Dutch pig feed firms look to get involved in coalition aimed at future proofing pork sector

About 75% of the pig feed producer members of Netherlands feed trade group, Nevedi, have announced that they are open to their company joining the Dutch pig industry collective, the Coalition Vitalization Pig Farm (CoViVa), which is aimed at future proofing the sector.

Read more about it via https://www.feednavigator.com/Article/2020/05/29/Dutch-pig-feed-firms-look-to-get-involved-in-coalition-aimed-at-future-proofing-pork-sector?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Life in lockdown: Coronavirus prompts half of French consumers to reappraise ‘value’ of food

During eight weeks of lockdown, or confinement, over half of French people report having changed their view of the social, economic and ecological value of food production.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/29/Life-in-lockdown-Coronavirus-prompts-half-of-French-consumers-to-reappraise-value-of-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The FoodNavigator Podcast: Rethinking food waste

Innovators are looking to address food waste with technology, community, and original business models. The FoodNavigator Podcast hears from recipe box company Gousto, anti-food waste app Olio, and UK charity FareShare to find out more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/29/The-FoodNavigator-Podcast-Rethinking-food-waste?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kersia acquires Holchem to become Europe’s second biggest food safety company

Biosecurity and food safety company Kersia has acquired UK-based Holchem from Ecolab in a deal that will see it become Europeâs second largest food safety company.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/29/Kersia-acquires-Holchem-to-become-Europe-s-second-biggest-food-safety-company?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Demands for government intervention on obesity to help cut 'increased but preventable' COVID-19 death risk

Public health campaigner Action on Sugar and Action on Salt has fleshed out the details on the interventionist measures it wants adopted in the UK to combat obesity and improve the nationâs health.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/29/Demands-for-government-intervention-on-obesity-to-help-cut-increased-but-preventable-COVID-19-death-risk?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Life in lockdown: Coronavirus prompts half of French consumers reappraise ‘value’ of food

During eight weeks of lockdown, or confinement, over half of French people report having changed their view of the social, economic and ecological value of food production.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/29/Life-in-lockdown-Coronavirus-prompts-half-of-French-consumers-reappraise-value-of-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nutricia supporting research on recovery from hospitalization with coronavirus

Nutricia, part of the food, beverage and nutrition company Danone, has announced it is supporting research by independent medical professionals to define guidelines for nutritional care for COVID-19 patients recovering after ICU discharge.

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Irish farmers urge Chinese BSE case resolution

Irish cattle farmers have called on the government to resolve the Chinese suspension of beef trade following the confirmation of atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in a cow in Ireland.

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Thomas Foods International acquires 50% stake in Frew

Australian red meat processor Thomas Foods International (TFI) has acquired a 50% stake in the Victoria-based sheep and goat meat processor Frew Group.

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‘Circular’ economy: Upcycling orange juice by-product to cut food waste and boost fibre intake

Can cookies be made from orange peel flour? Researchers investigate how juice by-products could help reduce food waste and improve âfruitâ intake.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/28/Circular-economy-Upcycling-orange-juice-by-product-to-cut-food-waste-and-boost-fibre-intake?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coronavirus era puts resilience of supply chains ‘front and centre’ warns Kellogg

With the COVID-19 crisis highlighting their vulnerability to external shocks, food and beverage companies are set to increasingly diversify their supply chains and locate production closer to their markets.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/28/Coronavirus-era-puts-resilience-of-supply-chains-front-and-centre-warns-Kellogg?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FSA provides clarity to ACI members’ CBD Novel Foods queries

The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI) has received clarification from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) regarding updated deadlines set for Cannabinoid (CBD) firms to apply for Novel Foods status.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2020/05/28/FSA-provides-clarity-to-ACI-members-CBD-Novel-Foods-queries?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coping with COVID-19: ‘Inspiring, creative and innovative solutions’ from food makers in the North Sea region

The coronavirus pandemic has placed considerable strain on small and medium sized food producers. Many have responded with âinspiring, creative and innovative solutionsâ. REFRAME takes us on a tour of how SMEs in the North Sea region have adjusted their business models.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/28/Coping-with-COVID-19-Inspiring-creative-and-innovative-solutions-from-food-makers-in-the-North-Sea-region?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Consumer experience of online grocery must improve, says app start-up

A new app hopes to re-imagine grocery shopping by putting the consumer â not the shopping â at the centre.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/28/Consumer-experience-of-online-grocery-must-improve-says-app-start-up?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

HyLife invests in Prime Pork processing business

Canadian pork producer HyLife has purchased 75% equity interest of Prime Pork LLC from the Taylor Corporation.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/05/27/HyLife-invests-in-Prime-Pork-processing-business?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Marfrig and ADM launch plant-based joint venture

Brazilian beef processor Marfrig and nutrition provider ADM have launched a joint venture focusing on a plant-based offering.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/05/27/Marfrig-and-ADM-launch-plant-based-joint-venture?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kemin’s algae-sourced beta glucan BetaVia gets novel foods nod: ‘An opportunity for innovative product developers’

US-based Kemin Industries has received a positive safety assessment from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for its algae-sourced beta glucan ingredient, BetaVia. This unlocks the opportunity for âinnovative product developers to be the first to communicate around the sourceâ and tap into surging interest in immunity, the groupâs European marketing manager, Miguel Martinho, tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/27/Kemin-s-algae-sourced-beta-glucan-BetaVia-gets-novel-foods-nod-An-opportunity-for-innovative-product-developers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘The meal kit model is unsustainable’: How can recipe box companies maintain their lockdown momentum?

Lockdown measures have driven an unprecedented surge in demand for recipe box services. Yet once the dust settles, so too will subscription numbers, suggests Philip Koh, co-founder of London-based brand design agency Without. âMeal kits are unlikely to become the norm,â he told FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/27/How-can-meal-kit-companies-maintain-their-lockdown-momentum?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cargill: ‘Technology is moving us closer towards maximum transparency and traceability’

US agri-food giant Cargill is looking to solutions such as mobile money, GPS mapping and digital data collection to improve transparency in its cocoa supply chains in Africa and elsewhere.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/27/Cargill-Technology-is-moving-us-closer-towards-maximum-transparency-and-traceability?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Iceland cuts food waste 23% in two years as it commits to a 50% cut by 2030

A year after the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in the UK called on businesses to âstep up to the plateâ and drive forward plans to cut food waste, the supermarket Iceland has announced food waste reductions of almost 2,500 tonnes, a decrease of 23.2% over the last two years, in its first public food waste report.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/27/Iceland-cuts-food-waste-23-in-two-years-as-it-commits-to-a-50-cut-by-2030?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Animal welfare: New food label proposed to 'guarantee transparency’ in pig breeding

A new animal welfare label has been developed in Italy to boost âclarityâ in pig husbandry for meat products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/27/Animal-welfare-New-food-label-proposed-to-guarantee-transparency-in-pig-breeding?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Animal welfare: New food label proposed to 'guarantee transparency’ in pig breeding

A new animal welfare label has been developed in Italy to boost âclarityâ in pig husbandry for meat products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/27/Animal-welfare-New-food-label-proposed-to-guarantee-transparency-in-pig-breeding?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Australian cattle industry demands biosecurity funding

The Cattle Council of Australia (CCA) has called on the Federal Government to proceed with an increase to biosecurity funding, following the shelving of the Onshore Biosecurity Levy.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/05/26/Australian-cattle-industry-demands-biosecurity-funding?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Dutch meat industry called on to introduce coronavirus testing

The trade body for the Dutch meat industry, the Central Organization for the Meat Sector (COV), has urged on all large and medium-sized slaughterhouses to test their staff for the Coronavirus following a wave of cases in the sector.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/05/26/Dutch-meat-industry-called-on-to-introduce-coronavirus-testing?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Capacity building, investment wave forecast for soy protein concentrate sector

Specialty proteins for both human food and feed demand are set to grow in the coming years, with soy protein concentrate (SPC) and pea protein at the forefront of expansion plans, finds new LMC report, Outlook for Global Protein.

Read more about it via https://www.feednavigator.com/Article/2020/05/26/Capacity-building-investment-wave-forecast-for-SPC-sector?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Energy bill savings offered by BMPA

The British Meat Processorsâ Association (BMPA) has urged any firm involved in the slaughter, cutting, processing or refrigerated storage of red meat to avail of its Climate Change Levy Scheme which offers significant energy bill savings.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Headlines/Environment/Energy-bill-savings-offered-by-BMPA?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From the coalface: How FMCG brands can - and have - adjusted to the coronavirus pandemic

How have FMCG brands pivoted in the face of coronavirus? What agile and adaptive strategies have they employed? In her monthly column, Liz Richardson, managing director and partner at Heyhuman and member of the FoodNavigator editorial advisory panel, shares observations from the coalface.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/26/From-the-coalface-How-FMCG-brands-can-and-have-adjusted-to-the-coronavirus-pandemic?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

HKScan enters into plant-based joint venture with Leivon Leipomo

Finnish processor HKScan and bakery Leivon Leipomo Oy are to set up a joint venture with the aim of promoting the development and growth of the plant-based Boltsi product range.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/05/22/HKScan-enters-into-plant-based-joint-venture-with-Leivon-Leipomo?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘No flower, no hemp industry’: EIHA talks novel foods, questions THC limits in food, and fights for a ‘whole plant’ approach

The European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) defies CBDâs novel food status, makes the case for increasing the accepted THC level to 0.3% in the field, and advocates for the use and marketing of hempâs leaves and flowers. FoodNavigator speaks to the lobby groupâs managing director, Lorenza Romanese, to find out more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/26/No-flower-no-hemp-industry-EIHA-talks-novel-foods-questions-THC-limits-in-food-and-fights-for-a-whole-plant-approach?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘They bring sunshine to food and drink’: GNT Group on its latest orange colours

Netherlands-based GNT Group has launched two new food colorings to its Exberry range that deliver bright orange shades in powder and oil-dispersible formats.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/26/They-bring-sunshine-to-food-and-drink-GNT-Group-on-its-latest-orange-colours?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kellogg’s drops advertising from Joe Wicks’ YouTube channel after Pringles blunder

A complaint concerning an advertisement for Kelloggâs-owned Pringles on Joe Wicksâ Body Coach YouTube platform has seen the food major cut all adverts from the channel.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/26/Kellogg-s-drops-advertising-from-Joe-Wicks-YouTube-channel-after-Pringles-blunder?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Plant-based meat: Rebellyous Foods pivots to retail; Lightlife, Field Roast gain momentum

Rebellyous Foods â a Seattle-based startup that has been targeting high-volume foodservice accounts with plant-based chicken nuggets â has made a dramatic pivot to retail with the launch of family-packs at select retailers in the Pacific Northwest.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/05/22/Plant-based-meat-Rebellyous-Foods-pivots-to-retail-Lightlife-Field-Roast-gain-momentum?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Palm Done Right pushes #SayItOnTheWrapper campaign: ‘Stop hiding palm oil use behind unclear ingredient names’

The sustainable palm oil advocateâs latest campaign aims to encourage manufacturers and retailers to be open about their palm oil use. Unless more shoppers are aware of sustainable palm oil, brands will be hesitant to highlight sustainable palm oil logos, Palm Done Right spokesperson Monique van Wijnbergen tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/25/Palm-Done-Right-pushes-SayItOnTheWrapper-campaign-Stop-hiding-palm-oil-use-behind-unclear-ingredient-names?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Robertet enters hemp extract JV for Swiss market: ‘Switzerland is well regulated for CBD, but there is more flexibility’

The joint venture sees French flavours and fragrances manufacturer Robertet team with US hemp cultivation and extraction firm Klersun and Swiss CBD producer Alponics.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/25/Robertet-enters-hemp-extract-JV-for-Swiss-market-Switzerland-is-well-regulated-for-CBD-but-there-is-more-flexibility?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

British cheesemakers call on consumers to buy Stilton as sales plummet 30%

The makers of the famous English cheese Stilton -- first British cheese to be awarded the protected designation of origin status -- are worried about the future after a sharp drop in sales since the introduction of containment and the closing of borders during the pandemic.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/25/British-cheesemakers-call-on-consumers-to-buy-Stilton-as-sales-plummet-30?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

HKScan enters into plant-based joint venture with Leivon Leipomo

Finnish processor HKScan and bakery Leivon Leipomo Oy are to set up a joint venture with the aim of promoting the development and growth of the plant-based Boltsi product range.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/05/22/HKScan-enters-into-plant-based-joint-venture-with-Leivon-Leipomo?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coronavirus causes UK beef and lamb export drop in March

Exports of beef and lamb from the UK saw either a drop or remained static in March, caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/05/22/Coronavirus-causes-UK-beef-and-lamb-export-drop-in-March?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Hormel Foods continues to invest in flagship brands, anticipates $80m-$100m in supply chain disruption costs this year

Hormel Foods saw organic net sales increase 20% for its grocery products (SPAM, SKIPPY, Hormel chili, and Hormel Compleats microwave meals) and registered a 12% rise in net sales for Jennie-O Turkey products offsetting a decline in foodservice sales in Q2 2020 (covering the 13 weeks to April 28).

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/05/21/Hormel-Foods-continues-to-invest-in-flagship-brands-anticipates-nearly-80m-100m-in-supply-chain-disruption-costs-this-year?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tate & Lyle aims to cut carbon emissions 30% by 2025 as reformulation lifts profits

Tate & Lyle has announced a set of ambitious environmental targets including a commitment to cut Scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions 20% by 2025 and 30% by 2030. Scope 1 and 2 are defined as direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and indirect emissions from the generation of purchased energy, respectively.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/22/Tate-Lyle-aims-to-cut-carbon-emissions-30-by-2025-as-reformulation-lifts-profits?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Reaching the ‘left behind’: Systemic solutions needed to tackle farmer poverty in cocoa

A new report from the Fairtrade Foundation and Mondelez International highlights that cocoa sustainability initiatives are failing to reach a significant proportion of cocoa farmers. FoodNavigator speaks to Cathy Pieters, director of Mondelezâs Cocoa Life program, and Fairtrade Foundationâs director of impact, Louisa Cox, to learn more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/22/Reaching-the-left-behind-Systemic-solutions-needed-to-tackle-farmer-poverty-in-cocoa?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danone to pioneer Entreprise à Mission model as CEO takes pay cut

Danone will become the first listed company to adopt the French legal framework of "entreprise à mission.â

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/05/21/Danone-to-pioneer-Entreprise-a-Mission-model-as-CEO-takes-pay-cut?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What does the farm-to-fork strategy mean for the future of food in Europe?

After a two-month delay, the EU Commission unveiled its Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategy this week with the aim of creating a more ârobust, secure, and sustainable food systemâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/22/What-does-the-farm-to-fork-strategy-mean-for-the-future-of-food-in-Europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Could SDIL’s sweet success expand beyond soft drink? ‘The lack of taxation for sugary milk drinks definitely needs more thought’

The UKâs soft drink tax has probably been of greatest benefit to the Childhood Obesity Plan, says Association for the Study of Obesity Chair Dr Maria Bryant, and similar principles should âabsolutelyâ be applied to sugary milk drinks.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/22/Could-SDIL-s-sweet-success-expand-beyond-soft-drink-The-lack-of-taxation-for-sugary-milk-drinks-definitely-needs-more-thought?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Rise in coronavirus cases in Irish meat industry

Trade body for the Irish meat processing sector Meat Industry Ireland (MII) has expressed disappointment at the large number of confirmed cases of coronavirus among workers.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/05/20/Rise-in-coronavirus-cases-in-Irish-meat-industry?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Dawn Meats resumes production following McDonald’s openings

Irish beef processor Dawn Meats has resumed production at its Carrollâs Cross facility in Co. Waterford in order to supply re-opened McDonaldâs sites.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/05/20/Dawn-Meats-resumes-production-following-McDonald-s-openings?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Brexit: UK Global Tariff positive for food industry

Brexit trade tariffs will be applied to agricultural imports from 1 January 2021 under Government proposals, potentially protecting domestic producers against cheaper import prices and lower food standards.

Read more about it via https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2020/05/19/Brexit-does-UK-Global-Tariff-benefit-food-industry?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New umami power aims to cut salt in snacks amid consumer binge

With snacking up during the COVID-19 pandemic, sodium reduction specialist Salt of the Earth has developed a new, clean-label sodium-reduction ingredient specifically designed for snack applications.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/20/New-umami-power-aims-to-cut-salt-in-snacks-amid-consumer-binge?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Can I recycle this? The push to make plastic packaging labelling transparent

Much of plastic recycling labelling is âconfusing and inconsistentâ, according to a global assessment of recycling and sustainability labelling. The UN Environment Programme and Consumers International have set out five global recommendations for change.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/20/Can-I-recycle-this-The-push-to-make-plastic-packaging-labelling-transparent?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

DSM launches new mozzarella cheese cultures

Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in nutrition, health and sustainable Living, has launched its new DelvoCheese CP-500 cultures for boosting the yield and resource efficiency of mozzarella cheese production.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/05/19/DSM-launches-new-mozzarella-cheese-cultures?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

ADM supports clinical trial into effects of probiotic supplements for COVID-19 patients in hospital care

ADM and Hospital de Sagunto, one of the largest medical centers in the Valencia region of Spain have partnered on a clinical trial into the effects of using a food supplement containing live microbial strains to promote gut microbiome balance and help improve health functions related to outcomes for COVID-19 patients in high-risk groups.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/05/19/ADM-supports-clinical-trial-into-effects-of-probiotic-supplements-for-COVID-19-patients-in-hospital-care?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coronavirus boosts demand for local and functional foods in France: market study

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased demand for local products in France and could have a positive effect on the development of functional foods, according to Mintel.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/20/Coronavirus-boosts-demand-for-local-and-functional-foods-in-France-market-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coveris shifts to natural gas to improve sustainability

Packaging provider Coveris has switched to 100% natural gas at its Neuwied plant in Germany to help improve sustainability and efficiencies.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/05/19/Coveris-shifts-to-natural-gas-to-improve-sustainability?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Tough times don’t last. Tough people do.’ – dispelling fear during the coronavirus

Head of nutrition at Beef + Lamb New Zealand and chair of the human nutrition and health committee at the International Meat Secretariat Fiona Windle discusses the challenges facing the global meat industry during the coronavirus crisis.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/05/19/Tough-times-don-t-last.-Tough-people-do.-dispelling-fear-during-the-coronavirus?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Three workers die at Cranswick factory as affected families get support

Cranswick has revealed that three of its staff have lost their lives to COVID-19 and the company is providing full support to their families and other staff directly affected by the coronavirus.

Read more about it via https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2020/05/19/Cranswick-factory-reveals-death-of-three-workers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Baby food sector is neglecting infants’ nutritional needs, says start-up

K baby foods are compromising infantsâ health with excessive amount of sugar, according to Little Tummy - a start-up that hopes to disrupt the UK baby food sector with meals that it claims contains half the amount of fruit of sugar compared to many other brands.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/19/Baby-food-sector-is-neglecting-infants-nutritional-needs-says-start-up?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Fighting obesity with…coffee? Lower body fat found in female coffee drinkers

A study has found a link between lower body fat in women and regular coffee consumption. We speak to research fellow Chao Cao, from the Washington University School of Medicine, to find out more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/19/Fighting-obesity-with-coffee-Lower-body-fat-found-in-female-coffee-drinkers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

JUST expands mung bean protein processing to Europe with Emsland deal

German ingredients supplier Emsland Group has partnered with US start-up JUST, Inc to process mung bean protein for the latterâs plant-based scrambled egg alternative Just Egg.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/19/JUST-expands-mung-bean-protein-processing-to-Europe-with-Emsland-deal?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Vion makes new addition to supervisory board

Dutch processor Vion has announced that Martine Snels has joined its supervisory board.

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Danish Crown closes Southern Jutland slaughterhouse

Pork processor Danish Crown temporarily closed its SkÃrbÃk slaughterhouse in Southern Jutland following the confirmation of coronavirus among staff at its main customer Westcrown.

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Start-up offers DIY solution to cut cost of lab-grown meat

Future Meat Technologies says its plan to sell grow-your-own cell-based meat to food companies will make cultured meat accessible and affordable at both the retail and consumer level.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/18/Start-up-offers-DIY-solution-to-cut-cost-of-lab-grown-meat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From cauliflower bites to vegan frozen meal delivery

In the latest edition of FoodNavigatorâs new product development tracker, we cover âlight and crispyâ cauliflower bites hitting UK shelves, a new fruity curry launching in Germany, and the roll-out of vegan frozen meals from chefs Joe Coulter and Ben MacAndrews.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/18/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-cauliflower-bites-to-vegan-frozen-meal-delivery?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Start-up offers DIY solution to cut cost of lab-grown meat

Future Meat Technologies says its plan to sell grow-your-own cell-based meat to food companies will make cultured meat accessible and affordable at both the retail and consumer level.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/18/Start-up-offers-DIY-solution-to-cut-cost-of-lab-grown-meat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

AI shaping the future of food: ‘Delivering a sustainable food system will fundamentally depend on exchanging data’

Ag-tech company Agrimetrics is launching a new, interactive tool for looking at food and farming data. It claims it will improve sustainability and productivity by accelerating artificial intelligence and advanced analytics. FoodNavigator speaks to the company to find out more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/18/AI-shaping-the-future-of-food-Delivering-a-sustainable-food-system-will-fundamentally-depend-on-exchanging-data?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Givaudan sells Dutch cheese unit: ‘We aim to strengthen the focus on our core’

Swiss flavours group Givaudan has sold its Netherlands-based cheese business for an undisclosed sum.

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Study: Vitamin D supplementation a key factor in COVID-19 severity

The scientific evidence supporting the use of vitamin D to help fight COVID-19 continues to build as researchers in Dublin call on the Irish government to change its supplement recommendations.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2020/05/15/Study-Vitamin-D-supplementation-a-key-factor-in-COVID-19-severity?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Campaigners call for junk food and drink advertising ban as British PM hints at interventionism to tackle obesity

Public health campaigner Action on Salt and Action on Sugar is calling for an advertising ban on unhealthy foods during the lockdown.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/15/Campaigners-call-for-junk-food-and-drink-advertising-ban-as-British-PM-hints-at-interventionism-to-tackle-obesity?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Welsh Lamb shelf-life extensions announced by HCC

Welsh Lamb shelf-life has been âsignificantly extendedâ on average, boosting long-term competitiveness, Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) â Meat Promotion Wales has announced.

Read more about it via https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2020/05/15/Welsh-Lamb-shelf-life-extensions-revealed?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Alliance Group invests in beef processing facility

New Zealand red meat co-operative Alliance Group is to invest $4m in its beef processing capacity in the South Island.

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Meat industry coronavirus taskforce urged by Irish workers’ union

The Irish Services, Industrial, Professional and Technical Union (SIPTU) has called for a taskforce for the meat industry to investigate the spread of coronavirus following a series of cases at processing plants.

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Welsh Lamb shelf-life extensions announced by HCC

Welsh Lamb shelf-life has been 'significantly extended' on average, boosting long-term competitiveness, Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) - Meat Promotion Wales - has announced.

Read more about it via https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2020/05/15/Welsh-Lamb-shelf-life-extensions-announced-by-HCC?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Campaigners call for junk food advertising ban as British PM hints at interventionism to tackle obesity

Public health campaigner Action on Salt and Action on Sugar is calling for an advertising ban on unhealthy foods during the lockdown.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/15/Campaigners-call-for-junk-food-advertising-ban-as-British-PM-hints-at-interventionism-to-tackle-obesity?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The FoodNavigator Podcast: What does Coronavirus mean for the future of food?

The coronavirus pandemic has touched every part of our lives. With the social and economic consequences still largely to be felt, many commentators suggest it will mark a before and after point for society. In this edition of The FoodNavigator Podcast, we ask what does COVID-19 mean for food businesses and the consumers they serve?

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‘School is a really good place to tackle childhood obesity’: Study measures impact of free school meals on obesity rates

Researchers have analysed the effects of the Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM) policy in English schools, to determine what effects the programme has on bodyweight.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/15/Do-free-school-meals-help-reduce-obesity-rates?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Seaweed supplier Algaia enjoys sales boom as coronavirus accelerates shift to traceable food solutions

The French company also notes that food manufacturers in Europe are becoming increasingly wary of using ingredients sourced from China owing to the pandemic.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/15/Seaweed-supplier-Algaia-enjoys-sales-boom-as-coronavirus-accelerates-shift-to-traceable-food-solutions?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food makers suffer 22% loss due to coronavirus lockdown, sweet and beverage hit hardest

The latest barometer analysing effects of the COVID-19 crisis on food and beverage companies in France has revealed a 22% loss in turnover globally.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/15/Food-makers-suffer-22-loss-due-to-coronavirus-lockdown-sweet-and-beverage-hit-hardest?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

CBD industry body looks to lay foundation for standardised testing

The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI), which aims to create a safe, legal and well-regulated CBD market in the UK, says it is in high-level discussions with the Laboratory of Government Chemists (LGC) to develop more precise methods for testing CBD in foods, which it claims would mark an âessential step towards standardisation for the industryâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/14/CBD-industry-body-looks-to-lay-foundation-for-standardised-testing?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How are smallholder farmers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic? Olam weighs in

Smallholder farmers in Africa are particularly at risk amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Julie Greene, VP, Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability at agri-food giant Olam.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/14/How-are-smallholder-farmers-impacted-by-the-coronavirus-pandemic-Olam-weighs-in?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Ethical foie-gras’: Cultured meat start-up taps duck egg cells to recreate French delicacy

French start-up Gourmey is cultivating duck egg cells to bring foie gras into the 21st century, co-founder Nicolas Morin-Forest tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/14/Ethical-foie-gras-Cultured-meat-start-up-taps-duck-egg-cells-to-recreate-French-delicacy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

German slaughterhouses under fire over 'insufficient precautionary measures' to block COVID-19 spread

An outbreak of coronavirus in German slaughterhouses has placed the sectorâs living and working conditions in the spotlight.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/14/German-slaughterhouses-under-fire-over-COVID-19-spread?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Ethical foie-gras’: Cultured meat start-up taps duck egg cells to recreate French delicacy

French start-up Gourmey is cultivating duck egg cells to bring foie gras into the 21st century, co-founder Nicolas Morin-Forest tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/14/Ethical-foie-gras-Cultured-meat-start-up-taps-duck-egg-cells-to-recreate-French-delicacy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

German slaughterhouses under fire over 'insufficient precautionary measures' to block COVID-19 spread

An outbreak of coronavirus in German slaughterhouses has placed the sectorâs living and working conditions in the spotlight.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/14/German-slaughterhouses-under-fire-over-COVID-19-spread?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

ValuSect project supports market development of insect-based foods: ‘A sustainable solution to feed the world’

A new consortium has been launched to support the development of sustainable production and processing techniques for insect-based products in North-West Europe. FoodNavigator caught up with ValuSect to find out more about how it plans to make insects an essential part of the âsustainable diet of tomorrowâ in North-West Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/13/ValuSect-project-supports-market-development-of-insect-based-foods-A-sustainable-solution-to-feed-the-world?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Making sustainable waves: SeaGrown on its plans for the UK's first offshore seaweed farm

Fast-growing, robust, sustainable, nutritious... it even tastes like bacon. Is there no end to seaweed's talents? Meet the firm establishing what it claims is the UKâs first and only commercial offshore seaweed farm.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/13/Making-sustainable-waves-SeaGrown-on-its-plans-for-the-UK-s-first-offshore-seaweed-farm?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

An appetite for change? How to promote healthy, sustainable diets

New research from insight provider IGD examines how to âshiftâ consumers to healthy, sustainable diets. FoodNavigator spoke to Hannah Pearse, IGDâs head of nutrition and scientific affairs, to learn more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/13/An-appetite-for-change-How-to-promote-healthy-sustainable-diets?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Scientists unlocking heat-tolerant wheat: ‘This could protect food supply as the climate changes’

Researchers working on molecular-level responses in crops have taken a step closer to their goal of producing heat-tolerant wheat. âThis benefits the sustainability of the food system by protecting food supply as the climate changes,â project lead Dr Elizabete Carmo-Silva says.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/13/Scientists-unlocking-heat-tolerant-wheat-This-could-protect-food-supply-as-the-climate-changes?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Is cocoa's deforestation-free promise working?

Eliminating deforestation in cocoa-producing regions such a Ghana and CÃte dâIvoire is a challenge, and one that requires more resources, says Violaine Berger, senior program manager of the Cocoa & Forests Initiative at the Sustainable Trade Initiative.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/13/Is-cocoa-s-deforestation-free-promise-working?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Organic Alliance CEO on COVID-19: ‘This epidemic will mark a before and after for society’

Organic Alliance chief executive Lionel Wolberg says that the coronavirus crisis is fundamentally reshaping the French food system. âThis epidemic will mark a before and after for society,â he tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/13/Organic-Alliance-CEO-on-COVID-19-This-epidemic-will-mark-a-before-and-after-for-society?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

ValuSect project supports market development of insect-based foods: ‘A sustainable solution to feed the world’

A new consortium has been launched to support the development of sustainable production and processing techniques for insect-based products in North-West Europe. FoodNavigator caught up with ValuSect to find out more about how it plans to make insects an essential part of the âsustainable diet of tomorrowâ in North-West Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/13/ValuSect-project-supports-market-development-of-insect-based-foods-A-sustainable-solution-to-feed-the-world?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Beyond sugar and salt reformulation: The case for ‘positive nutrition’ targets to help curb obesity

Implementing âpositive nutritionâ policies â to increase the amount of whole grains, fruit, nuts and seeds, and vegetables in our diet â could help the UK combat childhood obesity, argue experts.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/13/Beyond-sugar-and-salt-reformulation-The-case-for-positive-nutrition-targets-to-help-curb-obesity?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New report looks at dairy and plant proteins in weight management and healthy ageing

Danish company 3A Business Consulting has published a new report, Dairy and Plant Proteins in Weight Management and Healthy Ageing 2020-2024.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/05/12/New-report-looks-at-dairy-and-plant-proteins-in-weight-management-and-healthy-ageing?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Warning on ‘high-risk nature’ of meatpacking after COVID-19 clusters emerge

Fresh warnings have been issued over the âhigh-risk natureâ of meat and poultry operations after news of fresh cases of COVID-19 â including one death - at meat companies in Northern Ireland emerged this week.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/05/13/Warning-on-high-risk-nature-of-meatpacking-after-COVID-19-clusters-emerge?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

CapVest-owned Eight Fifty acquires pork processor

CapVest Partners-owned Eight Fifty Food Group, which comprises Karro Food Group and Youngâs Seafood, has now announced the acquisition of meat processor M&M Walshe Holdings for an undisclosed sum.

Read more about it via https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2020/05/12/Pork-processor-M-M-Walshe-acquired-by-Eight-Fifty?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘A different level of complexity’: Meat alternative start-up mimics fibrous texture of pork whole-muscle cuts

Barcelona-based Novameat has entered the pork alternative space with a 3D printed plant-based pork muscle cut. âThe alternative meat industry is moving beyond ground meat analogues,â CEO Giuseppe Scionti tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/07/3D-printed-meat-start-up-mimics-fibrous-texture-of-pork-whole-muscle-cuts?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Beef fraud: Counterfeit products the biggest threat to supply chain

In a 20-year analysis of reported food fraud in the beef supply chain, researchers have found counterfeiting to be the most common type of fraud. âBy better understanding the fraud which is taking place, we can target fraud prevention, detection, and mitigation,â Kelsey Robson from Queenâs University Belfast tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/12/Beef-fraud-Counterfeit-products-the-biggest-threat-to-supply-chain?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat training sign-ups spike since lockdown

New registrations to the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Boardâs (AHDBâs) meat education programme (MEP) have increased by 50% since the coronavirus lockdown.

Read more about it via https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2020/05/07/Meat-training-sign-ups-spike-since-lockdown?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Beyond Meat to launch value packs, more aggressive pricing, and direct-to-consumer operation

Beyond Meat is taking a series of âoffensive measuresâ to chart a course through the coronavirus pandemic, including switching some foodservice production lines over to retail products, developing value packs, offering more aggressive pricing, and building a direct-to-consumer operation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/05/06/Beyond-Meat-to-launch-value-packs-more-aggressive-pricing-and-direct-to-consumer-operation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food delivery players will ‘look to expand their offerings and services into broader markets’, predicts report

Home delivery is here to stay, suggests analysis by a global law firm, which notes that the food delivery sector is holding up in testing markets as businesses look to diversify.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/12/Food-delivery-players-will-look-to-expand-their-offerings-and-services-into-broader-markets-predicts-report?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coronavirus: Betting on aeroponics to increase food security

As the COVID-19 pandemic upends farming and food supply chains and raises concern of widespread shortages and price increases, aeroponics players are hoping their new food production innovations can help strengthen food security.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/12/Coronavirus-Betting-on-aeroponics-to-increase-food-security?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

A new northern industry: Norway eyes commercialisation of seaweed farming

Researchers in Norway are examining how seaweed farming can be commercialised in the country. âSeaweeds may become a profitable piece of the green transition.â

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/12/Norway-eyes-commercialisation-of-seaweed-farming?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Beef fraud: Counterfeit products the biggest threat to supply chain

In a 20-year analysis of reported food fraud in the beef supply chain, researchers have found counterfeiting to be the most common type of fraud. âBy better understanding the fraud which is taking place, we can target fraud prevention, detection, and mitigation,â Kelsey Robson from Queenâs University Belfast tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/12/Beef-fraud-Counterfeit-products-the-biggest-threat-to-supply-chain?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD trend tracker: From nut-free 'hazelnut' chocolate to indulgent Baileys-infused biscuits

This week's edition of the FoodNavigator new product trend tracker features an innovative solution from Kinnerton to allow consumers with nut allergies to enjoy the hazelnut taste of chocolate, while Bahlsen has teamed up with Baileys to make a 'truly indulgent biscuit'. Here are some innovation highlights from around Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/11/NPD-trend-tracker-From-nut-free-hazelnut-chocolate-to-indulgent-Baileys-infused-biscuits?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Frozen food to remain category ‘heavyweight’ for months and years to come, suggests AFFI study

Just as shelf-stable pantry items have experienced surging sales in recent months, frozen food sales have exploded since the onset of COVID-19 with new consumers entering the category, finds a recent survey commissioned by the American Frozen Food Institute.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/05/08/Frozen-food-to-remain-category-heavyweight-for-months-and-years-to-come-suggests-AFFI-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Marketing claims for infant formula should be banned, say British medics

Health and nutrition claims for infant formula are poorly substantiated and potentially harmful, reckon experts in The British Medical Journal.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/11/Marketing-claims-for-infant-formula-should-be-banned-say-British-medics?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Fragmented’ food policy in England cause for new cross-government committee, argue academics

With at least 16 departments responsible for food from fark to fork in England, academics are calling for improved government coordination. âThis isnât a new problem, but COVID-19 has really highlighted the lack of coordination,â says Rosalind Sharpe from City, University of London.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/11/Fragmented-food-policy-in-England-cause-for-new-cross-government-committee-argue-academics?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Is coronavirus changing how we eat?

The coronavirus crisis is causing people to re-evaluate their diets because it has underlined the link between food and health, according to some pundits. However habitual eating patterns are just that â habitual. To what extent has COVID-19 actually changed the way we eat?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/11/Is-coronavirus-changing-how-we-eat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EU health claims and botanicals: Back in the spotlight amid COVID-19 crisis

Interest in wellness and immunity has spiked as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. But the questionable health claims made by some botanical brands has put the sector in the spotlight for some of the wrong reasons. Katia Merten-Lentz, partner at international law firm Keller and Heckman, looks at whether the current legal framework is fit for purpose.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/08/EU-health-claims-and-botanicals-Back-in-the-spotlight-amid-COVID-19-crisis?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coronavirus and the food chain: FoodBytes! by Rabobank’s six tips for innovation in the ‘new normal’

The food industry faces rising pressure to tackle food insecurity in the wake of COVID-19. Rabobank shares six areas it expects to drive innovation in the ânew normalâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/08/Coronavirus-and-the-food-chain-FoodBytes!-by-Rabobank-s-six-tips-for-innovation-in-the-new-normal?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Australian sheepmeat exports drop 15%

Australian red meat exports took a hit in April thanks to the coronavirus pandemic.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/05/07/Australian-sheepmeat-exports-drop-15?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

DSM animal nutrition business benefitted from COVID-19 demand boost

DSM says its nutrition business saw a slight increase, about 1%, on its first quarter 2020 sales from COVID-19.

Read more about it via https://www.feednavigator.com/Article/2020/05/07/DSM-animal-nutrition-business-gained-from-COVID-demand-boost?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

US pork breaks export records in March

Prior to the spread of coronavirus, US pork exports saw a record month during March, driven by strong demand from China.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/05/07/US-pork-breaks-export-records-in-March?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

More snacking, more drinking, less waste and more experimentation with unusual foods: Report reveals the significant shifts in customer behaviour

Meal planning, snacking and interest in exotic foods are consumer trends that have all risen during the UKâs national lockdown, according to a John Lewis and Waitrose Report.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/07/More-snacking-more-drinking-less-waste-and-more-experimentation-with-unusual-foods-Report-reveals-the-significant-shifts-in-customer-behaviour?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danone aims to increase plant-based growth in Europe

Danone has said it is looking at expanding its plant-based category in Europe as it looks to increase plant-based sales worldwide from around â2 billion in 2019 to around â5 billion by 2025.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/07/Danone-aims-to-increase-plant-based-growth-in-Europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Researchers develop artificial ‘tongue’ for more accurate taste testing

Scientists at the Università de MontrÃal have unearthed a new method of test tasting maple syrup which they say could be a potential supplementary tool to more accurately categorise other food and beverages.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/07/Researchers-develop-artificial-tongue-for-more-accurate-taste-testing?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Guaranteeing the perfect avocado: New test uses lasers and vibrations to assess fruit’s ripeness

A new technique developed to measure the ripeness of avocados has the potential to reduce waste by up to 10%, say researchers.

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European Freeze Dry looks beyond COVID-19 boost: ‘We will continue to see repeat purchase’

European Freeze Dry produces long-life ready meals and bulk freeze-dried ingredients. The companyâs meals are usually eaten on the side of a mountain. But crises like COVID-19, and Brexit before it, have started to change this.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/07/European-Freeze-Dry-looks-beyond-COVID-19-boost-We-will-continue-to-see-repeat-purchase?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘A different level of complexity’: Meat alternative start-up mimics fibrous texture of pork whole-muscle cuts

Barcelona-based Novameat has entered the pork alternative space with a 3D printed plant-based pork muscle cut. âThe alternative meat industry is moving beyond ground meat analogues,â CEO Giuseppe Scionti tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/07/3D-printed-meat-start-up-mimics-fibrous-texture-of-pork-whole-muscle-cuts?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tyson Fresh Meats to resume operations at Waterloo site

The beef and pork subsidiary of Tyson Foods, Tyson Fresh Meats is to resume limited production at its Waterloo facility in Iowa.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/05/06/Tyson-Fresh-Meats-to-resume-operations-at-Waterloo-site?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

US meat supply under threat from coronavirus

US meat processing plants hit by the coronavirus could lead to empty shelves, a new report has warned.

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Plant-based meat brands seize initiative as [animal] meat processors struggle, but no room for complacency, say Impossible Foods, Atlantic Natural Foods

As more meat plants temporarily close or operate at reduced capacity as coronavirus spreads, plant-based brands âhave a window of opportunity to present themselves as more reliable alternatives,â says Lux Research. But no production facilities are immune from COVID-19, and thereâs no room for complacency, say executives at key players in the space.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/05/05/Plant-based-meat-brands-Impossible-Foods-Atlantic-Natural-Foods-seize-initiative-as-meat-processors-struggle-with-coronavirus?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

CSPI urges Congress to reject calls for coronavirus ‘liability shield’ for essential businesses; Smithfield asks court to toss lawsuit

As tensions â and lawsuits â mount in the meat industry as plants balance the need to protect workers with pressure to maintain the nationâs food supplies, food trade associations have urged Congress to move to protect essential businesses from âunfoundedâ COVID-19-related litigation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/05/01/CSPI-urges-Congress-to-reject-calls-for-coronavirus-liability-shield-for-essential-businesses-Smithfield-urges-court-to-toss-lawsuit?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

2 Sisters confirms workers positive for COVID-19 at Devon poultry factory

2 Sisters has revealed that a âsmall numberâ of workers across different departments have tested positive for COVID-19 at its meat factory site Willand in Cullompton, Devon.

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HelloFresh’s strong first quarter illustrates shift in consumer eating habits

HelloFresh has raised its earnings expectations for the full year after reporting a successful start to 2020 as increased numbers consumers dine at home amid coronavirus restrictions.

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Barry Callebaut distributes soap to Unilever’s cocoa farmer cooperatives

Cocoa producer Barry Callebaut is delivering 10,000 pieces of soap to customer Unileverâs cocoa farmer cooperatives in CÃte dâIvoire.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/06/Barry-Callebaut-distributes-soap-to-Unilever-s-cocoa-farmer-cooperatives?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Alt milk start-up taps microbes, not plants, to ‘reinvent the meaning of dairy’

Israeli start-up Remilk hopes to replace cows as âfood factoriesâ with its microbe-based âmilkâ. Co-founder Aviv Wolff tells FoodNavigator the product is functional, versatile, and âbehaves the same way as cowâs milkâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/06/Remilk-Alt-milk-start-up-taps-microbes-not-plants-to-reinvent-the-meaning-of-dairy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Arsenic in rice supply: Half of UK rice breaches limits for children

More than half of the rice sold in the UK contains levels of arsenic higher than regulations allow for babies and children under five, fresh research reveals.

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Organic food's coronavirus boost: 'Health crises have a long-term impact on consumer demand'

The coronavirus pandemic has led to surging demand for organic and sustainable foods, according to a new report. Why is the organic sector getting a âcoronavirus boostâ and will gains be sustained in the face of an economic downturn?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/06/Organic-food-gets-coronavirus-boost?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Canadian red meat industry receives coronavirus support

Canadian meat packers and processors have been granted access to federal funding to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

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Online kits revamped to help farmers sell direct to public

UK levy organisation Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is offering beef and lamb box kits to farmers looking to sell their meat directly to consumers during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Hormel Foods reopens Illinois production facility after testing all employees for coronavirus

Hormel Foods-owned Rochelle Foods is reopening its 400,000-square-foot plant in Illinois â which produces microwaveable and precooked bacon for foodservice and retail, deli hams, and Hormel Compleats microwaveable meals â after two weeks of temporary closure to control an outbreak of COVID-19 in the local community.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/05/04/Hormel-Foods-reopens-Illinois-production-plant-after-testing-all-employees-for-coronavirus?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

France urges consumers to eat more cheese as coronavirus hits sales

âHow do you govern a nation that has two hundred and forty-six different kinds of cheese?â, Charles de Gaulle famously quipped. The country is now facing the challenge of getting more consumers to eat cheese as coronavirus impacts demand.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/05/France-urges-consumers-to-eat-more-cheese-as-coronavirus-hits-sales?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Is extra-virgin olive oil just as healthy when pan-fried? Study

A team of researchers have set out to determine if extra virgin olive oil maintains its polyphenol profile â responsible for its antioxidant content â when used for cooking.

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CBD and Novel Foods: A guide to who, what and when

CBD is considered a Novel Food by European regulators. While many CBD products remain on the market, they have not been authorised by European authorities. FoodNavigator takes a look at the path to compliance and tries to shed some light on the questions of who needs to submit a Novel Foods dossier, what it needs to include, and when it should be completed.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/05/CBD-and-Novel-Foods-A-guide-to-who-what-and-when?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food agency stresses vitamin D intake in lockdown: ‘Our immune defences might need to work particularly hard’

With fewer hours spent in the sun due to COVID-19 lockdown, vitamin D levels are at risk of falling. So what can consumers eat to help ensure sufficient intake? ANSES weighs in.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/05/Food-agency-stresses-vitamin-D-intake-in-lockdown-Our-immune-defences-might-need-to-work-particularly-hard?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Avara Foods' duck processing business faces closure, threatening 300 jobs

Avara Foods' former Cherry Valley Foods duck processing and agricultural operations are facing closure, threatening 300 jobs at Caistor in Lincolnshire.

Read more about it via https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2020/05/01/Avara-Foods-duck-processing-business-faces-closure-threatening-300-jobs?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Spanish pork industry urges long-term focus on HORECA sector

Spanish pork industry trade body Interporc has stressed the importance of the hotel, restaurant and cafà (HORECA) sector to help recovery once the coronavirus pandemic has passed.

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Friboi to extend Nelore promotional scheme

JBSâ Friboi brand and the Association of Nelore Breeders of Brazil (ANCB) have extended their promotional partnership to continue throughout 2020.

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Alabama’s attorney general files suit against Tyson Foods over river spill

Alabamaâs Attorney General (AG) has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the State of Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) against Tyson Foods Inc over two river spills last summer.

Read more about it via https://www.feednavigator.com/Article/2020/04/30/Alabama-s-attorney-general-files-suit-against-Tyson-Foods?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD trend tracker: From a fancy ice cream sandwich to plant-based egg replacement

This week's edition of the FoodNavigator new product trend tracker spotlights an upmarket take on the humble ice cream sandwich from Pierre Hermà and a new plant-based egg replacement leveraging aquafaba. Here are some innovation highlights from around Europe.

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CRISPR genome editing to address food security and climate change: ‘Now more than ever we are looking to science for solutions’

Gene editing, like genetic modification, is a technology that has attracted a fair amount of skepticism from European regulators and citizens. However, proponents argue that it will be an invaluable tool in the construction of a future-fit food system. FoodNavigator speaks to Dr Oliver Peoples, CEO of Yeild10 Bioscience, about changing attitudes to the science.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/04/CRISPR-genome-editing-to-address-food-security-and-climate-change-Now-more-than-ever-we-are-looking-to-science-for-solutions?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Smarter packaging’ to tackle food waste ‘better for climate’ than eliminating plastics: Study

A new study suggests that âsmarter packagingâ and smaller pack sizes could be better for climate change than going plastic-free because they help consumers reduce food waste.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/04/Smarter-packaging-to-tackle-food-waste-better-for-climate-than-eliminating-plastics?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coronavirus: ‘Significant link’ found between dietary selenium and cure rate

Scientists have identified a link between the outcome of COVID-19 disease and dietary selenium â found in fish, seafood, meat, poultry, and cereals. FoodNavigator hears from lead researcher Professor Margaret Rayman, from the University of Surrey, to find out more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/04/Coronavirus-Significant-link-found-between-dietary-selenium-and-cure-rate?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ingredion launches polyol sweetener to tap health-conscious trend

Ingredion EMEA has launched its first polyol sweetener -- ERYSTA Erythritol â to enable manufacturers to reduce or replace sugar to achieve nutrition-related claims, such as âno added sugarâ or âcalorie-reducedâ, in multiple applications.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/04/Ingredion-launches-polyol-sweetener-to-tap-health-conscious-trend?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Plant-based ingredients: a budding hangover cure?

A 2009 study at Newcastle University claimed the best cure for a hangover was a bacon butty. But new research published online in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health suggests eating fruits, leaves and roots may help to relieve symptoms of too much alcohol.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/04/Plant-based-ingredients-a-budding-hangover-cure?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Belcampo Meat Co: ‘We want to be an agent of change in the meat industry’ - PODCAST

The US meat industry has been under pressure of late, particularly in terms of perception due to sustainability within the supply chain. GlobalMeatNews spoke with the Anya Fernald, co-founder of California-based vertically-integrated meat processor Belcampo Meat Co., to discuss sustainable producing, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic and how she hopes other businesses will follow suit.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/05/01/Belcampo-Meat-Co-We-want-to-be-an-agent-of-change-in-the-meat-industry-PODCAST?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cargill to launch plant-based range in China

Protein processor Cargill announced it is launching a series of plant-based products in China.

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Avara Foods' Cherry Valley faces closure, threatening 300 jobs

Avara Foods' Cherry Valley Foods duck processing and agricultural operations are facing closure, threatening 300 jobs at Caistor in Lincolnshire.

Read more about it via https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2020/05/01/Avara-Foods-Cherry-Valley-faces-closure-threatening-300-jobs?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS