The brittle truth about vegan Easter eggs

Vegan alternatives pass the flavour test (up to a point) but are prone to shattering, according to market research.

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1 in 4 meat substitutes ‘do not contain enough protein to be considered a source of protein’

Over a quarter of processed, vegetarian meat-substitute products are not a source of protein, according to research by Safefood into the nutritional content of more than 350 products which claim to be meat replacements.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/31/1-in-4-meat-substitutes-do-not-contain-enough-protein-to-be-considered-a-source-of-protein?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Oddbox’s brand overhaul: ‘We’re here to shake-up the inefficiencies in the food system’

Oddbox is a UK online delivery platform on a mission to fight food waste. The company, launched in 2016, recently underwent a brand overhaul as it works to grow its community and build on the momentum built-up during COVID lockdowns. FoodNavigator caught up with co-founders Emilie Vanpoperinghe and Deepak Ravindran to learn more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/31/Oddbox-s-brand-overhaul-We-re-here-to-shake-up-the-inefficiencies-in-the-food-system?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The brittle truth about vegan easter eggs

Vegan alternatives pass the flavour test (up to a point) but are prone to shattering, according to market research.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/31/The-brittle-truth-about-vegan-easter-eggs?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Big Ag has not delivered’: Food security under threat from agribusiness giants, warns report

Global food and farming is set for a âcorporate tidal waveâ, warns think tank IPES-Food and non-profit ETC Group, who believe a business-as-usual approach could accelerate environmental breakdown and jeopardize food security.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/31/Big-Ag-has-not-delivered-Food-security-under-threat-from-agribusiness-giants-warns-report?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

DSM purchases Amyris' biotech flavours and fragrances for €128m

DSM has today (31 March) agreed to acquire the flavour and fragrance (F&F) business of US-based biotech firm Amyris, extending its portfolio with bio-based ingredients for the flavor and fragrance and cosmetics industries.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/03/31/DSM-purchases-Amyris-biotech-flavours-and-fragrances-for-128m?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Mars creates world’s first Marmite-frosted cake/cookie hybrid developed by AI

Confectionery giant Mars Wrigley UK is attempting to digitise taste through a partnership with Google Cloud, which has resulted in the first ever Maltesers cake developed by artificial intelligence.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2021/03/31/Mars-creates-world-s-first-Marmite-frosted-cake-cookie-hybrid-developed-by-AI?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Are healthy snacks a luxury most consumers can’t afford?

No, according to panellists at the FoodNavigator 2021 Digital Summit: Positive Nutrition, who say more people accept that healthier choices mean higher prices.

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Farmer to fork: Growing ‘forgotten crops’ in Africa for European consumers

Food brand ZUVA is ensuring farm-to-fork traceability from its parent companyâs farms in Africa through to consumersâ plates in Europe. âWe have created a win-win situation for everyone participating in the value chain,â says founder and CEO Carl Heinrich Bruhn.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/30/Farmer-to-fork-Growing-forgotten-crops-in-Africa-for-European-consumers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Processed’ food is not inherently unhealthy: ‘These concepts need to be dissociated’

Current food classification systems for âprocessedâ food are confusing and can be misleading, a new study argues. âIt is over simplistic to assume that processed equals unhealthy,â the researchâs lead author tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/30/Processed-food-is-not-inherently-unhealthy-These-concepts-need-to-be-dissociated?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Freezer giant Nomad on hot streak with new category buyout: ‘There is no reason for us to stop M&A’

Europeâs largest frozen food player has announced plans to acquire Fortenovaâs frozen savoury and ice cream assets. The buy-out marks Nomadâs second in six months, and CEO StÃfan Descheemaeker says investors âshould not assume we are doneâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/30/Freezer-giant-Nomad-on-hot-streak-with-new-category-buyout-There-is-no-reason-for-us-to-stop-M-A?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

First Milk, Nestlé and Agricarbon launch soil carbon project

UK dairy cooperative First Milk, Nestlà and Agricarbon have announced the launch of a soil carbon capture project.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/03/30/First-Milk-Nestle-and-Agricarbon-launch-soil-carbon-project?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From cocoa fruit chocolate to turmeric cordial

This week's launches take in NestlÃâs new dark chocolate bar made with cocoa fruit, and beverage brand James White's introduction of turmeric to its Thorncroft cordial range for its taste and well documented health attributes. Elsewhere, a popcorn brand is also looking to capitalise on consumer appetite for health improvement with its lentil crisp launch.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/29/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-cocoa-fruit-chocolate-to-turmeric-cordial?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Why Mars is betting on personalised nutrition for the masses

Mars Edge â the segment of Mars Incorporated dedicated to supporting human health through nutrition â is on a mission to reconcile the nutrition that consumers need with the food they want, it tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/29/Why-Mars-is-betting-on-personalised-nutrition-for-the-masses?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Givaudan crowdsources preference for ‘flavour first’ products with Aroma Kiosk

The Swiss flavours and fragrances company is launching a digital sensory tool to help crowdsource preference for âflavour firstâ products, whereby the aroma from flavour helps to drive purchasing decision, Rahul Siva, research investigator, Taste & Wellbeing, tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/29/Givaudan-crowdsources-preference-for-flavour-first-products-with-Aroma-Kiosk?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘A greener future for the dairy industry’: Lyras develops UV tech for safe and sustainable pasteurisation

Danish food tech start-up Lyras has developed a pasteurisation technology that it says has a lower environmental impact than traditional pasteurisation while also cutting food waste and delivering on safety and nutrition.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/29/A-greener-future-for-the-dairy-industry-Lyras-develops-UV-tech-for-safe-and-sustainable-pasteurisation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Campbell CEO: Start with inclusion to create a more diverse environment & drive systemic change

The Campbell Soup Co. is flipping the script on âdiversity and inclusionâ to focus first on inclusion on the grounds that an inclusive environment will better attract and sustain diversity.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/03/26/Campbell-CEO-Start-with-inclusion-to-create-a-more-diverse-environment-drive-systemic-change?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé releases new Sustainability Report, with promise to ‘accelerate efforts’

Nestlà has claimed it has completed the majority of its public commitments with the release of its 2020 Creating Shared Value (CSV) and Sustainability Report.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2021/03/26/Nestle-releases-new-Sustainability-Report-with-promise-to-accelerate-efforts?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cereal Partners Worldwide talks breakfast renovation: 'Innovation can be less, rather than more'

The joint venture between Nestlà and General Mills is taking a âdual strategyâ approach to cereal renovation that is âboth reductionist and increasingâ, says Gharry Eccles, Vice President UK and Oceania of Cereal Partners Worldwide.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/29/CPW-talks-breakfast-reformulation-and-fortification2?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Engage to transform’: AAK combats palm oil deforestation with satellite monitoring

Fats supplier AAK plans to use satellite technology to monitor its global supply base for palm oil in order to detect the signs of deforestation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/26/Engage-to-transform-AAK-combats-palm-oil-deforestation-with-satellite-monitoring?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

“This mess is set to roll”: CBD novel foods deadline just the beginning

The FSAâs recent change to its CBD Novel Foods deadline will lead to a lot of hasty half-hearted applications from companies unaware of how much more difficult the process is about to become, an expert has warned.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/03/26/This-mess-is-set-to-roll-CBD-novel-foods-deadline-just-the-beginning?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

JBS makes fresh commitments to net-zero emissions and zero deforestation

The meat giant and worldâs second-largest food company has announced a new pledge to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040 and zero deforestation across its global supply chain by 2035.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/26/JBS-makes-fresh-commitments-to-net-zero-emissions-and-zero-deforestation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danone calls the shots in €2.9m funding of functional drinks firm MOJU

Functional shots firm MOJU has become Danone Manifesto Venturesâ (DMV) first UK-based investment as the private equity group commits to â2.9m (Â2.5m) a part of a fundraising round.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/03/26/Danone-in-2.9m-funding-of-functional-drinks-firm-MOJU?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

A rainbow of opportunity: How fermentation biotech is creating ‘Agricultural 2.0’

Biotechnology applications garner increasing attention in 2021, with fermentation processing expected to accelerate and expand commercialisation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/25/How-fermentation-biotech-is-creating-Agricultural-2.0?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK meat sector wants ‘overhaul’ of EU export system: ‘The hurdles we face are not going away’

The UK meat sector has dismissed the suggestion that Brexit trade disruption can be chalked up to âteething problemsâ and insisted that âsystemic weaknessesâ in the export system need to be addressed.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/25/UK-meat-sector-wants-overhaul-of-EU-export-system-The-hurdles-we-face-are-not-going-away?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Snack sector looks to lentils, beans and insects as ‘health by stealth’ hits limit

As the snack sector reaches its technological limits in cutting salt and fat from products, European manufacturers are accelerating reformulating efforts using lentils, beans, other vegetables -- and even insects -- as a way of meeting consumer demand for healthier snacking options.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/25/Snack-sector-looks-to-lentils-beans-and-insects-as-health-by-stealth-hits-limit?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cell-cultured meat startup Meatable raises $47m to fund small-scale production

Dutch cell-cultured meat startup Meatable - which is working with porcine and bovine induced pluripotent stem cells [iPSCs] â has closed a $47m Series A round (bringing its total funding to $60m) to advance small-scale production at the Biotech Campus Delft and diversify its product portfolio.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/03/23/Cell-cultured-meat-startup-Meatable-raises-47m-to-fund-small-scale-production?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Has the alternative meat market been slowed by COVID? Redefine Meat thinks not

With industry feedback indicating that meat reduction and flexitarianism has slowed amid the ongoing pandemic, we talk to Eshchar Ben-Shitrit, CEO and Co-Founder of meat alternative innovators, Redefine Meat, on the landscape, present challenges and growth opportunities.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/24/Has-the-alternative-meat-market-been-slowed-by-COVID-Redefine-Meat-thinks-not?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘A major victory in the fight against forced labour’: Food sector giants back human rights due diligence framework

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), representing some of the worldâs largest food makers and retailers, has launched a new framework for the implementation of human rights due diligence systems. This aligned approach is a âmajor victoryâ in the fight against forced labour, FoodNavigator hears.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/24/A-major-victory-in-the-fight-against-forced-labour-Food-sector-giants-back-human-rights-due-diligence-framework?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How will Unilever build a €1bn plant-based meat and dairy business by 2027?

Unilever has pledged to build a â1bn plant-based meat and dairy business within the next five to seven years. How is the company leveraging existing brands to get there? Carla Hilhorst, EVP of R&D Foods and Refreshment weighs in.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/23/How-will-Unilever-build-a-1bn-plant-based-meat-and-dairy-business-by-2027?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danone discusses the importance of early life nutrition: ‘Young children are not mini adults’

Early life nutrition is of vital importance to the healthy development of children â and the first 1000 days can influence health outcomes for a lifetime. But young children âare not mini adultsâ and nutritional strategies have to be tailored to their specific needs, according to Zoà Ellis​, Head of Consumer Medical Affairs at Danone Specialised Nutrition​.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/23/Danone-discusses-the-importance-of-early-life-nutrition-Young-children-are-not-mini-adults?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food marketing to older consumers ‘has lessons to learn’ from fashion and beauty industry

The food industry should look to lessons from other sectors to fully capitalise on the massive opportunity presented by the healthy ageing market, says Finnish dairy and food company Valio.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/23/Food-marketing-to-older-consumers-has-lessons-to-learn-from-fashion-and-beauty-industry?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Upcycling food waste into a biobased plastic alternative

New technology upcycles milk proteins into plastic and cotton-like fibres to create more sustainable fabric and packaging to reduce food wastage.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/23/Upcycling-food-waste-into-a-biobased-plastic-alternative?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Protein bar appeal explodes: Mondelēz buys sports nutrition brand Grenade

US-based global snacking heavyweight Mondelēz International taps into the mass appeal of protein bars as it acquires a significant majority interest in the UK's leading protein bar brand Grenade.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/03/23/Protein-bar-appeal-explodes-Mondelez-buys-sports-nutrition-brand-Grenade?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Industry insights from NIZO: In vitro models and the search for health benefit substantiation

In his latest column, NIZO Food Research Division Manager and FoodNavigator advisory panel member Renà Floris explores the role of in-vitro studies in substantiating health benefits of food products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/22/Industry-insights-from-NIZO-In-vitro-models-and-the-search-for-health-benefit-substantiation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Where are the ‘white space’ opportunities in plant-based cheese?

From soft cheese alternatives to plant-based fermentation and positive nutrition, experts talk growth opportunities within the category.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/22/Vegan-cheese-alternatives-Where-are-the-white-space-opportunities?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What can European food manufacturers learn from the healthy ageing qualities of the Japanese diet?

For the first time in history, across the globe people aged over 65 now outnumber children under five, according to the UN. By the middle of this century there will be more than twice as many. In Europe, the population of over 65s is expected to reach almost 150 million by 2050.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/22/What-can-European-food-manufacturers-learn-from-the-healthy-ageing-qualities-of-the-Japanese-diet?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Lactalis set to buy Leerdammer cheese from Bel

Bel Group and Lactalis Group said they have begun exclusive negotiations, with Bel Group set to sell Royal Bel Leerdammer NL, Bel Italia, Bel Deutschland, the Leerdammer brand and all related rights plus Bel Shostka Ukraine, to the French dairy giant.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/03/22/Lactalis-set-to-buy-Leerdammer-cheese-from-Bel?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Phytochemical-rich malt side stream a 'high potential source of development for the food industry’

Side streams from the malting process could be a used in human nutrition, with new research highlighting their high protein and phytochemical content.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/22/Phytochemical-rich-malt-side-stream-a-high-potential-source-of-development-for-the-food-industry?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From Prêt croissants to prebiotic shots

In this weekâs new product development photo gallery, we cover the launch of âready to bakeâ frozen Pret A Manger croissants into Tesco. While foodservice remains largely shuttered, plant-based ready meal delivery start-up allplants has expanded its range to include lunch bowls, and Homepride is catering to the home baker with salted and unsalted baking spreads.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/22/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-Pret-croissants-to-prebiotic-shots?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

French country of origin milk labelling ‘cancelled’: ‘Origin labelling cannot be solved by national parliaments’

Franceâs Conseil d'Ãtat (Council of State) has nullified French decrees requiring the origin of dairy products to be labelled.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/19/French-country-of-origin-milk-labelling-cancelled-Origin-labelling-cannot-be-solved-by-national-parliaments?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FREE BROADCAST EVENT: Hear Unilever, GFI, Soulfresh UK and more talk plant-based

Register now for FoodNavigatorâs FREE broadcast summit, Positive Nutrition: Healthy Innovation for the Mass Market. Over four days of content, weâll examine how innovation can be leveraged to deliver population health benefits and tap into rising demand for healthier food.

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Does a plant-based diet lead to poorer bone health?

Scientific assessments seeking to identify the risks and benefits of following a vegan diet indicate the regimen could affect bone health.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/19/Does-a-plant-based-diet-lead-to-poorer-bone-health?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘A game-changer in revitalising the European food and farm industry’: €8m EU project aims to push robotic farming into mainstream

With growers reporting a shortage of workers, a new project hopes to accelerate a shift towards large-scale implementation of robotics and automation in European farming.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/19/A-game-changer-in-revitalising-the-European-food-and-farm-industry-8m-EU-project-aims-to-push-robotic-farming-into-mainstream?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nutrition a possible factor in Covid-19 vaccination efficacy, concludes review

Researchers have highlighted nutrition as a possible factor influencing the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine, as recent news establishes a link between vitamin D levels and an adequate immune response.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/03/19/Nutrition-a-possible-factor-in-Covid-19-vaccination-efficacy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cell-based prices forecast to drop ‘significantly below conventional foods’ in five years as alt proteins attract record $3.1bn in 2020

Global investment in alternative proteins was the highest ever in 2020 and three times the capital invested in 2019 â signalling growing momentum for sustainable alternatives.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/18/Cell-based-prices-forecast-to-drop-significantly-below-conventional-foods-in-five-years-as-alt-proteins-attract-record-3.1bn-in-2020?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cell-based prices forecast to drop ‘signifyingly below conventional foods’ in five years as alt proteins attract record $3.1bn in 2020

Global investment in alternative proteins was the highest ever in 2020 and three times the capital invested in 2019 â signalling growing momentum for sustainable alternatives.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/18/Cell-based-prices-forecast-to-drop-signifyingly-below-conventional-foods-in-five-years-as-alt-proteins-attract-record-3.1bn-in-2020?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Yellowfin tuna ‘heading for collapse’ by 2026: A 20% reduction in catch would turn the tide

Yellowfin tuna in the Indian Ocean is overfished and âheading for collapseâ by 2026, according to non-profit thinktank Planet Tracker. The only way to avert this situation is a significant reduction in catch.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/18/Yellowfin-tuna-heading-for-collapse-by-2026-A-20-reduction-in-catch-would-turn-the-tide?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Investing in circular economy principles will drive post-pandemic recovery

To mark Global Recycling Day (18 March), Bureau Veritas is reminding UK bakery and snack producers to put a circular economy business model at the heart of their coronavirus recovery plan. This is especially important ahead of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), set to be hosted by the UK in November.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2021/03/18/Investing-in-circular-economy-principles-will-drive-post-pandemic-recovery?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nomad and WWF tie-up champions ‘nature positive’ vegetable production across Europe

Frozen food company Nomad Foods has announced a partnership with World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) that aims to reduce the environmental footprint of farming, with new on-pack communication rolling out in Belgium, Portugal and Spain next month.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/18/Nomad-and-WWF-tie-up-champions-nature-positive-vegetable-production-across-Europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Unilever inks deal with Microba to explore the sleep-gut microbiome link

UK food giants Unilever has ramped up its interest in the gut microbiome in a new partnership with Microba Life Sciences looking at the link between gut health and sleep quality.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/03/18/Unilever-inks-deal-with-Microba-to-explore-the-sleep-gut-microbiome-link?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FREE BROADCAST EVENT: Hear the European Snacks Association, Mars Edge and more discuss active nutrition and healthy snacking

Register now for FoodNavigatorâs FREE broadcast summit, Positive Nutrition: Healthy Innovation for the Mass Market. Over four days of content, weâll examine how innovation can be leveraged to deliver population health benefits and tap into rising demand for healthier food.

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End the cage age: Unilever and Nestlé petition to phase out caged hens in Europe

NestlÃ, Unilever and Mondelēz International are among the food majors calling for an EU-wide âphase outâ of caged hens in farming.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/17/End-the-cage-age-Unilever-and-Nestle-petition-to-phase-out-caged-hens-in-Europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FREE BROADCAST EVENT: Hear Valio, Smoothlink Japan, the Norwegian Institute of Food and more discuss healthy ageing

Register now for FoodNavigatorâs FREE broadcast summit, Positive Nutrition: Healthy Innovation for the Mass Market. Over four days of content, weâll examine how innovation can be leveraged to deliver population health benefits and tap into rising demand for healthier food.

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Keto for healthy ageing: F&B brands tap into ketone production with older generations in mind

How are brands responding to growing demand for keto-friendly food and drink that supports healthy ageing?

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Fonterra talks carbon neutral dairy: ‘Carbonzero certified ingredients are resonating with our customers’

Fonterraâs dairy ingredient business, NZMP, is launching a new carbonzero certified organic butter. Hans Huistra, Fonterra president of Europe and Africa, speaks to FoodNavigator about the launch and the drive to low-carbon dairy.

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Nut supplier Importaco cracking the healthy ageing market: ‘Everybody is targeting older people’

Nut and dried fruit supplier Importaco is leveraging innovation and deep consumer insight to build a portfolio of products targeting older people. We spoke to Teresa CercÃs (PhD), Director General of Quality, Environment and Innovation, to learn more about the companyâs long-term ambition to develop ingredients that support healthy ageing.

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Beanit urges shift from the ‘us and them’ narrative of plant-based movement: ‘The most radical thing about us is that we are not very radical at all’

Leading Finnish plant-based brand Beanit is calling for a move away from the divisive âus and themâ narrative around meat versus plant-based diets after a recent study uncovered âalarming signalsâ pointing to the damaging tone of the public discussion of food and sustainability.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/16/Beanit-urges-shift-from-the-us-and-them-narrative-of-plant-based-movement?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The case for country of origin labelling: Food quality, transparency, and value creation

Mandatory country of origin labelling has gained lot of support in Europe. FoodNavigator hears from agri-food players â sitting at both extremes of farm-to-fork â and an MEP, who make the case for enforcing indication laws across the bloc.

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Unilever looks to fat alternatives in quest to hit €1bn plant-based sales target

The FMCG giant recently tasked start-ups to find solutions that promise to improve the taste, texture, sustainability and affordability of plant-based meat and dairy alternatives. The winner? A French company with a patented plant-based fat that closely resembles animal-fat both in the pan and in the mouth.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/02/16/Unilever-looks-to-fat-alternatives-in-quest-to-hit-1bn-plant-based-sales-target?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

AAK partners with Big Idea Ventures on ingredient development for dairy alternative products

To support new and emerging start-up companies developing dairy-alternative products, and to create further collaboration opportunities with the food industry, AAK AB is investing in Big Idea Venturesâ (BIV) New Protein Fund I.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/03/16/AAK-partners-with-Big-Idea-Ventures-on-ingredient-development-for-dairy-alternative-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé launches bio-based lids and scoops for infant formula

Nestlà is introducing bio-based lids and scoops made from sugar cane and its by-product for a range of its nutrition products for infants and children.

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NPD Trend Tracker: From upmarket frozen frozen meals to ultra-convenient recipe box meals

This week's new launches are geared towards the shift in home working among consumers. They feature 'upmarket' restaurant-inspired dishes from Bird's Eye, new offerings from Youngâs Seafood aimed at those working at home and looking to upgrade their lunch break, and an 'all-chopped' range from recipe box company Gousto.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/15/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-upmarket-frozen-frozen-meals-to-ultra-convenient-recipe-box-meals?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danone jettisons Faber as Chairman and CEO: Will his legacy of sustainable business survive?

Danoneâs board of directors bowed to pressure from activist investors and announced that Emmanuel Faber â Chairman and former CEO â will leave the company with immediate effect.

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‘World’s first’ plant-based steak marbled with sunflower oil: ‘It’s not just for aesthetics. It behaves as marbling does in animal meat’

Slovenian start-up Juicy Marbles claims its plant-based filet mignon marbled with sunflower oil is an industry first.

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Novax acquires majority of Ulrick & Short

Novax has acquired a majority stake in UK ingredient supplier Ulrick & Short as part of its drive into the food sector.

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CellRx on a mission to slash cost of growth factors used in cell-cultured meat production

For cell-cultured meat to be commercially viable, weâll need to see significant movement in the price and availability of growth factors (signaling proteins that stimulate cell growth and differentiation) says UK-based CellRx, which says it can produce a proprietary version of insulin-like growth factor at a fraction of the standard price for IGF-1.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/03/15/CellRx-on-a-mission-to-slash-cost-of-growth-factors-used-in-cell-cultured-meat-production?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

When will cell-cultured meat reach price parity with conventional meat?

Cell-cultured meat could be cost competitive with some forms of conventional meat within a decade, according to two new studies from Dutch consultancy CE Delft using data from 16 companies* active in the field including five startups, although the authors acknowledge that data gaps exist and assumptions will change as the industry matures.

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Oatly talks UK expansion: Is switching to oat milk an 'easy way' to cut your carbon footprint?

The Swedish oat drink company is building its first UK factory, set to be completed in early 2023. The Vegan Society says the move illustrates the growing demand for products styled as eco-friendly. But others question whether cutting dairy really is the best way to reduce your carbon footprint.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/12/Oatly-talks-UK-expansion-Is-switching-to-oat-milk-an-easy-way-to-cut-your-carbon-footprint?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Greenpeace slams certification schemes, inciting criticism: ‘The NGO is using palm oil as cannon-fodder to sway EU lawmakers’

The environmental NGO says many certification schemes â covering palm, soy, and timber â enable âdestructive business to continue as usualâ. Palm Oil Monitor has fought back, questioning Greenpeaceâs motives: âMake no mistake, this is an attack on palm oil.â

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/12/Greenpeace-slams-certification-schemes-inciting-criticism-The-NGO-is-using-palm-oil-as-cannon-fodder-to-sway-EU-lawmakers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

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Parents ‘living in fear’ of food allergies: 'It is a terrifying experience'

Parents of children with food allergies face âsignificant worry, severe anxiety and post-traumatic stressâ, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

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CBD novel foods deadline delayed amid last minute applications

The FSA (Food Standards Agency) has backtracked on its initial expectation for companies to make their novel foods applications at least five weeks in advance of the deadline and confirmed that it will accept applications up until March 31st, after receiving a large number of last minute dossiers.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/03/12/CBD-novel-foods-deadline-delayed-amid-last-minute-applications?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Country of origin labelling: A boon for consumers, but ‘unfeasible’ for industry?

Who are the winners and losers of mandatory country of origin labelling? FoodNavigator hears from supporters and sceptics of the initiative less than two years out from the European Commissionâs proposal.

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Givaudan reorganizes Taste & Wellbeing product portfolio

Givaudan Taste & Wellbeing has announced it has strategically realigned its portfolio.

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Researchers propose standardised testing methods to crack sensory challenge of plant-based milk

Despite rapidly growing consumer demand, the quality of plant-based milk products very often underwhelms. The solution? More consistent testing at R&D stage.

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FREE BROADCAST EVENT: Hear CPUK, Action on Sugar, FDF and more talk reformulation and fortification

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‘The Cadillac of fibers…’ Upcycled ingredients startup Comet Bio gears up for commercial launch of arabinoxylan prebiotic fiber

Clinical data suggests that arabinoxylan â a fiber found in the cell walls of several plants â has a range of benefits from prebiotic effects to blood glucose control and immune health support. But no one has found a cost-effective way to isolate and produce it on an industrial scaleâ until now, claims Comet Bio, which is gearing up for the commercial launch of the âCadillac of fibersâ in 2022.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/03/10/The-Cadillac-of-fibers-Upcycled-ingredients-startup-Comet-Bio-gears-up-for-commercial-launch-of-arabinoxylan-prebiotic-fiber?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

WATCH: Heather Mills’ plant-based firm VBites eyes micro-factories to boost food security following Middle East expansion

UKâs plant-based firm VBites â owned by media personality and activist Heather Mills â is hoping to launch micro factories in the Middle East on the back of its regional expansion.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/03/10/WATCH-Heather-Mills-plant-based-firm-VBites-eyes-micro-factories-to-boost-food-security-following-Middle-East-expansion?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sugar-sweetened soda linked to increased risk of death from breast cancer: Study

New research concludes women diagnosed with breast cancer are 85% more likely to die from the disease if they drink non-diet soda five or more times a week.

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Should Gov’t promote plant-based diets to tackle the climate crisis? 1 in 3 Brits think so….

A new survey commissioned by The Vegan Society suggests a significant number of Brits would support plans and policies that promote plant-based eating to help combat climate change.

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Health campaigners call for ‘honest’ labelling on so-called healthy snacks

Researchers at Action on Salt are demanding a restriction on the use of what it calls misleading nutrition claims on HFSS products after its new data revealed seemingly âhealthyâ snacks contain often higher salt levels than crisps and flavoured nuts.

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‘Let’s make affordability part of the organic conversation’: Affordability and accessibility in organic food

Organic sales are on the rise in Europe. But, for some consumers, the price premium charged by the sector acts as a barrier. According to Alara Wholefoods founder Alex Smith, organic manufacturers need to make âaffordability part of the conversationâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/10/Let-s-make-affordability-part-of-the-organic-conversation-Affordability-and-accessibility-in-organic-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Supermarkets pressured to sell less meat and dairy: ‘Without action from retailers, dietary shifts will not happen quickly enough’

âUrgentâ and âimmediateâ action is required from UK retailers, according to NGO Feedback, which is campaigning for meat and dairy sales to halve by 2030.

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Italy’s ambition to ‘lead the ecological transition’ sparks meat sector criticism

âItaly can be a leader in the ecological transition,â Italyâs new environment minister said this week. But comments on the need to reduce meat consumption have proven controversial â and sparked a backlash from the meat lobby.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/09/Italy-s-ambition-to-lead-the-ecological-transition-sparks-meat-sector-criticism?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kellogg ramps up efforts to achieve 100% renewable energy target

Kellogg Company has taken another step towards its objective to transition to 100% renewable electricity across all its manufacturing sites around the world by 2050.

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‘Cell-cultured’ best term for seafood made in bioreactors, say key stakeholders: ‘Now is the time for disparaging and misleading terms such as ‘clean’ and ‘lab-grown’ to be laid to rest...’

âCell-culturedâ may be the best way to label seafood grown from animal cells in bioreactors, according to key stakeholders in the nascent industry, who have teamed up with the National Fisheries Institute to share their views with the FDA.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/03/09/Cell-cultured-best-term-for-seafood-made-in-bioreactors-say-key-stakeholders?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Tracker: From salt-free stock cubes to a drink made with Stinging Nettles

This week's NPD gallery features healthier stock cubes from Knorr and a new soft drink promising to transform the humble Nettle into a great tasting, refreshing drink loaded with immune boosting health benefits.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/08/NPD-Tracker-From-salt-free-stock-cubes-to-a-drink-made-with-Stinging-Nettles?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FREE BROADCAST EVENT: Hear Kraft Heinz, Mintel, TENZING and more talk ‘natural’ and clean label

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From fungus to CBD and adaptogens: SoRSE Technology on integrating functional ingredients into packaged food

Consumer demand for functional products is rising. SōRSE Technologyâs Director of Research and Analytics, Donna Wamsley, speaks to FoodNavigator about the ingredients that are poised to benefit.

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Is country of origin labelling a question of sustainability?

Europeans want to know more about where their food comes from. Would mandatory country of origin labelling mean consumers make more sustainable food choices?

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'We have to stop admiring the problem and get to work': Unilever on the role industry can play in food waste

The food industry has a âcritical and urgentâ role to play to resolve the food waste crisis, according to Unileverâs president of foods and refreshment, Hanneke Faber.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/02/08/We-have-to-stop-admiring-the-problem-and-get-to-work-Unilever-on-the-role-industry-can-play-in-food-waste?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ingredion adds new plant-protein products

Ingredion Incorporated, a global provider of ingredient solutions to the food and beverage industry, has added two new products to its plant-based portfolio produced at its new pea protein manufacturing facility in South Sioux City, Nebraska.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/03/08/Ingredion-adds-new-plant-protein-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

A dream deferred: Bean sales soar as shoppers seek nutrient-dense, plant-based & diet-friendly foods

Five years after the United Nations celebrated 2016 as the International Year of Pulses to raise awareness of legumesâ nutritional value and sustainability, SPINS data shows sales of dried beans are skyrocketing as consumers look for more nutrient-dense and budget-friendly products in the wake of the ongoing pandemic.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/03/05/A-dream-deferred-Bean-sales-soar-as-shoppers-seek-nutrient-dense-plant-based-diet-friendly-foods?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK supermarket giant Tesco commits to health targets following shareholder pressure

In a move said to illustrate rising investor concerns with companiesâ health impacts, the UKâs largest supermarket Tesco has announced it aims to increase the proportion of sales from healthier products to 65% by 2025.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/05/UK-supermarket-giant-Tesco-commits-to-health-targets-following-shareholder-pressure?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Smart manufacturing can make all the difference’: How tech is transforming food production

âSmart manufacturingâ can be leveraged to support food industry innovation, efficiency and sustainability. FoodNavigator speaks to Rockwell Automation to learn more about the latest advances in the space.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/05/Smart-manufacturing-can-make-all-the-difference-How-tech-is-transforming-food-production?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Is Nutri-Score working in France? The results are in…

Three years ago, France adopted Nutri-Score. What impact has the nutrition labelling scheme had on purchasing behaviour?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/05/Is-Nutri-Score-working-in-France-The-results-are-in?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FREE BROADCAST EVENT: Hear Danone, Kraft Heinz, Organix and more talk infant and childhood nutrition

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'In 10 years, easily 30% of the flavors market could be made from biotech products…’ Synthetic biology and the future of flavor

The first flavors were made from plants, but were gradually replaced by âartificialâ alternatives, thanks to advances in synthetic chemistry. By the end of the 20th century, however, natural flavors were back in vogue.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/03/05/SynBioBeta-Synthetic-biology-and-the-future-of-sustainable-natural-flavor-production?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Seebo’s AI for food waste reduction: ‘Our customers save millions of dollars’

Food tech start-up Seebo has completed an investment round that, it says, will support global rollout of its waste reduction platform.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/04/Seebo-s-AI-for-food-waste-reduction-Our-customers-save-millions-of-dollars?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cultivating animal fat for plant-based meat: ‘Nobody wants a burger that tastes of coconut’

London-based start-up Hoxton Farms is cultivating animal fat for plant-based meat alternatives. What is the secret to the duoâs competitive edge? Computational biology, the founders tell FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/04/Cultivating-animal-fat-for-plant-based-meat-Nobody-wants-a-burger-that-tastes-of-coconut?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

More evidence links screen time with childhood obesity

With the food industry under increased pressure to promote healthier diets, address obesity and reduce diet-related diseases, more evidence emerges to suggest environmental factors, specifically screen time and poor sleep, may go hand-in-hand with overconsumption.

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New consumer research from Kerry reveals mind-body beverage benefits will drive consumer demand

New consumer research carried out by Kerry, the worldâs leading taste and nutrition company, reveals that 65% of functional beverage consumers are more worried about their health since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/03/04/New-Kerry-research-says-mind-body-beverage-benefits-will-drive-demand?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EC’s proposed Aloe ban sets dangerous precedent for natural products, says industry group

The European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers (EHPM) has launched a petition defending the use of Aloe and other plants in food supplements in response to proposed changes affecting botanicals containing Hydroxyanthracene Derivatives (HADs).

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/03/04/EC-s-proposed-Aloe-ban-sets-dangerous-precedent-for-natural-products-says-industry-group?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food security report reveals discrepancies between West and East Europe

Despite the pandemic straining supply chains, causing food shortages and price volatility, Europeâs high-income levels and relatively low rates of inequality mean it is well placed to cope with the types of unexpected economic shocks that can drive food insecurity.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/03/Food-security-report-reveals-discrepancies-between-West-and-East-Europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Loryma develops vegan fish alternative: ‘Functional wheat can authentically replicate the muscle meat of fish’

German wheat specialist Loryma has developed a new concept for vegan fish alternatives that leverages functional wheat ingredients to replicate the muscle meat of fish. The company says this speaks directly to the challenge of producing whole plant-based fillets.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/03/Loryma-develops-vegan-fish-alternative-Functional-wheat-can-authentically-replicate-the-muscle-meat-of-fish?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Grüninger launches innovative custom-flavouring process for clean label better-for-you bakery fats

Swiss margarine and bakery fats producer GrÃninger AG has developed a new technology to produce palm-free, vegan and vegetarian margarines in which any off-note flavours are effectively taste masked.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2021/03/03/Grueninger-launches-innovative-custom-flavouring-process-for-clean-label-better-for-you-bakery-fats?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Shelf life, stability make postbiotics attractive alternative to probiotics

Probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics â we are living in the age of âbiotics.â But thereâs one that you are likely to start hearing more about: postbiotics.

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Hershey announces new measures to tackle climate change

The global confectionery giant said it will invest in renewable energy and land-use initiatives, target 100% of its plastic packaging to be recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2030 and announced a no-deforestation policy.

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The role of citrus in brain health: ‘Citrus bioactive compounds improve general cognition’

Eating citrus fruit and drinking citrus juices can have a positive impact on brain health, particularly during ageing, according to new research.

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Replicating coffee ‘cupping’ with AI: Start-up tracks coffee quality from crop to cup

Ag and food tech Demetria says it is pioneering the automated analysis of coffee bean taste using artificial intelligence and data cloud technology.

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Putting the governance in ESG? Danone splits Chairman and CEO roles

Danone is a company well-known for its commitments to environmental and social sustainability. But the French dairy giantâs structure â combining the CEO and Chairman roles â has raised some concerns about the G in ESG. As the group comes under pressure from activist shareholders, will Emmanuel Faberâs decision to step back from the post of Chief Executive please critics?

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Replacing coffee ‘cupping’ with AI: Start-up tracks coffee quality from crop to cup

Ag and food tech Demetria says it is pioneering the automated analysis of coffee bean taste using artificial intelligence and data cloud technology.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/02/Replacing-coffee-cupping-with-AI-Start-up-tracks-coffee-quality-from-crop-to-cup?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Back in business: Ocean Hugger gears up for global plant-based seafood launch after forging JV with Nove Foods

Plant-based seafood firm Ocean Hugger Foods â which was forced to pause operations last June as COVID-19 ravaged the foodservice industry (its primary market) â will stage a comeback later this year after forging a joint venture (Ocean Hugger Inc) with Thai food manufacturer Nove Foods.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/03/02/Ocean-Hugger-gears-up-for-global-plant-based-seafood-launch-after-forging-JV-with-Nove-Foods?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Study finds microbiome 'signature' associated with healthy aging

A large set of longitudinal data revealed a distinct gut microbiome signature that is associated with healthy aging and survival in the latest decades of life.

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The future of organic farming in Europe: How the new Regulation tightens the rules

New rules on organic farming and production in the EU are set to come into effect at the beginning of 2022. In the first in a series of articles examining the update, legal experts Katia Merten-Lentz, partner at international law firm Keller and Heckman, and Caroline Commandeur, Associate at the same firm, weigh what these new measures will mean for the future of organic food in the bloc.

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NPD Trend Tracker: From rice milk chocolate to vegan quiche Lorraine

Plant-based is a reoccurring theme in this weekâs new product development photo gallery. From Romanian vegan sausages to rice milk confectionery and vegan dark chocolate from Love Cocoa, FoodNavigator brings you the latest SKUS to hit shelves across Europe.

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The meal ‘capsule’ made of unwanted veg aiming to disrupt the ready meal category

An Israeli start-up is leveraging culinary art and upcycling in an attempt to overhaul the perception of the run-of-the-mill and often unwholesome ready-to-cook food sector.

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Tate & Lyle introduces new online nutrition tool

Tate & Lyle PLC, a global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, has launched the Tate & Lyle Nutrition Centre, a new digital hub providing access to science on ingredients that can help address public health challenges.

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Misguided CBD brands in last minute novel foods panic, ACI warns

Many UK CBD brands have been misled on how to prepare for the looming novel foods deadline meaning there is less than one month for some to pull together potentially impossible amounts of data, an industry expert has warned.

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Are high-sugar adverts contributing to obesity in Mediterranean countries?

The Spanish food industry is promoting unhealthy products for breakfast, according to Mireia MontaÃa Blasco from the Open University of Catalonia, who has undertaken research in response to rising obesity rates in Mediterranean countries.

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'No longer a niche, experimental, and risky sector': Agrifoodtech pulls in $26.1bn in 2020

2020 was a breakout year for 'agrifoodtech' companies as the sector attracted over $26.1bn worldwide in investment, a 34.5% increase from 2019, according to global venture capital firm AgFunder's 2021 investment report.

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