From the farmer’s mouth: Animal welfare demands cause for concern on the land

As famers work to improve animal health and welfare, they are faced with a number of key challenges, from communication to cost, and transparency, explains Copa-Copegaâs Miguel Angel Higuera.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/29/From-the-farmer-s-mouth-Animal-welfare-demands-cause-for-concern-on-the-land?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Fi Europe 2021 innovation finalists mirror mega trends of plant based and sustainability

The finalists of the Fi Europe 2021 Innovation Awards & Startup Innovation Challenge have been confirmed, revealing topics such as sustainability and plant-based high on the list, mirroring current market trends and developments.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/29/Fi-Europe-2021-innovation-finalists-mirror-mega-trends-of-plant-based-and-sustainability?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Will eco labelling truly help the food sector win consumer trust?

Labels displaying a productâs environmental impact could be an important piece of the puzzle as the industry attempts to cut its environmental impact.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/29/Will-eco-labelling-truly-help-the-food-sector-win-consumer-trust?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Start-up ‘cracks the breast milk code’ to make human milk proteins for everyone, not just babies

Israeli start-up Maolac is leveraging artificial intelligence to develop human milk proteins for the food industry, with an initial focus on sports nutrition.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/29/Maolac-cracks-the-breast-milk-code-to-make-HMPs-for-everyone-not-just-babies?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ag tech experts call for solutions to bring down prohibitive upfront costs

The ag tech revolution is real and a host of solutions are becoming available that promise to help food manufacturers deliver more sustainable products. But thereâs a catch: who pays?

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Dairy-funded incubator welcomes cow-free start-ups to mark ‘dramatic before and after’ in innovation

Global incubation programme Mylkcubator, launched by Spanish dairy major Pascual, is welcoming its first cohort of start-ups.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/28/Dairy-funded-incubator-welcomes-cow-free-start-ups-to-mark-dramatic-before-and-after-in-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Unlocking cultivated meat sustainability with renewables: ‘As long as we have cows, they’ll emit GHG. The same is not true for energy’

Whether cultivated or conventional meat production is more sustainable has been hotly debated in recent years. Yet as technologies in green energy develop, industry experts predict there will be âno contestâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/28/Unlocking-cultivated-meat-sustainability-with-renewables-As-long-as-we-have-cows-they-ll-emit-GHG.-The-same-is-not-true-for-energy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

COP26’s ‘local and sustainable’ menu sparks farmed salmon debate

The UNâs climate change conference that will soon kick off in Scotland has unveiled a âclimate friendlyâ menu with a focus on locally sourced dishes produced using environmentally friendly practices.

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Kraft Heinz sales exceed expectations as it raises prices – and value – to balance inflation, consumer needs

While Kraft Heinz continues to raise prices to offset higher costs, it does not expect consumers to shoulder the full brunt of worsening inflation â rather it is leveraging its scale to mitigate increases while simultaneously elevating product value through renovation & innovation, and enhancing reliability with increased capacity.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/10/28/Kraft-Heinz-sales-exceed-expectations-as-it-raises-prices-and-value-to-balance-inflation-consumer-needs?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘It is the next logical step of the food transition’: How fermentation can help solve the ‘protein crisis’

Fermentation is likely to be a key technology supporting the transition towards higher consumption of alternative proteins, with protein conversion efficiency driving impact.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/27/How-fermentation-can-help-solve-the-protein-crisis?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cultivated, cultured, or other? Making alt meat terminology appealing and transparent

From in vitro to synthetic, lab-grown, cell-based, cultivated and cultured, slaughter-free meat grown from animal cells has been called a myriad of names in its relatively short lifespan. But which term is most appealing, and transparent, to consumers? FoodNavigator investigates.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/27/The-best-terminology-for-cell-based-meat-Experts-weigh-in?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Gousto trials world’s first edible packaging made from pea protein

Edible stock cube packaging was created with University of Cambridge spinout, Xampla.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/27/Gousto-trials-world-s-first-edible-packaging-made-from-pea-protein?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Crop diversity underpins food security’: Scientists flag ‘enormous’ diversity loss

An international team of scientists have completed what they claim is the âlargest review ever conductedâ looking at agricultural crop diversity. The results are in: we are seeing âenormousâ diversity loss, with implications for future food security.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/26/Crop-diversity-underpins-food-security-Scientists-flag-enormous-diversity-loss?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Animal welfare à la franҫaise: What Europe can learn from France’s voluntary labelling scheme

A voluntary food label in France that signals the animal welfare standard and method of production to consumers is gaining traction, and Europe should take note, suggests Compassion in World Farming.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/26/Etiquette-Bien-etre-Animal-What-can-Europe-learn-from-France-s-animal-welfare-labelling?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat is dead, long live meat: Can beef and dairy contribute to a climate fix?

Agricultural production needs a fundamental re-think, but beef and dairy can be the answer to the worldâs challenges rather than the demons.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/26/Meat-is-dead-long-live-meat-Can-beef-and-dairy-contribute-to-a-climate-fix?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

PepsiCo launches two Digital Hubs: focusing on AI, machine learning and digitalization

PepsiCo has announced the establishment of the companyâs first two Digital Hubs: located in Dallas, US and Barcelona, Spain.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2021/10/26/PepsiCo-s-new-Digital-Hubs-to-develop-AI-and-machine-learning?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coca-Cola trials refillable concept at Swedish store

Coca-Cola Sweden has launched a pilot for refillable, on-the-go drinks solutions in a Stockholm convenience store.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2021/10/26/Coca-Cola-trials-refillable-concept-at-Swedish-store?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Biscuit International cements European leadership with Continental Bakeries add-on

The Platinum Equity portfolio company has reached an agreement to acquire Netherlands-based Continental Bakeries from its majority shareholder, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, for an undisclosed amount.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2021/10/26/Biscuit-International-cements-European-leadership-with-Continental-Bakeries-add-on?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Increased consumption of whole grains could deliver savings to public health budgets

Increased consumption of whole grains could âsignificantlyâ reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes and cut costs associated with treatment, new research from Finland suggests.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/26/Increased-consumption-of-whole-grains-could-deliver-savings-to-public-health-budgets?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

ASA rules unfavourably towards CBD oil’s immune health supporting role

Gemporia are in hot water with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after the CBD firmâs teleshopping presentation claimed its product could help with multiple conditions and illnesses.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/10/26/ASA-rules-unfavourably-towards-CBD-oil-s-immune-health-supporting-role?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Why human rights must be at the heart of food industry climate action

As the food industry works to cut its carbon impact, human rights need to be placed at the centre of mitigation strategies.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/25/Why-human-rights-must-be-at-the-heart-of-food-industry-climate-action?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

GNT announces initial investment of $30 million to expand operations in North America

The Dutch natural colour company's new facility in North Carolina features an expansive warehouse, with a Technical and Culinary Experience Center set to follow in August 2022.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/25/GNT-announces-initial-investment-of-30-million-to-expand-operations-in-North-America?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Report calls out ‘health halos’ on HFSS products aimed at teens

Findings released by Bite Back 2030 claim to expose the powerful, deliberate and dishonest marketing tactics being employed by the food and drinks industry to encourage teenagers to eat unhealthy products in ever increasing quantities.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/25/Report-calls-out-health-halos-on-HFSS-products-aimed-at-teens?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From feremented hot sauces to frozen fruits and smoothie kits

This week's new product launches include fermented sauces bursting with heat and good bacteria; new non-HFSS and high fibre cereals and snack bars; and frozen fruits and smoothie kits designed to provide the same nutrition as fresh fruit, without any of the waste.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/25/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-feremented-hot-sauces-to-frozen-fruits-and-smoothie-kits?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘There’s only so many rises it can make’: Could Unilever’s price hikes eventually cost it customers?

Equity analysts have raised concerns about Unileverâs reliance on price rises to drive growth.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/21/There-s-only-so-many-rises-it-can-make-Could-Unilever-s-price-hikes-eventually-cost-it-customers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Before the chicken and the egg, came the planet’: Meet the company selling the UK’s first carbon neutral eggs

Did you know that chickens that lay white eggs have an 8% lower carbon footprint than those that lay brown eggs?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/22/Before-the-chicken-and-the-egg-came-the-planet-Meet-the-company-selling-the-UK-s-first-carbon-neutral-eggs?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé stands firm on climate investment despite cost squeeze: ‘This is something that we want to ring-fence’

Nestlà has insisted that planned investments in climate and ESG will not be sacrificed to protect margins in the face of rising input costs.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/22/Nestle-stands-firm-on-climate-investment-despite-cost-squeeze-This-is-something-that-we-want-to-ring-fence?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

ADM unveils the next big consumer trends

Global nutrition company ADM has published its second annual list of global consumer trends.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/10/22/ADM-unveils-the-next-big-consumer-trends?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

University of Nottingham releases factsheet to help producers slash fat content

The Fat Reduction Factsheet is the latest in a series of expert guidance factsheets published by the Universityâs Food Innovation Centre to help producers become more sustainable and create healthier treats.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2021/10/22/University-of-Nottingham-releases-factsheet-to-help-producers-slash-fat-content?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Part and parcel: How to create enticing health claims and packaging

Consumers are intrigued by new ingredients entering the functional foods space and are open to trying them but their trust in health claims can be greatly impacted by familiarity and packaging, according to new consumer insights from MMR.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/10/22/Part-and-parcel-How-to-create-enticing-health-claims-and-packaging?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘There’s only so many rises it can make’: Could Unilever’s price hikes could eventually cost it customers?

Equity analysts have raised concerns about Unileverâs reliance on price rises to drive growth.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/21/There-s-only-so-many-rises-it-can-make-Could-Unilever-s-price-hikes-could-eventually-cost-it-customers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Industry body slams 'lazy' scapegoating of processed foods in Farm to Fork’s health food strategy

The European Parliament has signed off the EUâs flagship Farm to Fork plans, with a majority of MEPS voting in favour of the report (453 were for, 170 against, and 76 abstained).

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/21/Industry-body-slams-lazy-scapegoating-of-processed-foods-in-Farm-to-Fork-s-health-food-strategy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘It’s natural, it’s nutritious, it’s delicious’: Olam Food Ingredients CEO talks future innovation and growth

Ahead of its planned IPO, Olam Food Ingredients (ofi) has set out its aim to drive innovation to deliver growth. We catch up with ifo CEO A. Shekhar to learn about the trends the company hopes to tap.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/21/It-s-natural-it-s-nutritious-it-s-delicious-Olam-Food-Ingredients-CEO-talks-future-innovation-and-growth?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Importaco uses bio-amplification to boost probiotic count in nuts

Analysis conducted by Spanish nut processor Importaco finds three probiotic bacteria strains with potential benefits for human health are present in pistachios, almonds, walnuts and peanuts.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/10/21/Importaco-uses-bio-amplification-to-boost-probiotic-count-in-nuts?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The battle for shelf space is the next key challenge for healthy kids food

Kids remain âdesperately underservedâ by the market, claim start-ups. They say there is a clear trend that more parents are prioritising home-style, fresh food for young children over shelf-stable food. But their next challenge is competition for shelf space.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/20/The-battle-for-shelf-space-is-the-next-key-challenge-for-healthy-kids-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From infant nutrition to toddler ready meals: What’s trending in kids’ food?

Some of the key trends observed in the baby food category are also applicable to childrenâs food, Marie Breban, market research analyst at Euromonitor International, tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/20/From-infant-nutrition-to-toddler-ready-meals-What-s-trending-in-kids-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Little tummy trends: How are food brands innovating for the next generation?

Industry experts discuss the key trends informing new product development in the kidsâ food category, and gaze into their crystal balls to offer future insightsâ

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/20/Little-tummy-trends-How-are-food-brands-innovating-for-the-next-generation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Impossible Foods confirms plans for UK launch

The US brand, infamous for its meat-free burger that appears to âbleedâ like real meat, has confirmed plans to launch in Britain after applying for regulatory approval.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/20/Impossible-Foods-confirms-plans-for-UK-launch?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Eat Just mung bean protein gets novel foods nod: ‘Bringing JUST Egg to Europe will be one of the most important milestones for our company’

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has green-lighted the mung bean protein ingredient used in Eat Justâs egg substitute product, paving the way for the company to launch its JUST Egg plant-based alternative in Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/20/Eat-Just-mung-bean-protein-gets-novel-foods-nod-Bringing-JUST-Egg-to-Europe-will-be-one-of-the-most-important-milestones-for-our-company?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Why the battle for shelf space is the key challenge for healthy kids food

Kids remain âdesperately underservedâ by the market, claim start-ups. They say there is a clear trend that more parents are prioritising home-style, fresh food for young children over shelf-stable food. But their next challenge is competition for shelf space.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/20/Why-the-battle-for-shelf-space-is-the-key-challenge-for-healthy-kids-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coca-Cola to commercialize next-generation biomaterials

The Coca-Cola Company, Changchun Meihe Science & Technology and UPM have announced the first planned commercialization of new tech to create plant-based monoethylene glycol (bMEG): which can replace traditional oil-based MEG in PET bottles.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2021/10/20/Coca-Cola-to-commercialize-next-generation-biomaterials?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Industry insights from NIZO: Sustainable fractionation and the future of food

How can food fractionation and the smarter use of raw ingredients enable more sustainable food products?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/20/Industry-insights-from-NIZO-Sustainable-fractionation-and-the-future-of-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Study links nut consumption to improved cognitive function

Higher habitual nut consumption is positively associated with cognitive function, especially among old adults, according to an observational study of 1,000 Qatari adults.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/10/20/Study-links-nut-consumption-to-improved-cognitive-function?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The Food Navigator Podcast: New HFSS regulation a 'total game-changer' for healthy kids food

The UK is poised for the implementation of new junk food marketing and promotional restrictions next year. This is a 'total game-changer' for healthy kids food, the FoodNavigator Podcast hears.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/News/Policy/The-Food-Navigator-Podcast-New-HFSS-regulation-a-total-game-changer-for-healthy-kids-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Climate labels, greenwashing and the row over the ‘climate-controlled pig’

Pork producer Danish Crown has been forced to back-track on its company-developed eco-label the âclimate-controlled pigâ as Denmark pays increasing attention to climate labels amid allegations of greenwashing.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/19/Climate-labels-greenwashing-and-the-row-over-the-climate-controlled-pig?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danone becomes latest to warn of worsening inflation pressures

Growing inflationary pressures were the standout theme of Danoneâs third-quarter results.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/19/Danone-becomes-latest-to-warn-of-worsening-inflation-pressures?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Return to normal sees long-term frozen food growth slow

Frozen food sales have dipped in the UK as consumers have returned to pre-pandemic shopping habits, according to the latest 52-week Kantar data from the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF).

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/19/Return-to-normal-sees-long-term-frozen-food-growth-slow?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Making protein isolates from seaweed, not soy: ‘There is no reason to grow industrial ingredients on land’

In an effort to reduce reliance on terrestrial crops for ingredients manufacture, Israeli-based Genesea is looking offshore to marine macroalgae, co-founder Alexander Golberg tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/19/Genesea-Israeli-start-up-makes-protein-isolates-from-offshore-grown-marine-macroalgae?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Döhler and Sacco System combine on plant-based fermented food solutions

Sacco System, an international biotech company for the food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries, and DÃhler, global producer, marketer and provider of technology-driven natural ingredients, ingredient systems and integrated solutions for the food and beverage industry, have announced a strategic partnership to develop new innovative, clean label and 100% natural solutions for the plant-based dairy alternatives food market.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/10/19/Doehler-and-Sacco-System-combine-on-plant-based-fermented-food-solutions?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘We think there is the big opportunity here’: Despite nearly £2bn in sales at risk, IRI sees the silver lining to England’s new HFSS restrictions

The UK Government has introduced new rules for high fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) products that â when implemented in October next year â will affect the advertising of HFSS brands, volume promotions and the display of HFSS products instore.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/News/Industry-Voices/We-think-there-is-the-big-opportunity-here-Despite-nearly-2bn-in-sales-at-risk-IRI-sees-the-silver-lining-to-England-s-new-HFSS-restrictions?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Could graphic warning labels reduce meat intake?

Fresh research out of the Netherlands has investigated whether graphic warnings on meat products eliciting disgust could reduce the consumption of meat.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/18/Could-graphic-warning-labels-reduce-meat-intake?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘It’s a topic at front of mind of industry and consumers’: IGD takes on environmental labelling

Grocery-research body IGD has unveiled plans to develop a new environmental labelling network. Amid a host of competing schemes, it hopes to provide consistent and transparent information for consumers, so they can make better informed choices.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/18/It-s-a-topic-at-front-of-mind-of-industry-and-consumers-IGD-takes-on-environmental-labelling?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Boosting coffee transparency with ‘100% direct trade’: Online platform works to improve farmer profits and roaster value

Online platform Typica is allowing coffee producers and coffee roasters to directly trade coffee from a single 60kg jute bag, rather than the standard 18 tonne shipping container. The aim is to âensure transparencyâ, we were told, and âhelp resolve the exploitation of producersâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/18/Boosting-coffee-transparency-with-100-direct-trade-Online-platform-works-to-improve-farmer-profits-and-roaster-value?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From wholegrain pancakes to ‘fastest oven-cooked pizza snack’

This week's gallery takes in new lower-in-sugar wholegrain pancakes and Goodfellaâs launch of two new Mini Stonebaked Pizza SKUs designed to tap into increased number of lunch occasions.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/18/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-wholegrain-pancakes-to-fastest-oven-cooked-pizza-snack?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Study: High ALA intake reduces risk of all cause mortality by 10%

A meta-analysis of 41 studies has found that a high intake of the omega-3 fatty acid alpha linolenic acid (ALA) is associated with a lower risk of death from all causes, and specifically from diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/10/18/Study-High-ALA-intake-reduces-risk-of-all-cause-mortality-by-10?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

World Food Day: ‘New momentum’ for food system fix but words need to be put into action

The United Nations has said it sees ânew momentum and energyâ around the transition to a sustainable food system. But campaigners warn that words need to be put into action.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/18/World-Food-Day-New-momentum-for-food-system-fix-but-words-need-to-be-put-into-action?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Retailers promise to get to the root of organic potatoes’ copper fungicide problem

A group of UK retailers have promised to sell only organic potatoes grown without copper fungicides in a moved thatâs claimed will boost sustainability and farm resilience for producers, and potentially cut the cost of organic potatoes.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/15/Retailers-promise-to-get-to-the-root-of-organic-potatoes-copper-fungicide-problem?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Is the Italian market ready for meal kits?

HelloFresh has announced a move into Italy -- famous for its fierce tradition of gastronomic heritage. But the meal-kit giant says the country âoffers great conditions to expandâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/15/Is-the-Italian-market-ready-for-meal-kits?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Data overload? TrusTrace 'one-stop-shop' addresses traceability challenges

Traceability data is notoriously complex and difficult to handle. Start-up TrusTrace says its 'unique' approach leaves it positioned to become the âmission-criticalâ operating platform for food brands solving sustainability and transparency challenges.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/15/Data-overload-TrusTrace-one-stop-shop-addresses-traceability-challenges?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Infant formula trials “are not reliable”, warns study

A systematic review published in the BMJ slams recent formula milk trials as biased, and calls for a âa substantial changeâ in the way clinical infant formula trials are administered and reported to protect consumers from misinformation.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/10/15/Infant-formula-trials-are-not-reliable-warns-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Yakult and APC Microbiome Ireland launch gut-brain axis consumer guide

Yakult UK and Ireland has launched a guide to the gut-brain axis, in collaboration with APC Microbiome Ireland, after research revealed that just 29% of consumers have heard of this link.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/10/15/Yakult-and-APC-Microbiome-Ireland-launch-gut-brain-axis-consumer-guide?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Scientists link highly processed foods to memory loss

A new animal study points to a potential link between consumption of highly processed foods and memory loss.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/14/Scientists-link-highly-processed-foods-to-memory-loss?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Intermittent fasting works for weight loss, study claims

Intermittent fasting can produce clinically significant weight loss as well as improve metabolic health in individuals with obesity, according to a new study review.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/14/Intermittent-fasting-works-for-weight-loss-study-claims?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danish plant-based brand GRÖNT addresses barriers to consumption: Taste, texture and price point

Danish plant-based brand GRÃNT is expanding rapidly across Northern Europe. The brandâs success can be chalked up to its unique approach to the category. FoodNavigator hears more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/14/Danish-plant-based-brand-GROeNT-addresses-barriers-to-consumption-Taste-texture-and-price-point?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

'This is not a cookie cutter approach'... Reformulation challenges in wake of titanium dioxide ban

With a ban on the use of controversial colouring agent titanium dioxide (E171) looking likely in the European Union in 2022, the ingredient supplier Ingredion Corporation warns that manufacturers might face extra costs when converting to clean label strategies, though these are offset by a willingness among consumers to pay for them.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/14/This-is-not-a-cookie-cutter-approach-Reformulation-challenges-in-wake-of-titanium-dioxide-ban?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Pandemic places spotlight on probiotics and emphasis on immune supporting abilities

The fallout from the pandemic has pulled probiotics sharply into focus as firms attempt to navigate ever shifting health positioning and price points to satisfy a surge in gut and immune health interest.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/10/14/Pandemic-places-spotlight-on-probiotics-and-emphasis-on-immune-supporting-abilities?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Investor network calls for more protein diversification targets from food companies

An investor network whose members have around $40tn of assets under management claims more investors than ever are interested in the theme of protein diversification are and looking to encourage food firms to adopt sustainable proteins as both a grown driver and climate risk mitigation tool.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/13/Investor-network-calls-for-more-protein-diversification-targets-from-food-companies?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘The label aims to make nutritional information simple, not simplistic’: Nutri-Score advocates hit back in Roquefort row

Nutri-Score supporters have responded after Roquefort makers launched a campaign against Franceâs controversial food label.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/13/The-label-aims-to-make-nutritional-information-simple-not-simplistic-Nutri-Score-advocates-hit-back-in-Roquefort-row?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘We will become the number 2 global player in natural colours’: Givaudan talks DDW acquisition

Swiss flavours and fragrances giant Givaudan has announced plans to acquire DDW, The Color House, in a deal that will make it a âglobal leaderâ in the natural colours space.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/13/We-will-become-the-number-2-global-player-in-natural-colours-Givaudan-talks-DDW-acquisition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Policy needed to transition to healthy sustainable diets: ‘If you want to change diets, you need to change food environments’

European food policy needs to create âenabling environmentsâ that mean healthy and sustainable choices are the default, according to a coalition of civil society organisations.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/13/Policy-needed-to-transition-to-healthy-sustainable-diets-If-you-want-to-change-diets-you-need-to-change-food-environments?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Arla Foods Ingredients opens new Innovation Centre

Arla Foods Ingredients has officially opened its new Innovation Centre in Nr Vium, Denmark.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/10/12/Arla-Foods-Ingredients-opens-new-Innovation-Centre?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

DMK dives into plant based

The biggest German dairy cooperative, DMK Group, provided a glimpse of a new business segment at this year's Anuga trade show in Cologne, announcing it is dipping into the plant-based sector.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/10/12/DMK-goes-into-plant-based?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Octopus farming: Sustainability solution or recipe for disaster?

Plans to develop octopus farming in Europe are under attack from a new report which claims this sea animalâs exceptional characteristics make it uniquely unsuitable for intensive farming.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/12/Octopus-farming-Sustainability-solution-or-recipe-for-disaster?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food fraud: Scientists develop ‘low-cost’ country of origin detection method

A model that can be used to determine the origin of food in âan efficient and low-cost mannerâ has been developed by botanists at the University of Basel.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/12/Food-fraud-Scientists-develop-low-cost-country-of-origin-detection-method?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coca-Cola HBC commits to net zero emissions across entire value chain by 2040

Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company will switch to 100% renewable electricity, increase rPET use and invest â250m ($289m) in emissions reduction initiatives as part of its pledge to reach net zero emissions by 2040.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2021/10/12/Coca-Cola-HBC-commits-to-net-zero-emissions-across-value-chain-by-2040?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘The issue of water scarcity has to be taken more seriously’: Suntory merges science and nature for good water stewardship

With water security rising up the corporate sustainability agenda, what can be learnt from the innovative approach taken by Suntory Holdings Ltd? We hear more about the Japanese beverage giantâs Natural Water Sanctuary programme.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/12/The-issue-of-water-scarcity-has-to-be-taken-more-seriously-Suntory-merges-science-and-nature-for-good-water-stewardship?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Consolidation and quality remain CBD’s prime destinations in maturing market

The Cannabidiol (CBD) market is set to undergo a period of consolidation, buoyed on by a stricter regulatory process in the UK and Europe that will inevitably raise standards and range of applications.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/10/12/Consolidation-and-quality-remain-CBD-s-prime-destinations?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé lauds ‘health by stealth’ cereal tactics

Cereal Partners UK (CPUK), the maker of Nestlà breakfast cereals, says it is removing an estimated 59 million teaspoons of sugar and 3 million teaspoons of salt from its products, as it continues its staggered âsalami sliceâ reformulation approach to improve the nutritional profile of its cereals.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/11/Nestle-lauds-health-by-stealth-cereal-tactics?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How to avoid the greenwashing trap

New reviews on misleading claims in early 2022 will pressure companies to provide concrete evidence of their sustainability credentials in an increasingly green-focused and consumer-led market. What does this new regulation mean for brands? Caroline Greenwell, Partner at Charles Russell Speechlys, a law firm, weighs in.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/11/How-to-avoid-the-greenwashing-trap?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From oat-based ice cream to Net Zero cereal

This week's new product gallery brings together some of the hottest product launches in Europe, from Oatly's new oat-based ice cream, to pea-based canned fish alternative Fish Peas, and 'porridge with provenance' - Alara Organic's Net Zero cereal.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/11/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-oat-based-ice-cream-to-Net-Zero-cereal?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EU E171 ban set for 2022: ‘The safety of our food is not negotiable’

A ban on the use of controversial colouring titanium dioxide (E171) will come into effect in the European Union in 2022.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/11/EU-E171-ban-set-for-2022-The-safety-of-our-food-is-not-negotiable?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Innovation and funding not deciding factors in PN success, position paper suggests

Innovation (technological solution) and financial support may not be the most crucial factors in creating a profitable Personalised Nutrition (PN) business model, according to a position paper published by Foodvalley NL.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/10/11/Innovation-funding-not-deciding-factors-in-PN-success-paper-suggests?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

First N2 Applied and Arla agtech trial shows near-zero emissions

N2 Applied, the Norway-headquartered agricultural technology company, has announced the results of sustainable fertilizer testing that show practically all ammonia emissions were successfully trapped in converted cow manure when applied to fields.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/10/11/First-N2-Applied-and-Arla-agtech-trial-shows-near-zero-emissions?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UN calls for human rights action in Italy as Europol targets forced labour across European agriculture

United Nations human rights experts have called on Italy to take âdecisive actionâ to end the exploitation of foreign migrant workers in agriculture and other sectors and address their âprecarious legal statusâ as Europol enforcement action highlights the problem of forced labour across European food production.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/08/UN-calls-for-human-rights-action-in-Italy-as-Europol-targets-forced-labour-across-European-agriculture?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Red for stop, green for go: Study measures effectiveness of colour-coded front-of-pack labels on consumer behaviour

A recent study has come out in favour of mandatory front-of-pack labelling (FOPL) policies â for both directing consumer choice and encouraging the food industry to reformulate products.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2021/10/08/Red-for-stop-green-for-go-Study-measures-effectiveness-of-colour-coded-front-of-pack-labels-on-consumer-behaviour?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Do consumers have an appetite for change? IGD shines spotlight on healthy and sustainable diets

With just 1% of the population following a diet aligned with government recommendations, IGD has sought to determine whether UK consumers have an appetite for change.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/08/Do-consumers-have-an-appetite-for-change-IGD-shines-spotlight-on-healthy-and-sustainable-diets?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Anti-greenwashing project launches for UK food and drink sector

The UKâs Environment Agency has announced a project to standardise metrics to measure the environmental performance of the food and drink sector. FoodNavigator asks the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) for its take on the initiative.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/08/Anti-greenwashing-project-launches-for-UK-food-and-drink-sector?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Belgium’s first national animal welfare standard developed for pork

Belpork, owner of the BePork quality scheme, has developed an animal welfare standard for the Belgian pork sector. âIt is the first time that a national animal welfare standard has been launched in our country,â Belpork coordinator Liesbet Pluym tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/07/Belgium-s-first-national-animal-welfare-standard-developed-for-pork?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Gut-disrupting role of artificial sweeteners dismissed by industry group

Artificial sweeteners may interfere with communication between bacterial species that make up the gut microbiome, say researchers, who think this could lead to digestive conditions and discomfort.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/10/07/Gut-disrupting-role-of-artificial-sweeteners-dismissed-by-industry-group?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Casein without the cow? Meet the Estonian start-up producing milk proteins from yeast

Using precision fermentation, ProProtein is developing the four main types of proteins in casein from microbes, rather than cows. FoodNavigator asks founder and food technologist Kaisa Orgusaar about the process.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/07/Casein-without-the-cow-Meet-the-Estonian-start-up-producing-milk-proteins-from-yeast?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What’s next in plant-based? Nestlé accelerates innovation with new shrimp and egg alternatives

Nestlà wants to drive growth in plant-based sales through innovation. At an event to unveil its latest creations â plant-based shrimp and egg alternatives â the companyâs management weighed in on where the category is likely to go next.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/07/What-s-next-in-plant-based-Nestle-accelerates-innovation-with-new-shrimp-and-egg-alternatives?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Setai: New app combines CO2 footprint with health score to empower consumers

A new smartphone app developed in Italy is assessing the nutritional profile of products, while also calculating their CO2 emissions, to help shoppers make better food and drink choices in-store.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/06/Setai-New-app-combines-CO2-footprint-with-health-score-to-empower-consumers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

French pasta-making robot eyes European expansion

The start-up behind an autonomous robot that cooks pasta and sauce for Parisian consumers has received investment to expand in France and explore new locations in Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/06/French-pasta-making-robot-eyes-European-expansion?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

'Potatoes with purpose': First carbon neutral spud produced for UK market

Grown using sustainable farming practices and packaged in plastic-free bags, the carbon neutral spuds will be the first of many products to tackle the food industryâs âhuge impactâ on climate change, hopes Puffin Produce CEO Huw Thomas.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/06/First-carbon-neutral-potato-produced-for-UK-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Taste of success: How to fuel recovery at the elite level

Providing elite athletes with the nutrition 'edge' is not always about the counting of macros or the science behind ingredients, but it's sometimes as simple as making products and meals delicious, according to a leading health & performance nutritionist.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/10/06/Taste-of-success-How-to-fuel-recovery-at-the-elite-level?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

InnovoPro expands meat alternative toolbox with textured chickpea protein launch

Israeli firm InnovoPro â which recently launched a US subsidiary in Chicago â has unveiled a textured vegetable protein (TVP) combining chickpea and pea protein that it claims will enable food manufacturers to expand the ingredient toolbox for plant-based meat, and develop better-tasting products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/10/06/InnovoPro-expands-meat-alternative-toolbox-with-textured-chickpea-protein-launch?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK food M&A market activity at its highest since 2010, but cost pressures forecast to impact trade environment

While the UK Food and Beverage sector enjoys strong market activity, Oghma Partners predicts âweakerâ businesses under strain from cost pressures could find exiting âmore testingâ over the coming months.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/05/UK-food-M-A-market-activity-at-its-highest-since-2010-but-cost-pressures-forecast-to-impact-trade-environment?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Mars details net zero targets: ‘We can’t wait decades to see progress’

Global rice-to-chocolate giant Mars Inc. has said it will reach net zero emissions across its full value chain by 2050. Discussing the move, chief executive Grant F. Reid insisted âgapsâ in industry pledges need to be addressed and argued long-term aims cannot be an excuse for âinaction and delayâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/05/Mars-details-net-zero-targets-We-can-t-wait-decades-to-see-progress?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cultivated meat offers £2.1bn economy boost, claims start-up

The cultivated meat sector could add Â1.1 billion to Â2.1 billion to the UK economy by 2030, predicts a new report commissioned by start-up Ivy Farm Technologies.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/05/Cultivated-meat-offers-2.1bn-economy-boost-claims-start-up?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Consumers demand more choice and innovation in low and no alcohol drinks

Despite the growth of the low and no alcohol category, only a third of consumers say they are satisfied with current products on the market, according to a new survey. So what can be done to improve them?

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2021/10/05/Consumers-demand-more-choice-and-innovation-in-low-and-no-alcohol-drinks?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Alt protein start-up develops whole-cut chicken and seafood analogues for Eastern European market

Estonian start-up Meet Future is making alt chicken and seafood whole-cuts with short ingredient lists. Founder Triin Remmelgas tells FoodNavigator how its mycoprotein-based products meet demand for âless processedâ and âhealthierâ products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/04/Meet-Future-Alt-protein-start-up-develops-whole-cut-chicken-and-seafood-analogues-from-mycoprotein?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sweegen to launch high intensity sweetener brazzein in 2022

Sweegen will expand its high-intensity sweeteners portfolio early next year with the addition of brazzein, an ultra-sweet tasting protein found in small quantities in the fruit of a West African plant called oubli, that can be produced on a commercial scale via microbial fermentation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/10/04/Sweegen-to-launch-high-intensity-sweetener-brazzein-in-2022?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Dutch ag minister calls for sustainability tax on food, but will it catch on?

Outgoing Dutch Minister of Agriculture Carola Schouten has backed a tax on unsustainable food, with proceeds funding farmer efforts to go green. Will the idea catch on?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/04/Dutch-ag-minister-calls-for-sustainability-tax-on-food-but-will-it-catch-on?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Grasslands in crisis: Why the food industry should act now

Commodities driven deforestation is a major reputational risk for food businesses. A lesser known environmental impact is the contribution food production makes to grasslands degradation. But, with grasslands disappearing at an âalarmingâ rate, could this become the next conservation battleground?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/04/Grasslands-in-crisis-Why-the-food-industry-should-act-now?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Marketing advice: Time for a healthy Tik Tok trend

Brands in the health and nutrition space are failing to make use of the oldest marketing tool in the book - word of mouth - and in this era of social media that opportunity is bigger than ever.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/10/04/Marketing-advice-Time-for-a-healthy-Tik-Tok-trend?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From booze-infused salmon to vegan prawn crackers

In this edition of FoodNavigatorâs new product development tracker, we look at paleo- and keto-friendly 100% olive oil mayonnaise, a new low sugar Cheerios SKU from Nestlà Cereals, and a collection of booze-infused salmon ready for Christmas. Scroll through the photo gallery for more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/04/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-booze-infused-salmon-to-vegan-prawn-crackers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Roquette warns of soaring pea prices

The plant protein sector is facing an âunprecedented situationâ that is strongly impacting the market, the supplier warns.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/01/Roquette-warns-of-soaring-pea-prices?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From free fruit to on-pack health claims: What opportunities exist to promote healthy and sustainable diets?

As pressure mounts to improve public health and reduce out climate footprint, industry is innovating to encourage greater uptake of healthier and more sustainable food and drink products. IGD examines whatâs working, and why.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/01/From-free-fruit-to-on-pack-health-claims-What-opportunities-exist-to-promote-healthy-and-sustainable-diets?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Vegan diet may be best way to preserve muscle in older, obese people

A group of researchers argue that a methionine restricting diet may be the best way to reverse the damage a high fat diet can do to the muscles of older obese subjects.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2021/09/30/Vegan-diet-may-be-best-way-to-preserve-muscle-in-older-obese-people?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sweeteners in focus: From allulose to stevia… in conversation with Ingredion

From surging ocean freight costs to sky high corn prices and general supply chain disruptions, the last 12-18 months have been a roller coaster ride, says Nate Yates, VP Global Sugar Reduction Platform at Ingredion. But one thing has remained remarkably consistent: consumer interest in cutting sugar.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/09/30/Sweeteners-in-focus-From-allulose-to-stevia-in-conversation-with-Ingredion?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The high cost of healthy eating: ‘We need to ensure the affordability and accessibility of nutritious food’

With the cost of living rocketing, new research examines the price of healthy eating and the role food promotions play in shaping our diets.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/01/The-high-cost-of-healthy-eating-We-need-to-ensure-the-affordability-and-accessibility-of-nutritious-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS