In the Loop: TerraCycle revamps reusability to eliminate single use packaging

Loop, a division of TerraCycle, is adapting traditional reusability models to modern consumption habits. The aim is to eliminate the concept of waste, Clemence Schmid, general manager, Loop Global, tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/30/TerraCycle-modernises-reusability-to-eliminate-single-use-packaging?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

In the Loop: TerraCycle revamps reusability to eliminate single use packaging

Loop, a division of TerraCycle, is adapting traditional reusability models to modern consumption habits. The aim is to eliminate the concept of waste, Clemence Schmid, general manager, Loop Global, tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/30/terracycle-modernises-reusability-to-eliminate-single-use-packaging?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Omeat launches potent and cost-effective FBS alternative

After launching out of stealth mode in June, Omeat continues to improve price points for cultivated meat with the recent development of its fetal bovine serum (FBS) replacement, Plenty, Ali Khademhosseini, Ph.D., founder and CEO, Omeat, explained to FoodNavigator-USA.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2023/08/30/omeat-launches-potent-and-cost-effective-fbs-alternative?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Can we trust regenerative agriculture to save the day? Join Mondelēz, FOLU and more to find out

Regenerative agriculture is thought to improve soil health, support healthy water use, and encourage greater biodiversity. But without an official definition at EU level, is there a greenwashing risk? How can trust be sown into regenerative agriculture? Join Mondelēz International, FOLU, RegenFarmCo and more at Climate Smart Food to find out.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/30/Can-we-trust-regenerative-agriculture-to-save-the-day-Join-Mondelez-FOLU-and-more-to-find-out?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Report pushes for more sustainable proteins investment in UK

A report published by the Good Food Institute Europe (GFI Europe) suggests that the UK government should invest between Â245m and Â390m, or between Â49m and Â78m annually, between 2025 and 2030 into the growth of sustainable proteins such as plant-based and cultivated meat, to keep up with its competitor countries.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/30/report-pushes-for-more-sustainable-proteins-investment-in-uk?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Indoor farming brand Plenty doubles retail distribution, breaks ground on strawberry facility

Indoor farming company Plenty is expanding its distribution in California to all Whole Foods Market and Gelsonâs Markets stores, doubling its retail presence, as it starts work on its Richmond, Va., strawberry farm in partnership with Driscollâs, the companyâs SVP of commercial Dana Worth told FoodNavigator-USA.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2023/08/30/Indoor-farming-brand-Plenty-doubles-retail-distribution-breaks-ground-on-strawberry-facility?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Precision nutrition report concludes "We know next to nothing"

The hype around precision nutrition far outweighs our scientific evidence and knowledge, according to a new report by experts in the field.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2023/08/29/precision-nutrition-report-concludes-we-know-next-to-nothing?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From functional to ethical, identifying the health halo in botanicals

Angela Getzel, beverage business development lead, Kerry, explained to FoodNavigator-USA that as consumers are looking for more label transparency, from low/no sugar and artificial ingredients to environmental responsibility, botanicals fit into that âfarm to table movementâ because âitâs something that has that [health] halo effect with function.â

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2023/08/25/From-functional-to-ethical-identifying-the-health-halo-in-botanicals?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Brain health emerges as a ‘key health priority for Europeans’

New consumer research reveals brain health to be second only to heart health in Europeâs most important geographies.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/28/brain-health-emerges-as-a-key-health-priority-for-europeans?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From functional to ethical, identifying the health halo in botanicals

Angela Getzel, beverage business development lead, Kerry, explained to FoodNavigator-USA that as consumers are looking for more label transparency, from low/no sugar and artificial ingredients to environmental responsibility, botanicals fit into that âfarm to table movementâ because âitâs something that has that [health] halo effect with function.â

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2023/08/25/from-functional-to-ethical-identifying-the-health-halo-in-botanicals?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From ketchup-filled hash brown to alt chicken made from dairy

In this weekâs round-up of new product development, we profile FrieslandCampinaâs range of meat-free chicken alternatives which uses a protein base made from dairy, rather than pea, soy or mycoprotein. Elsewhere in the meat-free category, Wallâs has developed a new recipe for its Vegan Jumbo Roll. Another big launch this month comes from The Kraft Heinz Company, which is filling hash browns with tomato ketchup. Scroll through the photo gallery for moreâ

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/28/from-ketchup-filled-hash-brown-to-alt-chicken-made-from-dairy-npd-round-up?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How alt protein makers can get started with life cycle assessments to assess sustainability impact

As food and beverage CPG companies of all sizes look to support sustainable business practices, lifecycle assessments (LCAs) are becoming a crucial aspect of backing up product claims and ensuring that a company is meeting its environmental, sustainability, and governance (ESG) goals, especially those operating in the alternative protein space, as shared in a Good Food Institute (GFI) Webinar.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2023/08/25/how-alt-protein-makers-can-get-started-with-life-cycle-assessments-to-assess-sustainability-impact?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘The condition is very rare, but the impacts can be traumatic’: FSA to consider label warnings as protein shake death sparks debate

After a death of a schoolboy, the UK Food Standards Agency is to look at whether labels on high-protein drinks and supplements should feature a warning about the potentially fatal risk of a sudden spike in protein for people with undiagnosed disorders.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/24/FSA-to-consider-label-warnings-as-protein-shake-death-sparks-debate?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Pumpkin Spice Latte turns 20: What does the fall favorite teach us about great beverage innovation?

Starbucksâ Pumpkin Spice Latte returns to stores today: marking the 20th anniversary of the seasonal favorite. What can we learn from the ongoing success of the flavor?

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2023/08/24/Pumpkin-Spice-Latte-Lessons-in-great-beverage-innovation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

MadeRight: Mycelia-based packaging pioneer mushrooms with investment

Israeli start-up MadeRight has secured funding to expand its development team and refine its fungi-based packaging production process with the aim of achieving a commercially viable prototype.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/24/maderight-mycelia-based-packaging-pioneer-mushrooms-with-investment?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Suntory to make fossil-free PET bottles from waste and residues like used cooking oil

Neste, a Finland-based supplier of renewable fuels and feedstock for plastics, is partnering with Suntory, ENEOS and Mitsubishi Corporation to enable the production of PET bottles with renewable materials replacing fossil alternatives (via a mass balance approach) on a commercial scale.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/23/Suntory-to-make-fossil-free-PET-bottles-with-bio-based-raw-materials?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Review hails health benefits of beer-gut alliance

Drinking beer could be good for your gut and immunity, stimulating healthy microbiota diversity thanks to the beneficial brew of compounds found in the fermented beverage.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2023/08/23/Review-hails-health-benefits-of-beer-gut-alliance?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Packaging pitches: Meet the start-ups rethinking plastic with fungi, algae and grains

Industry is approaching the plastic pollution problem in varying ways, with some companies turning to plastic alternatives made from unlikely materials, from fungi to algae and grains. Join pioneers in the plastic-free space pitch their innovations at Climate Smart Food.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/22/packaging-pitches-meet-the-start-ups-rethinking-plastic-with-fungi-algae-and-grains?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Chocolate companies hit with rising cocoa prices and threat of cheaper private label options

Cocoa grindings in Europe, North America and Asia fell for the second quarter of 2023, according to latest figures released by the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO), sending cocoa prices soaring on the markets as consumers look for cheaper chocolate.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2023/08/23/chocolate-companies-hit-with-rising-cocoa-prices-and-threat-of-cheaper-private-label-options?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Suntory to make fossil-free PET bottles from waste and residues like used cooking oil

Neste, a Finland-based supplier of renewable fuels and feedstock for plastics, is partnering with Suntory, ENEOS and Mitsubishi Corporation to enable the production of PET bottles with renewable materials replacing fossil ones on a commercial scale.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/23/suntory-to-make-fossil-free-pet-bottles-with-bio-based-raw-materials?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Reduced consumption of meat could help develop reasoning skills, study finds

A study in Finland has found that reducing meat consumption, along with spending more time reading and playing organised sports, helped develop childrenâs reasoning skills.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/22/reduced-consumption-of-meat-could-help-develop-reasoning-skills-study-finds?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Free webinar: Sweetest innovations – can an AI-powered algorithm crack the sweetness code in confectionery?

In the upcoming webinar (airs 13 September), ConfectioneryNews will profile some of the key innovations in the sector that are being driven primarily by consumer trends. As R&D budgets are increased, we have seen ground-breaking innovations in the gummy market and in vegan chocolate, but where are the next generation of innovators that will influence confectionery research and development? Our expert panel of influencers will cast a futuristic eye into laboratories to see what is cooking.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2023/08/22/Free-webinar-Sweetest-innovations-can-an-AI-powered-algorithm-crack-the-sweetness-code-in-confectionery?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

ENOUGH prepares to double mycoprotein production: ‘We’re the largest new protein facility built this decade’

Mycoprotein supplier ENOUGH has raised â40m to scale up production in the Netherlands. And if global demand increases, the company will look to replicate its model further afield, CEO Jim Laird tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/21/ENOUGH-prepares-to-double-mycoprotein-production-We-re-the-largest-new-protein-facility-built-this-decade?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Unwrapping the recyclability problem: From food packaging materials to consumer responsibility

If relevant stakeholders â from government to industry and consumers â play their part, recyclability can be improved and plastic pollution eliminated, believes NGO WRAP.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/17/Unwrapping-the-recyclability-problem-From-food-packaging-materials-to-consumer-responsibility?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Taste still drives beverage choice among consumers, along with hydration, nutrition and simplicity

From convenience to hydration and satiation, consumer preferences for beverages offer manufacturers an opportunity to hone in on value, attributes and nutrition with taste and simple ingredients as a common driver, according to Hartman Groupâs Modern Beverage Culture report.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2023/08/21/Taste-still-drives-beverage-choice-among-consumers-along-with-hydration-nutrition-and-simplicity?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From KFC co-branded popcorn to kefir snacks for kids

This weekâs look at new food and beverage launches takes in the partnership between Proper Snacks and KFC to unveil a co-branded popcorn SKU, while UK kefir brand Biotiful Gut Health has introduced a new range of products specifically for children. Scroll through the phot gallery for more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/21/npd-trend-tracker-from-kfc-co-branded-popcorn-to-kefir-snacks-for-kids?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

ENOUGH prepares to double mycoprotein production: ‘We’re the largest new protein facility built this decade’

Mycoprotein supplier ENOUGH has raised â40m to scale up production in the Netherlands. And if global demand increases, the company will look to replicate its model further afield, CEO Jim Laird tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/21/enough-prepares-to-double-mycoprotein-production-we-re-the-largest-new-protein-facility-built-this-decade?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Starbucks targeted by campaigners over lack of transparency in its cocoa supply

A coalition of campaigners fighting to end environmental and human rights abuses in the cocoa sector has targeted coffee chain Starbucks to come clean on where it sources the ingredients for its chocolate products.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2023/08/18/starbucks-targeted-by-campaigners-over-lack-of-transparency-in-its-cocoa-supply?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food environments push consumers away from healthy and sustainable options, report shows

A new report shows that food environments, from promotional offers to the placement of food in shops, can influence consumers to make less healthy and less sustainable food choices.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/17/Food-environments-push-consumers-away-from-healthy-and-sustainable-options-report-shows?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Oats flourish as an ingredient in European dairy-free ice cream

Oats have well and truly earned their place in the small but growing plant-based ice cream sector, according to new data. But brands still must elevate consumer expectations of texture.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/17/Oats-flourish-as-an-ingredient-in-European-dairy-free-ice-cream?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Unwrapping the recyclability problem: From food packaging materials to consumer responsibility

If relevant stakeholders â from government to industry and consumers â play their part, recyclability can be improved and plastic pollution eliminated, believes NGO WRAP.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/17/unwrapping-the-recyclability-problem-from-food-packaging-materials-to-consumer-responsibility?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Imagindairy's self-affirmed GRAS for animal-free dairy protein paves way for commercial partnerships in the US

Israeli-based food-tech startup Imagindairy is ready to partner with US food and beverage companies to create animal-free dairy products after becoming the third company to secure self-affirmed GRAS status for a dairy protein made through precision fermentation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2023/08/17/imagindairy-s-self-affirmed-gras-for-animal-free-dairy-protein-paves-way-for-commercial-partnerships-in-the-us?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Prebiotic blend shows weight management potential: RCT

A 50/50 blend of inulin and arabinoxylan may decrease energy intake during a meal, according to a new double-blind, randomised, acute-within-chronic, crossover feeding trial.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2023/08/17/prebiotic-blend-shows-weight-management-potential-rct?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food-tech firm announces new funding to develop sustainable oils and fats technology

UK-based bio-tech business Clean Food Group has announced a further Â2.3 million in funding to accelerate the commercialisation of its sustainable oils and fats technology

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/16/Food-tech-firm-announces-new-funding-to-develop-sustainable-oils-and-fats-technology?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Gen Zers “are exhausted,” stressed about their food decisions, Ketchum reports

Gen Z consumers want to balance their demands for delicious and nutritious foods with their beliefs and ethics, creating a fissure, according to a recent Ketchum survey of 2,000 Americans 13 years and older.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2023/08/16/gen-zers-are-exhausted-stressed-about-their-food-decisions-ketchum-reports?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Intake of plant compounds linked to lower COVID-19 risk

Individuals who consume higher amounts of specific plant-derived compounds, such as polyphenols and particular types of lignans and phytosterols, are at a reduced risk of contracting COVID-19, a new study by authors from Poland has concluded.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2023/08/14/intake-of-plant-compounds-linked-to-lower-covid-19-risk?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Irish dairy sector opposes dairy exit scheme and voluntary cow culling

Farmers, processors and industry bodies have been consulted on proposals that could see Irelandâs dairy herd reduced by as many as 65,000 cows per year to help the EU country meet its ag emissions obligations.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2023/08/14/Irish-dairy-sector-opposes-dairy-exit-scheme-and-voluntary-cow-culling?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From vegan ice cream to Meatless Farm’s return

In this latest edition of the NPD Trend Tracker, weâre seeing a lot of movement in the plant-based space, ranging from vegan ice cream to an improved pea and fava protein burger from THIS, and Meatless Farmâs return to retail following a brief hiatus. Scroll through the photo gallery for moreâ

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/14/npd-trend-tracker-from-vegan-ice-cream-to-meatless-farm-s-return?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Greenwashing, greenhushing and confusion… Carbon market responds with clearer rules on offsetting

Whatâs a âgoodâ carbon credit and how do businesses use them without fear of criticism from consumers? New guidance on carbon credits has been issued as attitudes shift among food and beverage companies towards using offsets to meet their climate targets.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/11/Carbon-market-gives-clearer-rules-on-offsetting?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

A temporary blip or a sign of oversaturation? Beyond Meat’s woes and the future of plant-based meat

This week, it was announced that revenue for plant-based meat brand Beyond Meat had fallen by more than 30%. Does this say more about Beyond Meat or the plant-based sector in general? Why are some consumers rejecting plant-based meat?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/11/Beyond-Meat-s-woes-and-the-future-of-plant-based-meat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Intake of plant compounds linked to lower COVID-19 risk

Individuals who consume higher amounts of specific plant-derived compounds, such as polyphenols and particular types of lignans and phytosterols, are at a reduced risk of contracting COVID-19, a new study by authors from Poland has concluded.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2023/08/11/Intake-of-plant-compounds-linked-to-lower-COVID-19-risk?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From taste to texture and nutrition: How can plant-based meat reboot category growth

Faced with a global market slowdown, plant-based meat players are looking is renew demand and encourage repeat purchases of their vegan beef, pork, and seafood alternatives. Pulling levers from taste to texture and nutrition, how can plant-based meat reboot category growth?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/10/How-can-plant-based-meat-reboot-category-growth?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Large font sizes for low calorie counts can influence healthy eating choices, study shows

There are many reasons why people choose to order healthy food at restaurants, and a new study shows that the font size of calorie counts on menus is one of them. People can be influenced to order healthy options, the study suggests, by the calorie count being written in a larger font.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/10/large-font-sizes-for-low-calorie-counts-can-influence-healthy-eating-choices-study-shows?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Deforestation: Lukewarm welcome for deal to protect Amazon

Eight South American countries have agreed for the first time to form an alliance aimed at reducing deforestation in the Amazon.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/10/deforestation-lukewarm-welcome-for-deal-to-protect-amazon?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How should the EU go about its risk benchmarking of sourcing regions for soy, cocoa, palm oil and other commodities?

Trase and Proforest say they have they answer. They have published proposals for establishing a âfair and effective risk benchmarkingâ approach to underpin the EU deforestation regulation.

Read more about it via https://www.feednavigator.com/Article/2023/08/10/How-should-the-EU-go-about-its-risk-benchmarking-of-sourcing-regions-for-soy-cocoa-palm-oil-and-other-commodities?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Consultation on legislative reform for UK nutrition and health claims

The Office for Health Improvements and Disparities (OHID) has published an open consultation on UK nutrition and health claims to seek views on proposed changes in relation to nutrition labelling, composition and standards (NLCS).

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2023/08/10/Consultation-on-legislative-reform-for-UK-nutrition-and-health-claims?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Is it ‘shakedown’ time for the plant-based sector? Meat-free innovators weigh in

With signs some plant-based makers are struggling, we ask innovators whether the meat alternative category is experiencing a slowdown, a âshakedownâ, or other?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/07/Is-it-shakedown-time-for-the-plant-based-sector-Meat-free-innovators-weigh-in?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food technology neophobia influences attitudes towards cultivated meat, study shows

Cultivated meat is still a new phenomenon, having only received regulatory approval in a few places worldwide. Naturally, then, it is new to consumers. Fresh research examines the influence of food technology neophobia, or the fear of the new, on consumersâ attitudes towards cultivated meat.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/09/Cultivated-meat-Food-technology-neophobia-influences-attitudes-suggests-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Reducing methane with feed and crop tech: The latest science that could help move the needle

Efforts to reduce methane emissions are urgently needed if we are to meet global climate change goals. Could innovation, informed by study findings, help move the needle? We look at the latest research promising emission reductions from agri-food production.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/09/methane-reduction-the-latest-research-that-could-help-move-the-needle?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nanotechnology: Challenges and opportunities in rolling out new tech at scale

Nanotechnology â when matter is manipulated at the microscopic level â has the potential to be transformative in many fields. One of these fields is agriculture.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/08/Nanotechnology-Challenges-and-opportunities-in-rolling-out-new-tech-at-scale?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘We're all pioneering great steps forward’: Dutch cultivated meat start-up Meatable eyes market entry in 2024 after $35m fundraise

Recent landmark cell-based meat applications in Europe are âmore good newsâ for the regionâs food tech, says Meatable.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/08/We-re-all-pioneering-great-steps-forward-Dutch-cultivated-meat-start-up-Meatable-eyes-market-entry-in-2024-after-35m-fundraise?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

'Quite controversial': Starter culture that speeds up cheese maturation 'performs better' than commercial alternatives

Academics claim that a newly-developed starter culture could help ripen cheeses such as cheddar and gouda almost twice as fast, paving the way for more efficient and sustainable cheese production. âThere are practically no downsides,â the lead researcher told us.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2023/08/08/quite-controversial-starter-culture-that-speeds-up-cheese-maturation-performs-better-than-commercial-alternatives?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

“Consumers abandon” plant-based meat category citing taste, nutrition, price concerns, Mintel finds

Between recent acquisition and slumping unit sales, the plant-based meat alternative (PBMA) market faces headwinds as consumers shift to less expensive proteins in the face of economic pressure, though all might not be lost for the category, Mintel shared in its Plant-Based Protein executive summary.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2023/08/08/Consumers-abandon-plant-based-meat-category-citing-taste-nutrition-price-concerns-Mintel-reports?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Is it ‘shakedown’ time for the plant-based sector? Meat-free innovators weigh in

With signs some plant-based makers are struggling, we ask innovators whether the meat alternative category is experiencing a slowdown, a âshakedownâ, or other?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/08/07/is-it-shakedown-time-for-the-plant-based-sector-meat-free-innovators-weigh-in?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD Trend Tracker: From Olympic peanut butter to blueberry muffin popcorn

We have a lot of sweet treats this week with blueberry muffin popcorn, KitKat Chunky Hazelnut and two different types of cookie dough ice cream. We also have the renewal of an old partnership for Whole Earth, and a new plant-based cheddar for Violife.

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Black garlic may lower cholesterol, protect against cardiovascular disease

Consumption of black garlic may improve endothelial function and lipid profile in subjects with high cholesterol resulting in lower cardiovascular risks, according to a recent study.

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UK’s first cultivated meat approval submitted

Aleph Farmsâ submission comes a week after the startup applied for approval in Switzerland.

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Yaupon: climate-friendly caffeine touted “crop of the future”

The climate-resilient Yaupon crop, with leaves rich in theobromine, polyphenols, and 30% less caffeine than coffee, has been growing in popularity for use within holistic health-promoting beverages.

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Is being dairy-free enough? Alt dairy players share differing approaches to sustainability

Alternative dairy products, by their very nature, are more sustainable in one crucial aspect compared to dairy: they cut out the animal from the production process. However, there are other ways to maximise sustainability. How central should sustainability be to an alternative dairy brand?

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Casein speeds up wound healing – study

The milk proteinâs antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties were put to the test by researchers, who discovered that wounds healed quicker when wrapped in casein-soaked bandages.

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To imitate or not to imitate: Should dairy alternatives copy the taste and texture of milk?

The purpose of alternative dairy products, such as milk and cheese, is to act as a substitute for animal-based dairy. But that doesnât necessarily mean it must taste exactly like the products it is replacing.

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Observational study finds link between use of biotics and cognitive health

A new assessment of NHANES data links probiotic or prebiotic supplementation with cognitive health in the elderly male population.

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First speakers announced for Climate Smart Food: Hear from Ferrero, Danone and more

FoodNavigator presents Climate Smart Food Digital Summit: a three-day event investigating how industry can help drive a more sustainable system of food production, with human and planetary health in mind. Weâre excited to announce first speakers, which include Ferrero, Danone, Standing Ovation and moreâ

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Show us the criteria: Malaysian palm oil sector calls for ‘more transparency’ from EU on Deforestation Regulation amidst high-risk listing debate

The palm oil industry in Malaysia is calling for the European Union (EU) to provide more clarity over how it will define âhigh-riskâ countries under its recently-approved Deforestation Regulation, stressing that current scientific data has already demonstrated it should be omitted from this list.

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