Ukraine’s ExtraCell Ingredients on making yeast, the brave new world of biotech fermentation, and Monday meetings in the bomb shelter

A Ukraine-based yeast maker has defied the challenges of war and launched a biotech arm producing a range of yeast-based solutions for the food industry.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/12/23/Ukraine-s-ExtraCell-Ingredients-on-making-yeast-the-brave-new-world-of-biotech-fermentation-and-Monday-meetings-in-the-bomb-shelter?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

European consumers cut back on food costs to cope with shortages and rising prices

Survey of 5,000 consumers in 10 European countries reveals majority of people report feeling the impact of rising food prices because of the conflict in Ukraine.

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Ukraine’s ExtraCell Ingredients on making yeast, the brave new world of biotech fermentation, and Monday meetings in the bomb shelter

A Ukraine-based yeast maker has defied the challenges of war and launched a biotech arm producing a range of yeast-based solutions for the food industry.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/12/23/ukraine-s-extracell-ingredients-on-making-yeast-the-brave-new-world-of-biotech-fermentation-and-monday-meetings-in-the-bomb-shelter?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

KraftHeinz, Wyss Institute develop new approach to make sugar healthier: ‘We thought we’d come to the Wyss with an impossible problem, and they turned it on its head to present an even crazier idea to solve it’

In 2018, the KraftHeinz Company approached the Wyss Institute to develop a solution to sugar reduction that is workable in a food production setting. After four years of collaboration, the research team has developed an answer: enzymes that convert sugar into fibre when they reach the human gut.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/12/22/KraftHeinz-Wyss-Institute-collaborate-to-make-sugar-healthier?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

AI-driven food waste solution rolls out in Netherlands

An AI-driven solution to cut down on food waste has rolled out into Hoogvliet supermarket stores in the Netherlands.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/12/22/ai-driven-food-waste-solution-rolls-out-in-netherlands?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Univar and Kalsec expand distribution partnership: ‘We’re helping shape the future of food through ingredient innovation’

Univar, the ingredient segment brand of Univar Solutions, has entered into an agreement that will see it bring Kalsecâs natural ingredient solutions to food and beverage makers in the UK and Ireland.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/12/16/Univar-and-Kalsec-expand-distribution-partnership-We-re-helping-shape-the-future-of-food-through-ingredient-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé’s budget-friendly innovation strategy: ‘We are faster now than many of the startups”

No longer a lumbering giant when it comes to R&D, Nestlà significantly increased its number of new product launches and number of patents in priority areas by simplifying its innovation process, fostering an entrepreneurial culture and collaborating with external startups and retailers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/12/21/nestle-s-innovation-strategy-we-are-faster-now-than-many-of-the-startups?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Industry Insights from NIZO: New sequencing speeds up identification of microbial contamination in foods

How are new sequencing technologies, combined with multidisciplinary expertise, making it possible to identify microbes in hours instead of weeks, and significantly speed up investigations into how they got into your food or ingredient?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/12/21/industry-insights-from-nizo-new-sequencing-speeds-up-identification-of-microbial-contamination-in-foods?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The ‘elegant’ yeast-based technology solution vowing to disrupt the global beverage industry

Buoyed by a fresh $6.4 million fund raise, Denmark-based aroma start-up EvodiaBio says its engineered yeast can make non-alcoholic beer taste better and provide a greener alternative to the growing, transporting and processing of hops.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/12/20/the-elegant-yeast-based-technology-solution-vowing-to-disrupt-the-global-beverage-industry?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Mondelēz International offloads gum business as it doubles down on core snacking categories

The move advances its strategy to accelerate growth and focus portfolio on attractive chocolate, biscuits and baked snacks categories.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/12/20/mondelez-international-offloads-gum-business-as-it-doubles-down-on-core-snacking-categories?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Speciality protein: Arla Foods Ingredients partners with Milcobel over whey retentate supply

The co-operative will refine the raw material and use it to develop infant and medical nutrition products.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2022/12/20/speciality-protein-arla-foods-ingredients-partners-with-milcobel-over-whey-retentate-supply?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

DSM squaring the circle of plant-based and animal protein for a ‘holistic food system transformation’

Nutrition, health and bioscience company DSMâs business includes solutions it believes will help make the food system more sustainable across both human and animal nutrition. When we caught up with Elisabeth Hirschbichler, VP of Strategy, Innovation and Transformation, she explained this approach supports a âholistic food system transformationâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/12/16/DSM-squaring-the-circle-of-plant-based-and-animal-protein-for-a-holistic-food-system-transformation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

SilicoLife raises €9.8m to invest in biotech for supplements

SilicoLife, the Portuguese firm designing optimised microorganisms and novel pathways for biotech applications, has just concluded two Series A fundraising rounds to the total tune of â9.8 million to be invested in 'unmet needs' within the dietary supplements industry.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2022/12/15/SilicoLife-raises-9.8m-to-invest-in-biotech-for-supplements?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé expands premium coffee options under Nescafe, Nespresso and Starbucks to win at in- and out-of-home

Already a dominant player in coffee with 22% of the nearly $108bn global retail market, Nestlà wants to capture additional share and drive growth in- and out-of-home in the coming years as consumption across both continues to rebalance post-pandemic with a combined projected compound annual growth rate of 5% through 2025.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/12/14/Nestle-expands-coffee-options-under-Nescafe-Nespresso-and-Starbucks?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

SilicoLife raises €9.8m to invest in biotech for supplements

SilicoLife, the Portuguese firm designing optimised microorganisms and novel pathways for biotech applications, has just concluded two Series A fundraising rounds to the total tune of â9.8 million to be invested in 'unmet needs' within the dietary supplements industry.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2022/12/15/silicolife-raises-9.8m-to-invest-in-biotech-for-supplements?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Survey highlights prevalence of unlabelled nanomaterials: 'One of the most worrying health safety issues related to consumer products’

An examination of 23 everyday products found on French shelves detected the presence of nanoparticles in 20 of the samples collected. With contamination found in food, alongside cosmetics and hygiene products, consumer organisation Que Choisir says the results demonstrate that regulations on the labelling of nanomaterials are âeminently flawedâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/12/15/French-study-detects-unlabelled-nanomaterials-in-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Product environmental footprinting: Will the EU pave the way?

As the environmental impact of food becomes an important indicator for consumers all around the world, private and public initiatives have multiplied. These initiatives use several methodologies to calculate the environmental impact of a product, which means that one product can have different results depending on the method used. In the European Union, the Commission has decided to address this fragmentation by announcing the publication of a proposal for a Regulation on the substantiation of claims relating to the environmental performance of products and businesses.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/12/14/product-environmental-footprinting-will-the-eu-pave-the-way?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat substitutes contain ‘antinutrients’ that inhibit absorption of iron and zinc: 'The industry needs to think about the nutritional value of these products'

New research out of Sweden has found that while many meat substitutes are high in micronutrients like iron they are often found in a form that cannot be absorbed by the body.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/12/14/meat-substitutes-contain-antinutrients-that-inhibit-absorption-of-iron-and-zinc?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How Weetabix Original plans to get to Net Zero by 2050: ‘It’s not a quick and easy thing to do’

Weetabix Food Company has committed to producing a zero-carbon box of Weetabix Original breakfast cereal by 2050. John Petre, supply chain, procurement and technical director at the Weetabix Food Company, explains how.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/12/14/how-weetabix-original-plans-to-get-to-net-zero-by-2050-it-s-not-a-quick-and-easy-thing-to-do?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kerry partners Kameda Seika to distribute rice-derived postbiotic in US and Europe

Taste and nutrition giant Kerry has announced a new commercial agreement with Japan-based Kameda Seika, to market and distribute the companyâs rice-derived postbiotic exclusively in the Americas and Europe across a range of applications.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2022/12/13/Kerry-partners-Kameda-Seika-to-distribute-rice-derived-postbiotic-in-US-and-Europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Agrifirm shares protocol for buying deforestation and conversion-free soy

Agrifirm has published a protocol for purchasing deforestation- and conversion-free (DCF) soy for use in animal feed.

Read more about it via https://www.feednavigator.com/Article/2022/12/13/Agrifirm-shares-protocol-for-buying-deforestation-and-conversion-free-soy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Everyone is holding their breath’: ABFI is preparing for the energy crisis to get worse after a ‘record’ 2022

ABF Ingredients, the speciality ingredient arm of Associated British Foods, secured a ârecordâ performance in the face of difficult conditions seen throughout 2022. But it looks likely that the worst is not yet behind us, with expectations of a deepening energy crisis. Contingency planning is well underway, ABFI Chief Executive Fabienne Saadane-Oaks tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/12/13/Everyone-is-holding-their-breath-ABFI-is-preparing-for-the-energy-crisis-to-get-worse-after-a-record-2022?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Everyone is holding their breath’: ABFI is preparing for the energy crisis to get worse after a ‘record’ 2022

ABF Ingredients, the speciality ingredient arm of Associated British Foods, secured a ârecordâ performance in the face of difficult conditions seen throughout 2022. But it looks likely that the worst is not yet behind us, with expectations of a deepening energy crisis. Contingency planning is well underway, ABFI Chief Executive Fabienne Saadane-Oaks tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/12/13/everyone-is-holding-their-breath-abfi-is-preparing-for-the-energy-crisis-to-get-worse-after-a-record-2022?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Campbell Soup Co raises prices while also boosting advertising, promotions to offset inflation without alienating consumers

Campbell Soup Co. is pushing through a fourth round of âvery targetedâ price increases â the largest in more than a year â to offset core inflation, which continues to rise and reached its highest point in more than year, executives revealed during the companyâs first quarter earnings call yesterday.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/12/08/campbell-raises-prices-ads-promotions-to-offset-inflation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Are consumers ready for plant-based and cultivated meat hybrids?

A new survey suggests more than one-third of consumers in the UK would likely buy or eat hybrid plant-based/cultivated meat if it was on offer.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/12/09/are-consumers-ready-for-plant-based-and-cultivated-meat-hybrids?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

BrewDog's fruity beer advert runs afoul of watchdog with ‘one of your five a day’ claim

BrewDogâs tongue-in-cheek marketing style has once again fallen foul of the UKâs advertising watchdog: with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) upholding a complaint against the brewerâs âone of your five a dayâ phrase in a marketing email.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2022/12/08/BrewDog-s-fruity-beer-ad-runs-afoul-of-watchdog-with-one-of-your-five-a-day-marketing?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Impossible Foods EU patent revoked; US IP dispute with Motif FoodWorks ramps up: 'If Impossible wins, it means no one else can experiment with heme in the plant-based industry.'

Motif FoodWorks has filed a suite of new petitions with the US Patent and Trademark Office challenging US patents held by Impossible Foods over the use of heme proteins in meat alternatives as it defends itself against accusations of IP infringement. The move comes a week after the European Patent Office (EPO) revoked an EU patent held by Impossible Foods, a decision Impossible says has no bearing on its legal dispute with Motif in the US.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/12/07/Heme-proteins-Impossible-Foods-EU-patent-revoked-US-IP-dispute-with-Motif-FoodWorks-ramps-up?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Collaborate to reduce energy drink health risks, scientists warn

Scientists are calling for a European legal framework for energy drinks (EDs) to regulate maximum levels of active components, volume size, and initiate labelling improvements to mitigate health risks from excessive exposure.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2022/12/06/Scientists-discuss-energy-drink-related-health-concerns?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘With food prices increasing less people will achieve a balanced diet’: Data highlights ‘shocking’ extent of malnutrition

As new research demonstrates the widespread nature of micronutrient deficiencies in pre-school children and women globally, nutrition experts warn the surging cost of living could mean things are about to get worse.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/12/07/data-highlights-shocking-extent-of-malnutrition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in this category’: DSM launches complete, textured vegetable protein

Ingredients giant DSM has launched textured vegetable protein that contains necessary levels of all nine essential amino acids to be a complete protein, has unique textural benefits and is soy-free, gluten-free and dairy-free.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/12/06/pushing-the-boundaries-of-what-s-possible-in-this-category-dsm-launches-complete-textured-vegetable-protein?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Collaborate to reduce energy drink health risks, scientists warn

Scientists are calling for a European legal framework for energy drinks (EDs) to regulate maximum levels of active components, volume size, and initiate labelling improvements to mitigate health risks from excessive exposure.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2022/12/06/Collaborate-to-reduce-energy-drink-health-risks-scientists-warn?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Doehler invests in lab-grown palm oil alternative

The German ingredients supplier is investing in UK-based Clean Food Group (CFG) â a start-up developing a bio-equivalent cultivated alternative to palm oil â via its investment arm, Doehler Ventures.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/12/06/doehler-invests-in-lab-grown-palm-oil-alternative?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé develops plant-based foie gras alternative for European markets

Just six months on from inception, NestlÃâs vegan foie gras alternative is launching into Swiss and Spanish markets under its Garden Gourmet brand.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/12/06/voie-gras-nestle-develops-plant-based-foie-gras-alternative-for-european-markets?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Amai Proteins finalizing initial closing of $100m round as it gears up for launch of ‘designer’ sweet protein in 2023

Israeli food tech startup Amai Proteins is finalizing the initial closing of a $100m funding round as it gears up to launch its first product next year: a designer sweet protein up to 3,000 times sweeter than sugar with a clean taste and excellent heat and pH stability, making it suitable for applications from ketchup to low/no sugar beverages.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/12/02/Amai-Proteins-finalizing-initial-closing-of-100m-round-as-it-gears-up-for-launch-of-designer-sweet-protein-in-2023?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kroger’s early ‘risky’ bet on digital, creating ‘seamless’ ecosystem boosts sales, creates new CPG marketing opportunities

Krogerâs big bet on digital, including personalized marketing and creating a âseamlessâ ecosystem that smoothly integrates digital and instore shopping along with fast home delivery or click and collect options, is paying off as the retailer saw identical, digital and private label sales all climb in its third quarter.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/12/02/Kroger-s-early-risky-bet-on-digital-creating-seamless-ecosystem-boosts-sales-creates-new-CPG-marketing-opportunities?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé aggressively pursues online sales, predicting a ‘rebound’ in e-commerce, rise of ‘channel-less commerce’

Undeterred by a slowdown in e-commerce over the past year compared to earlier in the pandemic, Nestlà remains committed to its goal of capturing 25% of sales online and becoming a âdata-powered, fully digitized experience-brands companyâ by 2025, executives told investment analysts earlier this week.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/12/01/Nestle-aggressively-pursues-online-sales-predicting-a-rebound-in-ecommerce-rise-of-channel-less-commerce?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Talking sustainability and food colors with GNT: ‘Of course, natural does not automatically mean sustainable…’

From breeding carrots with greater color intensity to using filtration to increase dry matter content in fruit concentrates before deploying energy-intensive evaporation techniques, coloring foodstuffs specialist GNT is exploring a multi-pronged approach to reducing its environmental footprint, says sustainability manager Rutger de Kort.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/11/30/talking-sustainability-and-food-colors-with-gnt-of-course-natural-does-not-automatically-mean-sustainable?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What does FDA’s greenlight of cultivated meat mean for Europe? ‘There are worldwide implications’

In the US, a cultivated meat product has successfully completed the FDAâs pre-market safety review, moving it one step closer to commercialisation. What implications does this regulatory greenlight have for Europeâs cell-based meat sector?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/11/30/What-does-FDA-s-greenlight-of-cultivated-meat-mean-for-Europe-There-are-worldwide-implications?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danone’s energy plan to cut emissions and build resilience: ‘We don’t want to be dependent on fossil fuels’

Danone has launched a new energy programme, Re-Fuel Danone, that aims to âtransformâ the energy footprint of its global manufacturing sites. This offers the potential to make the Alpro-to-Activia manufacturerâs operations more agile, cost efficient, resilient and sustainable.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/11/29/Danone-We-don-t-want-to-be-dependent-on-fossil-fuels?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Reduce and replace’: Plant-based brands can slash salt by following beverage sector’s sugar strategy - leading academic

Plant-based brands need to slash salt levels by adopting a similar âreduce and replaceâ strategy used by the sugar-sweetened beverage sector in order to ensure that consumers can reap health benefits of the trend, according to a nutrition expert.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2022/11/29/plant-based-brands-can-slash-salt-by-following-beverage-sector-s-sugar-strategy-leading-academic?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

CSM Ingredients ties-up with URIKA for Israeli innovation hub

Global food tech ingredients supplier CSM Ingredients has entered into a collaboration with innovation firm URIKA as it inaugurates a new open innovation hub in Israel.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/11/28/CSM-Ingredients-ties-up-with-URIKA-for-Israeli-innovation-hub?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

c16 Biosciences gears up to launch fermentation-based palm oil replacement for personal care in 2023, food in 2024

Utilized in everything from lipsticks and moisturizers to baked goods and confectionery, palm oil comes with environmental and societal costs â displacing tropical forests across Asia, Latin America and West Africa, and destroying the habitats of endangered species. But is it cost-effective to try and replace it with oil-producing microbes â even very high-yielding ones â in fermentation tanks?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/11/28/c16-biosciences-gears-up-to-launch-fermentation-based-palm-oil-replacement-for-personal-care-in-2023-food-in-2024?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Chr. Hansen and CP Kelco co-develop shelf-stable, plant-based yoghurt alternatives for consumers ‘unwilling to compromise’

The ingredients majors have combined expertise and technologies to develop their âvegurtâ offerings. FoodNavigator asks Chr. Hansen and CP Kelco about the challenges theyâve overcome to create ambient, plant-based yoghurt alternatives.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/11/28/chr.-hansen-and-cp-kelco-co-develop-shelf-stable-plant-based-yoghurt-alternatives-for-consumers-unwilling-to-compromise?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Research gives colour on what makes adults fussy eaters

A study examining the characteristics of picky eaters has found the colour of food containers has an influence on taste.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/11/25/research-gives-colour-on-what-makes-adults-fussy-eaters?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Get skin in the game: How to innovate in esports

The gaming market is a diverse one, with a wide range of demands and need states for nutrition brands to tap into, meaning innovation opportunities going far beyond energy.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2022/11/25/Get-skin-in-the-game-How-to-innovate-in-esports?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Researchers query sustainability of plant-based: Is the category’s performance any better than meat and dairy?

How does the sustainability performance of plant-based alternatives stack up against conventional meat and dairy? Is the category worthy of its âsustainability haloâ? FoodNavigator investigates.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/11/25/plant-based-researchers-query-category-s-sustainability-performance?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Morbier: The cheese’s ash line to be PDO-protected

The ruling means that the cheeseâs iconic appearance cannot be reproduced by cheesemakers based outside the protected designation of origin (PDO) area â even if their product isn't called âMorbierâ.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2022/11/24/Morbier-The-cheese-s-ash-line-to-be-PDO-protected-alongside-name?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danish Crown’s £100m UK investment: ‘We believe in the British market’

Pork processor Danish Crown has made its biggest investment in overseas production in a decade, opening a Â100m bacon factory in the UK. âWe believe in the British market,â CEO Jais Valeur tells FoodNavigator as he discusses food inflation, the energy crisis and Brexit.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/11/24/danish-crown-s-100m-uk-investment-we-believe-in-the-british-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Beating the ‘bioreactor bottleneck’ for cultivated meat: Startup grows low-cost, ‘fermentation-free’ growth factors in tobacco plants

A UK-based molecular farming start-up has developed a new genetic engineering method to make lower-cost growth factors from tobacco plants that can be used for cultivated meat production.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/11/22/Beating-the-bioreactor-bottleneck-for-cultivated-meat-Startup-grows-low-cost-fermentation-free-growth-factors-in-tobacco-plants?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Trendspotting in 2022: From a 3D chocolate printer to luxury Scottish hampers and THC-infused chips

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2022/11/22/trendspotting-in-2022-from-a-3d-chocolate-printer-to-luxury-scottish-hampers-and-thc-infused-chips?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Passion fruit could hold the key to combatting food waste and cutting plastic use

New research suggests passion fruit peel offers âsignificant potentialâ to preserve fresh fruit and fresh cuts in an edible coating thanks to high levels of antioxidants and polyphenols. This could help reduce food waste and decrease our reliance on plastic packaging, University of Johannesburg scientists suggest.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/11/21/passion-fruit-could-hold-the-key-to-combatting-food-waste-and-cutting-plastic-use?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From plant-based ‘Salmoonish’ to pickled onion snacks

Whatâs hot in new product development across Europe? In Sweden, plant-based alt seafood brand Hooked is launching into retail with tuna and salmon alternatives. In the UK, Kallà is expanding its rice cake range to include a Sea Salt & Cider Vinegar offering, and in the skies â between Japan and London â plant-based tuna spreads are being served to Japan Airlines passengers. For the low-down on these new product developments and more, scroll through the photo galleryâ

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How synthetic reality can inform innovation: 'Simulated task environments and eye-tracking technologies are increasingly being adopted'

Developments in innovative user-testing environment technologies are unlocking new opportunities for food scientists and businesses to understand the consumer path to purchase, helping to drive innovation and grow sales. FoodNavigator visits the Perceptual Experience Lab (PEL) at Cardiff Met to learn more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/11/17/How-synthetic-reality-can-inform-innovation-Simulated-task-environments-and-eye-tracking-technologies-are-increasingly-being-adopted?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Vertical farming in space: Vertical Future researches ‘out of this world’ water spinach cultivation

UK vertical farming company Vertical Future is working to tackle industry challenges â in outer space â via a tie-up with the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre for Excellence in Plants for Space (P4S) research centre.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/11/17/vertical-farming-in-space-vertical-future-researches-out-of-this-world-water-spinach-cultivation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coffee balls replace capsules to ‘revolutionise’ single-serve coffee

Swiss retail major Migros has developed a coffee capsule system for single-serve coffee. The secret? Zero-waste Coffee Balls.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/11/17/coffee-balls-replace-capsules-to-revolutionise-single-serve-coffee?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘A watershed moment in the history of food…’ Cultivated meat edges closer to commercialization in the US as UPSIDE Foods gets FDA green light

Cultivated meat â made from animal cells grown in bioreactors instead of living breathing animals â has edged one step closer to commercialization in the US after the FDA sent Berkeley-based UPSIDE Foods a âno questionsâ letter affirming the safety of its process for chicken in a move one investor predicted would cause a âdomino effectâ among regulatory bodies around the world.

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‘The lessons we will learn here will be essential in getting a head start in Europe and the UK’: Dutch cultivated meat company opens innovation centre in Singapore

Meatable says its plans in Asia will accelerate its ambitions to deliver cultivated meat at scale in Europe.

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Emerging tech is transforming food waste into a climate and business opportunity

Action on food waste is accelerating in a bid to reduce associated greenhouse gas emissions. However, according to analysis from Barclays, this also represents a significant business opportunity. FoodNavigator hears more about how emerging tech is changing the food waste narrative.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/11/16/Emerging-tech-is-transforming-food-waste-into-a-climate-and-business-opportunity?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How to make a novel foods application

With novel food applications on the rise, a regulatory expert has provided a breakdown of what this authorisation process is all about.

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‘The lessons we will learn here will be essential in getting a head start in Europe and the UK’: Dutch cultivated meat company opens innovation centre in Singapore

Meatable says its plans in Asia will accelerate its ambitions to deliver cultivated meat at scale in Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/11/16/the-lessons-we-will-learn-here-will-be-essential-in-getting-a-head-start-in-europe-and-the-uk-dutch-cultivated-meat-company-opens-innovation-cen?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The trends shaping the sports beverages market

Sports beverages are the most popular vehicle for functional ingredients across the globe as an increasingly wide range of consumers look to support their physical and mental health through convenient everyday nutrition.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2022/11/16/The-trends-shaping-the-sports-beverages-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Researchers find the molecules in breast milk that may protect infants from developing allergies

Scientists have identified the specific molecules in breast milk which if added to formula may help address the disparity that formula-fed babies are more sensitive to allergens.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/11/16/Researchers-find-the-molecules-in-breast-milk-that-may-protect-infants-from-developing-allergies?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Children should have the right to a nutritious meal’: BNF spotlights the health impact of food poverty

Chronic food inequality is hurting the health outcomes of millions of children living in poverty. Experts speaking at the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) conference in London this week shone a light on the issue.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/11/16/Children-should-have-the-right-to-a-nutritious-meal-BNF-spotlights-the-health-impact-of-food-poverty?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Spiking grain prices prompt fresh warning: ‘Food inflation is still going strong’

Grain prices have spiked nearly 20% as European crop production has faltered in the face of this yearâs extreme weather. What will this mean for consumers at the checkout?

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Bee-free honey developed via precision fermentation for global market

In the Netherlands, Fooditive is working on another novel ingredient: a precision fermentation-derived honey alternative. We catch up with founder Moayad Abushokhedim, who talks enzymes, sweeteners, and target markets.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/11/15/bee-free-honey-developed-via-precision-fermentation-for-global-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Oatly to cut headcount, pivot to hybrid manufacturing model: 'Strategic co packers are easier to find now'

Oatly has unveiled a cost-cutting plan after posting another disappointing set of results, with a $107.9m net loss on net revenues up 7% to $183m in the third quarter (+16.7% to $199.7m on a constant currency basis), with gross profit margins of just 2.7%, a figure CEO Toni Petersson continued to insist would rise over time as improved operating efficiencies improved.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/11/14/Oatly-to-cut-headcount-pivot-to-hybrid-manufacturing-model-Strategic-co-packers-are-easier-to-find-now?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

WATCH: Future Meat rebrands as Believer Meats: ‘A cow needs about two acres of land to grow. This is the size of your living room and it can make a cow a day’

Growing meat from cells in bioreactors instead of living breathing animals should logically be more efficient, as resources are spent on growing only the cells that make up the meat product rather than keeping an animal alive. But itâs never been done at scale. So is cultivated meat a no brainer or a food tech fantasy? FoodNavigator-USA visited Rehovot, Israel, to meet the founder of Believer Meats (formerly Future Meat Technologies).

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/11/14/WATCH-Future-Meat-rebrands-as-Believer-Meats-A-cow-needs-about-two-acres-of-land-to-grow.-This-is-the-size-of-your-living-room-and-it-can-make-a-cow-a-day?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

PepsiCo UK swaps out diesel for cooking oil in green logistics roll-out

The Quaker-to-Walkers manufacturer is rolling out new logistics initiatives, including replacing diesel with recycled Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil in trips from Cupar to Leicester.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/11/14/PepsiCo-UK-swaps-out-diesel-for-cooking-oil-in-green-logistics-roll-out?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Accelerating plant protein development, collaboratively: ‘The task is too complex to solve alone’

A new international platform, Plant2Food, has been set up to accelerate the protein transition. Whatever the findings, no patents will be applied on the results.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/11/14/accelerating-plant-protein-development-collaboratively-the-task-is-too-complex-to-solve-alone?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From Pizza Express recipe boxes to adaptogenic nut butter

Fancy some ashwagandha in a chocolate hazelnut spread? What about fish-free tuna spread on a salad? Or a Pizza Express classic you can make and eat at home? These are just some of the innovations covered in our latest new product development photo gallery. Scroll for moreâ

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COP27 climate smart food initiative accused of greenwashing as partners pledge increased investment in innovation

The Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) partners have pledged to ramp up their investment in climate smart food systems ahead of Agriculture Day at COP27. But for critics the US$8bn on the table doesn't go nearly far enough and the influence of big ag is all too clear to see.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/11/11/COP27-climate-smart-food-initiative-accused-of-greenwashing-as-partners-pledge-increased-investment-in-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Introducing the ‘next generation’ of Nestlé’s Dolce Gusto coffee: ‘NEO represents the long-term future of our brand’

After five years in development, Nestlà has unveiled Nescafà Dolce Gusto NEO. The company says the new coffee system leverages proprietary âSmartBrewâ technology to deliver a first-of-its-kind multi-functional machine with an improved sustainability profile. We take a deeper look at the tech behind Dolce Gustoâs latest innovation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/11/10/Introducing-the-next-generation-of-Nestle-s-Dolce-Gusto-coffee-NEO-represents-the-long-term-future-of-our-brand?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Functionality: The next big frontier in beverage innovation...

Functional beverages are a thriving category â but what exactly are consumers looking for in their drinks? From cannabis beverages to âthink drinksâ, hear from a panel of experts as this free-to-attend webinar explores the potential of the category.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2022/11/09/Functionality-the-next-big-frontier-in-beverage-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Start-up cuts 70% sugar with sweetener-free substitute: ‘It’s a plug-and-play solution’

Israeli start-up Resugar has developed a 1:1 sugar substitute for food manufacturers, and ice cream major Froneri â owner of the NestlÃ-Froneri brand in Israel â is amongst its first clients.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/11/09/resugar-start-up-cuts-70-sugar-with-sweetener-free-solution?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Microalgae-based vegan ice cream developed with ‘complete nutritional profile’

Sophieâs BioNutrients has collaborated with the Danish Technological Institute to develop a dairy-free chlorella-based ice cream that mimics the texture of its conventional counterpart.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/News/Business/Microalgae-based-vegan-ice-cream-developed-with-complete-nutritional-profile?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EIT Food sets the bar for food sector education in partnership with PepsiCo, et al

EIT Foodâs Learning Services for Employers programme â created with academic and corporate partners, including the University of Reading and the Fraunhofer Institute, and in consultation with industrial partners such as PepsiCo â provides a clear benchmark for the way practitioners across Europe deliver professional training in the food sector.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2022/11/08/EIT-Food-sets-the-bar-for-food-sector-education-in-partnership-with-PepsiCo-et-al?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

ESG: A horse still worth backing?

Purpose-led growth can repel a looming global recession, but food and beverage brands need to justify their price, believes Verlinvestâs Ben Black.

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Mindful marketing: Understanding the modern consumer's headspace

Mental health is clearly a rising area of interest providing a new area for innovation in the functional food and supplements industry, but how can brands successfully tap into this trend?

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UNEP ahead of COP27: The world is ‘not keeping pace with climate risks and impacts’

Whilst many countries worldwide are working to tackle the climate crisis, actions are not keeping pace with real-world risks and impacts on planet and people, largely due to huge funding gaps, according to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

Read more about it via https://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/Article/2022/11/03/united-nations-environment-programme-unep-2022-adaptation-report-and-emissions-gap-report-released?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Big Food plastic targets ‘expected to be missed'

Signatories to the Global Commitment and Plastic Pact â which includes more than 20 packaged food and beverage producers â are unlikely to all meet 2025 targets designed to âtackle plastic pollution at its sourceâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/11/02/Plastic-targets-expected-to-be-missed-Ellen-MacArthur-progress-report?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Shelf-stable textured protein that delivers experience ‘much closer to whole muscle meat…’ IFF unveils tech breakthrough for meat alternatives

IFF has unveiled SUPRO TEX, a shelf-stable textured protein made via low-moisture extrusion claimed to deliver âa texture to meat alternatives close to what a high moisture extruded product is able to deliver,â at a significantly lower cost.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/11/01/Shelf-stable-TVP-with-a-texture-much-closer-to-whole-muscle-meat-IFF-unveils-tech-breakthrough-for-meat-alternatives?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Shelf-stable textured protein that delivers experience ‘much closer to whole muscle meat…’ IFF unveils tech breakthrough for meat alternatives

IFF has unveiled SUPRO TEX, a shelf-stable textured protein made via low-moisture extrusion claimed to deliver âa texture to meat alternatives close to what a high moisture extruded product is able to deliver,â at a significantly lower cost.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/11/01/shelf-stable-tvp-with-a-texture-much-closer-to-whole-muscle-meat-iff-unveils-tech-breakthrough-for-meat-alternatives?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Time running out for reform of food safety laws

The Brexit Freedoms Bill could open the door to a total reform of food standards and safety in the UK, but time is running out to do so, according to Food Standards Agency (FSA) chair Susan Jebb.

Read more about it via https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2022/10/31/time-running-out-for-reform-of-food-safety-laws?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From wonky snacks to BrewDog vodka

Which new product developments have caught our eye this week? In Scotland, BrewDog is turning a range of spirits from any batches of beer that doesnât meet its standards. Further south, Fix8 is developing vitamin C-enriched kombucha, while botanicals are inspiring a new truffle collection from Montezuma Chocolates. For our round-up of the latest NPD across Europe, scroll through the photo galleryâ

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High energy prices set to test resilience of EU food producers

Surging energy prices may be helping fresh vegetable sales, but with the crisis expected to linger food producers need to reassess their energy strategies, warns a new report from ING.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/28/high-energy-prices-set-to-test-resilience-of-eu-food-producers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EU-wide labelling scheme decision pushed forward to 2023 as Commission admits ‘complex’ situation

The European Commission is expected to be delaying its food labelling plans and is unlikely to recommend one existing label.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/27/EU-wide-labelling-scheme-decision-pushed-forward-to-2023-as-Commission-admits-complex-situation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How cultivation, climate change and conflict have changed the origin of your potato crisps: Study

Agriculture is the backbone of the worldâs economic activity (accounting for 4.3% of GDP, with a value of $3.6 trillion in 2020) and critical for food security and the health of the population.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2022/10/25/how-cultivation-climate-change-and-conflict-have-changed-the-origin-of-your-potato-crisps-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Rare sugars expert announces sweetener breakthrough

European industrial biotechnology specialist BRAIN Biotech has teamed up with Bonumose to bring the rare sugars expertâs sweetener tagatose to market globally.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/26/Rare-sugars-expert-announces-sweetener-breakthrough?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Plant-based cheese made with microalgae protein in development for global market

In Israel, a microalgae-based protein company and a vegan foods manufacturer are collaborating to develop protein-enriched plant-based cheese.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/26/plant-based-cheese-made-with-microalgae-protein-in-development-for-global-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Solar Foods protein ‘made from air’ gets novel food nod in Singapore

Solein, Solar Foodsâ protein grown with CO2 and electricity, has received regulatory approval from the Singapore Food Agency (SFA). Commercial launch is planned for 2024, CEO and co-founder Pasi Vainikka tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/26/Solar-Foods-protein-made-from-air-gets-novel-food-nod-in-Singapore?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Spotted at SIAL: Plant-based innovation from pistachio milk to konjac shrimp

Fancy some plant-based foie gras? What about alt seafood made from both micro- and macroalgae? Or a glass of chickpea-based milk alternative? These were just some of the plant-based innovations that caught our eye at SIAL 2022 in Paris.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/25/spotted-at-sial-plant-based-innovation-from-pistachio-milk-to-konjac-shrimp?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Challenger QSR plans site expansion with long-term retail goal: ‘We want to Trojan Horse sustainability’

Vegan QSR brand Neat Burger â backed by Lewis Hamilton and Leonardo DiCaprio â is expanding its presence in the UK and the US, with plans to launch into Dubai and Italy, FoodNavigator hears.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/25/neat-burger-vegan-qsr-talks-international-expansion-and-long-term-retail-vision?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

ENTREPRENEURS TO WATCH: From high-protein fermented grains to packaging from agri-residues, meet the 45 startups handpicked by FoodBytes! by Rabobank in 2022

The 45 startups selected to participate in the FoodBytes! By Rabobank food and ag innovation program in 2022 provide a neat snapshot into trending topics in food and agriculture, from personalized nutrition and upcycling to robotics and farm biologics.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/10/25/From-high-protein-fermented-grains-to-packaging-from-agri-residues-meet-the-45-startups-handpicked-by-FoodBytes!-by-Rabobank-in-2022?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Arzeda CEO talks AAK joint development agreement: ‘Leveraging the power of AI, we can achieve more sustainable edible oils’

Protein design company Arzeda and specialty fats and oils supplier AAK have entered into a joint development agreement targeting more sustainable plant-based edible oils. FoodNavigator caught up with Dr Alexandre Zanghellini, CEO of Arzeda, to find out more about what the companies hope to achieve â and how they plan to get there.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/25/arzeda-ceo-talks-aak-joint-development-agreement-leveraging-the-power-of-ai-we-can-achieve-more-sustainable-edible-oils?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Roquette launches organic pea protein isolates and starch for dairy and meat alternatives: ‘We offer full traceability back to the farm’

The ingredients supplier is âaddressing consumer demandâ with the launch of four new grades of organic pea protein isolates and organic starch for the EU and US market, Jeremy Burks, SVP of Plant Proteins tells this publication.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/24/Roquette-launches-organic-pea-protein-isolates-and-starch-for-dairy-and-meat-alternatives-We-offer-full-traceability-back-to-the-farm?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘We’re witnessing the biggest movement in consumer behaviour in over five decades’: Food makers urged to think ‘long and hard’ at response to ‘blistering’ cost of living crisis

Europeâs consumers are displaying signs of severe âinflation fatigueâ as they face a declining standard of living that is forcing a range of coping behaviours not seen since the austere late 70s and early 80s, warns a sobering report from IRI.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/24/we-re-witnessing-the-biggest-movement-in-consumer-behaviour-in-over-five-decades-food-makers-urged-to-think-long-and-hard-at-response-to-blis?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Roquette launches organic pea protein isolates and starch for dairy and meat alternatives: ‘We offer full traceability back to the farm’

The ingredients supplier is âaddressing consumer demandâ with the launch of four new grades of organic pea protein isolates and organic starch for the EU and US market, Jeremy Burks, SVP of Plant Proteins tells this publication.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/24/roquette-launches-organic-pea-protein-isolates-and-starch-for-dairy-and-meat-alternatives-we-offer-full-traceability-back-to-the-farm?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘It’s saltier than salt’: Low-sodium alternative developed from potassium and sodium chloride

Dutch ingredients start-up Fooditive has developed a new product, LowSalt, which it claims is twice as salty as conventional salt.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/24/Fooditive-develops-LowSalt-a-low-sodium-alternative-made-from-potassium-and-sodium-chloride?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From gluten-free gourmet desserts to snack bars with functional benefits

This weekâs look at new food and beverage launches includes cookie dough and ice cream dessert ranges from Doughlicious, while personalised nutrition platform Vitl has launch new vitamin and protein bars.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/24/npd-trend-tracker-from-gluten-free-gourmet-desserts-to-snack-bars-with-functional-benefits?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Data key for animal protein’s Net Zero​ journey

Better data will unlock market opportunities and power the sustainability transformation, according to Royal DSM.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/21/data-key-for-animal-protein-s-net-zero-journey?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Redefine Meat inks major distribution deal, adds premium cuts and ‘pulled meat’ range: ‘Everything that a cow can do is in our pipeline’

Five new products have been added to Redefine Meatâs plant-based New-Meat portfolio, including a plant-based tenderloin and striploin. These premium cuts will be distributed across Europe thanks to a new partnership with meat imports major Giraudi.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/21/redefine-meat-inks-major-distribution-deal-adds-premium-cuts-and-pulled-meat-range-everything-that-a-cow-can-do-is-in-our-pipeline?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Is the stigma of ‘frankenfood’ lifting? Investigating attitudes to GMOs, genetic engineering and synbio in food

Research suggests that negative perceptions of genetically modified and genetically engineered foods could be easing, promoting some to suggest that consumers in Europe are ready to move on from debates about so-called âFrankenfoodâ and embrace the sustainability benefits that synthetic biology can deliver to the food system.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/21/Attitudes-to-GMOs-and-genetic-engineering-in-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Brand new: Latest news from Nestle, Danone, award-winning probiotic and start-up firms

This round-up features the latest news, including new product launches and development strategies from industry big names Nestle, Danone, as well as award-winning probiotics and start-up companies.

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From spirulina spread to collagen water: Which innovations caught our eye at SIAL?

After five days of showcasing food and beverage products from around the world, SIAL 2022 in Paris has come to a close. FoodNavigator was on the ground, meeting with newcomers and category leaders alike to discuss trends, new product development, and what consumers should expect next from their R&D pipelines. From fresh spirulina spread to fish-sourced collagen water, and from bottled birch sap to reduced fat protein crisps, weâve rounded up the food and beverage innovations that caught our eye on the show floor.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/20/SIAL-2022-Innovation-round-up-from-spirulina-spread-to-collagen-water?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Scientists search for ‘mystery’ banana ancestors to future-proof sector

Researchers claim bananas have at least three âmystery ancestorsâ. If found these may help protect against disease and help breed better, more diverse varieties at a time they are urgently needed.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/20/scientists-search-for-mystery-banana-ancestors-to-future-proof-sector?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Europeans back government action to cut the price of sustainable food

Most European citizens think the EU should help them make environmentally friendlier and healthier food choices, a survey from WWF reveals.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/20/europeans-back-government-action-to-cut-the-price-of-sustainable-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From spirulina spread to collagen water: Which innovations caught our eye at SIAL?

After five days of showcasing food and beverage products from around the world, SIAL 2022 in Paris has come to a close. FoodNavigator was on the ground, meeting with newcomers and category leaders alike to discuss trends, new product development, and what consumers should expect next from their R&D pipelines. From fresh spirulina spread to fish-sourced collagen water, and from bottled birch sap to reduced fat protein crisps, weâve rounded up the food and beverage innovations that caught our eye on the show floor.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/20/sial-2022-innovation-round-up-from-spirulina-spread-to-collagen-water?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The ‘pioneering’ closed-loop collaboration behind Mars’ sustainable packaging innovation

Mars Inc has unveiled what it describes as a âkey milestoneâ in its commitment to transition towards a circular economy model where packaging material ânever becomes wasteâ. FoodNavigator takes a closer look at the collaboration and technology behind Marsâ new KIND snack bar packaging.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/20/the-pioneering-closed-loop-collaboration-behind-mars-sustainable-packaging-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Aqua Cultured Foods inks deal with SV Group for hospitality roll out in Switzerland

Aqua Cultured Foods has signed an agreement with Swiss hospitality and catering company SV Group to bring fermentation-derived alt seafood to smart fridges, cafeterias, and event venues.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/20/Aqua-Cultured-Foods-inks-deal-with-SV-Group-for-hospitality-roll-out-in-Switzerland?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Industry Insights from NIZO: Meeting consumer expectations for meat alternatives

Meeting consumer expectations for alt meat is a complex mission. How can ingredients and processes help take plant-based protein products to the next level?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/19/Industry-Insights-from-NIZO-Meeting-consumer-expectations-for-meat-alternatives?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Uber Eats launches ‘quick commerce’ tie-up with Iceland Foods

Delivery disruptor Uber Eats is launching a new quick commerce concept in partnership with supermarket group Iceland Foods: Uber Eats Market.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/18/Uber-Eats-launches-quick-commerce-tie-up-with-Iceland-Foods?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Plant-based alternatives won’t cut it, argue cell ag innovators: ‘Consumers are unwilling to compromise on sensory experience’

Meat and dairy alternatives made from 100% plants donât hit the mark on taste, texture, and nutrition, suggest cellular agriculture pioneers: âIf you donât deliver on that, go home.â

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/18/Plant-based-alternatives-won-t-cut-it-argue-cell-ag-innovators-Consumers-are-unwilling-to-compromise-on-sensory-experience?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Will ‘carbon neutral’ claims land brands in legal hot water? Danone sued over Evian eco claims

Could âcarbon neutralâ claims land food & beverage brands in legal hot water, even where they are certified by a third party such as the Carbon Trust? FoodNavigator-USA asked attorneys to weigh in after Danone Waters America found itself at the receiving end of a lawsuit.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/10/18/Will-carbon-neutral-claims-land-brands-in-legal-hot-water-Danone-sued-over-Evian-eco-claims?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Uber eats launches ‘quick commerce’ tie-up with Iceland Foods

Delivery disruptor Uber Eats is launching a new quick commerce concept in partnership with supermarket group Iceland Foods: Uber Eats Market.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/18/uber-eats-launches-quick-commerce-tie-up-with-iceland-foods?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Can biomarker breakthrough 'put the science behind food labels'?

Nutritional labelling and government-backed dietary guidelines are designed to deliver the greatest good, to the greatest number of people. But this nutritional advice and information is often based on flawed or incomplete data. Scientists at Aberystwyth University in Wales have developed a new biomarker test that they hope will help âput science behind food labelsâ. FoodNavigator asks whether current nutritional labelling is fit for purpose.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/18/Can-biomarker-breakthrough-put-the-science-behind-food-labels?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kraft Heinz outlines progress towards sustainability goals: 'It is during these challenging moments when true innovation happens'

Kraft Heinz is making progress towards several of its environmental and sustainability goals including cutting the amount of waste sent to landfill by 15% in 2021 and converting 84% of its global packaging portfolio to fully recyclable materials.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/10/18/kraft-heinz-outlines-progress-towards-sustainability-goals-it-is-during-these-challenging-moments-when-true-innovation-happens?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Will ‘carbon neutral’ claims land brands in legal hot water? Danone sued over Evian eco claims

Could âcarbon neutralâ claims land food & beverage brands in legal hot water, even where they are certified by a third party such as Carbon Trust? FoodNavigator-USA asked attorneys to weigh in after Danone Waters America found itself at the receiving end of a lawsuit.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/10/18/will-carbon-neutral-claims-land-brands-in-legal-hot-water-danone-sued-over-evian-eco-claims?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Plant-based alternatives won’t cut it, argue cell ag innovators: ‘Consumers are unwilling to compromise on sensory experience’

Meat- and dairy-free alternatives made from 100% plants donât hit the mark on taste, texture, and nutrition, suggest cellular agriculture pioneers: âIf you donât deliver on that, go home.â

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/18/plant-based-alternatives-won-t-cut-it-argue-cell-ag-innovators-consumers-are-unwilling-to-compromise-on-sensory-experience?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

PepsiCo puts ‘tiny bubbles’ into palette wrap, introduces cardboard for crisp multipacks

PepsiCo-owned Walkers is removing 250 tonnes of virgin plastic from its supply chain annually thanks to two packaging innovations.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/17/pepsico-cuts-plastic-in-walkers-crisp-packaging?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Bunge and Olleco create 'full-lifecycle' oils business for sustainability and energy security

Plant-based oil producer Bunge is launching a joint venture alongside Olleco, the cooking oils collection division of ABP Food. The companies plan to collaborate to create a business model that encompasses the 'full life-cycle' of edible oils.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/14/bunge-and-olleco-create-full-lifecycle-oils-business-for-sustainability-and-energy-security?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kerry launches Food Waste Estimator to help both producers and consumers slash waste

The global taste and nutrition company is calling for collective action in tackling food security, launching a digital tool to help both consumers and producers reduce unnecessary waste.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2022/10/14/Kerry-launches-Food-Waste-Estimator-to-help-both-producers-and-consumers-slash-waste?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

'We’re capable of taking whatever pricing we need...' PepsiCo confidently raises prices as shoppers seek ‘small moments of pleasure’

PepsiCo continues to raise the prices of its snacks and beverages with confidence despite some handwringing by analysts about whether elasticities, which remain at historic lows, soon will begin to give as inflation continues to squeeze consumers across the board but particularly in the grocery store.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/10/13/PepsiCo-confidently-raises-prices-as-shoppers-seek-small-moments-of-pleasure?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Innova: Consumers redefine value by seeking brands that 'listen, understand, and respond to their core values'

While consumers today are exploring more money-saving strategies such as choosing lower-cost items and cooking from scratch, their personal values around health and well-being and the planet have not wavered, according to research from Innova Market Insights.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/10/12/innova-consumers-redefine-value-by-seeking-brands-that-listen-understand-and-respond-to-their-core-values?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Diet and sleep: How nutrition can help combat an ‘epidemic of insufficient sleep’

Research suggests what you eat impacts how well you sleep. Conversely, the quality of your sleep can influence dietary choices. FoodNavigator examines this complex relationship and probes the connection between sleep, diet, and health.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/12/diet-and-sleep-how-nutrition-can-help-combat-an-epidemic-of-insufficient-sleep?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Vertical farming certification developed for sustainable operators

The Sustainable Indoor Farming standard is being launched by Control Union UK in collaboration with the Association for Vertical Farming to âfill a gapâ in certification for the vertical farming sector.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/11/vertical-farming-certification-developed-for-sustainable-operators?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What will it take to bolster plant-based protein? Meatless Farm says innovation

While plant-based is still one of the hottest trends in food and beverage, sales and consumer engagement with alternative proteins have slid in recent quarters â prompting some players in the space to rethink their strategy.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/10/07/What-will-it-take-to-bolster-plant-based-protein-Meatless-Farm-says-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Consumers ‘cautiously open’ to lab-grown dairy, suggests research: ‘It’s far from a done deal in terms of consumer perceptions’

What do potential early adopters think about animal-free dairy? Researchers â including one from precision fermentation start-up Formo â have sought to find out.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/06/Precision-fermentation-dairy-Consumers-cautiously-open-but-industry-must-rise-to-meet-consumer-expectations?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What will it take to bolster plant-based protein? Meatless Farm says innovation

While plant-based is still one of the hottest trends in food and beverage, sales and consumer engagement with alternative proteins has slid in recent quarters â prompting some players in the space to rethink their strategy.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/10/07/what-will-it-take-to-bolster-plant-based-protein-meatless-farm-says-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Solina expands in US via Saratoga buyout, diversifies presence in manufacturing and foodservice

French ingredients supplier Solina continues to expand in the US with the takeover of Saratoga Food Specialties, a company serving food manufacturing and quick service restaurant markets.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/07/solina-expands-in-us-via-saratoga-buyout-diversifies-presence-in-manufacturing-and-foodservice?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Using 3D printed flavour-based cues for the recall of memories in old age

In research that suggests a role for the food industry in helping those with dementia re-construct memories, scientists in the UK have shown how the smell of food can enable âtime travelâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/07/using-3d-printed-flavour-based-cues-for-the-recall-of-memories-in-old-age?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Do due diligence laws actually promote climate smart food?

EU-proposed due-diligence legislation has been criticised for triggering unintended consequences across the supply chain, which begs the question: will such a law actually promote climate smart food?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/07/do-due-diligence-laws-actually-promote-climate-smart-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Intelligent’ bottle cap developed to cut food waste: ‘Gel technology is much more accurate than a best-before date’

A partnership between United Caps and Mimica has resulted in a new closure for perishable products beverages, such as milk and juice.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/06/Intelligent-bottle-cap-developed-to-cut-food-waste-Gel-technology-is-much-more-accurate-than-a-best-before-date?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food fraud warnings amid CO2 shortage

Food manufacturers are being urged to prioritise quality checks when choosing new CO2 suppliers, in order to minimise food fraud risk.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/06/food-fraud-warnings-amid-co2-shortage?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Consumers ‘cautiously open’ to lab-grown dairy, suggests research: ‘It’s far from a done deal in terms of consumer perceptions’

What do potential early adopters think about animal-free dairy? Researchers â including one from precision fermentation start-up Formo â have sought to find out.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/06/precision-fermentation-dairy-consumers-cautiously-open-but-industry-must-rise-to-meet-consumer-expectations?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘RTD innovation clearly shows a rapid pace of product transformation to meet consumer demand’

While hard seltzer has been in the limelight over the last few years, cocktails and long drinks are forecast to command a greater share of the RTD category by 2026 with premium and fuller-flavored drinks driving forward innovation.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2022/10/06/RTD-innovation-shows-rapid-product-transformation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The keto diet and mental health: how closely should the food industry watch this trend?

Most consumers go keto â often-tipped as the next big diet trend â to lose weight. But proponents hope it can gain favour amid growing awareness of the relationship between diet and mental health and wellness.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/06/the-keto-diet-and-mental-health-how-closely-should-the-food-industry-watch-this-trend?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danone discusses food waste in the home: ‘Changing consumer behaviour can be challenging and takes time’

Roughly a third of the food produced globally each year is wasted. In Europe, the majority of waste occurs in the home. How can the food industry influence waste that occurs outside its direct sphere of control? FoodNavigator hears from Amy McDonnell, Social Innovation & Sustainability Manager at Danone UK & Ireland.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/05/danone-discusses-food-waste-in-the-home-changing-consumer-behaviour-can-be-challenging-and-takes-time?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘An extremely challenging development’: How Nestlé swapped out Quality Street’s cellophane and foil for recyclable packaging

Eliminating non-recyclable packaging from NestlÃâs Quality Street wrappers was no easy feat, suggests Bruce Funnell, Packaging Lead at NestlÃâs Confectionery Product Technology Centre.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/05/nestle-replaces-quality-street-cellophane-and-foil-with-recyclable-packaging?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

All Mars’ products in Europe to be sourced with 100% sustainable cocoa

Mars Wrigley has declared that from 2023, 100% of the cocoa purchased for its direct factory operations in Europe will be verified as âresponsibly sourced cocoaâ.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2022/10/05/All-Mars-products-in-Europe-to-be-sourced-with-100-sustainable-cocoa?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK’s ‘Brexit Bonfire’: Experts explore potential implications of Retained EU Law Bill

Health claims, novel foods, labelling, GMOsâ the recently introduced Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill could have far reaching implications for the food and nutrition industries in the UK.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2022/10/05/uk-s-brexit-bonfire-experts-explore-potential-implications-of-retained-eu-law-bill?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Inside Nescafé’s CHF1bn regenerative agriculture drive: 'The urgency to act is now'

By placing regenerative agriculture at the heart of coffee sourcing Nestlà hopes to support farmer livelihoods and reduce carbon emissions. We caught up with the Swiss group to find out more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/04/Inside-Nescafe-s-CHF1bn-regenerative-agriculture-drive-The-urgency-to-act-is-now?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coffee-free coffee developed from non-tropical ingredients: ‘With milk, it’s virtually impossible to taste the difference. In the future, it will be indistinguishable’

Dutch start-up Northern Wonder is combatting coffee-related deforestation with an alternative developed from non-tropical ingredients, including barley, rye, chickpea, and chicory.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/04/Northern-Wonder-Coffee-free-coffee-with-no-tropical-ingredients?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How cell agriculture and fermentation can address food scarcity and security

As global food demand continues to grow and the industry explores ways to overcome food scarcity and secure the futureâs food economy, cellular agriculture and fermentation are increasingly becoming a sought-after sustainable and functional solution.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/04/how-cell-agriculture-and-fermentation-can-address-food-scarcity-and-security?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Inside Nescafé’s CHF1bn regenerative agriculture drive: 'The urgency to act is now'

By placing regenerative agriculture at the heart of coffee sourcing Nestlà hopes to support farmer livelihoods and reduce carbon emissions. We caught up with the Swiss group to find out more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/04/inside-nescafe-s-chf1bn-regenerative-agriculture-drive-the-urgency-to-act-is-now?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coffee-free coffee developed from non-tropical ingredients: ‘With milk, it’s virtually impossible to taste the difference. In the future, it will be indistinguishable’

Dutch start-up Northern Wonder is combatting coffee-related deforestation with an alternative developed from non-tropical ingredients, including barley, rye, chickpea, and chicory.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/04/northern-wonder-coffee-free-coffee-developed-free-from-tropical-ingredients?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Is the era of online shopping as the ‘great equalizer’ for small and large brands ending?

The lower barrier for entry to market for startups and emerging brands created by the surge in online grocery shopping early in the pandemic is creeping back up as consumers increasingly return to brick-and-mortar stores for the bulk of their shopping â requiring companies reliant on direct-to-consumer to rethink their go-to-market strategy, according to data presented at Natural Products Expo East.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2022/10/04/Is-the-era-of-online-shopping-as-the-great-equalizer-for-small-large-brands-ending?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

More than one third of meat and dairy companies are yet to publish sustainability targets – ING

Around 35% of the largest European and US meat and dairy companies do not disclose their environmental targets â something that could turn into a âcompetitive disadvantageâ as retailers and consumers demand transparency about sustainability.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2022/10/03/more-than-one-third-of-meat-and-dairy-companies-are-yet-to-publish-sustainability-targets-ing?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Energy beverage developed for consumers with Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Consumers with Irritable Bowel Syndrome are the target market for UK start-up Fodilicious, which has developed a line of low-FODMAP energy drinks.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/03/irritable-bowel-syndrome-low-fodmap-energy-beverage-developed-for-ibs?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Breast is best: How can infant formula get as close to human milk as possible?

That âbreast is bestâ is undisputed by experts. How can innovation help infant formula manufacturers replicate the real thing?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/03/infant-formula-how-can-innovation-help-industry-get-as-close-to-human-milk-as-possible?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS