Food waste and plastic pollution: ‘The two key sustainability drivers are carbon and circularity’

Shoppers have a contradictory relationship with plastic food packaging. On the one hand, we have witnessed a massive public backlash against plastic pollution. On the other, we recognise the need to protect and preserve food and that plastic is, currently, the most effective solution. What is the right balance?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/31/Food-waste-and-plastic-pollution-The-two-key-sustainability-drivers-are-carbon-and-circularity?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Snack producers can improve their Nutri-Score with novel sodium reducing ingredient

Salt of the Earth says its Mediterranean Umami can help manufacturers improve the nutrient profiling calculation of their savoury snacks. Nutri-Score has been adopted by numerous European countries and companies like Nestlà and Danone.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2020/07/31/Snack-producers-can-improve-their-Nutri-Score-with-novel-sodium-reducing-ingredient?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Price the ‘biggest barrier’ to healthy diets

Price is the âbiggest barrierâ stopping consumers eating healthier diets followed by formulation and flavour issues, research reveals.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/31/Price-the-biggest-barrier-to-healthy-diets?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The FoodNavigator Podcast: CBD-infused drinks, marshmallows, and peanut butter

CBD is the latest hot ingredient to infiltrate the food sector, and agile start-ups have been quick to jump onboard. In this edition of The FoodNavigator Podcast, we speak with the founders of three UK-based food start-ups to get their perspectives on consumer acceptance, the state of regulation, and formulating with a somewhat bitter ingredient.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/31/The-FoodNavigator-Podcast-CBD-infused-drinks-marshmallows-and-peanut-butter?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Fig extract can benefit diabetic treatment: study

Botanical ingredients supplier Euromed claims a study shows that its fig extract product, called ABAlife, can lower the glycaemic index of foods, and could potentially be a treatment for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, while also help to make products of appeal to consumers eating a ketogenic diet.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/31/Fig-extract-can-benefit-diabetic-treatment-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EU and US lock horns over Farm-to-Fork strategy: ‘Protectionism isn’t healthy for Europe, the US, or anywhere else in the world’

US Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has warned that the EUâs Green Deal and Farm-to-Fork (F2F) strategy could damage the competitiveness of European farmers and even lead to more protectionist trade policies.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/30/EU-and-US-lock-horns-over-Farm-to-Fork-strategy-Protectionism-isn-t-healthy-for-Europe-the-US-or-anywhere-else-in-the-world?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé's vegetarian and plant-based products grow 40%

The Swiss food giant revealed a big rise in the meatless trend in its half-year results as more consumers experiment with new food options in home.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/30/Nestle-s-vegetarian-and-plant-based-products-grow-40?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Experiential marketing is vital for food - so why isn't it viewed as effective?

You donât need me to tell you that food is all about the senses. The visual cues, the olfactory notes, the actual taste - the best food can be a fully immersive experience.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/30/Experiential-marketing-is-vital-for-food-so-why-isn-t-it-viewed-as-effective?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Unilever and Algenuity discuss the potential of microalgae: ‘Algenuity’s technology unlocks a wealth of food applications’

Unilever has entered into a tie-up with biotech start-up Algenuity. FoodNavigator hears from both companies about the âhuge potentialâ to develop âfuture foodsâ using Chlorella vulgaris microalgae as a nutritious and sustainable protein source.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/30/Unilever-and-Algenuity-discuss-the-potential-of-microalgae-Algenuity-s-technology-unlocks-a-wealth-of-food-applications?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

SHIFT20: Challenges could mar CPG companies’ goals to make 100% of packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025

Food and beverage brands with ambitious sustainability goals to create more packaging with post-consumer materials face significant challenges, including supply shortages due to limitations of the fractured US recycling system, increased competition for existing supply and a significant price difference between virgin and recycled resins, according to recycling experts.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/07/29/SHIFT20-Challenges-could-mar-CPG-companies-goals-to-make-100-of-packaging-reusable-recyclable-or-compostable-by-2025?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Robot developed that 3D prints and grills meat analogues in 6 minutes: ‘We are completely disrupting the supply chain’

Israeli start-up SavorEat has developed an automated, closed system that 3D prints and cooks plant-based meat alternatives for foodservice. âThis robot can replace manufacturing practices,â CEO Racheli Vizman tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/29/SavorEat-3D-prints-and-grills-meat-analogues-in-6-minutes-We-are-completely-disrupting-the-supply-chain?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Report attacks Britain’s ‘fatal’ food culture

The first part of Leon-owner Henry Dimblebyâs much-awaited National Food Strategy calls for a change in Britainâs relationship with food.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/29/Report-attacks-Britain-s-fatal-food-culture?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Concern over 'next pandemic' spotlights antibiotic use in meat: 'Testing will help restore trust'

The use of antibiotics and other adulterants in meat is a global health problem. Consumers increasingly demand products that are free-from contaminants and additives. But how can you be sure the meat you eat is hormone or antibiotic free?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/29/Concern-over-next-pandemic-spotlights-antibiotic-use-in-meat-Testing-will-help-restore-trust?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Romanian plant-based brand Verdino eyes international expansion: ‘The future of food is also produced in Romania’

Romanian food company Salconserv Food has invested â3m to grow its sustainable plant-based brand, Verdino, and the brand now has international ambitions. âThe future of food is also produced in Romania,â CEO Eberhart Răducanu says.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/29/Romanian-plant-based-brand-Verdino-eyes-international-expansion-The-future-of-food-is-also-produced-in-Romania?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘A 21st century food and farming revolution’: Produce & Provide backs farmer-to-consumer shift

UK start-up Produce & Provide is launching a new service that aims to help connect farmers and consumers. The companyâs founder Neil Darwent believes the transition to shorter, more local supply chains represents a â21st century food and farming revolutionâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/28/A-21st-century-food-and-farming-revolution-Produce-Provide-backs-farmer-to-consumer-shift?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Fear of overheads’ and ‘huge sense of uncertainty’ drive outsourcing trend in food SMEs

Pre-COVID, food entrepreneurs were reluctant to outsource to service providers. But a âchange in mindsetâ has occurred, according to Young Foodiesâ Thea Alexander, meaning founders are increasingly comfortable relinquishing control.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/28/Fear-of-overheads-and-huge-sense-of-uncertainty-drive-outsourcing-trend-in-food-SMEs?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nutritionally superior non-GMO barley rolled out on European market

The Food Ingredient business of Japanese conglomerate Teijin Group has introduced BARLEYmax onto the European market to enable producers capitalise on the growing demand for gut health, as well as overall health & wellbeing.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2020/07/28/Nutritionally-superior-non-GMO-barley-rolled-out-on-European-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

SHIFT20: Can food alleviate feelings of stress and anxiety for consumers?

Food has become a way for consumers to ease their worries and anxiety in an increasingly stressful world, and they are looking for products that can answer their basic needs for control, community, and purpose, says Eve Turow-Paul, a writer and cultural anthropologist who presented her research at SHIFT20, the virtual IFT show.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/07/27/SHIFT20-Can-food-alleviate-feelings-of-stress-and-anxiety-for-consumers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From vegan cheese made from almond milk to 'premiumised' guacamole

This week's round-up of on-trend innovation features a range of dairy-free cheese spreads attempting to reach the growing market of people across the UK who are wanting a healthy alternative to dairy cheese. Meanwhile, a brand is promising to âpremiumiseâ the 'dips' category amid soaring post-COVID demand for healthier snacking products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/27/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-vegan-cheese-made-from-almond-milk-to-premiumised-guacamole?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FAIRR: Unilever and Tesco named sustainable protein ‘pioneers’

The FAIRR Investor Network has named Tesco and Unilever protein âpioneersâ as food giants âmuscle inâ on the booming alternative protein market.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/27/FAIRR-Unilever-and-Tesco-named-sustainable-protein-pioneers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘A missed opportunity’: UK food industry hits back as government anti-obesity plan unveiled

The governmentâs new obesity strategy for England will raise prices, reduce consumer choice, threaten jobs and stifle innovation. And all to save 17 calories a day, says the FDF.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/27/A-missed-opportunity-UK-food-industry-hits-back-as-government-anti-obesity-plan-unveiled?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘We are going to reinvent agriculture’: Michelin-starred Raymond Blanc on seasonality, buying local, and going green

The immediate effects of coronavirus on the hospitality industry are âhorrendousâ, says two-Michelin star chef Raymond Blanc OBE, but in the long-term, his glass is half full: âThere is going to be a complete reinvention of our society towards using cleaner energy. Itâs really exciting.â

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/27/Michelin-chef-Raymond-Blanc-on-reinventing-agriculture?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Love Hemp: 'We've positioned ourselves as a global brand'

UK CBD brand Love Hemp tells FoodNavigator itâs staying positive despite regulatory uncertainty.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/27/Love-Hemp-We-ve-positioned-ourselves-as-a-global-brand?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Unilever braces for COVID-19 economic downturn: ‘A deep global recession has already started’

Unilever has leveraged âagilityâ to adapt its business to COVID-19. How does the company plan to cope with the global economic recession that now looks likely?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/24/Unilever-braces-for-COVID-19-economic-downturn-A-deep-global-recession-has-already-started?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Mondelēz still committed to reducing pack sizes after latest ‘shrinkflation’ row

Cadbury-owner Mondelēz International says it remains committed to reformulation via reducing portion sizes after a backlash over its move to shrink the sizes of all Cadbury chocolate bars sold in multipacks in the UK without changing the price.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/24/Mondelez-still-committed-to-reducing-pack-sizes-after-latest-shrinkflation-row?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meet the AI start-up helping Nestlé, Barilla, and Mondelēz cut production waste

Israeli start-up Seebo has raised a total of $31m to help manufacturers predict and prevent food waste on the factory floor. The more complex the production line, the better, CEO Lior Akavia tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/24/Seebo-Start-up-taps-AI-to-help-FMCGs-predict-and-prevent-food-production-waste?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Besana, Importaco tie-up creates ‘European leader’ in dried fruit & nuts

Spanish food company Importaco is taking a controlling stake in Italian manufacturer Besana in a merger that will create âthe European leader in nuts, dried fruit and seedsâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/23/Besana-Importaco-tie-up-creates-European-leader-in-dried-fruit-nuts?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Study reviews the latest approaches towards improved gluten-free bread properties

A recent study analysed recent advances to improve the quality of gluten-free bread, focusing not only on the latest conventional ingredients and innovative approaches to replace the gluten-network, but also on technological and processes methods that modify batter properties such as consistency.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2020/07/23/Study-reviews-the-latest-approaches-towards-improved-gluten-free-bread-properties?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Givaudan sees elevated demand for flavors across CPG categories amid ongoing pandemic

Global flavor company Givaudan registered a 3.6% sales increase in its flavors division where it experienced a shift demand from foodservice and alcoholic beverages to retail CPG products including juice-based beverages, culinary solutions, nutritional bars, and snacks linked to COVID-19 consumer shopping habits.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/07/22/Givaudan-sees-elevated-demand-for-flavors-across-CPG-categories-amid-ongoing-pandemic?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EU-Mercosur deal faces mounting opposition as soy and beef exports drive deforestation in Brazil

Around one-fifth of the soy and beef imported to Europe from Brazil can be linked to deforestation in the country, a new study reveals, lending its voice to growing opposition to the trade deal between the EU and Mercosur.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/22/EU-Mercosur-deal-faces-mounting-opposition-as-soy-and-beef-exports-drive-deforestation-in-Brazil?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coca-Cola to streamline its innovation pipeline after ‘toughest and most complex’ period ever

The snacks and beverage giant says it will cut a number of its zombie brands and focus on âfewer but bigger and strongerâ products after its second-quarter sales fell 27% year-on-year - the sharpest quarterly sales drop in a decade.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/22/Coca-Cola-to-streamline-its-innovation-pipeline-after-toughest-and-most-complex-period-ever?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Charcuterie cartel: Competition watchdog hits cold meats manufacturers with €93m fine

Cooperl, Fleury Michon, Coop, Campofrio, and Nestlà are just some of Franceâs ham and cold meats players called out by the countryâs competition regulator for participating in a cartel.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/22/Charcuterie-cartel-Competition-watchdog-hits-cold-meats-manufacturers-with-93m-fine?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Hybrid products could drive first wave of cell-based meat launches, predicts Higher Steaks as it unveils pork belly, bacon prototypes

Hybrid products combining meat grown from cells in bioreactors with plant-based proteins and fats could drive the first wave of cell-based product launches, predicts the founder of UK-based startup Higher Steaks, which unveiled the âworldâs firstâ cell-based bacon and pork belly this week.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/07/22/Hybrid-products-could-drive-first-wave-of-cell-based-meat-launches-predicts-Higher-Steaks-as-it-unveils-pork-belly-bacon-prototypes?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Reform of national dietary guidelines ‘urgently needed’ for health and sustainability

If the global population adhered to the US or UKâs food based dietary guidelines, food-related emissions would exceed food-system limits for avoiding dangerous levels of climate change by more than three-fold, say researchers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/22/Reform-of-national-dietary-guidelines-urgently-needed-for-health-and-sustainability?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Inconsistent labelling regulations hinder vitamin D food fortification innovation, says BNF

Differing rules between the UK and Europe present a barrier for food manufacturers looking to fortify products with vitamin D, according to the British Nutrition Foundation, as a new report urges more intake of the âsunshine nutrientâ among consumers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/21/Inconsistent-labelling-regulations-hinder-vitamin-D-food-fortification-innovation-says-BNF?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danone on achieving site carbon neutrality: ‘The main challenge was reducing our carbon footprint whilst also increasing production volumes’

In a world first, a baby formula production site is to be certified carbon neutral by the Carbon Trust. Dairy giant Danone, which operates the Wexford, Ireland facility, tells us how it âmanaged to successfully decoupleâ the siteâs CO₂ emissions and productivity.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/21/Danone-on-achieving-site-carbon-neutrality-The-main-challenge-was-reducing-our-carbon-footprint-whilst-also-increasing-production-volumes?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

GoodMills Innovation launches healthy aging and immunity boosting wheat germ concentrate: 'We see enormous potential in everyday foods'

Hamburg-based ingredient supplier GoodMills Innovation is introducing SpermidinEVO, a new wheat germ concentrate with âadded health benefitsâ. Johanna Imbeck, Project Manager, tells FoodNavigator the launch comes as consumer concern over healthy ageing and immune health continues to go mainstream.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/21/GoodMills-Innovation-launches-healthy-aging-and-immunity-boosting-wheat-germ-concentrate-We-see-enormous-potential-in-everyday-foods?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From Persian-style ancient grains to enzyme 'super drink'

This week's round-up of on-trend innovation sees global culinary culture collide with ancient grains as Merchant Gourmet launches in Lidl. Meanwhile, a new Asian-inspired enzyme 'super drink' hopes to tap into the already soaring demand for gut-healthy products like kombucha.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/20/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-Persian-style-ancient-grains-to-enzyme-super-drink?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From Persian-style ancient grains to kombucha enzyme drinks

This week's round-up of on-trend innovation sees global culinary culture collide with ancient grains as Merchant Gourmet launches in Lidl. Meanwhile, a new kombucha enzyme drink hopes to tap into the already soaring demand for gut-healthy products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/20/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-Persian-style-ancient-grains-to-kombucha-enzyme-drinks?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cultured chicken hybrid: KFC develops 3D-printed nuggets from chicken cells and plants

What do you get when you cross chicken cells with plant-based ingredients and 3D printing technology? KFC collaborates with biotech research lab 3D Bioprinting Solutions in Moscow to bring hybrid nuggets to the Russian market.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/20/KFC-develops-3D-printed-cultured-meat-hybrid-nuggets-for-Russian-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FoodNavigator’s Unlocking Innovation series: NPD and the evolving consumer

In a pioneering series of webinars, FoodNavigatorâs global editorial teams will unpick one of the biggest questions facing the sector today: What will COVID-19 mean for the future of the industry?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/20/FoodNavigator-s-Unlocking-Innovation-series-NPD-and-the-evolving-consumer?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

PepsiCo Future Brands talks agile innovation: ‘We are identifying which trends will stay versus yesterday’s fad’

PepsiCo established its Future Brands business in Europe in 2018 in response to the changing innovation landscape. FoodNavigator speaks to Senior Innovation Director Karen Scott to find out how the company is leveraging agile innovation and identifying the trends with sticking power.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/20/PepsiCo-Future-Brands-talks-agile-innovation-We-are-identifying-which-trends-will-stay-versus-yesterday-s-fad?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Oatly: ‘Now we want to challenge the whole dairy industry’

Plant-based drink disruptor Oatly says it is planning to take on the overall dairy category after securing $200 million in new equity from an investment group led by private equity giant Blackstone and a group of celebrities.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/20/Oatly-Now-we-want-to-challenge-the-whole-dairy-industry?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ingredion launches range of organic native starches

Ingredion Incorporated, a provider of ingredient solutions, has launched three new organic native starches for the US and Canada.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/07/20/Ingredion-launches-range-of-bio-organic-native-starches?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Industry urgently needs standards for avocado oil as study highlights scope of oxidation, adulteration

A recent study showing that four out of five samples of commercially available avocado oils were either rancid or adulterated generated a few negative headlines, but probably passed most consumers by. But it should serve as a wake-up call for industry, which urgently needs standards as the category continues to grow, says co-author Dr Selena Wang.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/07/18/Industry-urgently-needs-standards-for-avocado-oil-as-study-highlights-scope-of-oxidation-adulteration?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Counting the carbon cost of food: EAT says dietary shift needed to tackle global hunger and climate change

A âground breakingâ new study proposes a global carbon budget for food production and concludes that some countries within the G20 will need to embrace dietary change for the food system to feed the world within planetary boundaries.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/17/Counting-the-carbon-cost-of-food-EAT-says-dietary-shift-needed-to-tackle-global-hunger-and-climate-change?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ag start-up pioneers bee-powered crop protection promising better quality fruit to retailers and consumers

A Canadian ag-tech start-up that utilises the humble but industrious bumblebee to offer fruit and vegetable growers an alternative to spraying their crops with pesticides has its sights on the European market.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/17/Ag-start-up-pioneers-bee-powered-crop-protection-promising-better-quality-fruit-to-retailers-and-consumers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK natural nut butter business accelerates growth with massive financial boost

Pip & Nut is ramping up its ambitious growth plans following a seven-figure finance package from HSBC UK.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2020/07/17/UK-natural-nut-butter-business-accelerates-growth-with-massive-financial-boost?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Pester power: ‘Peppa Pig, Disney, and Star Wars have no place on unhealthy food and drink’

The association of cartoon characters with HFSS food and drink must end, according to a fresh report out of the UK which has called on parents to share their view on child-friendly marketing.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/17/Pester-power-Peppa-Pig-Disney-and-Star-Wars-have-no-place-on-unhealthy-food-and-drink?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Unilever procurement chief talks climate crisis: ‘The world's food system needs to change’

Unilever recently set out a range of commitments to tackle climate change as well as halt â and even reverse â the degradation of the natural world. This includes a target to reach net zero emissions from all products by 2039. FoodNavigator speaks to Chief Procurement Officer Dave Ingram to learn more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/16/Unilever-procurement-chief-talks-climate-crisis-The-world-s-food-system-needs-to-change?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EFSA welcomes views on new ways to assess nutrient levels in regulated products

The European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) are launching a public consultation on how best to harmonise the approach for assessing the intake of nutrients contained within regulated products.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2020/07/16/EFSA-looks-at-ways-to-assess-nutrient-levels-in-regulated-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food Circle Supermarket: 'We want to be one of the largest food surplus retailers in Europe’

Food Circle Supermarket was established to reduce the amount of surplus food going to waste. It achieves this by offering consumers âhealthy and wholesome foodâ at reduced prices.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/16/Food-Circle-Supermarket-We-want-to-be-one-of-the-largest-food-surplus-retailers-in-Europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Advertising body rejects calls to ban junk food adverts before 9pm

The UKâs Advertising Association has weighed in as health campaigners urge the government to ban junk food ads before the watershed to combat obesity.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/16/Advertising-body-rejects-calls-to-ban-junk-food-adverts-before-9pm?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

In Germany, will the chicken come before the egg? Agriculture Minister eyes chick culling ban

Julia KlÃckner says she wants to outlaw the culling of unwanted male chicks, which has ruffled feathers in Germanyâs poultry industry.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/15/In-Germany-will-the-chicken-come-before-the-egg-Agriculture-Minister-eyes-chick-culling-ban?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

ADM talks the evolution of ‘gut health’ and the innovation opportunity in everyday foods

Consumers are increasingly aware of the importance of gut health for overall wellbeing. Microbiome interventions have been associated with positive health outcomes, from immunity to improved cognition and mood. The key to success is regular consumption â so what could the future of gut health look like in the food sector?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/15/ADM-talks-the-evolution-of-gut-health-and-the-innovation-opportunity-in-everyday-foods?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Diageo, PepsiCo and Unilever to launch paper bottles

Diageo will debut a 100% plastic-free, paper-based spirits bottle for Johnnie Walker in early 2021; while PepsiCo and Unilever plan to follow suit with their own brands

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2020/07/15/Diageo-PepsiCo-and-Unilever-to-launch-paper-based-bottles?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK cannabinoid industry spots opportunity as EC considers reclassifying CBD a narcotic

The UK could be set to emerge as a global leader in the research and development of CBD as a food ingredient after the news that the European Commission has postponed the Novel Food applications of non-synthetic CBD products as it decides whether to class non-synthetic CBD as a narcotic.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/15/UK-cannabinoid-industry-spots-opportunity-as-EC-considers-reclassifying-CBD-a-narcotic?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Flavours and fragrance industries launch Sustainability Charter: ‘It establishes a framework, sets a bar and raises everybody’

IOFI and IFRA, the industry bodies for the flavour and fragrance sector, have launched a new Sustainability Charter. The sectorial approach âestablishes a framework, sets a bar and raises everybodyâ, representatives from the two organisations tell us.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/15/Flavours-and-fragrance-industries-launch-Sustainability-Charter-It-establishes-a-framework-sets-a-bar-and-raises-everybody?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Healthy opportunity: Turkey seeks to eliminate trans-fats in line with WHO goals

Turkey is seeking to eliminate trans-fat in its food supply with a new regulation stipulating that it can account for no more than 2g per 100g of fat.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2020/07/15/Healthy-opportunity-Turkey-seeks-to-eliminate-trans-fats-in-line-with-WHO-goals?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘The way consumers are using health and wellness products is evolving’: Kerry spots opportunity for gut health in foodservice

Taste and nutrition experts at Kerry Group have identified gut health as an important innovation lever for food R&D teams. More interestingly still, they argue that the opportunity around gut health and foodservice is ripe for picking.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/15/The-way-consumers-are-using-health-and-wellness-products-is-evolving-Kerry-spots-opportunity-for-gut-health-in-foodservice?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kombucha body launches code of practice to standardise manufacturing practices

Kombucha Brewers International (KBI), the trade association committed to promoting and protecting commercial kombucha brewers around the world, has released the industryâs first Code of Practice, a food safety and quality standard for kombucha producers that aims to create transparency for consumers to make informed choices, while allowing for continued evolution and innovation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/15/Kombucha-body-launches-code-of-practice-to-standardise-manufacturing-practices?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meet the brand ‘making kefir explode as a category’ in mainstream dairy

UK-based Biotiful Diary is bringing kefir to the masses with 2,000-year old cultures sourced from founder Natasha Bowesâ native Russia.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/15/Biotiful-Dairy-exploding-the-kefir-category-in-mainstream-dairy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FECIC unveils first protocol for the Spanish meat industry to avoid risks posed by Covid-19

The Spanish Meat Business Federation (FECIC) has signed an agreement with risk consultancy firm, AON, and certification body, AENOR, to launch the first protocol for the Spanish meat industry, allowing companies to implement measures to avoid risks posed by Covid-19 and certify they comply with the required safety standards.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/09/FECIC-unveils-first-protocol-for-the-Spanish-meat-industry-to-avoid-risks-posed-by-Covid-19?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

PepsiCo seeks to exploit shift to home cooking and immunity focus among comfort-craving consumers

The drinks and snacks makerâs second-quarter earnings illustrate the consumer trends to have emerged from the global pandemic which the company aims to tap to drive future growth.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/14/PepsiCo-seeks-to-exploit-shift-to-home-cooking-and-immunity-focus-among-comfort-craving-consumers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

PepsiCo seeks to exploit shift to scratch cooking and immunity focus among comfort-craving consumers

The drinks and snacks makerâs second-quarter earnings illustrate the consumer trends to have emerged from the global pandemic which the company aims to tap to drive future growth.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/14/PepsiCo-seeks-to-exploit-shift-to-scratch-cooking-and-immunity-focus-among-comfort-craving-consumers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Aeroponics: ‘Getting to the roots’ of a soil-free vertical farming system

A UK study detailing the environmental benefits of vertical farming â and in particular, aeroponics â has listed âstrategic areas of future researchâ to underpin the systemâs productivity and sustainability.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/14/Aeroponics-Getting-to-the-roots-of-a-soil-free-vertical-farming-system?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cathedral City launches first cheese packaging recycling program in UK

A large proportion of flexible plastic cheese packaging currently ends up in landfills across the UK, but now Cathedral City, a brand owned by Saputo Dairy UK, is working with TerraCycle to recycle flexible cheese packaging through the Cheese Packaging Recycling Programme.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/07/14/Cathedral-City-launches-first-cheese-packaging-recycling-program-in-UK?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

European flexible packaging industry agrees unified Sustainability Vision

The Members of Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE), which represent the European flexible packaging industry, agreed to a joint vision on sustainability at FPEâs first virtual conference, held last month.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/07/14/European-flexible-packaging-industry-agrees-unified-Sustainability-Vision?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New evidence: Late night protein won't help control blood sugar after breakfast

Two new studies have shown that late night consumption of protein doesn't help control glyceamic response to the following morning's breakfast, with one showing it may even have a negative effect.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2020/07/14/New-evidence-Late-night-protein-won-t-help-control-blood-sugar-after-breakfast?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Frozen sales continue to surge as sector outperforms fresh and chilled

UK sales of frozen food increased by Â285m in the last three months according to the latest statistics from market researcher Kantar and the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF).

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/13/Frozen-sales-continue-to-surge-as-sector-outperforms-fresh-and-chilled?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From Kellogg's cinnamon cereal to a new engraved bottle for Evian

What is the latest new product development hitting Europe? FoodNavigator looks at Grimbergen's alcohol-free beer, a new evian bottle with an engraved logo, Kellogg's cinnamon cereal in Germany, and more...

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/13/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-Kellogg-s-cinnamon-cereal-to-a-new-engraved-bottle-for-Evian?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Beneo eyes the rise of rice starch: ‘It is becoming ever more popular‘

Beneo is investing â50m to increase its rice starch production capacity. Operations MD Roland Vanhoegaerden tells us demand is growing organically and being boosted by new applications.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/13/Beneo-eyes-the-rise-of-rice-starch-It-is-becoming-ever-more-popular?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FSA chief on trust, collaboration, and food business: ‘I object to an ideological distrust of the private sector’

FSA chief executive Emily Miles says when working with food businesses, the regulator must both be trusting and suspicious at the same time: âTo assume that the food industry is stuffed with exploitative corner-cutting businesses is lazy thinking.â

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/13/FSA-chief-on-trust-collaboration-and-food-business-I-object-to-an-ideological-distrust-of-the-private-sector?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Warburtons supports start-ups with new fund

Warburtons has teamed up with small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) accelerator Mission Ventures to launch a new joint venture to support bakery start-ups.

Read more about it via https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2020/07/13/Warburtons-backs-bakery-start-ups-with-new-fund?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sink or swim: How the ‘challenger brand mentality’ is keeping start-ups afloat

The impact of COVID-19 on retail and food-to-go channels has challenged many food businesses. Yet challenger brands and start-ups with an agile mindset can use the crisis to their advantage, say a panel of experts.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/09/Coronavirus-How-the-challenger-brand-mentality-is-keeping-start-ups-afloat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Backing the right horse: What are food investors looking for in the wake of coronavirus?

COVID-19 has accelerated food trends that were already on the rise prior to lockdown. So how can entrepreneurs best capitalise on these trends to attract early-stage funding? And in a growing field of competitors, how can investors pick the right horse?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/News/Market-Trends/Coronavirus-What-are-investors-looking-for-in-food-start-ups?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The growing importance of clean label in functional dairy

Demand for functional dairy ingredients has never been higher. This is largely driven by the high-protein trend â consumers increasingly understand the proven benefits of high-quality proteins, in particular those from whey, for muscle growth, weight management and satiety.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/07/10/The-growing-importance-of-clean-label-in-functional-dairy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

A plant-based coloring solution for dairy alternative drinks

Dairy alternative drinks are now hugely popular worldwide, with a growing range of flavorful options.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2020/07/10/A-plant-based-coloring-solution-for-dairy-alternative-drinks?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cubiq's 'smart fat' takes on coconut oil: ‘This is what plant-based companies are looking for’

Spanish food tech start-up Cubiq Foods has developed a vegan âsmart fatâ that, it claims, behaves like animal fat within product formulations. Addressing some of the functional constraints of coconut oil, CEO and co-founder AndrÃs Montefeltro tells FoodNavigator the company wants to position itself as âthe best fat replacer for coconut oil in plant-based productsâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/10/Cubiq-s-smart-fat-takes-on-coconut-oil-This-is-what-plant-based-companies-are-looking-for?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Waste not, want not: Bizaare ingredient adds nutritional and environmental benefits to our daily baguette

French scientists claim that baking bread with wheat fertilized with human urine could slash nitrogen usage from artificial fertilizers, cut costs for farmers and boost yields, and retain nutrients often lost.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2020/07/09/Waste-not-want-not-Bizarre-ingredient-adds-nutritional-and-environmental-benefits-to-our-daily-baguette?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

A race to market as Bell steps up investment in cultured meat innovator Mosa Meat

Bell Food Group has increased its investment in Dutch start-up Mosa Meat, a leading innovator in the cultured beef space.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/09/A-race-to-market-as-Bell-steps-up-investment-in-cultured-meat-innovator-Mosa-Meat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Waste not, want not: Unexpected ingredient adds nutritional and environmental benefits to our daily baguette

French scientists claim that baking bread with wheat fertilized with human urine could slash nitrogen usage from artificial fertilizers, cut costs for farmers and boost yields, and retain nutrients often lost.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2020/07/09/Waste-not-want-not-Unexpected-ingredient-adds-nutritional-and-environmental-benefits-to-our-daily-baguette?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Plant or animal protein: What's healthiest for people and planet?

Animal sources of protein are more potent than vegan sources for stimulating muscle growth but their significant impact on climate change means plant sources will be key for future diets, researchers will be told later this week as part of an online physiology event.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2020/07/09/Plant-or-animal-protein-What-s-healthiest-for-people-and-planet?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

'Necessity is the mother of invention': Coconuts Organic on why D2C may be the lifeline small brands need

As big and small food brands adapt to the 'new normal', many are exploring the direct to consumer (D2C) route as a means of growing sales. Coconuts Organic, a plant-based ice cream, is one of the small businesses doing just that.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/09/Necessity-is-the-mother-of-invention-Coconuts-Organic-on-why-D2C-may-be-the-lifeline-small-brands-need?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FECIC unveils first protocol for the Spanish meat industry to avoid risks posed by Covid-19

The Spanish Meat Business Federation (FECIC) has signed an agreement with risk consultancy firm, AON, and certification body, AENOR, to launch the first protocol for the Spanish meat industry, allowing companies to implement measures to avoid risks posed by Covid-19 and certify they comply with the required safety standards.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Sectors/Meat/FECIC-unveils-first-protocol-for-the-Spanish-meat-industry-to-avoid-risks-posed-by-Covid-19?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FECIC unveils first protocol for the Spanish meat industry to avoid risks posed by Covid-19

The Spanish Meat Business Federation (FECIC) has signed an agreement with risk consultancy firm, AON, and certification body, AENOR, to launch the first protocol for the Spanish meat industry, allowing companies to implement measures to avoid risks posed by Covid-19 and certify they comply with the required safety standards.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Sectors/Meat/FECIC-unveils-first-protocol-for-the-Spanish-meat-industry-to-avoid-risks-posed-by-Covid-19?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Review suggests keto diets don’t boost endurance athletes’ performance

A review published in a sports science journal has found little support for the notion that ketogenic diets can improve performance for endurance athletes.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2020/07/08/Review-suggests-keto-diets-don-t-boost-endurance-athletes-performance?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Vertical farming for ‘sustainable national food security’ and ‘green food recovery’

Vertegrow and Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) are investing in the development of a UK vertical farm. According to Vertegrow director Graeme Warren, investment in ag tech in general â and vertical farming in particular â is vital to delivering food security and a âgreen food recoveryâ post-COVID.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/08/Vertical-farming-for-sustainable-national-food-security-and-green-food-recovery?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

50 Best team launches ‘recovery’ auction as hard-hit hospitality sector seeks lifelines

As restaurant businesses emerge from the pandemic seeking support, the Worldâs 50 Best Restaurants â an annual ranking of the top 50 restaurants across the globe and which is owned and run by FoodNavigator publisher William Reed Business Media -- has launched on online auction to raise funds for the embattled hospitality industry.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/08/50-Best-team-launches-recovery-auction-as-hard-hit-hospitality-sector-seeks-lifelines?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nespresso invests $170m to expand Swiss production center

Nespresso is investing CHF 160m ($170m USD) to expand its Romont production center in Switzerland: creating 300 jobs and a âsustainable by designâ facility.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2020/07/08/Nestle-to-expand-Nespresso-production-in-Switzerland?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kids most exposed to junk food advertising in France, finds public health agency

A fresh study has revealed that children in France are most exposed to advertising for products with a Nutri-Score ranking of D and E â meaning foods of lower nutritional quality. The findings, says Santà Publique France, support the need for food marketing restrictions.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/08/Kids-most-exposed-to-junk-food-advertising-in-France-finds-public-health-agency?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Marel ACM-NT allows processors to move from whole bird to chicken parts

Marel has launched an automated ACM-NT Compact cut-up machine for poultry for high grade chicken parts; breast, leg and wings.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/02/Marel-ACM-NT-allows-processors-to-move-from-whole-bird-to-chicken-parts?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Marel ACM-NT allows processors to move from whole bird to chicken parts

Marel has launched an automated ACM-NT Compact cut-up machine for poultry for high grade chicken parts; breast, leg and wings.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/02/Marel-ACM-NT-allows-processors-to-move-from-whole-bird-to-chicken-parts?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FECIC unveils first protocol for the Spanish meat industry to avoid risks posed by Covid-19

The Spanish Meat Business Federation (FECIC) has signed an agreement with risk consultancy firm, AON, and certification body, AENOR, to launch the first protocol for the Spanish meat industry, allowing companies to implement measures to avoid risks posed by Covid-19 and certify they comply with the required safety standards.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/07/FECIC-unveils-first-protocol-for-the-Spanish-meat-industry-to-avoid-risks-posed-by-Covid-19?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FECIC unveils first protocol for the Spanish meat industry to avoid risks posed by Covid-19

The Spanish Meat Business Federation (FECIC) has signed an agreement with risk consultancy firm, AON, and certification body, AENOR, to launch the first protocol for the Spanish meat industry, allowing companies to implement measures to avoid risks posed by Covid-19 and certify they comply with the required safety standards.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/07/FECIC-unveils-first-protocol-for-the-Spanish-meat-industry-to-avoid-risks-posed-by-Covid-19?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Irish Agri-food veterans launch Tradeforus online livestock trading platform

Agri-food veterans Michael Broderick and Hilliard Lombard have launched Tradeforus, an online livestock trading platform to help farmers and meat processors buy and sell livestock, to avoid the cost commission and fees paid to participate in trading marts or factory agents.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/02/Irish-Agri-food-veterans-launch-Tradeforus-online-livestock-trading-platform?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Irish Agri-food veterans launch Tradeforus online livestock trading platform

Agri-food veterans Michael Broderick and Hilliard Lombard have launched Tradeforus, an online livestock trading platform to help farmers and meat processors buy and sell livestock, to avoid the cost commission and fees paid to participate in trading marts or factory agents.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/02/Irish-Agri-food-veterans-launch-Tradeforus-online-livestock-trading-platform?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Princes ‘reimagining’ NPD to deliver 'innovation fit for the 2020’s'

Canned food, pasta and fruit juice maker Princes Group is investing Â5m to shake-up its approach to innovation in a âunique partnershipâ with specialist innovation agency Cubo.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/07/Princes-reimagining-NPD-to-deliver-innovation-fit-for-the-2020-s?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Regulator warns on food fraud risk: ‘COVID-19 has created potential opportunities for unscrupulous traders to cut corners’

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has issued a warning calling on businesses and consumers to be vigilant against heightened food fraud risks arising from the coronavirus pandemic.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/07/Regulator-warns-on-food-fraud-risk-COVID-19-has-created-potential-opportunities-for-unscrupulous-traders-to-cut-corners?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cutting the trans-fat: Potential link found between deep frying oils and ovarian cancer

Fresh research suggesting a potential link between industrially produced trans-fatty acids â predominantly found in fried foods and partially hydrogenated cooking oils â and ovarian cancer has implications for the food industry, IARC scientist Dr Veronique Chajes tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/07/Trans-fatty-acids-from-deep-frying-oil-could-increase-ovarian-cancer-risk-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FoodNavigator’s Unlocking Innovation series: Start-ups, new business development and funding

In a ground-breaking series of webinars, FoodNavigatorâs global editorial teams will address one of the most pressing questions facing the sector today: What will COVID-19 mean for the future of the industry?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/07/FoodNavigator-s-Unlocking-Innovation-series-Start-ups-new-business-development-and-funding?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cutting the trans-fat: Potential link found between deep frying oils and ovarian cancer

Fresh research suggesting a potential link between industrially produced trans-fatty acids â predominantly found in fried foods and partially hydrogenated cooking oils â and ovarian cancer has implications for the food industry, IARC scientist Dr Veronique Chajes tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/News/Science/Trans-fatty-acids-from-deep-frying-oil-could-increase-ovarian-cancer-risk-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Grieg Seafood puts pressure on Cargill to address deforestation

Grieg Seafood says it has excluded Cargill Aqua Nutrition from the proceeds of its NOK 1 billion (US$105m) green bond, which was issued last month, until its parent company, Cargill, has significantly reduced its soy-related deforestation risk in Brazil.

Read more about it via https://www.feednavigator.com/Article/2020/07/07/Grieg-Seafood-pressures-Cargill-over-deforestation-links?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Spoon Guru on the evolution of e-commerce: ‘People don’t search brands anymore, attributes are king’

Working with the likes of Tesco and Albert Heijn, Spoon Guru uses its AI powered software to ease the path to purchase and transform food discovery. The companyâs co-founder Markus Stripf tells FoodNavigator that the way people shop online is changing dramatically.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/06/Spoon-Guru-on-the-evolution-of-e-commerce-People-don-t-search-brands-anymore-attributes-are-king?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From cannabis dark chocolate to the 'world's first' cheesecake in a tub

Every week FoodNavigator brings you the latest new product developments from across Europe. In this weekâs edition, we cover the âworldâs firstâ frozen cheesecake in a tub, MÃllerâs new line of split pot yoghurts, dark chocolate buttons infused with CBDa, and a plant-based take on the classic Spanish tortilla.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/06/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-cannabis-dark-chocolate-to-the-world-s-first-cheesecake-in-a-tub?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

3D printed fish: Plant-based salmon with ‘complex structure’ under development for EU market

Students in Demark aim to commercialise vegan alternatives to salmon and tuna in Europe, having developed 3D printing processes capable of printing plant proteins and binders in structured forms.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/06/3D-printed-fish-Plant-based-salmon-with-complex-structure-under-development-for-EU-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kellogg’s joins Piccadilly Lights campaign to highlight challenges visually impaired people face in the new normal

The Pringles maker has joined the World Upside Down campaign launched by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), which calls for people to think about the challenges visually impaired people face in âthe new normalâ.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2020/07/06/Kellogg-s-joins-Piccadilly-Lights-campaign-to-highlight-challenges-visually-impaired-people-face-in-the-new-normal?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Making ‘healthier’ meat: Consumer attitudes to better-for-you burgers and bangers

Processed meat is well consumed in Europe â but overconsumption is associated with certain health risks. An EIT Food project from the University of Reading and APB in the UK, Aarhus University in Denmark and the Spanish National Research Council in Spain is investigating consumer attitudes to healthier options.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/02/Making-healthier-meat-Consumer-attitudes-to-better-for-you-burgers-and-bangers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Winners of The Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards announced

The winners have been announced of the annual Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards in partnership with Compassion in World Farming this month.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/07/03/Winners-of-The-Good-Farm-Animal-Welfare-Awards-announced?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danone hits back at watchdog allegation: ‘All our infant nutrition products can be consumed safely’

Dairy giant Danone âstrongly disputesâ foodwatchâs claim that its infant formulas contain toxic substances.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/03/Danone-hits-back-at-watchdog-allegation-All-our-infant-nutrition-products-can-be-consumed-safely?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ingredient from buckwheat shows immune fitness promise via unique pathway, developer asserts

An ingredient new to the market could help support immune health via a unique pathway, according to the developers. The ingredient, dubbed 2-HOBA, is said to foster immune fitness by improving vascular system function.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2020/07/02/Ingredient-from-buckwheat-shows-immune-fitness-promise-via-unique-pathway-developer-asserts?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From convenience to conscious: Covid-19 pandemic leads to shift in snacking priorities - experts

Snacking has evolved from being a convenient and comforting experience before Covid-19 to a more food conscious and healthy activity during the pandemic, two market experts claim.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2020/07/02/From-convenience-to-conscious-Covid-19-pandemic-leads-to-shift-in-snacking-priorities-experts?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How do health warning labels on snacks impact consumer behaviour? Study

An online experimental study has investigated how health warning labels affect consumption of energy-dense snack products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/03/How-do-health-warning-labels-on-snacks-impact-consumer-behaviour-Study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

CIEH and FSA to launch Food Hygiene and Standards Qualification

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) will launch a new Advanced Professional Certificate (APC) in Food Hygiene and Standards Control developed with the Food Standards Agency (FSA), in September.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/07/03/CIEH-and-FSA-to-launch-Food-Hygiene-and-Standards-Qualification?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Making ‘healthier’ meat: Consumer attitudes to better-for-you burgers and bangers

Processed meat is well consumed in Europe â but overconsumption is associated with certain health risks. A European project from the University of Reading, Aarhus University in Denmark and the Spanish National Research Council in Spain is investigating consumer attitudes to healthier options.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/02/Making-healthier-meat-Consumer-attitudes-to-better-for-you-burgers-and-bangers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Beerchos and dip’: High protein tortilla-style chips upcycled from fermentation by-products

Sustainable chips and a dip with a âconsistency similar to tapenadeâ have been developed by fermentation experts in Denmark. Both products are made almost exclusively from upcycled by-products generated during the beer brewing process.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/02/Beerchos-and-dip-High-protein-tortilla-style-chips-upcycled-from-fermentation-by-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Purition wants to shake-up breakfast: 'Clean label means highly-processed ingredients and fake foods'

Purition is a UK protein shake manufacturer that wants to disrupt a breakfast offering that, co-founder Edward Taylor says, is too often characterised by âhalf truthsâ and ânutrition mythsâ. What makes Purition different? âWe play it straight down the line.â

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/02/Purition-wants-to-shake-up-breakfast-Clean-label-means-highly-processed-ingredients-and-fake-foods?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Child labour spikes during COVID-19 lockdown in Côte d’Ivoire, finds International Cocoa Initiative

During the partial COVID-19 lockdown in CÃte dâIvoire, a sharp rise in child labour was observed. Yet according to the International Cocoa Initiative, it is too early to attribute the increase to the pandemic alone.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/02/Child-labour-spikes-during-COVID-19-lockdown-in-Cote-d-Ivoire-finds-International-Cocoa-Initiative?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

GlobalMeatNews is joining FoodNavigator.com!

GlobalMeatNews has been your source for the main news and views of the international meat industry since 2003. In that time, weâve covered stories such as the horsemeat scandal, the spread of African Swine Fever and the rise of plant-based alternatives with rolling news and a daily newsletter delivered directly to your inbox. But with the onset of the coronavirus and its impact on global markets, that offering is set to change.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/07/01/GlobalMeatNews-is-joining-FoodNavigator.com?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Marel ACM-NT allows processors to move from whole bird to chicken parts

Marel has launched an automated ACM-NT Compact cut-up machine for poultry for high grade chicken parts; breast, leg and wings.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/07/02/Marel-ACM-NT-allows-processors-to-move-from-whole-bird-to-chicken-parts?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Irish Agri-food veterans launch Tradeforus online livestock trading platform

Agri-food veterans Michael Broderick and Hilliard Lombard have launched Tradeforus, an online livestock trading platform to help farmers and meat processors buy and sell livestock, to avoid the cost commission and fees paid to participate in trading marts or factory agents.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/07/02/Irish-Agri-food-veterans-launch-Tradeforus-online-livestock-trading-platform?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The future of cell-based protein: ‘Food manufacturers should look at this as an opportunity’

Cell-based cultured protein is an industry still in its infancy. Food makers should look at the emerging field as an opportunity to collaborate and invest in the sectorâs development, according to experts speaking at IFFâs Plantful Virtual Festival.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/01/The-future-of-cell-based-protein-Food-manufacturers-should-look-at-this-as-an-opportunity?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From fjord to fork: Norwegian collaboration leverages blockchain for ‘safer, better seafood’

A cross-industry collaboration has been launched in Norway that leverages blockchain to share supply chain data across the countryâs seafood sector. The aim is to provide âsafer, better seafoodâ to consumers worldwide.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/01/Norwegian-collaboration-leverages-blockchain-for-safer-better-seafood?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Bunge Loders Croklaan to open Creative Studio in Turkey

The sustainable plant-based edible oils and fats specialist will inaugurate its first Creative Studio in Istanbul in Q3, a dedicated workspace designed to accelerate customer innovation in the growing Middle East/North African markets, while adhering to all COVID-19 directives.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2020/07/01/Bunge-Loders-Croklaan-to-open-Creative-Studio-in-Turkey?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Rainforest Alliance unveils new certification standard: ‘We need new approaches that move beyond a simple pass-fail system’

From September this year, Rainforest Alliance will start rolling out the 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Standard worldwide. How does this newly enhanced standard set itself apart in the field? FoodNavigator speaks with the NGOâs director of standards and assurance, Ruth Rennie, to find out.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/01/Rainforest-Alliance-unveils-new-certification-standard-We-need-new-approaches-that-move-beyond-a-simple-pass-fail-system?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

DuPont launches Danisco Planit to meet consumers’ changing eating habits

DuPont has launched Danisco Planit food and beverage range for plant-based product development in the industry, made with a âplanet forwardâ sustainable approach.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/07/01/DuPont-launches-Danisco-Planit-to-meet-consumers-changing-eating-habits?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

DuPont launches Danisco Planit to meet consumers’ changing eating habits

DuPont has launched Danisco Planit food and beverage range for plant-based product development in the industry, made with a âplanet forwardâ sustainable approach.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/07/01/DuPont-launches-Danisco-Planit-to-meet-consumers-changing-eating-habits?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Redefine Meat launches 3D printed steak: ‘This is the start of a new era in alternative meat’

Redefine Meat today unveiled its trade-marked Alt-Steak, a plant-based 3D printed steak, with consumer testing to kick off in high-end restaurants this year. FoodNavigator speaks to co-founder and CEO Eshchar Ben-Shitrit to learn more about the path to market.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/30/Redefine-Meat-launches-3D-printed-steak-This-is-the-start-of-a-new-era-in-alternative-meat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

GlobalMeatNews is joining FoodNavigator.com!

Dear reader, GlobalMeatNews has been your source for the main news and views of the international meat industry since 2003. In that time, weâve covered stories such as the horsemeat scandal, the spread of African Swine Fever and the rise of plant-based alternatives with rolling news and a daily newsletter delivered directly to your inbox. But with the onset of the coronavirus and its impact on global markets, that offering is set to change.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2020/07/01/GlobalMeatNews-is-joining-FoodNavigator.com?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS