in Cologne.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2019/10/21/Germany-at-forefront-as-a-Driver-of-Change-in-cocoa-sector-as-host-of-the-WCF-Partnership-Meeting?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

When the 2% is a threat: What are the next big opportunities for plant-based foods?

With so many drivers bolstering the meat-free movement in 2019, itâs a diet choice brimming with business opportunity, according to experts speaking at the Future Food Tech Summit in London last week.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/21/When-the-2-is-a-threat-What-are-the-next-big-opportunities-for-plant-based-foods?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

A new tool in the fight against food waste: ‘Milekons is highly effective, environmentally friendly and versatile’

Russian biotech company Vyatka Agroconcern has developed a unique solution to cut food waste that, it says, is âhighly effectiveâ, âenvironmentally friendlyâ and can be used across a wide range of produce.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/21/A-new-tool-in-the-fight-against-food-waste-Milekons-is-highly-effective-environmentally-friendly-and-versatile?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Multivac unveils new tray-sealing, packaging and slicing models

Packaging firm Multivac has launched four new processing machines, claiming to save UK manufacturers time and costs.

Read more about it via https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2019/10/18/Packaging-firm-debuts-four-new-machines?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Japan lifts Bulgarian poultry ban

Japan has lifted the temporary ban on the import of Bulgarian poultry meat.

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‘Act now on food safety’, out-of-home chains told

Out-of-home (OOH) food and drink firms should âdo the right thingâ and âdemonstrate a strong commitment to food safetyâ, without the threat of legislation, says Instinctif Partners, which gives advice to brands on risk and crisis management.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/18/Act-now-on-food-safety-restaurant-chains-told?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From plastics to plant-based: Business must find ‘intelligent ways forward’ for sustainable food

Good Business CEO Giles Gibbons discusses why food firms can't ignore the two 'totemic issues' of climate change and equality.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/18/Good-Business-CEO-Giles-Gibbons-discusses-totemic-issues-of-climate-change-and-equality?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘We could solve a trifecta of the seafood industry’s most pressing problems’: IBM partners with Raw Seafoods to fight fraud in seafood

Technology company IBM is launching a collaboration with Raw Seafoods to further rollout a blockchain solution for the seafood supply chain. The companies say the initiative can help tackle three of the sectorâs âmost pressing problemsâ: fraud, transparency and sustainability.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/18/IBM-partners-with-Raw-Seafoods-to-fight-fraud-in-seafood?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Could rapeseed protein be the new soy? Start-up develops tech for ‘Raptein’ extraction

Polish start-up NapiFeryn Biotech has developed technology that isolates and purifies rapeseed protein for food formulation. Could âRapteinâ challenge soyâs leading position in plant-based?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/18/Raptein-NapiFeryn-BioTech-challenges-soy-with-rapeseed-protein-extraction-technology?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Britain-China £230m beef trade deal finalised

In a deal worth Â230m over five years to Britain, a beef trade agreement with China has been finalised.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Headlines/Industry-Markets/Britain-China-beef-trade-deal-finalised?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Plummeting beef prices in the UK scrutinised

A decline in beef prices has led to producers losing Â170m between November 2018 and August of this year.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/18/Plummeting-beef-prices-in-the-UK-scrutinised?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Brussels Bulletin: Brexit deal reached, UK instates environmental watchdog, and pesticides again under EU spotlight

This latest edition of FoodNavigator's Brussels Bulletin covers the UK Prime Minister's Brexit deal, a new environmental watchdog in the UK, and an open consultation on pesticide residue in food.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/18/Brexit-pesticides-plastics-innovation-EU-food-policy-digest?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

CP Foods launches green packaging for meat range

Thai processor Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (CP Foods) is introducing eco-friendly packaging as part of its long-term sustainability drive.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/18/CP-Foods-launches-green-packaging-for-meat-range?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘We will be the largest pea manufacturer in Europe’: COSUCRA invests in pea processing capacity

Belgian ingredients supplier COSUCRA is investing further in its pea processing capabilities, with the opening of a second facility in Aarhus, Denmark. According to commercial director Eric Bosly this will make the company one of the largest pea protein suppliers in Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/News/Business/COSUCRA-invests-in-pea-processing-capacity?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Frontmatec appoints new CEO

Meat industry equipment manufacturer Frontmatec has appointed a new CEO.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/17/Frontmatec-appoints-new-CEO?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

AHDB export conference to discuss global opportunities

The UKâs place in the international meat community will be the focus of the upcoming Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Global Britain conference.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/17/AHDB-export-conference-to-discuss-global-opportunities?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tyson to ban ractopamine use in pork

US producer Tyson Fresh Meats, Tyson Foodâs beef and pork subsidiary, has joined JBS USA in banning the use of ractopamine in its pigs.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/17/Tyson-Fresh-Meats-to-ban-ractopamine-use-in-pork?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Avoid solving one problem by creating another’: Plant-based boom faces sustainability and nutrition challenges

Sales in plant-based foods show no sign of slowing in Europe. But booming demand raises complex issues, from the nutritional profile of formulations through to the sustainability of ingredient sourcing. âThe industry needs to avoid solving one problem by creating another,â experts warn.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/17/Plant-based-boom-faces-sustainability-and-nutrition-challenges?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Start-up launches made-to-order 3D gummies: 'If anything should be personalised, it should be our health’

Start-up Nourished claims it has developed the worldâs first 3D-printed âtruly customisedâ daily nutrition stack, which it is launching in the UK this week.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/17/Nourished-launches-3D-printed-personalised-nutrition-gummies?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Calorie labelling on restaurant menus produces healthier meals: study

A UK study argues that if government policy made menu labelling mandatory, it could encourage restaurants to produce healthier options, leading to public health benefits.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/17/Calorie-labelling-on-restaurant-menus-produces-healthier-meals-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Where next for edible packaging? From dissolvable pre-workout protein packs to instant oatmeal

Tide Pods remain firmly off the menu, but individually portioned instant coffee, pasta, oatmeal and servings of protein powder encased in edible packaging that dissolves as soon as it hits water could become a staple in US households as firms seek to reduce packaging waste, boost convenience, and help consumers engage in portion control, says Monosol.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2019/10/16/Where-next-for-edible-packaging-From-dissolvable-pre-workout-protein-packs-to-instant-oatmeal?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Poultry sector urges EU trade support

The EU poultry industry has repeated concerns over the lack of âa level playing fieldâ when it comes to international trade.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/17/Poultry-sector-urges-EU-trade-support?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Antimicrobial veterinary product sales drop in Europe

Sales of antimicrobial veterinary medicinal products in the EU have dropped by almost a third since 2011, a new report has revealed.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/17/Antimicrobial-veterinary-product-sales-drop-in-Europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sucafina CEO talks economic sustainability and blockchain in coffee: ‘We are reinventing the role of the coffee merchant’

Sucafina aspires is to be the leading sustainable âfarm to roasterâ coffee company in the world. And blockchain, CEO Nicolas Nicolas Tamari tells FoodNavigator, will help the company get there.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/16/Sucafina-CEO-Nicolas-Tamari-talks-Farmer-Connect-blockchain-sustainability?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Consumers ‘want more from their clean label products than ever before’: BENEO

With the clean label trend embracing a wider remit to include products that can deliver health benefits, sustainably, we spoke to BENEO, part of the SÃdzucker Group, for an illustration of how clean label product reformulations are being developed to tick more than the âclean labelâ box.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/16/Consumers-want-more-from-their-clean-label-products-than-ever-before-BENEO?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Hunter & Gather talks keto, paleo and gluten-free trends: ‘We do not compromise on health, ingredients or taste and that what makes us unique’

Hunter & Gather Foods is a UK start-up best known for its keto, paleo and gluten-free condiments and cold-pressed oils. This might sound like hipster paradise but co-founder Amy Moring is quick to insist the brand is tapping into deeper trends rather than simply trending.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/16/Hunter-Gather-talks-keto-paleo-and-gluten-free-trends?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

7 ways business leaders can transform the food system

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development has published a seven-point action plan that aims to positively transform the global food system and potentially unlock $4.5 trillion in new business opportunities.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/16/7-ways-business-leaders-can-transform-the-food-system?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meadow Foods acquires Nimbus Foods to expand footprint in value-added ingredients space

The UKâs leading independently-owned dairy group has acquired food decorations producer Nimbus Foods from Valeo Foods for an undisclosed amount.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2019/10/16/Meadow-Foods-acquires-Nimbus-Foods-to-expand-footprint-in-value-added-ingredients-space?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danish slaughterhouse monitoring tool unveiled

The Danish Meat Research Institute (DMRI) has developed a new management tool to monitor hygiene levels within the meat industry.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/16/Danish-slaughterhouse-monitoring-tool-unveiled?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EIT Food chief Andy Zynga on innovation, trends, and the ‘low hanging fruit’ of primary production

The food sector is âripe for major innovationâ, EIT Food CEO Dr Andy Zynga tells FoodNavigator at the INNOVEIT awards in Hungary, Budapest this week.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/16/EIT-Food-CEO-Andy-Zynga-on-innovation-trends-and-the-low-hanging-fruit-of-primary-production?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

US pork exports climb in August

A combination of emerging as well as traditional markets helped US pork exports skyrocket in August.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/16/US-pork-exports-climb-in-August?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tulip launches The Green Butcher vegan brand

Pork brand Tulip has entered the vegan market in the UK with the launch of The Green Butcher brand.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/15/Tulip-launches-The-Green-Butcher-vegan-brand?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé unveils food and nutrition initiative

The Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley programme aims to enhance innovation in food and nutrition.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/15/Nestle-unveils-food-and-nutrition-initiative?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Data deluge brings a new frontier’: Evolve Project uses advanced high-performance computing to boost agri-food

The European Commission is tackling the challenges brought by big data processing through the Evolve Project. FoodNavigator caught up with the projectâs agricultural pilot, which is driven by project partner CybeleTech, to learn what this means for food production.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/15/Data-deluge-brings-a-new-frontier-Evolve-Project-uses-advanced-high-performance-computing-to-boost-agri-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Salon du Chocolat hits 25 and claims it’s ‘as sexy as ever!’

âUnmissable international platform for industry professionals and consumersâ returns to its spiritual home to celebrate chocolate and cocoa with a new identity, content and packed five-day program in Paris.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2019/10/15/Salon-du-Chocolat-hits-25-and-claims-it-s-as-sexy-as-ever?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cheaper plastic set to test market’s ‘true commitment to sustainability’, warns report

Liptonâs decision to switch to 100% recycled plastic in the Netherlands as it prepares to make all its bottles from recycled plastic by 2023 in Europe as a whole, illustrates the industryâs commitment to plastic recycling. But a new report warns that the falling price of new plastic could test the resolve of food and drink companies to use recycled plastic.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/15/Cheaper-plastic-set-to-test-industry-s-true-commitment-to-sustainability-warns-report?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tulip Limited acquisition completed by Pilgrim’s Pride

Tulip Ltd will operate as a business unit within the Pilgrimâs Pride Corporation, the company announced as it confirmed its acquisition of the UK meat processor from Danish Crown.

Read more about it via https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2019/10/15/Poultry-giant-confirms-UK-meat-acquisition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Smart poultry factory developed in Singapore

A poultry factory in Singapore, billed as the first smart and green site in the region, is being built with the help of a $40m loan.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/15/Smart-poultry-factory-developed-in-Singapore?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Plant-based investor network eyes disruption in ingredient sector

Plant-based innovation is likely to accelerate disruption in the ingredients space, reckons Kale United.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/14/Plant-based-trend-to-accelerate-disruption-in-ingredients-sector?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tibot Technologies raises €3m investment

Poultry robotics specialist Tibot Technologies has secured â3m of funding to support its international growth.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/14/Tibot-Technologies-raises-3m-investment?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Suiker Unie hitting the sweet spot with protein from beet leaves: 'We want to be a pioneer in this field'

Suiker Unie, a Royal Cosun Company, officially took its green protein demo plant into operation last week when it started producing protein from sugar beet foliage.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/14/Sugar-group-Suiker-Unie-producing-plant-protein-from-beet-leaves?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Lycored introduces online color matching tool

Lycored, a provider of lycopene-based color and taste-enhancing ingredients for food and beverages, has introduced HueFinder.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2019/10/14/Lycored-introduces-online-color-matching-tool?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Consumer Poll reveals European opposition to EU-Mercosur trade deal

Consumer group SumOfUs urges the European Union to call off its free trade agreement with Mercosur as fires continue to burn in the Amazon rainforest.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-latam.com/Article/2019/10/11/Consumer-Poll-reveals-European-opposition-to-EU-Mercosur-trade-deal?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Future Meat Technologies raises $14m to commercialize cell cultured meat: 'We see a path to reality here, it’s not just something on a Power Point presentation,' says S2G Ventures

Future Meat Technologies is one of the few players in the nascent space to have shown how cell-cultured (a.k.a. âcultivatedâ) meat could move from the lab to an industrial scale, claims one of the lead investors in a $14m Series A round that will support the construction of a pilot scale production facility south of Tel Aviv, Israel.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2019/10/11/Future-Meat-Technologies-raises-14m-to-commercialize-cell-cultured-meat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD trend tracker: From Baileys & Bahlsen biscuits to low carbon water

In FoodNavigator's weekly round-up of the most interesting new products hitting the shelves in Europe, we hear about a tie-up between Baileys and Bahlsen as well as an innovative low-carbon water that aims to address consumer push back on plastics.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/14/NPD-trend-tracker-From-Baileys-Bahlsen-biscuits-to-low-carbon-water?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Quality Pork given China export approval

Quality Pork given China export approval Aidan Fortune Scottish processor Quality Pork has been granted approval to export to China from its Brechin site.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/14/Quality-Pork-given-China-export-approval?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat Business Women grows Australian presence

More than 250 attendees gathered in Brisbane for the second Australian Meat Business Women (MBW) conference, headlined by founder and global chair of MBW Laura Ryan.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/14/Meat-Business-Women-grows-Australian-presence?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Anuga 2019: what did you miss?

Anuga 2019 has been and gone, and as always, itâs the epicentre for food and drink innovation in Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/11/Anuga-2019-what-did-you-miss?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

OECD on the financial gains of health: ‘Every dollar spent on preventing obesity generates up to a six-fold economic return’

Obesity prevention is an âexcellent investmentâ, claims the OECD, which lists potential financial gains of national obesity programmes â including reformulation â in its latest report.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/11/OECD-The-financial-gains-of-obesity-prevention?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Chr Hansen CFO Søren Westh Lonning talks innovation, investment, and Q4 disappointment

The Danish ingredients supplier has rounded out an overall âsolidâ 2018/19 with a challenging quarter, CFO SÃren Westh Lonning tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/11/Chr-Hansen-CFO-Soeren-Westh-Lonning-talks-innovation-investment-and-Q4-disappointment?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

OECD on the financial gains of health: ‘Every dollar spent on preventing obesity generates up to a six-fold economic return’

Obesity prevention is an âexcellent investmentâ, claims the OECD, which lists potential financial gains of national obesity programmes â including reformulation â in its latest report.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/News/Policy/OECD-The-financial-gains-of-obesity-prevention?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Agroecological farming, not cultured meat, is key to a sustainable future, says campaigner

Think weâre at âpeak livestockâ? Hold your horses, says Robert Verkerk from the ANH Consultancy.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/11/Agroecological-farming-not-cultured-meat-is-key-to-a-sustainable-future-says-campaigner?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food-tech investment data: Simple Feast, Fieldin, Cortilia, IGS and more…

In partnership with data provider Tracxn, FoodNavigator brings you its latest round-up of investment in the European food- and ag-tech space.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/11/Food-tech-investment-data-Simple-Feast-Cortilia-IGS?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cost-effective data would be a ‘game changer’ for the food system: Prospera

Prospera has developed what it calls some of the âworldâs most advanced artificial intelligence technologiesâ to help optimise crop production. The company believes cost effective data solutions will be key to widespread adoption of ag-tech and, CEO Daniel Koppel tells FoodNavigator, a new partnership could well pave the way.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/11/Prospera-sees-cost-effective-data-as-a-game-changer-for-the-food-system?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Australian red meat sector showing steady growth

Australiaâs red meat industry has seen modest growth over the past year, a new report has revealed.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Headlines/Analysis/Australian-red-meat-sector-showing-steady-growth?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Pig price situation causes further concern

The European pig meat industry has raised concerns over the ongoing rise in prices.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/10/Pig-price-situation-causes-further-concern?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Is plant-based reaching saturation? Innovation opportunities in a meat-free market

While certain plant-based categories are booming, others are lacking in innovation. So where do market opportunities in vegan product development lie? FoodNavigator hears from industry experts at Oatly, Bol Foods, and Sainsburyâs.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/10/Is-plant-based-reaching-saturation-Oatly-Bol-Foods-and-Sainsbury-s-talk-opportunities-in-the-vegan-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Dairy UK and NFU hit out at UK no-deal tariff review

Dairy UK and the National Farmersâ Union (NFU) have both slammed a no-deal tariff review by the UK government that they say could cost the industry Â1.3bn in lost exports.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2019/10/10/Dairy-UK-and-NFU-hit-out-at-UK-no-deal-tariff-review?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Vegan start-up takes on mozzarella, parmesan and brie: ‘It’s all about the classics’

Israeli food tech start-up Goodfoods is developing dairy-free alternatives to classic cheeses based on cashew nuts. It is âdairy reinventedâ, founder Michal Peleg tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/10/Vegan-mozzarella-parmesan-and-brie-Food-tech-takes-on-classic-cheese-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘We’re trying to disrupt categories that we go into’: Nestlé turns Outshine fruit bars into coconut water

After years of success with Outshine frozen fruit bars, Nestlà USA is crossing categories with its new coconut water beverages. It rounds out its c-store portfolio, all on display at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) show in Atlanta last week.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2019/10/10/We-re-trying-to-disrupt-categories-that-we-go-into-Nestle-turns-Outshine-fruit-bars-into-coconut-water?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danish Crown appoints new chief financial officer

Pork processor Danish Crown has made a senior appointment to its team.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/10/Danish-Crown-appoints-new-chief-financial-officer?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK policymakers urged to ‘rebalance’ food prices: ‘It is too easy to make money from selling unhealthy food’

âChildren are drowning in a flood of unhealthy foodâ, says Englandâs outgoing chief medical officer Dame Professor Sally Davies, who is pushing for urgent regulation to tackle obesity.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/10/Childhood-obesity-in-UK-Policymakers-urged-to-rebalance-food-prices-in-favour-of-health?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Is plant-based reaching saturation? Innovation opportunities in a meat-free market

While certain plant-based categories are booming, others are lacking in innovation. So where do market opportunities in vegan product development lie? FoodNavigator hears from industry experts at Oatly, Bol Foods, and Sainsburyâs.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/10/Is-plant-based-reaching-saturation-Oatly-Bol-Foods-and-Sainsbury-s-talk-opportunities-in-the-vegan-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Disrupting the meat industry: Global Food Industries ready to launch plant-based burgers

UAE food firm Global Food Industries (GFI) has announced plans to launch its plant-based ânot-chicken and not-beef burgersâ in November.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/10/09/Disrupting-the-meat-industry-Global-Food-Industries-ready-to-launch-plant-based-burgers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Underwater nutrition: ‘An important source of protein for the future’

As populations grow, and limited natural resources diminish, could the oceans provide a key source of protein and nutrients to the food sector? FoodNavigator speaks to researchers at UIT, The Arctic University of Norway, to learn more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/09/Seafood-nutrition-An-important-source-of-protein-for-the-future?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé’s 'PB triple play': A plant-based bacon cheese burger

Nestlà claimed an âindustry firstâ when unveiled a plant-based bacon cheese burger today (9 October).

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/09/Nestle-s-PB-triple-play-A-plant-based-bacon-cheese-burger?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Consumer demands, supply chain challenges and new tech have created an innovation space’: IOFI’s Sven Ballschmiede talks flavours innovation

The International Organization of the Flavor Industry (IOFI) is celebrating its 50th birthday this week. FoodNavigator caught up with IOFI executive director Sven Ballschmiede to learn about the challenges facing flavours manufacturers today and the trends that will shape the sectorâs future.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/09/What-trends-are-shaping-food-flavours-innovation-IOFI-s-Sven-Ballschmiede-weighs-in?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The mushroom boom: Fungi offers versatility and health benefits

The idea of consuming fungi may not sound appetizing to everyone, but Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine practitioners have been using adaptogenic mushrooms for thousands of years.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2019/10/08/The-mushroom-boom-Fungi-offers-versatility-and-health-benefits?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

More research necessary to confirm whether dark chocolate improves eyesight, researchers found

A 2018 study published in JAMA Ophthalmology reported that dark chocolate might improve eyesight, but researchers could not replicate those findings in a follow-up study adhering to the same setup.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2019/10/09/Dark-chocolate-does-not-affect-eyesight-any-more-than-milk-chocolate-study-says?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

CP Foods praises compartment Avian Influenza method

Thai poultry processor CP Foods has utilised the compartment model to tackle Avian Influenza (AI).

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/09/CP-Foods-praises-compartment-Avian-Influenza-method?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

GEA launches FoodTray ecological carton/film packaging

GEA has launched a sustainable packaging called FoodTray that combines thermoforming technology with cardboard and film.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/09/GEA-launches-FoodTray-ecological-carton-film-packaging?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Gallery: Anuga 2019 product innovation

This year's Anuga show in Cologne was the launching pad for numerous new products in food and drink, and the meat industry (plus some meat alternatives) was no different.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/09/Gallery-Anuga-2019-product-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Webinar: Ask the experts about African Swine Fever

African Swine Fever continues to be a concern for the international meat industry, with confirmed cases being identified throughout Asia and Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/09/Webinar-Ask-the-experts-about-African-Swine-Fever?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Aleph Farms prints lab-meat in space

Cultured meat innovator Aleph Farms has successfully completed the first âslaughter-free meatâ experiment in space through a joint experiment on the International Space Station.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/08/Aleph-Farms-prints-lab-meat-in-space?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Atria embarks on ambitious €130m poultry expansion scheme

Finnish processor Atria is to invest â130m in its domestic poultry production.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/09/Atria-embarks-on-ambitious-130m-poultry-scheme?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

US meat industry sues California over welfare legislation

US industry trade body North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Californiaâs Proposition 12: The Farm Animal Confinement Initiative.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/09/US-meat-industry-sues-California-over-welfare-legislation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sustainable packaging launched by ABP

Beef processor ABP has introduced new sustainable packaging to its range.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/08/Sustainable-packaging-launched-by-ABP?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Aleph Farms prints lab-meat in space

Cultured meat innovator Aleph Farms has successfully completed the first âslaughter-free meatâ experiment in space through a joint experiment on the International Space Station.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/08/Aleph-Farms-prints-lab-meat-in-space?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Behind the scenes at Nestlé Packaging Science: A 5-step approach to the plastic problem

Swiss food giant Nestlà recently inaugurated its new research facility focused on tackling the problem of packaging waste. The company is taking a 5-step approach to this challenge. FoodNavigator goes behind the scenes at the facility to learn more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/08/Nestle-Packaging-Science-A-5-step-approach-to-the-plastic-problem?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Smart Protein: Barilla, AB InBev, Thai Union et al. collaborate on EU-funded novel protein project

Pasta residues, bread crusts, and brewerâs spent yeast are the focus of a new project funded by the European Union, which sees 33 players collaborate to develop novel proteins from industry by-products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/08/Smart-protein-Barilla-AB-InBev-Thai-Union-develop-novel-proteins-from-industry-by-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Vion launches alternative protein brand ME-AT

Dutch processor Vion has entered the alternative protein market with the launch of its ME-AT division.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/08/Vion-launches-alternative-protein-brand-ME-AT?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK allergy-related food recalls may rise further after Natasha’s Law

Food recalls over allergy fears are a growing problem in the UK, says a report.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/08/UK-allergy-related-food-recalls-may-rise-further-after-Natasha-s-Law?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Study: Omega-3 in mussels may help reduce the risk of cardiac arrest

Eating mussels three times per week may help bring about significant health benefits such as reducing the risk of cardiac arrest thanks to their omega-3 fatty acid properties, according to researchers from the University of Stirling.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2019/10/08/Eating-mussels-may-help-reduce-the-risk-of-cardiac-arrest-thanks-to-omega-3?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Dawn Farms buys German Haas cooked meats operation

Irish cooked meat business Dawn Farms has acquired Haas GmbH, a cooked meats specialist from Nonnweiler-Otzenhausen in Saarland, Germany.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/08/Dawn-Farms-buys-German-Haas-cooked-meats-operation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Vion launches alternative protein brand ME-AT

Dutch processor Vion has entered the alternative protein market with the launch of its ME-AT division.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/08/Vion-launches-alternative-protein-brand-ME-AT?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kepak to enter US burger market

Irish processor Kepak Group has become the first-ever European meat processor to be awarded United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) approval for the supply, marketing and distribution of beef in a value-added format of beef burgers into the US market.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/07/Kepak-to-enter-US-burger-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD trend tracker: From UN chocolate to retro candy

This week, FoodNavigator brings you new product development with a sweet touch: premium Ecuadorian chocolate that serves as a âcatalyst for changeâ, Barry Callabautâs 100% wholefruit chocolate, and Tangerine Confectioneryâs nostalgic sweets.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/07/NPD-trend-tracker-From-UN-chocolate-to-retro-candy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Irish tax plans place supplements out of reach for many people, says expert

Plans to tax food supplements in Ireland will place these products and their benefits out of reach for people, especially those living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), an experts says.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2019/10/07/Taxed-supplements-out-of-reach-for-people-in-Ireland?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘It’s been a rollercoaster’: Ugly Drinks CEO shares lessons learnt from US launch

Twelve months on from launching in the US, Ugly Drinks CEO and co-founder Hugh Thomas shares lessons learnt from challenging the soft drink market across the pond.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/07/Ugly-Drinks-co-founder-Hugh-Thomas-shares-lessons-learnt-from-US-launch?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Unilever unveils ambitious plans to cut plastic 50% by 2025: ‘it has its place, but that place is not in the environment’

Unilever becomes the first major global consumer goods company to commit to an absolute plastics reduction across its portfolio.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/07/Unilever-vows-to-cut-plastic-packaging?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

KP Snacks under fire for cricket tournament sponsorship

The owner of a host of iconic snack brands says its partnership with a new cricket tournament will help grow the sport and encourage families to get active. But campaigners reckon the promotion of HFSS food through sport sends the wrong message in light of the nationâs obesity crisis.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/07/KP-Snacks-under-fire-for-cricket-tournament-sponsorship?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Japanese opportunity ‘critical’ for Australian meat sector

The importance of Japan as a trading partner with Australia has been emphasised during a visit by key members of the meat industry.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/04/Japanese-opportunity-critical-for-Australian-meat-sector?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cherkizovo revamps main meat brand

Russian meat producer Cherkizovo Group has launched a comprehensive revamp of its flagship Cherkizovo brand.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/04/Cherkizovo-revamps-main-meat-brand?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

BrewDog’s Hybrid Burger: cynical cash cow or fresh frontier for flexitarinaism?

Vegans are hopping mad about the craft beer companyâs new 50/50 Hybrid Burger. But could it prove a milestone in flexitarianism?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/04/BrewDog-s-Hybrid-Burger-cynical-cash-cow-or-fresh-frontier-for-flexitarinaism?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Fighting food waste with a clean label: DuPont launches protective cultures for fermented plant-based products

Danish ingredients supplier DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences is launching a new dairy-free protective culture that, it says, builds on key sustainability objectives around tacking food waste and improving plant-based formulations â all with a clean label declaration.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/04/DuPont-s-clean-label-food-waste-innovation-for-plant-based-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Brussels Bulletin: Incoming European Commissioners talk food, farming and fishing

FoodNavigatorâs latest rundown of the wheelings and dealings in Brussels come as an in-coming group of nominees set out their plans and priorities before the European Parliament ahead of joining the College of Commissioners. Some telling things were said about the direction of travel on future food, farming and fishing policy.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/04/New-European-Commissioners-talk-food-farming-and-fishing?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

BrewDog’s Hybrid Burger: cynical cash cow or fresh frontier for flexitarinaism?

Vegans are hopping mad about the craft beer companyâs new 50/50 Hybrid Burger. But could it prove a milestone in flexitarianism?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/04/BrewDog-s-Hybrid-Burger-cynical-cash-cow-or-fresh-frontier-for-flexitarinaism?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Brussels Bulletin: Incoming European Commissioners talk food, farming and fishing

FoodNavigatorâs latest rundown of the wheelings and dealings in Brussels come as an in-coming group of nominees set out their plans and priorities before the European Parliament ahead of joining the College of Commissioners. Some telling things were said about the direction of travel on future food, farming and fishing policy.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/News/Policy/Brussels-Bulletin-Incoming-European-Commissioners-talk-food-farming-and-fishing?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

PepsiCo: ‘We’re seeing consumers going after functionality, going after health and wellness, but also going after indulgence’

Itâs the key question for any company: What do consumers want? While health and wellness is an obvious trend, consumer demands are broader and more complex than that, according to PepsiCoâs CEO.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2019/10/04/From-SodaStream-to-Starbucks-PepsiCo-on-building-a-power-portfolio?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Younger consumers more likely to pay higher prices for organic food and drink: Mintel

Does less money spent on the pursuit of hedonism mean Millennials and GenZs are more prepared to buy organic?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/04/Younger-consumers-more-likely-to-pay-higher-prices-for-organic-food-and-drink-Mintel?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Study: Gut health influenced by teams of bacteria, not single species

Gut microbial species work in teams to perform different functions, suggesting that cultivating certain groups of bacteria is more important than single species.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2019/10/04/Gut-health-affected-by-teams-of-bacteria-not-individual-species?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Where consumer insight, nutritional know-how and good-tasting products come together’: FrieslandCampina Ingredients sees blurring of boundaries between food and nutra

Dairy cooperative to ingredients manufacturer FrieslandCampina recently set out its innovation priorities for its ingredients arm: gut health, personalised nutrition and protein. Divisional head Kathy Fortmann tells FoodNavigator more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/10/03/FrieslandCampina-Ingredients-sees-blurring-of-boundaries-between-food-and-nutra-as-health-goes-mainstream?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New Zealand beef and sheep exports to hit $4bn

New Zealand Sheep meat and beef exports in 2019-20 are both forecast to break $4 billion for the first time, driven by Chinese demand.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/04/New-Zealand-beef-and-sheep-exports-to-hit-4bn?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Pennine Foods to close Sheffield factory

Hundreds of jobs are set to be lost with the proposed closure of the Pennine Foods factory in Sheffield, owned by 2 Sisters Food Group.

Read more about it via https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2019/10/04/2-Sisters-Pennine-Foods-factory-to-close-with-jobs-to-go?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danish Crown Beef receives Chinese delegation

Danish Crownâs beef facilities in Aalborg and Padborg were visited by auditors from China.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/10/03/Danish-Crown-Beef-receives-Chinese-delegation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS