‘Health-giving’ fish waste offers food formulators cost and sustainability benefits

Fish farming by-products have the potential to increase the sustainability of aquaculture, and contribute to sectors such as food ingredients, diet supplements, animal feed and food packaging, according to a new study.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/30/Health-giving-fish-waste-offers-food-formulators-cost-and-sustainability-benefits?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

BENEO’s multi-million investment in chicory root fibre

Functional ingredient manufacturer BENEO has unveiled a multi-million euro investment programme to increase production capacity for chicory root fibre, an ingredient it insists will play a âcentral roleâ in future nutrition.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/30/BENEO-s-multi-million-investment-in-chicory-root-fibre?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From taste to affordability: How can food businesses attract more consumers to plant-based?

Plant-based analogue categories are trending, but manufacturers are far from taking a majority market share. From organoleptic profile to appearance and accessibility, FoodNavigator asks industry experts where the âbig winsâ are in attracting more consumers to meat-free.

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FrieslandCampina launches its first plant-based pea and fava protein ingredients

Dairy ingredient supplier FrieslandCampina Ingredients, in partnership with AGT Foods, has entered the plant-based protein market with the launch of pea and fava bean isolates.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/11/29/FrieslandCampina-launches-its-first-plant-based-pea-and-fava-protein-ingredients?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Gen Z demand overhaul of food system to protect the planet

New research reveals young people aged 18-24 think the global food system is in crisis, and only getting worse â with two-thirds believing that the current food system is destroying the planet.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/30/Gen-Z-demand-overhaul-of-food-system-to-protect-the-planet?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Plant-based problem? Vegans and vegetarians with taste for processed products more susceptible to depression - study

New research has found that vegan and vegetarians with a taste for processed foods are more susceptible to depression than those with diets high in fresh produce.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/11/30/Plant-based-problem-Vegans-and-vegetarians-with-taste-for-processed-products-more-susceptible-to-depression-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sustainability claims: Cargill highlights rising importance of sustainable palm oil on the back of Malaysian investment

Food ingredients giant Cargill has stressed the rising importance of sustainability claims, especially around palm oil, as it detailed how its latest investment in Malaysia can help manufacturers meet the latest consumer demands.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/11/30/Sustainability-claims-Cargill-highlights-rising-importance-of-sustainable-palm-oil-on-the-back-of-Malaysian-investment?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

JBS to bring cultivated meat to market by 2024 with BioTech Foods deal

Meat major JBS has said that it expects to bring cultivated meat to the European market by 2024 after acquiring control of Spanish start-up BioTech Foods,

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/29/JBS-to-bring-cultivated-meat-to-market-by-2024-with-BioTech-Foods-deal?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food prices in Germany ‘set to rise’ after new coalition promises shift to sustainable food systems

Food will become more expensive in Germany, it has been warned, after the new coalition government announced measures aiming to accelerate a shift to âsustainable agriculture and food systemsâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/29/Food-prices-in-Germany-set-to-rise-after-new-coalition-promises-shift-to-sustainable-food-systems?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EXBERRY Coloring Foods supplier GNT unveils Power of Color research

GNT has launched research it says empowers food and beverage brands to devise tailor-made solutions for the modern market.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/11/29/EXBERRY-Coloring-Foods-supplier-GNT-unveils-Power-of-Color-research?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From vegan Lindt to cocktails in a can

Whatâs trending in new product development? FoodNavigator looks at alt Camembert from plant-based cheesemaker Violife, Lindt & Sprungliâs vegan chocolate bars, cocktails in a can and moreâ

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/29/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-vegan-Lindt-to-cocktails-in-a-can?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Don’t discriminate’: Indonesian palm oil sector urges EU to play fair with environmental ‘Due Diligence’ system

The Indonesian palm oil sector has urged the European Union to ensure that its final regulatory approach to imported commodities does not discriminate against palm oil, warning that efforts to replace it as an ingredient could lead to even âbigger problemsâ for the environment in the long run.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/11/29/Don-t-discriminate-Indonesian-palm-oil-sector-urges-EU-to-play-fair-with-environmental-Due-Diligence-system?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Paper-based punnets deliver ‘breakthrough in packaging sustainability’ claims manufacturer

Packaging manufacturer Westpak has unveiled a series of new punnets and tray designs which it claims deliver a manufacturing breakthrough in packaging sustainability and offer grocery retailers and their suppliers a set of commercially viable paper-based alternative to plastic punnets.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/26/Paper-based-punnets-deliver-breakthrough-in-packaging-sustainability-claims-manufacturer?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Rainforest Alliance, CABI tie-up helps smallholders reduce chemical pesticide use in food production

An MoU has been signed between agricultural knowledge resource CABI and NGO Rainforest Alliance to help smallholders improve farming practices.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/26/Rainforest-Alliance-CABI-tie-up-helps-smallholders-reduce-chemical-pesticide-use-in-food-production?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Herbs and spices authenticity scrutinised in Europe: ‘These supply chains are amongst the most vulnerable to fraud’

The European Commission has published results of the first ever EU-wide survey into herbs and spices authenticity, focusing on pepper, cumin, turmeric, saffron, and paprika.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/26/Herbs-and-spices-authenticity-scrutinised-in-Europe-These-supply-chains-are-amongst-the-most-vulnerable-to-fraud?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Rising interest in proactive nutrition’: Report underscores the power of protein fortification in unlocking price premiumisation

Kerryâs survey of more than 6,300 consumers in 12 countries across the globe found that 75% of respondents are happy to pay a higher price for snacks and treats fortified with protein.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2021/11/26/Rising-interest-in-proactive-nutrition-Report-underscores-the-power-of-protein-fortification-in-unlocking-price-premiumisation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Is a baguette better than sliced bread? French survey reveals perceptions of bakery staple

A survey analysing consumer attitudes towards bread products has been conducted in France on behalf of the Federation of Bakeries and Patisseries (FEB).

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/25/Is-a-baguette-better-than-sliced-bread-French-survey-reveals-perceptions-of-bakery-staple?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Does fighting food waste sell? ‘We’re only going to change the system if the consumer buys into it’

The number of companies working to upcycle or prevent food waste is expanding, suggesting a potential for profit. Is tackling food waste a concept consumers are buying into?

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Arla milk fractionation breakthrough promises ‘infinite innovation possibilities’

Dairy supplier Arla claims ârevolutionaryâ new technology to separate milk into its different protein components opens the door to âinfinite innovation possibilitiesâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/25/Arla-milk-fractionation-breakthrough-promises-infinite-innovation-possibilities?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Salt content of plant-based meat products ‘unnecessarily high’

Plant-based meat boasts fewer calories, saturated fat and more fibre, but research is cautioning about what it calls excessive salt levels found in meat alternatives.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/25/Salt-content-of-plant-based-meat-products-unnecessarily-high?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Frozen food has 'once in a lifetime opportunity'

The frozen food industry has a âonce in a lifetimeâ opportunity to grow sales and help cut carbon emissions according to Ian Stone, president and chair of the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF).

Read more about it via https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Sectors/Frozen/What-is-the-future-for-frozen-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

European labelling systems added to sustainability database

HowGoodâs Latis ​database, which can rapidly verify the impact of more than 33,000 ingredients and products against 127 key environmental and social impact metrics, has added the EUâs Nutri-Score and French Eco-Score labelling systems into its metrics to boost its efforts to improve transparency in the food industry.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/24/European-labelling-systems-added-to-sustainability-database?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat consumption dips across Europe, with ‘trend setter’ Denmark at ‘back end of the pack’

Close to half of Europeans report they eat less meat today than this time last year, with Denmark âfinishing lastâ in the meat reduction ranking. âI expected a bit more from Denmark,â says Professor Armando Perez-Cueto from the University of Copenhagenâs Department of Food Science.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/24/Meat-consumption-dips-across-Europe-with-trend-setter-Denmark-at-back-end-of-the-pack?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Dutch company unveils gold chlorella to tackle green algae colour challenge

Algae can make your foods healthier â but no one wants green muesli bars, buns and meat alternatives, says algae producer Duplaco.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/24/Dutch-company-unveils-gold-chlorella-to-tackle-green-algae-colour-challenge?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

France accused of backing Nutri-Score to benefit its ‘big conglomerates’ in food

In a dialogue between scientists, MEPs and citizens, the French Government is accused of acting in self-interest by supporting front-of-pack nutrition label Nutri-Score. âItâs no secret,â says Spanish MEP Adrian Vasquez Lazara. âI hope the European Commission does not fall into the trap.â

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/24/France-accused-of-backing-Nutri-Score-to-benefit-its-big-conglomerates-in-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FODMAP diets and IBS: Distinct microbiome profile among people who see the biggest benefits

People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who see the biggest benefits of adhering to a low FODMAP diet, which restricts intake of fermentable carbs, have a distinct gut bacterial profile, new research has revealed.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-asia.com/Article/2021/11/24/FODMAP-diets-and-IBS-Distinct-microbiome-profile-among-people-who-see-the-biggest-benefits?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Banana sector ‘ripe for innovation’ amid price wars and disease threat

Exploiting wild banana varieties may yield a solution to the so-called banana pandemic and provide consumers with new tastes and eating occasions.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/23/Banana-sector-ripe-for-innovation-amid-price-wars-and-disease-threat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Updating the true cost of food waste in the UK

Supply chain specialist Balloon One racked up the cost of the UK supply chainâs food waste problem â and came up with some shocking results.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2021/11/23/Updating-the-true-cost-of-food-waste-in-the-UK?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Supermarkets call for extension on new HFSS laws: ‘This tight timeframe will add considerable cost and burden’

In the UK, supermarket retailers are concerned the new proposed deadline of October 2022 for incoming HFSS legislation does not give them enough time to get their houses in order.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/23/Supermarkets-call-for-extension-on-new-HFSS-laws-This-tight-timeframe-will-add-considerable-cost-and-burden?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Givaudan brings development capabilities to customers with new Nordic Experience Centre in Sweden

The Swiss flavours and fragrances company has expanded its presence in the Nordics with its new Nordic Experience Centre in Sweden.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/23/Givaudan-opens-first-product-development-facility-in-the-Nordics?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Rice bran compound could prevent respiratory viral infections

The first pilot clinical study to investigate Biobran MGN-3âs efficacy in preventing respiratory viral infections has yielded âencouraging resultsâ.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/11/23/Rice-bran-compound-could-prevent-respiratory-viral-infections?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From hemp-based alt meat to pistachio milk

This weekâs launches take in a meat alternative made from hemp, a range of pistachio milks hoping to bring âgastronomic allureâ to the plant drink category and a giant half-kilo Ferrero Rocher.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/22/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-hemp-based-alt-meat-to-pistachio-milk?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food packaging: Organic recycling hailed ‘the most sustainable solution’ for the future

How can industry achieve a circular bioeconomy in food packaging? The solution lies in valorising waste into packaging products that can later be biodegraded back into soil, according to Professor Jose Lagaron from the Spanish Council for Scientific Research.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/22/Food-packaging-Organic-recycling-hailed-the-most-sustainable-solution-for-the-future?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘There’s no second chance to make a first impression': Givaudan on how to enable alt meat’s ‘final push’ into the mainstream

Meat alternatives are moving in the right direction on taste, texture and affordability, according to the flavour and fragrance giant. But manufacturers still need to bridge a gap to everyday consumers in order to reap the rewards of the mass market, it says.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/22/There-s-no-second-chance-to-make-a-first-impression-Givaudan-on-how-to-enable-alt-meat-s-final-push-into-the-mainstream?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Starbucks and Arla talk low carbon dairy tie-up: ‘Partnership is integral to sustainable food production’

International coffee chain Starbucks and dairy supplier Arla are partnering to reduce the carbon footprint of dairy. FoodNavigator hears more on why this kind of collaboration is vital to a sustainable future for food.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/22/Starbucks-and-Arla-talk-low-carbon-dairy-tie-up-Partnership-is-integral-to-sustainable-food-production?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Unilever sells tea business: An ‘important first step’ in portfolio rationalisation?

Unilever is selling its developed markets tea business for â4.5bn, more than a year after the company launched a strategic review of the unit. According to some industry pundits, the deal represents âan important first stepâ in portfolio rationalisation. But are more food divestitures on the cards?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/19/Unilever-sells-tea-business-An-important-first-step-in-portfolio-rationalisation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Bringing fruit and veg QC into the ‘digital age’: ‘We want to be the golden standard for fresh produce quality control’

Israeli start-up Clarifruit wants to swap out âsubjective, inconsistent, and slowâ manual quality control processes in the fresh produce supply chain for an AI-powered digital alternative.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/19/Bringing-fruit-and-veg-QC-into-the-digital-age-We-want-to-be-the-golden-standard-for-fresh-produce-quality-control?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New EU rules for deforestation-free products: Companies will be ‘monitored and held accountable’

The European Parliament has said companies supplying products that risk contributing to deforestation will be âmonitored and held accountableâ through new due diligence regulations. But farming groups have raised concerns that the new regulation might not be WTO-compliant.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/19/New-EU-rules-for-deforestation-free-products-Companies-will-be-monitored-and-held-accountable?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Prebiotics in focus, from GOS to resistant starch: ‘After we get through this protein craze, there will be a push to get more fiber’

Prebiotics, defined by ISAPP* as âa substrate that is selectively utilized by host microorganisms conferring a health benefit,â are finally starting to gain traction in food & beverage as more brands from Chobani and Luna to Olipop and Rebbl explicitly reference the term âprebioticâ on labels, says Kara Landau, who has built a brand dedicated to microbiome health (Uplift: Good Mood Food). But brands that want to tap into this opportunity should do their homework, she cautions.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/11/18/Prebiotics-in-focus-from-GOS-to-resistant-starch-After-we-get-through-this-protein-craze-there-will-be-a-push-to-get-more-fiber?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coffee and tea drinking associated with reduced rates of stroke and dementia

Drinking coffee or tea may be associated with a lower risk of stroke and dementia, according to a study.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/18/Coffee-and-tea-drinking-associated-with-reduced-rates-of-stroke-and-dementia?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Imagindairy targets 2023 launch for animal-free dairy after successful funding round

Israeli food tech company Imagindairy expects to launch its animal-free milk proteins by 2023 having completed a US$13m seed funding round.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/18/Imagindairy-targets-2023-launch-for-animal-free-dairy-after-successful-funding-round?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Aqua Cultured Foods jumps the pond to develop alt seafood in Switzerland

Fermentation-derived alt seafood maker Aqua Cultured Foods has cemented across-the-pond ambitions via a Proof of Concept (PoC) agreement with Switzerlandâs largest retailer Migros.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/18/Aqua-Cultured-Foods-jumps-the-pond-to-develop-alt-seafood-in-Switzerland?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Jump in childhood obesity highlights UK health inequalities: ‘Childhood obesity is strongly associated with low incomes’

Obesity rates in UK primary school children saw their âhighest annual riseâ in 2020-21 with children living in âthe most deprived areasâ more than twice as likely to be obese than those in more affluent locals.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/18/Jump-in-childhood-obesity-highlights-UK-health-inequalities-Childhood-obesity-is-strongly-associated-with-low-incomes?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danone to spend €43m to switch dairy factory to plant-based to meet demand

Danone is investing a total of â67m ($76m) in four of its French production sites.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/11/18/Danone-to-spend-43m-to-switch-dairy-factory-to-plant-based-to-meet-demand?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Qina partners Blendhub to develop sustainable personalised nutrition solutions

The personalised nutrition experts at Qina are to collaborate with the Spanish food production network Blendhub to develop sustainable, personalised foods for companies around the globe.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/11/18/Qina-partners-Blendhub-to-develop-sustainable-personalised-nutrition-solutions?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Alt protein: Israeli start-ups innovate with grasshoppers, fermentation, and ‘plant made’ meat

From ingredients to finished products, start-ups are innovating to produce the next hottest products in the alternative ingredient space. FoodNavigator hears from three making a splash in Israelâs food tech scene.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/17/Alt-protein-Israeli-start-ups-innovate-with-grasshoppers-fermentation-and-plant-made-meat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Our main competition is birds, not plant-based’: Next Gen Foods on expanding alt. chicken brand TiNDLE in Europe

Food tech company Next Gen Foods has set its sights on rapid international growth. As the company enters Europe, CEO and co-founder Andre Menezes tells FoodNavigator that the groupâs ambition isnât just to become a leading plant-based brand globally. It wants to take a bite out of poultry sales.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/17/Our-main-competition-is-birds-not-plant-based-Next-Gen-Foods-on-expanding-alt.-chicken-brand-TiNDLE-in-Europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danone sells Danish water and beverage business Aqua d’Or to Royal Unibrew

Danone has agreed to sell its Danish water and beverage business, Aqua dâOr, to Royal Unibrew, a Denmark-based brewing and beverage company.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2021/11/17/Danone-sells-Danish-water-and-beverage-business-Aqua-d-Or-to-Royal-Unibrew?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Industry insights from NIZO: Selecting the best food ingredients for immune health benefits

How can in vitro and clinical testing help manufacturers select and produce the best ingredients to support and maintain better immune health?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/17/Industry-insights-from-NIZO-Selecting-the-best-food-ingredients-for-immune-health-benefits?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From sugar reduction to better-for-you indulgence: What’s trending in child-to-teen snacking?

In a post-pandemic world, snacks are moving beyond their discretionary roles, according to consumer trend forecaster WGSN, to serve a ânew purpose as functional sustenanceâ throughout the day. How are brands innovating with health front-of-mind?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/17/From-sugar-reduction-to-better-for-you-indulgence-What-s-trending-in-child-to-teen-snacking?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

'Healthwashing’ in snacks: ‘We need to protect and educate the public’

Demand for healthy snacks is increasing â and as it does the number of products trying to claim a health halo is also on the rise. But what happens when the nutrition doesnât live up to claims being made?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/17/Healthwashing-in-snacks-We-need-to-protect-and-educate-the-public?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New milk category blends dairy and plant-based for the mainstream: ‘It’s a source of calcium and protein, with less sugar than cow’s milk’

In France, a new dairy category has entered the market: a blend of 50% cowâs milk and 50% plant-based ingredients. FoodNavigator investigates.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/News/Market-Trends/New-milk-category-blends-dairy-and-plant-based-for-the-mainstream-It-s-a-source-of-calcium-and-protein-with-less-sugar-than-cow-s-milk?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food safety regulators must respond to the threat of climate change: FSA

The food system is exposed to increased food safety risks from climate change â a danger regulators must be mindful of, UK Food Safety Agency Chair Professor Susan Jebb suggests. Authorities also need to help the sector mitigate the contribution it currently makes to global heating by nurturing an environment that is supportive of innovation, she believes.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/16/Food-safety-regulators-must-respond-to-the-threat-of-climate-change-FSA?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kerry targets global popularity of white bread to close the fibre gap

Kerry Taste & Nutrition has developed a naturally sourced soluble dietary fibre ingredient â designed for use in the manufacture of white bread products â that ticks a number of boxes, including the nutritional and functional advantages of gum acacia, ease of application and noteworthy sustainability benefits.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2021/11/16/Kerry-targets-global-popularity-of-white-bread-to-close-the-fibre-gap?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What do flexitarian consumers want? Plant-based innovation opportunities revealed

A pan-European study shows âboomingâ interest in plant-based products. But barriers to consumption remain with improved health and taste alongside availability and affordability coming out as flexitarian consumersâ top asks.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/16/What-do-flexitarian-consumers-want-Plant-based-innovation-opportunities-revealed?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Chr. Hansen converts lactose into glucose to reduce added sugar content in dairy

Chr. Hansen is leveraging fermentation technology to enhance the perception of sweetness in yogurt products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/16/Chr.-Hansen-converts-lactose-into-glucose-to-reduce-added-sugar-content-in-dairy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From Viocreme to Quorn's alt ham and beef roasts

What new products are hitting shelves across Europe and the UK? In this edition of our NPD Trend Tracker, we look at pancakes for weaning-age kids, Quornâs new alternatives to beef and ham roasts, a plant-based cream from Violife and moreâ

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/15/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-Viocreme-to-Quorn-s-alt-ham-and-beef-roasts?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Study: Diet rich in fermented foods can increase gut microbiome diversity and immune response

A diet rich in fermented foods such as kimchi, cottage cheese, and kefir can enhance the diversity of gut microbes and reduce molecur signs of inflammation, say researchers at the Stanford School of Medicine.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/11/15/Study-Diet-rich-in-fermented-foods-can-increase-gut-microbiome-diversity-and-immune-response?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From 'Fitbits for cows' to DNA testing and certification: How is the meat sector innovating to improve animal welfare?

In the UK, beef cattle are wearing âFitbits for cowsâ, in Germany, an independent certification scheme is improving animal welfare for pork and poultry, and in Bulgaria, Big Data is serving to differentiate local products from imported competition. FoodNavigator looks at animal welfare innovation in Europe and the UK.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/15/Animal-welfare-Meat-sector-taps-big-data-traceability-and-certification-to-improve-standards?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

LEROMA: ‘We are a matchmaking platform connecting surplus raw materials with customers’

German start-up LEROMA wants to confront the economic and ecological damage caused by food waste by linking surplus raw materials with markets.

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EFSA examines the science behind nutrient profiling

EFSA has opened a public dialog on front-of-pack nutritional labelling and health claims as it works to finalise the scientific advice that will help decision makers develop an EU-wide scheme.

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Sustainable, ‘boring’ protein, made to order: The Protein Brewery looks to US market with fermented fungi protein

When it comes to proteins, says Christian Koolloos, chief business development officer at Dutch startup The Protein Brewery, the blander the better: âFermotein [his firmâs fermented fungi protein] is extremely boring in its profile with no strong taste, odor or color. You can use it in everything from meat alternatives to cookies and you donât have to mask the taste.â

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/11/14/Sustainable-boring-protein-made-to-order-The-Protein-Brewery-looks-to-US-market-with-fermented-fungi-protein?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nutrient dense foods will have a ‘growing influence’ on innovation

Nutrient density will exert a âgrowing influenceâ on food marketing and product development over the next five years, according to food and nutrition consultancy New Nutrition Business.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/12/Nutrient-dense-foods-will-have-a-growing-influence-on-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food recalls are on the rise: What can reverse this 'worrying' trend?

The number of food recalls in Europe has increased as the food industry grappled with COVID-19, supply chain challenges and trade disruption. We hear from Tom Russell, managing director of The Food Incubator, about why focus on food safety is required.

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From grass- and grain- to chocolate fed: Who was named the world’s best steak?

From grass- and grain-fed beef to a more unconventional chocolate diet, hereâs how the winners of the 2021 World Steak Challenge (WSC) made the cut.

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Sustainable diets ‘a third cheaper than typical foods’ claims research

So-called sustainable âflexitarianâ or âplanetaryâ diets can prove significant cheaper than typical foods, according to âsurprisingâ study.

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Study charts impact of ultra-processed foods: Diet-related disease and climate change ‘share an underlying driver’

Increased consumption of ultra-processed foods has been linked to higher greenhouse gas emissions by a new study charting 30 years of dietary change.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/11/Study-charts-impact-of-ultra-processed-foods-Diet-related-disease-and-climate-change-share-an-underlying-driver?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Microalgae-based cheese alternative developed

Sophie's BioNutrients, a food production technology company, together with Ingredion Idea Labs innovation center in Singapore, have collaborated to produce the companyâs first microalgae-based cheese alternative from Sophie's BioNutrients' microalgae.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2021/11/11/Microalgae-based-cheese-alternative-developed?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Beyond Meat CEO blames ‘largely transitory dynamics’ for -13.9% decline in US revenues, offset by triple-digit growth overseas

Beyond Meat CEO Ethan Brown urged analysts to âdifferentiate between short term variability on the one hand, and ongoing strong progress toward a long term vision of becoming tomorrow's global protein company on the other,â during the plant-based meat firmâs Q3 earnings call after a disappointing performance in the US offset by strong growth in international markets.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/11/11/Beyond-Meat-CEO-blames-largely-transitory-dynamics-for-13.9-decline-in-US-revenues-offset-by-triple-digit-growth-overseas?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Critical gaps’ in African food safety detected: ‘Urgent investment is needed’

Food safety analytical scientists from across Africa have highlighted âcritical gapsâ in âphysical and humanâ capacity throughout the continent.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/10/Critical-gaps-in-African-food-safety-detected-Urgent-investment-is-needed?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

European consumers often are failing to understand on-food health claims, project reveals

Differences in culture, language and enforcement policies between European countries mean consumers are failing to understand health claims on food packets.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/10/European-consumers-often-are-failing-to-understand-on-food-health-claims-project-reveals?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FSA chief scientist says eco-labels are ‘golden opportunity’ for industry

The UK Food Standards Agency Chief Scientist Robin May says urgent progress is needed on a unified eco-labelling system so that the food system can be set on a path to sustainability.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/10/FSA-chief-scientist-says-eco-labels-are-golden-opportunity-for-industry?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EU ‘must legislate’ on unhealthy marketing for kids: 'Industry self-regulation is not working'

A coalition of European health, medical, consumer and family organisations has called on the European Union to adopt legislation to protect children from the âharmful impactsâ of the âwidespread, ubiquitous and insidiousâ marketing of nutritionally poor food.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/10/EU-must-legislate-on-unhealthy-marketing-for-kids-Industry-self-regulation-is-not-working?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Study details how gut microbiome communicates with immune system

Bath University researchers have put forward an intriguing theory as to how the gut microbiome communicates with the immune system in work that further defines their roles in the onset of Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohnâs disease.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/11/10/Study-details-how-gut-microbiome-communicates-with-immune-system?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

HelloFresh launches climate labelling to help customers make more sustainable recipe choices

Global meal kit provider HelloFresh has launched a climate labelling initiative to help customers understand the carbon impact of recipes and empower them to make more sustainable choices.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/09/HelloFresh-launches-climate-labelling-to-help-customers-make-more-sustainable-recipe-choices?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Will inflation fears cancel out demand for sustainable food and beverage products?

With COP26 in full swing, consumer demand for so-called âgreenâ food and beverage products is reportedly on the up. But how does that sit in an environment of rising inflation? Not well, according to industry observers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/09/Will-inflation-fears-cancel-out-demand-for-sustainable-food-and-beverage-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How PepsiCo is supporting a regenerative transition for Quaker Oats

PepsiCo is helping its Quaker Oats farmers in the UK adopt regenerative agriculture practices through a tie-up with global farming organization LEAF. FoodNavigator hears more about the programme and how PepsiCo is transforming the impact of its supply chain.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/09/How-PepsiCo-is-supporting-a-regenerative-transition-for-Quaker-Oats?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Gone are the days of gritty protein smoothies with a grainy aftertaste…’ Animal-free egg protein from The EVERY Co debuts in Pressed smoothie

'Animal-freeâ protein startup The EVERY Company (formerly Clara Foods) - has teamed up with cold-pressed juice brand Pressed to road test its highly soluble, "nearly invisible" egg protein EVERY ClearEgg, its second product produced via precision fermentation using genetically engineered microbes to produce animal proteins... without animals.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/11/09/Gone-are-the-days-of-gritty-protein-smoothies-with-a-grainy-aftertaste-Pressed-features-animal-free-egg-protein-from-The-EVERY-Co-in-smoothie-line?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

JBS inks feed additive deal to cut cow methane emissions globally

JBS, the world's second-largest food company and the largest meatpacking company, has signed a deal with Royal DSM with the goal of reducing enteric methane emissions from cattle on a global scale.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/08/JBS-inks-feed-additive-deal-to-cut-cow-methane-emissions-globally?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Leading supermarkets pledge to make UK shopping baskets greener

The CEOs of the âbig fiveâ major UK supermarkets have committed to slash their impact across climate, deforestation nature and guide the whole food retail sector towards halving its overall impact on the natural world by 2030.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/08/Leading-supermarkets-pledge-to-make-UK-shopping-baskets-greener?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Vertical farm innovator IGS secures funding to accelerate ‘transformational technology’

Scottish ag tech business Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) has raised Â42.2m in funding. According to CEO David Farquhar, the successful Series B funding round demonstrates the potential of IGSâs âtransformational technologyâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/08/Vertical-farm-innovator-IGS-secures-funding-to-accelerate-transformational-technology?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From cookies & cream chickpeas to Katsu Curry rice

In this week's rundown of new product launches, healthy food staple the chick pea gets and indulgent makeover, vegan chocolate rides high, and insect protein continues to make inroads.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/08/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-cookies-cream-chickpeas-to-Katsu-Curry-rice?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK government backs cellular meat innovator: ‘Developing cultivated meat is one of the most significant advances we can make’

Edinburgh biotech firm Roslin Technologies has received a âmajor grantâ from the UK government to develop its cultivated meat technology.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/05/UK-government-backs-cellular-meat-innovator-Developing-cultivated-meat-is-one-of-the-most-significant-advances-we-can-make?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Track and trace system’ the answer to encourage reusable packaging, claims research

The digital economy can help us prevent packaging waste, say researchers at Lancaster University and University of St Andrews, who are working with the founders of Reath, a start-up in Edinburgh, with a mission to build the digital infrastructure for reuse.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/05/Track-and-trace-system-the-answer-to-encourage-reusable-packaging-claims-research?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Building bridges? EU, US collaboration on agriculture sounds alarm bells in Europe

Does EU-US collaboration on agriculture pave the way for discussions around liberalised market access? Alarm bells are sounding in Europe over concerns it could open the bloc to imports that don't meet European production standards.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/05/Building-bridges-EU-US-collaboration-on-agriculture-sounds-alarm-bells-in-Europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘There are huge environmental wins here’: UK backs its drone strategy to tackle the impacts of climate change

Drones will provide governments and industry with solutions to speed progress towards the COP26 goals, predicts Hannah Tew, who leads the UK government-backed Drone Pathfinder Catalyst Programme.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/05/There-are-huge-environmental-wins-here-UK-backs-its-drone-strategy-to-tackle-the-impacts-of-climate-change?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kellogg raises sales guidance, maintains profit expectations despite workers’ strike, supply chain challenges and eceinflation

For now, the Kellogg Co. believes it can still hit its full year profit targets â but executives warn it may be a close call as an ongoing strike at US cereal facilities drags on, compounding already challenging supply-chain and inflationary challenges that are offsetting strong sales during the third quarter.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/11/04/Kellogg-raises-sales-guidance-maintains-profit-expectations-despite-workers-strike-supply-chain-challenges-inflation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Is food and agriculture missing from the political debate at COP26?

Food and agriculture are central to meeting climate goals. Has the industry been left off the agenda at COP26?

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Baobab industry welcomes study linking the fruit to good gut health

Baobab players have welcomed newly published research that supports claims the African 'superfruit' is an exceptional source of prebiotic dietary fibre.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/04/Baobab-industry-welcomes-study-linking-the-fruit-to-good-gut-health?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Consumers are looking for a nutritional edge when indulging’: Sweegen explores adaptogens to hit sugar reduction sweet spot

The sweetener producer claims combining functional ingredients with sugar alternatives can attract a new generation of customers to products that offer guilt-free indulgence and nutritional benefits.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/04/Consumers-are-looking-for-a-nutritional-edge-when-indulging-Sweegen-explores-adaptogens-to-hit-sugar-reduction-sweet-spot?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nutriati inks global distribution deal with Tate & Lyle for chickpea protein and flour; unlocks new opportunities in plant-based milk, cheese, meat analogs

Virginia-based Nutriati â which has developed a patented process yielding highly functional pulse proteins and flours with potential to unlock new opportunities in plant-based meat, dairy, gluten-free bakery and snacks â has struck a five-year global partnership with Tate & Lyle, which will distribute Nutriati's âArtesaâ chickpea protein and flour.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/11/03/Nutriati-inks-five-year-global-distribution-deal-with-Tate-Lyle-for-chickpea-protein-and-flour?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Deforestation pledge risks being meaningless without enforcement, warn campaigners

The pledge by ag giants at COP26 to halt deforestation shows an encouraging breadth of signatories but lacks teeth, say deforestation groups.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/03/Deforestation-pledge-risks-being-meaningless-without-enforcement-warn-campaigners?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Alpro’s UK ambition: ‘Our mission is to make sure everywhere where consumers are, there is Alpro’

Danone is ramping up investment to grow its Alpro plant-based brand in the UK. Country manager Sue Garfitt says bringing new customers to the category, expanding consumption occasions and extending distribution into new channels will be key.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/03/Alpro-s-UK-ambition-Our-mission-is-to-make-sure-everywhere-where-consumers-are-there-is-Alpro?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

HelloFresh sees bright outlook for meal kits market as consumers 'unbundle' and 'reallocate' food budgets

On a long-term mission to become the world's leading food solutions group, HelloFresh continues to register strong year-over-year growth in revenue and in key performance metrics including order rates, and active customer acquisition.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/11/03/HelloFresh-sees-bright-outlook-for-meal-kits-market-as-consumers-unbundle-and-reallocate-food-budgets?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cocoa companies extend partnership with environmental groups to restore forest in the Amazon

Olam food ingredients (ofi) and Mondelēz International increase efforts to help protect forests in ParÃ, an important cocoa-growing area in Brazil.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2021/11/03/Cocoa-companies-extend-partnership-with-environmental-groups-to-restore-forest-in-the-Amazon?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Six strategies to work towards a net-zero food system

An advisor to the UK government has put forward six strategies to work towards a net-zero food system.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/02/Six-strategies-to-work-towards-a-net-zero-food-system?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Mars on the urgency of water action: ‘Some of the most immediate impacts of climate change come in the form of water’

Mars is building out its commitments on water stewardship, targeting action that will impact the most stressed watersheds where it operates. FoodNavigator hears from Kevin Rabinovitch, VP of Sustainability and Chief Climate Officer, about why urgent change is needed.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/02/Mars-on-the-urgency-of-water-action-Some-of-the-most-immediate-impacts-of-climate-change-come-in-the-form-of-water?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nexira looks to locust bean gum to fuel plant beverage expansion plans

The French supplier says its acquisition of Swiss-based locust bean gum specialist UNIPEKTIN Ingredients will allow it to push into new markets and applications.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/02/Nexira-looks-to-locust-bean-gum-to-fuel-plant-beverage-expansion-plans?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The food industry at COP26: FoodNavigator’s digest of news and views from Glasgow

FoodNavigator brings you rolling news in brief spotlighting the food sectorâs participation in COP26.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/02/The-food-industry-at-COP26-FoodNavigator-s-digest-of-news-and-views-from-Glasgow?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cargill launches clean label rice flour alternative to maltodextrin

Scientists at Cargill have developed a highly soluble rice flour that can replace maltodextrin in a range of applications and offer a clean label alternative to formulators.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2021/11/01/Cargill-launches-clean-label-rice-flour-alternative-to-maltodextrin?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Study: Antioxidant-rich plant-based snacks offer healthy ageing support

Texture-modified, antioxidant-rich, plant-based snacks are a useful nutrition support to benefit healthy ageing via the elevation of antioxidant ability and alteration of gut microbiota, according to new research.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2021/11/01/Study-Antioxidant-rich-plant-based-snacks-offer-healthy-ageing-support?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From non-HFSS pizza to ‘plastic negative’ chocolate

In this edition of FoodNavigatorâs new product development round-up, we look at HFSS-compliant pizza made from brewerâs spent grains, a âplastic negativeâ chocolate bar, functional sweets containing BCAAs, and moreâ

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/01/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-non-HFSS-pizza-to-plastic-negative-chocolate?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS