Personalised promotions, new profit pools and private labels: the ‘bold actions’ needed by retailers to face down today’s fresh challenges

European grocery CEOs have a generally negative outlook on market conditions for this year, reveals a new report from McKinsey & Company and EuroCommerce.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/31/personalised-promotions-new-profit-pools-and-private-labels-the-bold-actions-needed-by-retailers-to-face-down-today-s-fresh-challenges?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

British egg industry on the brink of cracking up

Production costs soaring by 30% is leaving British egg farmers on the brink, which will have the inevitable domino effect of reverberating into the bakery sector.

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'Private labels are hiding in plain sight': but where are the growth areas to watch?

Private labels are bouncing back after stalling during the pandemic when consumers sought sanctuary from the familiarity offered by the big-name brands.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/30/Private-labels-are-hiding-in-plain-sight-but-where-are-the-growth-areas-to-watch?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Reformulation and fortification efforts go hand-in-hand to optimise nutrition

The food industry has seen a shift in attitude from both regulators and consumers, who are increasingly making the link between diet and population health. As food innovators develop their reformulation and fortification plans, they walk a fine line. Move too fast and risk consumer backlash over perceived taste problems, move too slow and risk falling behind regulatory and consumer demand for healthier food.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/31/reformulation-and-fortification-efforts-go-hand-in-hand-to-optimise-nutrition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Roquette invests €25 million at French site to bolster position in polyols market

Ingredients supplier Roquette has announced an investment plan of â25 million for liquid and powder polyols between 2022 and 2024 at its site in Lestrem in North-East France.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/31/roquette-invests-25-million-at-french-site-to-bolster-position-in-polyols-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

'Private labels are hiding in plain site': but where are the growth areas to watch?

Private labels are bouncing back after stalling during the pandemic when consumers sought sanctuary from the familiarity offered by the big-name brands.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/30/Private-labels-are-hiding-in-plain-site-but-where-are-the-growth-areas-to-watch?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Warnings over fake Wonka Bars issued after ‘sharp’ increase in counterfeit chocolate

Food safety authorities across Great Britain and Ireland have issued safety warnings over fake Wonka Bars which are being sold in shops and online.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/30/warnings-over-fake-wonka-bars-issued-after-sharp-increase-in-counterfeit-chocolate?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

'Everything we do is geared towards making insect protein affordable...' European edible insect firms Ÿnsect and InnovaFeed outline US ambitions

While animal feed and pet food present bigger commercial opportunities for edible insects in the short term, two key European players in the segment - Innovafeed and Ånsect, who are both planning large-scale, highly-automated production facilities in the US - say they also see potential in the human nutrition market on both sides of the Atlantic.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/03/29/European-edible-insect-pioneers-Ynsect-and-InnovaFeed-outline-US-ambitions?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Feeding the ‘first brain’: How and why F&B is innovating for wellness

If the gut is in fact the âfirst brainâ, it makes sense to nourish it. From prebiotics to postbiotics, FoodNavigator hears how and why F&B players are innovating with gut health and immunity front-of-mind.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/30/gut-health-how-food-and-beverage-makers-are-innovating-for-wellness?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Lion burger? Tiger tacos? Meet the cell cultured start-up working in exotic meats

Cultivated meat is often heralded as an emerging alternative to intensive animal agriculture, promising new ways to produce slaughter-free beef, pork or poultry proteins. But one cellular ag start-up is working from a different playbook. Primeval Foods is developing lab-grown exotic meats that, it says, can deliver novel food experiences and health benefits.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/30/lion-burger-tiger-tacos-meet-the-cell-cultured-start-up-working-in-exotic-meats?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Let there be light: Netherlands probes photonics for food security solution

Precision technology, assisted by photonic technology, allows a faster, lighter, more durable, and much cheaper way of producing plants and animals believe Dutch growers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/28/let-there-be-light-netherlands-probes-photonics-for-food-security-solution?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From Walkers first non-HFSS crisps to Cadbury’s ‘chocolate for grown ups’

Walkers has launched lower-salt range which will be the crisps giantâs first fully non-HFSS offering. Elsewhere, the Cadbury Darkmilk ice cream from appeals to the âadults in the householdâ, its maker says.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/28/npd-trend-tracker-from-walkers-first-non-hfss-crisps-to-cadbury-s-chocolate-for-grown-ups?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cocoa Coalition proposes amendments to EU bill on deforestation

The Cocoa Coalition of chocolate companies - Ferrero, Hershey, Mars Wrigley, Mondelēz International, Nestle, and Tony's Chocolonely - alongside Fairtrade International and Rainforest Alliance, broadly welcomes any new EU legislation regarding the import and export of certain commodities â while proposing new amendments to the bill.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2022/03/28/Cocoa-Coalition-proposes-amendments-to-EU-bill-on-deforestation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

This food price crisis could be worse than in 2011… what are the potential action areas?

Scaling back livestock production? Tougher regulation of commodity trading? Pushing back green legislation? FoodNavigator looks at what can be done to limit the impact of this latest food price crisis.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/25/This-food-price-crisis-could-be-worse-than-in-2011-what-are-the-potential-action-areas?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Study: Enriched infant formula may improve neurocognitive function in children at age 6

Infant formula enriched with milk fat globule membrane, omega-3 fatty acids and synbiotics improves brain function in healthy children, a new study suggests.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2022/03/28/study-enriched-infant-formula-may-improve-neurocognitive-function-in-children-at-age-6?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How to turn the tide on ‘underused’ sugar taxation in Europe?

With just 19% of countries in the WHO European Region having introduced SSB taxes, a new study has sought to identify what works and what doesnât â to encourage effective implementation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/25/how-to-turn-the-tide-on-underused-sugar-taxation-in-europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Gut support salad? Brain function soup? What the increasingly ‘sophisticated’ consumer wants from food and drink

In a near-post pandemic world, consumers want more than âhealthyâ food. From âgut health-supportingâ to âimmunity-boostingâ, terminology must catch up, argues CEO and co-founder of Tastewise Alon Chen.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/25/gut-support-salad-brain-function-soup-what-the-increasingly-sophisticated-consumer-wants-from-food-and-drink?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cargill makes case for EpiCor's match with postbiotic definition

Cargill is pushing a postbiotic positioning for its Epicor immune health ingredient, maintaining that the yeast-derived ingredients fits squarely within the new definition.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2022/03/24/cargill-makes-case-for-epicor-s-match-with-postbiotic-definition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Unilever pilots SAP blockchain tech for deforestation-free palm oil: ‘This will be transformational for smallholder inclusion’

Unilever is piloting new blockchain technology, GreenToken by SAP, in a bid to increase traceability and transparency in the consumer good giantâs palm oil supply chain.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/24/Unilever-pilots-SAP-blockchain-tech-for-deforestation-free-palm-oil-This-will-be-transformational-for-smallholder-inclusion?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Reading the tea leaves: How is Clipper Teas delivering market-beating growth?

What trends are hot in tea? FoodNavigator caught up with the Ecotone-owned Clipper Teas - a brand that has successfully been outgrowing the market - to learn whatâs brewing in the category.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/23/Reading-the-tea-leaves-How-is-Clipper-Teas-delivering-market-beating-growth?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Why high moisture extrusion could solve alt meat’s nutritional as well as structural challenges

High moisture extrusion (HME) technology is currently all about improving the texture of meat analogues. But it may also be the key to improving the nutritional profile of plant-based meat and seafood.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/24/Why-high-moisture-extrusion-could-solve-alt-meat-s-nutritional-as-well-as-structural-challenges?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Breakthrough in stopping spread of black pod rot in cocoa-growing regions

New research by US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (ARS) aims to stop loss of the cacao plant, saving the future of chocolate.

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‘Dietary guidelines are likely wrong’: Saturated fat does not increase cardiovascular disease risk, argue researchers

While consuming saturated fats increases blood cholesterol, meta-analyses suggest this does not translate into increased risk of cardiovascular disease, say researchers.

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Unilever pilots SAP blockchain tech for deforestation-free palm oil: ‘This will be transformational for smallholder inclusion’

Unilever is piloting new blockchain technology, GreenToken by SAP, in a bid to increase traceability and transparency in the consumer good giantâs palm oil supply chain.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/24/unilever-pilots-sap-blockchain-tech-for-deforestation-free-palm-oil-this-will-be-transformational-for-smallholder-inclusion?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Scraping social media for hot beverage trends

Love them or loath them, social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram offer fertile ground where brands can spot quickly emerging food and beverage trends that can guide product development.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/23/Scraping-social-media-for-hot-beverage-trends?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Barista-style plant-based milks whipping up excitement in at-home coffee

With at-home coffee consumption enjoying a renaissance, FoodNavigator looks at how convergence with another rising trend â pant-based dairy alternatives â is whipping up excitement.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/23/barista-style-plant-based-milks-whipping-up-excitement-in-at-home-coffee?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Reading the tea leaves: How is Clipper Teas delivering market-beating growth?

What trends are hot in tea? FoodNavigator caught up with the Ecotone-owned Clipper Teas - a brand that has successfully been outgrowing the market - to learn whatâs brewing in the category.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/23/reading-the-tea-leaves-how-is-clipper-teas-delivering-market-beating-growth?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New tech in sugar reduction

We take a look at some of the latest developments in sugar reduction technology.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2022/03/23/New-tech-in-sugar-reduction?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Serious concerns’ build around PEF sustainability labelling: ‘The methodology favours intensive farming and penalises organic’

Civil society and farmer organisations have âserious concernsâ about the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology being considered for the upcoming sustainability labelling initiative. FoodNavigator hears from three NGOs appealing to the Commission.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/22/Serious-concerns-build-around-PEF-sustainability-labelling-The-methodology-favours-intensive-farming-and-penalises-organic?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Digitising the beef sector to reduce emissions

Fintech app Breedr wants to âput data at the heart of farmingâ to make the beef supply chain more efficient and improve farmersâ profits and environmental footprints.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/22/Digitising-the-beef-sector-to-reduce-emissions?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danish start-up secures carbon capture funding for algae omega-3 products

Danish carbon capture firm Algiecel is to receive funding for a photobioreactor that uses CO2 waste to produce products such as omega-3 oils, protein and biomass for food products.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2022/03/23/danish-start-up-secures-carbon-capture-funding-for-algae-omega-3-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How war in Ukraine has become a battle over the future of meat and dairy in Europe

Russiaâs invasion of Ukraine is disrupting supplies of grains and fertiliser to Europe, sparking fears over food security. It has also ignited a debate over the role that animal agriculture plays in the blocâs food system.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/22/how-war-in-ukraine-has-become-a-battle-over-the-future-of-meat-and-dairy-in-europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Serious concerns’ build around PEF sustainability labelling: ‘The methodology favours intensive farming and penalises organic’

Civil society and farmer organisations have âserious concernsâ about the Product Environmental Footprint (PEC) methodology being considered for the upcoming sustainability labelling initiative. FoodNavigator hears from three NGOs appealing to the Commission.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/22/serious-concerns-build-around-pef-sustainability-labelling-the-methodology-favours-intensive-farming-and-penalises-organic?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New horizons for stevia: Cargill unlocks additional applications for sweetener system

Three years since first debuting its ClearFlo modifying ingredient technology used to reduce sensory off notes of stevia, Cargill is debuting a single solution and combination of the two: EverSweet stevia + ClearFlo, giving food and beverage manufacturers a streamlined option to add to their sugar reduction toolbox.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/03/22/new-horizons-for-stevia-cargill-unlocks-additional-applications-for-sweetener-system?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New report says change in food packaging recycling only possible through public-private partnerships

A new report from Finlandâs Technical Research Center (VTT), Recycling Food Packaging, highlights technology solutions expected to become commercially available in the next five years, and says partnerships are essential to deliver the necessary technological innovations in food packaging recycling.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2022/03/22/new-report-says-change-in-food-packaging-recycling-only-possible-through-public-private-partnerships?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Digitising the beef sector to reduce the sector’s emissions

Fintech app Breedr wants to âput data at the heart of farmingâ to make the beef supply chain more efficient and improve farmersâ profits and environmental footprints.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/22/digitising-the-beef-sector-to-reduce-the-sector-s-emissions?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The FoodNavigator Podcast: What’s trending in hot beverages?

From post-Arabica coffee to single-origin tea and completely traceable hot chocolate from bean to cup, whatâs trending in the hot beverage category? FoodNavigator asks industry experts.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/22/the-foodnavigator-podcast-what-s-trending-in-hot-beverages?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Inside Hive: A deep-dive into Unilever's plant-based innovation drive

âWe want to outgrow the competition and we want to do it in ways that are better for people and the planet,â Unileverâs head of Food & Refreshment Hanneke Faber says. How does the company plan to do this? FoodNavigator goes inside Hive, Unileverâs innovation hub, to find out.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/21/inside-hive-a-deep-dive-into-unilever-s-plant-based-innovation-drive?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Home-cooking wins but alcohol loses out as inflation-hit consumers rethink their spending choices

Many consumers are already seeking cheaper alternatives for fresh and packaged food as growing economic uncertainties diminish consumer confidence.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/21/home-cooking-wins-but-alcohol-loses-out-as-inflation-hit-consumers-rethink-their-spending-choices?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Shiru teams up with CP Kelco to explore label-friendly alternatives to methylcellulose

Shiru - a startup producing proteins via microbial fermentation - has teamed up with texturizing ingredients specialist CP Kelco to explore label-friendly replacements for methylcellulose and other highly functional ingredients.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/03/21/shiru-teams-up-with-cp-kelco-to-explore-label-friendly-alternatives-to-methylcellulose?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From gluten-free Punk IPA to Dolce & Gabbana cake

BrewDog has developed a gluten-free version of its best-known beer: Punk IPA. Elsewhere across the NPD landscape, Dolce & Gabbana is bringing back its colomba cake, and a range of Bridgerton-inspired doughnuts have rolled out to celebrate the launch of the period dramaâs second season.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/21/npd-trend-tracker-from-gluten-free-punk-ipa-to-dolce-gabbana-cake?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Study reveals nutritional benefits of regenerative agriculture crops

Regenerative farming practices such as soil-building techniques that minimize plowing, use cover crops, and plant diverse crops positively affect the nutritional content of the food, claims research.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/18/Study-reveals-nutritional-benefits-of-regenerative-agriculture-crops?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé to keep selling essential food items in Russia despite Ukrainian PM intervention

Nestlà is refusing to yield to pressure to pull out of Russia after Ukraineâs prime minister urged the food giant to halt all business in the country.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/18/Nestle-to-keep-selling-essential-food-items-in-Russia-despite-Ukrainian-PM-intervention?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Future Seeds: How crop breeding can help address global challenges from food security and poverty to malnutrition

The newly opened Future Seeds genebank is part of a network of research resources that, it is hoped, will help crop scientists future-proof the food system against climate change and other shocks. FoodNavigator learns more about this vital resource and the role it plays in food security and equality.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/18/future-seeds-how-crop-breeding-can-help-address-global-challenges-from-food-security-and-poverty-to-malnutrition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Study reveals nutritional benefits of regenerative agriculture crops

Regenerative farming practices such as soil-building techniques that minimize plowing, use cover crops, and plant diverse crops positively affect the nutritional content of the food, claims research.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/18/study-reveals-nutritional-benefits-of-regenerative-agriculture-crops?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé to keep selling essential food items in Russia despite Ukrainian PM intervention

Nestlà is refusing to yield to pressure to pull out of Russia after Ukraineâs prime minister urged the food giant to halt all business in the country.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/18/nestle-to-keep-selling-essential-food-items-in-russia-despite-ukrainian-pm-intervention?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

AAK, Chr. Hansen, Givaudan and Ingredion co-create plant-based yoghurt base: ‘We identified a gap in terms of taste and texture’

The first plant-based customer-ready product has been developed by four MISTA members from the ingredients sector. FoodNavigtor asks MISTA what makes its plant-based yoghurt base unique.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/18/MISTA-AAK-Chr.-Hansen-Givaudan-and-Ingredion-co-create-plant-based-yogurt?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The snack brands gearing up for the HFSS clampdown

Valeo Snackfoodâs Kettle and Walkers are the latest to join the UKâs better-for-you crusade, ahead of the regulations due to come into force in October.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2022/03/18/the-snack-brands-gearing-up-for-the-hfss-clampdown?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘If we build high integrity, scale will follow’: New standard-setting body promises new era of transparency for the voluntary carbon market

Food and beverage companies that buy carbon offsets to compensate for emissions they cannot remove will be soon be able to purchase ones endorsed by a new accreditation scheme.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/17/If-we-build-high-integrity-scale-will-follow-New-standard-setting-body-promises-new-era-of-transparency-for-the-voluntary-carbon-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Breakthrough Crop Challenge to award $1.3m to root out world’s ‘forgotten food’

The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), in partnership with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), is on a mission to attract more private sector investment in the development of underutilised crops to feed an increasingly expanding and diversified global population.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2022/03/17/Breakthrough-Crop-Challenge-to-award-1.3m-to-root-out-world-s-forgotten-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘A sign of strong political support for cellular agriculture’: Dutch House of Representatives votes in favour of cultivated meat tastings

Cultivated meat players in the Netherlands have welcomed the outcome of the Dutch House of Representativesâ vote.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/17/a-sign-of-strong-political-support-for-cellular-agriculture-dutch-house-of-representatives-votes-in-favour-of-cultivated-meat-tastings?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Why caramel is one of the top flavours of 2022

Caramel hits the sweet spot in the flavour stakes for a number of reasons, primarily because it is loved across consumer generations, with a number of NPDs using it to bring a premium feel while bringing comfort through nostalgia.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2022/03/17/why-caramel-is-one-of-the-top-flavours-of-2022?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Start-up develops ‘meaty’ products from pumpkin and sunflower seeds: ‘We bring a new experience to the plate’

Israeli start-up More Foods has developed protein- and fibre-rich âmeatyâ products made from pumpkin and sunflower seeds. FoodNavigator asks founder and CEO Leonardo Marcovitz about the lineâs sustainability, nutritional, and âclean labelâ credentials.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/17/More-Foods-New-meaty-products-made-from-pumpkin-and-sunflower-seeds?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Koa ‘disrupts transparency in cocoa’ with public payments: ‘This is how supply chains need to be’

The Swiss-Ghanaian start-up, best known for its upcycling of cocoa side streams, has partnered with seedtrace and MTN Group to âdisrupt transparency standardsâ in cocoa.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/16/koa-disrupts-transparency-in-cocoa-with-public-payments-this-is-how-supply-chains-need-to-be?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EU-wide adoption of max THC limits in hemp seed foods a ‘significant win for sector’

Maximum levels of Delta-9-THC in hemp seeds and hemp oil have been established across the bloc, putting an âendâ to âinternal market fragmentationâ, according to the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA).

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/16/eu-wide-adoption-of-max-thc-limits-in-hemp-seed-foods-a-significant-win-for-sector?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Perkier: Snacks brand talks product footprints, CO2 reduction, and the journey to climate neutrality

UK-based snacks company Perkier sources ingredients from âall parts of the worldâ, yet through a tie-up with ClimatePartner, has announced it is now certified carbon neutral. FoodNavigator hears how.

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Industry insights from NIZO: Precision fermentation: Making the case for ‘animal protein without the animal’

What challenges do precision fermentation players face in making alternative protein production economically feasible?

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Salt campaigners take aim at meal deal snacks

Almost three quarters (70%) of snacks included in meal deals sold on the high street are dangerously high in saturated fat, salt and sugar (HFSS), complains new research from Action on Salt, with some contributing to a third of an adultâs maximum daily recommended salt intake.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/15/salt-campaigners-take-aim-at-meal-deal-snacks?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Scientists develop new high-quality genome to prevent rust in bread wheat

In a study in which they say will help eradicate major wheat diseases, researchers have assembled the genome of bread wheat and identified the gene responsible for stripe rust resistance.

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Fighting Covid-19 with milk

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to claim lives around the world, dairy scientists may have a surprising role to play.

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EXPO WEST 2022 trendspotting: From mushroom elixirs to climate-friendly crackers

From a flurry of keto snacks and functional-but-fun beverages, to firms making more proactive claims about their impact (or lack thereof) on the environment, check out our first trendspotting gallery from the Natural Products Expo West show in Anaheim, CA.

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De Novo Dairy: Meet Africa’s first precision fermentation player making human milk proteins for infant nutrition

The South Africa-based food tech company is developing ânature identicalâ proteins from scratch to help infants get the ârightâ nutrition from the beginning, co-founder and CEO Jean Louwrens tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/14/de-novo-dairy-meet-africa-s-first-precision-fermentation-player-making-human-milk-proteins-for-infant-nutrition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From Italian restaurant favourites at home to overnight oats

This weekâs new launches take in Zizziâs largest âat homeâ range, while a start-up has introduced ready-to-go overnight oat jars aimed at time-poor commuters seeking a tasty and convenient breakfast option.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/14/npd-trend-tracker-from-italian-restaurant-favourites-at-home-to-overnight-oats?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cancer risk 14% lower in vegetarians, finds study

Vegetarians, fish-eaters, and low-meat eaters have a reduced risk of cancer compared to regular meat-eaters, according to a new study out of the UK.

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UK dairy production costs could soar to more than 40ppl

Recent analysis by Kite Consulting in the UK shows dairy farm costs of production will continue to rise considerably in the coming months, with break-even milk prices likely to exceed 40 pence per liter (52 cents) later this year.

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Cultured meat shows similar texture profile to real thing, claims study first

The texture characteristics of cultivated meat show values âwithin the range of traditional meat commercial productsâ, according to Spanish research.

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‘A highly soluble, complete protein, with functional properties very close to whey protein…’ DSM gears up to launch upcycled canola protein isolate

DSM is gearing up to launch commercial quantities of upcycled canola protein isolate extracted from Non GMO rapeseed at a new facility in Dieppe, France, later this year, and says it is seeing interest from firms spanning plant-based meat and dairy, to sports nutrition.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/03/14/A-highly-soluble-complete-protein-with-functional-properties-very-close-to-whey-protein-DSM-gears-up-to-launch-upcycled-canola-protein-isolate?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The ‘green’ Mediterranean diet: What is it and how does it benefit your health?

The Mediterranean diet offers a number of well-documented health benefits. Could the âgreen Mediterranean dietâ go one step further?

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Cultured meat shows similar texture profile to real thing, claims study first

The texture characteristics of cultivated meat show values âwithin the range of traditional meat commercial productsâ, according to Spanish research.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/11/cultured-meat-shows-similar-texture-profile-to-real-thing-claims-study-first?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ajinomoto-SuperMeat tie-up addresses cell growth media bottleneck: ‘For the first time, cultivated meat is backed by a commercially viable supply chain’

Cultivated meat start-up SuperMeat has partnered with Japanese food giant Ajinomoto to leverage the latterâs expertise in biotechnology and fermentation. Ajinomoto is well positioned to provide global supply chain solutions to cell feed ingredients, SuperMeat CEO Ido Savir tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/11/ajinomoto-partners-with-supermeat-to-address-cell-growth-media-bottleneck-in-cultivated-meat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Should Western food companies exit Russia over Ukraine war?

Western food companies are responding to the invasion of Ukraine by ramping up support for those facing Russian aggression. But what is their moral obligation when it comes to operations in Russia?

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HPP milk concerns flagged as EFSA endorses high pressure processing for food products

High-pressure processing (HPP) of food is effective at destroying harmful microorganisms and poses no more food safety concerns than other treatments. However, HPP is not as effective on milk and some ready-to-eat foods (RTE), according to an EFSA opinion.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/11/hpp-milk-concerns-flagged-as-efsa-endorses-high-pressure-processing-for-food-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Confusion over whole grain means consumers could be missing out on nutritional benefits

Despite proven nutritional benefits of a diet high in fibre, only half (51%) of UK consumers believe they have enough fibre in their diet, finds fresh research.

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Should Western food companies exit Russia over Ukraine war?

Western food companies are responding to the invasion of Ukraine by ramping up support for those facing Russian aggression. But what is their moral obligation when it comes to operations in Russia?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/10/should-western-food-companies-exit-russia-over-ukraine-war?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Are we farming in the wrong areas? Relocating croplands can reverse environmental impacts, say researchers

Relocating current croplands to âoptimal locationsâ - while allowing ecosystems in then-abandoned areas to regenerate - could turn back the clock on carbon emissions, according to a team of international researchers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/10/are-we-farming-in-the-wrong-areas-relocating-croplands-can-reverse-environmental-impacts-say-researchers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

More water stewardship, less synthetic fertiliser: Diageo backs regenerative agriculture for Guinness barley

Beverage giant Diageo has committed to work âhand-in-handâ with Irish barley farmers to support their transition to regenerative agricultural practices.

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Social media crackdown: Let's challenge the role of influencers in junk food marketing

Spain has proposed a ban on influencers, famous sportspeople, and television presenters advertising HFSS food and drink to children. Itâs imperative national governments take notice.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/09/Social-media-crackdown-Let-s-challenge-the-role-of-influencers-in-junk-food-marketing?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Scientists develop edible, biodegradable, anti-microbial plastic for food packaging

Scientists have developed a new âgreen plasticâ that is produced from gelatin, clay and a nano-emulsion of black pepper essential oil.

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ASC plans historic certification overhaul to boost fish farming’s image

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council has announced plans for what will represent the biggest overall of its certification scheme since its inception as it seeks to bust the âmythsâ surrounding farmed fish.

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Social media crackdown: Challenging the role of influencers in junk food marketing

Spain has proposed a ban on influencers, famous sportspeople, and television presenters advertising HFSS food and drink to children. Itâs imperative national governments take notice.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/09/Social-media-crackdown-Challenging-the-role-of-influencers-in-junk-food-marketing?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Women-driven partnership spearheads ‘food system renaissance’ with upcycled vegan cookies

Two Californian women-owned companies have joined forces to prove that the next generation of plant-based foods can put the climate change fight back into the hands of consumers.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2022/03/09/Women-driven-partnership-spearheads-food-system-renaissance-with-upcycled-vegan-cookies?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coca-Cola withdraws business from Russia while other companies remain

Coca-Cola is the latest major global food and beverage giant to suspend operations in Russia as an act of protest against the Russian invasion and continued attack on Ukraine and follows similar announcements made by PepsiCo, Starbucks, and McDonald's.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/03/09/coca-cola-withdraws-business-from-russia-while-other-companies-remain?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Move over Med? Research flags benefits of the Nordic diet

The Mediterranean diet is often held up as the gold standard of healthy eating. But fresh research has identified a new kid on the block: the Nordic diet.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/08/research-flags-benefits-of-the-nordic-diet?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FAO examines safety of ‘new food’ and tech: ‘In a rapidly changing world foresight is more important than ever’

There are âexciting opportunities to feed the worldâ, according to the FAO of the United Nations, which highlights the potential of ânew foodsâ like jellyfish, edible insects and cellular meat. However, the organisation suggests, now is the time to start preparing for any potential safety issues.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/08/fao-examines-safety-of-new-food-and-tech-in-a-rapidly-changing-world-foresight-is-more-important-than-ever?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘We can fight food fraud at species level’: EthiChain develops rapid DNA analysis for processed foods

Is food labelled as vegan, truly devoid of animal products? Does cross-contamination exist in meats labelled Halal or Kosher? Spanish start-up EthiChain has developed new technology to improve transparency and integrity in the supply chain.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/08/we-can-fight-food-fraud-at-species-level-ethichain-develops-rapid-dna-analysis-for-processed-foods?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danone unveils new strategic plan

At a capital market event today, Danone CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique, together with a strengthened leadership team, presented Danoneâs new strategic plan, called Renew Danone.

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Cargill and The Starbuck Foundation back CARE to financially support women cocoa farmers in Côte d'Ivoire

CARE, a leading humanitarian organisation fighting global poverty with a focus on working alongside women and girls, has announced a new initiative to help transform cocoa growing communities in CÃte dâIvoire.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2022/03/08/Cargill-and-The-Starbuck-Foundation-back-CARE-to-financially-support-women-cocoa-farmers-in-Cote-d-Ivoire?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Unilever to set new healthy nutrition targets after investor engagement

A shareholder resolution that would have forced a vote asking Unilever to disclose and significantly grow its sales of healthy food at its 2022 AGM has been withdrawn.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/07/unilever-to-set-new-healthy-nutrition-targets-after-investor-engagement?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

First land-based shrimp farm in France prepares to scale, tapping deeptech and ‘permaquaculture’

Lisaqua has secured â4.9m in funding to launch Franceâs first land-based shrimp farm in France. FoodNavigator asks co-founder and CEO Gabriel Boneu about the companyâs âlow environmental impactâ production system.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/07/First-land-based-shrimp-farm-in-France-prepares-to-scale-tapping-deeptech-and-permaquaculture?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From fortified coffee to paper-packaged Carte D’Or

Unilever is switching out 93% of its plastic from Carte DâOr ice cream tubs in the UK and replacing it with responsibly sourced paper. In Israel, Capsoil FoodTech has developed technology that enables coffee brands to fortify their pods, and Italian chocolate maker Venchi is preparing for Easter. Scroll through the photo gallery for the latest new product development across Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/07/NPD-Trend-Tracker-From-fortified-coffee-to-paper-packaged-Carte-D-Or?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Insect-as-food waste a ‘tremendous’ opportunity to boost crop yields sustainably

Residual streams from insect production have the potential to improve plant health, while reducing pesticide and fertiliser use, say researchers from Wageningen University and Research.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/04/Insect-as-food-waste-a-tremendous-opportunity-to-boost-crop-yields-sustainably?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat still king with plenty of market opportunity ahead, says IRI

Despite the continued hype around meat alternatives and a growing flexitarian lifestyle trend, meat is still the protein of choice for most consumers, argues Jonna Parker, principal, fresh foods at IRI.

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The fibre dilemma: If we build it, will they come?

The UKâs Food and Drink Federation is pushing manufacturers to make more fibre-rich foods. But is there a market for these products?

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Insect-as-food waste a ‘tremendous’ opportunity to boost crop yields sustainably

Residual streams from insect production have the potential to improve plant health, while reducing pesticide and fertiliser use, say researchers from Wageningen University and Research.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/04/insect-as-food-waste-a-tremendous-opportunity-to-boost-crop-yields-sustainably?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat still king with plenty of market opportunity ahead, says IRI

Despite the continued hype around meat alternatives and a growing flexitarian lifestyle trend, meat is still the protein of choice for most consumers, argues Jonna Parker, principal, fresh foods at IRI.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/03/04/meat-still-king-with-plenty-of-market-opportunity-ahead-says-iri?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

You are what you eat? The three personality traits that make you more likely to buy fair trade and circular products

New research from Kingston University shows that people with one of three personality traits are more likely to buy fair trade products, highlighting the potential benefits of personality-based marketing for ethical foods.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/04/you-are-what-you-eat-the-three-personality-traits-that-make-you-more-likely-to-buy-fair-trade-and-circular-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Intakes of added and free sugars should be ‘as low as possible as part of a nutritionally adequate diet’: EFSA

EFSAâs scientists have completed their comprehensive safety assessment of sugars in the diet and their potential links to health problems.

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Kale Foods eyes growth in the Nordics with ‘game-changing’ vegan brands

Kale Foods, a subsidiary of vegan investor Kale United, plans to expand its reach in the Nordics with the introduction of brands such as Heura, Mighty Pea and Veaganz into markets in the region.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/03/kale-foods-eyes-growth-in-the-nordics-with-game-changing-vegan-brands?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Upcycling vegetable by-products into fibre-rich ingredients for ‘juicier’ burgers: ‘We can make processed food healthier and more sustainable’

New vegan products made with upcycled âimperfectâ vegetables are being developed by researchers in Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/03/upcycling-vegetable-by-products-into-fibre-rich-ingredients-for-juicier-burgers-we-can-make-processed-food-healthier-and-more-sustainable?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Acrylamide alert raised after ‘alarming’ levels found in children’s food

SAFE Food Advocacy Europe is raising the alarm, after acrylamide concentrations at four to five times higher than what is currently permitted in the EU through benchmark levels were found in food.

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‘We will yield the full yellow-to-purple spectrum’: Precision fermentation food colours prepare to challenge synthetics

Natural colour maker Phytolon is collaborating with Ginkgo Bioworks to take its biological production to the ânext levelâ. FoodNavigator asks Phytolon co-founder and CEO Halim Jubran how its novel production technology works.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/02/Phytolon-Precision-fermentation-food-colouring-prepares-to-challenge-synthetics?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

A ‘turning point’ in global food pricing? Ukraine conflict threatens food security

Fresh warnings that conflict in Ukraine represents a threat to global food security land as European markets brace for spiking food prices and Unilever shares details on its response.

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PepsiCo more than doubles revenue growth with framework prioritizing sustainability

PepsiCo is already hitting notable milestones and reaping financial benefits from its ambitious pep+ plan announced last fall that places sustainability at the center of how the CPG giant says it will create value and drive growth, according to CEO Ramon Laguarta.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/03/02/pepsico-more-than-doubles-revenue-growth-with-framework-prioritizing-sustainability?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

AI-powered real-time food intelligence provider expands into Germany and France after fund raise

Israel-based Tastewise is expanding into more markets after raising $17M in a Series A funding round.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/02/AI-powered-real-time-food-intelligence-provider-expands-into-Germany-and-France-after-fund-raise?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Risks of using AI to grow our food ‘poorly understood’ and ‘under-appreciated’

The use of artificial intelligence in agriculture comes with substantial potential risks for farms, farmers and food security, warns a new risk analysis.

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‘We will yield the full yellow-to-purple spectrum’: Precision fermentation food colours prepare to challenge synthetics

Natural colour maker Phytolon is collaborating with Ginkgo Bioworks to take its biological production to the ânext levelâ. FoodNavigator asks Phytolon co-founder and CEO Halim Jubran how its novel production technology works.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/02/phytolon-precision-fermentation-food-colouring-prepares-to-challenge-synthetics?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS