Beyond Meat secures McDonald’s supply deal as the first McPlant burgers roll out in Europe

Beyond Meat has secured a three-year supply agreement with McDonaldâs for the fast-food restaurantâs McPlant burger. Market tests have already begun in Europe.

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No and low alcohol drinks projected to increase 31% by 2024

The global no/low alcohol market is projected to continue growing as consumers seek to reduce their alcohol consumption. âWhat weâre seeing is a moderation trend thatâs sweeping across key global markets, and thatâs bringing with it increased demand for reduced alcohol, or alcohol-free drinks,â says IWSR.

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‘We want to offer seafood lovers a healthier and more sustainable option': Start-up unveils 3D-printed plant-based salmon

A plant-based seafood company is celebrating introducing a 3D-printed plant-based smoked salmon product.

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Lockdown lifts interest in home-cooking: 91% of Brits plan to cook ‘as much, or more’ this year

The closure of out-of-home foodservice channels and having more time on our hands during lockdown has raised interest in home-cooking and, new research suggests, this trend could have sticking power when restrictions ease.

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Industry insights from NIZO: The latest innovation maintaining protein functionality

The need to preserve protein functionality is prompting food makers to explore âmilder processingâ than traditional heat treatment. In his second monthly column, Renà Floris, NIZO Food Research Division Manager and member of the FoodNavigator expert advisory panel, explores the latest technological developments in this innovative field.

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Nestlé continues e-commerce expansion with SimplyCook acquisition: ‘Direct-to-consumer will continue to grow in the future’

Nestlà continues to lean into the direct-to-consumer (D2C) channel as part of its portfolio transformation strategy. This week, the Swiss food giant snapped up UK recipe kit company SimplyCook. With the changes ushered in by COVID expected to leave a lasting mark on consumption patterns, expectations for D2C sales are high.

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Nick’s Ice Cream founder talks Epogee and Perfect Day innovation, eyes EU market

Current regulation prevents Swedish ice cream maker Nickâs from using the same ingredients on both sides of the pond. FoodNavigator catches up with founder Niclas Luthman to find out why he is set on using new innovation, when available in Europe.

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