Changing menus, focus on sustainable production: COP28 focuses more on food

The food and beverage industry is inherently linked to the climate crisis, responsible for at least a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions. The COP28 summit, held this year in Dubai, UAE, focuses more significantly on food than in previous years.

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From split pea umami to herbal medicine in food: Which innovations caught our eye at FiE 2023?

As Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) comes to a close in Frankfurt, we round up some of the most innovative B2B ingredients and technologies from the show floor.

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Stacking plant-based meat up against the real thing: ‘Often it has a slightly better nutritional composition’

A report finds that plant-based burgers, meatballs and bacon alternatives are healthier than their meaty counterparts, but animal meat scores better for chicken chunks, chicken fillet, and schnitzel.

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Should one size fit all? Beer, spirits and wine divided over EU packaging plan

The European Parliament has adopted its position on new EU packaging rules: which could see a raft of long-term changes for drinks packaging. The reaction from the European alcohol industry is mixed.

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Danone ramping up efforts to curb enteric methane emissions

Danone has become the first corporation to join the Global Methane Hubâs Enteric Fermentation R&D Accelerator, an initiative supported by an alliance of philanthropic organizations and governments.

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How Mars is rethinking reformulation on its path to net zero

As part of Mars Inc.âs strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the confectionery major is optimising product recipes to include more environmentally friendly ingredients.

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Nestlé invests £7 million into new hard-to-recycle plastics plant

Global food and beverage conglomerate Nestlà injects multi-million-pound investment into Impact Recyclingâs pioneering facility to progress hard-to-recycle plastic management and create positive environmental change.

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Tonnes of cocoa in EU warehouses face being destroyed because of red tape regarding new deforestation law

The cocoa and chocolate making industry has been warned that cocoa stocks languishing in EU warehouses during the 18-month transition period leading up to the European Unionâs Deforestation law that kicks in at the end of December 2024 may have to be sold outside of the bloc or destroyed if regulatory compliance cannot be proved.

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UK Biobank study defines populations most likely to benefit from omega-3 interventions

The largest prospective cohort study to date on omega-3 biomarkers and dementia links increased circulating levels of fatty acids in blood with reduced risk of the disease.

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Cell-based breast milk in development to replace ‘suboptimal’ bovine infant formula

Can the complexities of breast milk be replicated by cows? France-based Nūmi doesnât think so. The start-up is turning to cell culture to develop the âclosest thing possibleâ to breast milk.

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NPD Trend Tracker: From wholegrain spelt to Christmas dinner pie

In this weekâs NPD Trend Tracker, we have a range of festive products, including a festive wrap, festive ice-cream flavours and a pie containing an entire Christmas dinner. We also have a new flavour from Tate & Lyle, a wholegrain spelt from Merchant Gourmet, and a new range from VFC. Image Source: Rich Vintage/Getty Images

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Food industry enters a ‘new era for pricing’

While consumers are spending less, inflation continues to boost FMCG sales. A new report finds growth and resilience are possible through strategic pricing structures that support new product development (NPD) and sustainability.

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‘We believe consumer demand for healthier choices is there’: PepsiCo expands its use of diverse ingredients

Ingredients such as whole grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds and plant-based protein are highly nutritious. Snacks major PepsiCo, in its shift towards expanding its âdiverse ingredientsâ portfolio, plans to produce products containing ingredients such as these, and is implementing a range of R&D to do so.

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Food industry enters a ‘new era for pricing’

While consumers are spending less, inflation continues to boost FMCG sales. A new report finds growth and resilience are possible through strategic pricing structures that support new product development (NPD) and sustainability.

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Movers and shakers: Arla Foods Ingredients names new CEO, RABDF welcomes HSBC man as president

We round-up this monthâs notable appointments . . .

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Unilever’s first AI lab will focus on forecasting, trends, insights

UK-headquartered Unilever has announced plans to open up its first lab dedicated to AI, where employees will optimise data and insights, as well as explore trends.

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Consuming the right diet can add years onto our lives even in old age, study suggests

What are the main benefits of eating a healthy diet? Well, according to a new study, living longer for one.. In fact, some longevity-related diets, particularly involving whole grains and nuts, can increase our lives by up to a decade.

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Incentivising reformulation: Tiered sugar tax in Germany could save up to €16bn in societal costs over next 20 years

A tiered sugar tax - one that incentivises brands to reduce sugar content - would be the most effective way of taxing sugar-sweetened beverages in Germany, according to a new study published this week.

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Time for a smarter approach to adaptogens

Nektium scientists are working to better educate on the benefits of adaptogenic ingredients and improve classification, with a focus on two of the "hero" ingredients of this realm: Rhodiola rosea (RR) and Withania somnifera (WS).

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Addressing unsustainable practices in the coconut supply chain: ‘Farmers are trapped in a vicious cycle of poverty’

The Sustainable Coconut Partnership, founded by FMCG and ingredients heavyweights, was set up to establish best practice, impact programmes, and harmonise industry requirements for coconut supply chain players. Now a revised charter is bringing an assurance scheme to the table.

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Gene editing wars: Experts warn FSA is misleading public

Campaigners representing UK business, farming, certification, academia, and science have lodged a complaint against the UKâs Food Standards Agency (FSA), raising concerns about its public consultation process on precision bred organisms for use in animal feed and food.

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Fonterra’s scope 3 emissions reduction target is set – but is it good enough for the climate?

The New Zealand dairy co-operative has set its on-farm emissions target following lengthy discussions with farmers. Its approach mirrors that of other dairy giants, but is it optimal for tackling climate change?

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WHO infant feeding guidelines "contradict well-established medical advice"

Specialised Nutrition Europe (SNE) vehemently argues newly released WHO Guidelines stating infant formula is associated with child morbidity and mortality risks and that infants younger than 12 months can be fed animal milk.

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Sugar levy brings fall in hospital admissions, yet sugar in products still high across UK

The UKâs soft drinks levy is responsible for a 5,500 fall in hospital admissions for tooth decay, according to research published by the BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.

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Biofortified crop potential: Researchers discover mutation in peas leading to high iron content

Researchers have discovered the genetic sequencing behind two mutations in peas responsible for high iron content. This discovery could aid future research into improving biofortification.

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EIT Food expands to Latin America for burgeoning food tech start-ups

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), partnering with Foodtech HUB Latam, is expanding its Food Accelerator Network (FAN) to Brazil, where it will open a hub that will help develop burgeoning agrifood-tech start-ups in the Latin America region.

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Branded still better? Mondelez plays down private label threat citing ‘strong’ consumer confidence in Asia and Middle East

Snacking giant Mondelez has highlighted continued strong demand for its snack brands such as Oreo and Cadbury in emerging markets as key to its Q3 profitability, playing down threats from cheaper supermarket private label products.

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Navigating the EU packaging legislation: key insights for sports foods businesses

Over the last few years, as part of the EU Green Deal, policy makers have focused their efforts on introducing a series of highly ambitious regulations that mean to bring sustainability to every step of the food chain. Among others, a legislative file that is very relevant to the sports and active nutrition industry is the revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD). ESSNA tells us what sports food and drink businesses need to know.

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Beverage giants in hot water over plastic bottle recycling claims

Environmental and consumer rights organisations are taking legal action against NestlÃ, Danone, and The Coca-Cola Company, over recyclable claims made about their plastic bottles. They have raised an external alert to both the European Commission and the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network, alleging the FMCGs' â100% recyclableâ or â100% recycledâ claims for plastic bottles are misleading.

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Study: Sodium and carb drinks offer improved rehydration in athletes

Consuming beverages with sodium and carbohydrates reduces necessary fluid ingestion quantities for recovery and improves rehydration in male athletes, a new study has concluded.

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The ‘world’s first’ alt seafood association wants to close the protein, omega gap

The Future Ocean Foods association has several activities on the agenda, including improving the nutritional profile of alternative seafood, with a particular focus on protein and omegas.

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Chr Hansen bets on bubbling growth for alcohol-free trend: ‘We expect the taste and quality of beers to advance’

The quality of non-alcoholic beer is on the up. So too is the number of consumers opting for alcohol-free tipples for different drinking occasions, observes Chr Hansen, who is expanding its offerings for the non-alcoholic brewing industry.

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African cultivated meat facility to boost low-cost R&D

South African cultivated meat startup Newform Foods (formally Mzansi Meat Co.) has announced that it plans to open a demonstration facility for cultivated meat products in South Africa, collaborating with engineering company Project Assignments.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/11/13/newform-foods-cultivated-meat-demonstration-facility-to-boost-low-cost-cultivated-meat-r-d?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Mintel data reveal more declines in new food and drink launches

Disappointing news for European grocery enthusiasts as Mintel reveals the share of brand-new food and drink products hitting stores has plummeted by almost 50% in the past decade.

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The ‘world’s first’ alt seafood association wants to close the protein, omega gap

The Future Ocean Foods association has several activities on the agenda, including improving the nutritional profile of alternative seafood, with a particular focus on protein and omegas.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/11/13/future-ocean-foods-world-s-first-alt-seafood-association-wants-to-close-the-protein-omega-gap?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Unused MyProtein repurposed into fish feed in trailblazing sustainability drive

MyProtein has reprocessed over 150 tonnes of unused product into fish food through THGâs sustainability initiative in partnership with waste processing company MYGroup.

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NPD Trend Tracker: From peanut butter stout to Christmas chocolate nut mix

This week in our NPD Trend Tracker, we have new products from Baileys, which is releasing a nut mix for the Christmas period, and Brixton Brewery, which has teamed up with ManiLife to create a peanut stout. Furthermore, Freedom Brewery, Milliways and Quaker Oats all unveil packaging redesigns, and Beyond Meat expands to Romania. Image Source: D-Keine/Getty Images

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Startup sees demand for insect protein creep up

Divaks, the insect ingredients start-up, is scuttling to meet fast-growing consumer demand for alternative protein sources with its mealworm plant expansion.

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Beyond Meat struggles continue in US, doubles down on EU expansion

According to analysts, Beyond Meat is in âsurvival modeâ, as the plant-based meat maker continues to lose share in US retail. At the same time, the company is increasing distribution across the pond, where it has observed a faster-growing market.

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Exports of livestock for slaughter on the chopping block in UK

Among the legislation announced alongside the Kingâs Speech on Tuesday was a ban on the export of UK livestock for fattening and slaughter. The decision, if it gets through Parliament, will have a keen impact on both animal welfare and animal agriculture in the UK.

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Collaboration with government creates 'biggest opportunity' to answer climate change causes

As global leaders prepare to meet at COP28 2023, a new report on corporationsâ climate efforts draws attention to businessesâ calls for better regulations to enable further agricultural environmental action.

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Spilling the tea (and coffee) on natural beverage trends

The functional and perceived health benefits of tea and coffee paired with their familiarity and diverse usage occasions across dayparts make them ideal platforms for beverage manufacturers to meet consumersâ evolving preferences for indulgence, health and everything in between, according to natural beverage ingredient supplier Finlays.

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Food misinformation and fake news? Scientific and sustainable communication efforts expand to end misreporting

Environmental food hubs emerge online to spread accurate scientific information and education on sustainability in food to convey credible research.

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Crop pest's tastes in sugar change as they age, study suggests

The cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera), a kind of moth, develops new tastes as it ages, according to a new study. As a pest who poses a danger to crops worldwide, such findings could prove useful to farmers across the globe.

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Salmonella outbreak linked to kebabs following death in Austria: ‘New cases are likely to occur’

Nine people have ended up in hospital and one has died following an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis ST11 across the EU.

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‘Buying deforestation-free should not be a choice’: Ferrero ‘well placed’ to comply with EUDR, but sector challenges remain

Ferrero Group considers itself well prepared for the EU Deforestation Regulation, which will apply to its palm oil and cocoa supply chains. But potential challenges and unintended consequences could threaten its effectiveness, suggests Francesco Tramontin, VP, Group Public Policy Center, Ferrero.

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WATCH – Down on the cultured meat farm with Ivy Farm Technologies

Ivy Farm Technologies invites FoodNavigator to its pilot plant in Oxford, UK, to talk cultivated meat production, sustainability credentials, and plans for regulatory approval.

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How government support in Wales can help businesses become more sustainable

In the Welsh food and drinks sector, sustainability is a big priority. The Welsh Government provides abundant support to help improve the sustainability credentials of its businesses, help them gain a B Corp certification, and help them build up resilience and adaptability to the coming effects of climate change.

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Omega-3 may be an “effective add-on therapeutic” for depression: study

A new umbrella review of meta-analyses investigating the effect of long-chain omega-3 supplementation on depressive symptoms concludes the majority of studies observe a significant effect, particularly in those with major depressive disorder (MDD).

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Civil Society groups in West Africa call on EU to intervene to protect LID payments to cocoa farmers

The African Platform for Sustainable Cocoa, which brings together civil society cocoa platforms from CÃte d'Ivoire and Ghana, has issued a statement alleging the cocoa industry is refusing to pay at the current market price plus the Living Income Differential (LID) despite promising to do so.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2023/11/06/civil-society-groups-in-west-africa-call-on-eu-to-intervene-to-protect-lid-payments-to-cocoa-farmers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

WATCH – Down on the cultured meat farm with Ivy Farm Technologies

Ivy Farm Technologies invites FoodNavigator to its pilot plant in Oxford, UK, to talk cultivated meat production, sustainability credentials, and plans for regulatory approval.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/11/06/Ivy-Farm-Technologies-Down-on-the-cultured-meat-farm-VIDEO?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The possibility of ‘net zero carbon’ protein: DSM-Firmenich develops single-cell proteins for food and feed

The Dutch-Swiss ingredients supplier has developed single-cell proteins it claims have the potential to offer ânet zero carbon proteinâ for the food, feed, and pet food markets.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/11/03/DSM-Firmenich-develops-single-cell-proteins-for-food-and-feed?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food remains an issue of concern globally as food insecurity persists, suggests survey

Food insecurity persists as a major problem around the world. A survey by campaign Hungry for Action shows that concerns about the âsupply and price of foodâ consistently remains a priority among the population globally, in both richer and poorer countries.

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Developing markets will lead the next wave of chocolate and nut growth: ofi

The humble hazelnut is poised to tap into a host of new applications, trends and markets, says ingredients giant ofi (olam food ingredients).

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Trendspotting: What’s the ‘next big thing’ in beverage innovation?

From kombucha to kefir and from cannabis to coconut water, thereâs no shortage of beverage innovation out there. But which ideas truly have the potential to shape the industry in the years to come? And how can innovators get a great idea off the ground and into the mass market? Join us this week in our FREE webinar where our expert panel of CEOs will address these questions.

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Youth Athletes: Setting the right nutrition foundations

Nutrition is a critical aspect of development and performance in youth athletes, but one that can be undervalued, according to an expert panel at the Active Nutrition Summit.

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KÄÄPÄ Biotech in €3.5m scale-up to keep up with mushrooming demand

Europeâs largest adaptogenic mushroom supplier KÃÃPÃ Biotech has raised a total of â3.5 million to keep up with explosive demand for its sustainable and trustworthy range of medicinal mushrooms.

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‘Eat it all, like a cherry tomato’: How edible algae packaging is helping brands ditch plastic

When rethinking packaging, London-based Notpla turns to fruit for inspiration. Just like fruit peel, the start-upâs plant-based plastic alternatives are naturally biodegradable, and some can even be consumed whole âlike a cherry tomatoâ.

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