The future is uncertain for ‘meaty’ descriptions of plant-based foods in the UK. If we ban the terms ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ for plant-based offerings, what does that mean for ‘beef tomato’ and ‘veggie fingers’? questions the Vegan Society.
Scientists in Denmark have developed a plant-based ‘yogurt’ made from just three ingredients: soy drink, brewer’s spent grain, and lactic acid bacteria from plant materials.
Environmental campaigners clashed over the future of food in the wake of a controversial documentary 'Apocalypse Cow: How Meat Killed The Planet', aired on Channel 4 on Wednesday night (8 January) in the UK.
Spanish start-up NovaMeat claims it has developed the world’s first 3D-printed plant-based beef steak with the appearance and texture of a whole beef muscle cut.
Co-op UK is launching a range of vegan products under the new GRO label, which the retailer believes marks the largest ever rollout of own-brand vegan products by a supermarket.
Food companies have timed their meat-free product launches just in time for Veganuary, which sees consumers promise to quit animal products for a month.
A leading French paediatrician has hit out at what he describes as a growing problem: nutritional deficiencies in vegan children. What are the risks associated with following a vegan diet in childhood and how can they be mitigated?
As the food industry continues to explore plant-based innovations, they must deliberate the health and sustainability credentials of these products, according to experts.
This week's round-up of the hottest products hitting the shelves in Europe features a new bite-size protein snack based on a traditional Swedish recipe, a hot gin cocktail and the UK's first CBD infused sports drink.
Plant-based ingredients producer Ojah is debuting what it claims to be the ‘World’s first’ vegan ribs made from a newly developed texture, called Heppi.
Innovation in proteins will be needed to solve the ‘complex puzzle of achieving a healthy and sustainable protein balance’, according to Dutch agrifood ecosystem FoodValley.
UK start-up Pep & Lekker launched in 2016 in response to the overly processed nature of vegan alternatives on the market. Three years on, we hear from co-founder Susan Gafsen on her motivation for starting the business and where she sees the market...
FoodSolutionsTeam (FST) is a company built around the mission to tackle food waste through the development of natural and sustainable products. With so much interest in vegan product development, the company is bringing out the NaSu Burger – a clean...
With plant-based becoming such an important movement across the globe, two of the biggest players in retail and hospitality – Ikea and Hilton – revealed how they’re riding the wave.
An alternative protein start-up has secured CHF 7m (€6.3m) in seed funding to build production capacity, invest in R&D, and expand into ‘key European markets’.
Flavours and fragrance company Givaudan invited FoodNavigator behind the scenes at its annual Chef’s Council event where international Michelin-star chefs help it explore and develop the tastes and textures set to hit the food and beverage industry.
A comprehensive review of studies shows decreased risks associated with plant-based diets, but critics say its methods suffer from a number of weaknesses.
With so many drivers bolstering the meat-free movement in 2019, it’s a diet choice brimming with business opportunity, according to experts speaking at the Future Food Tech Summit in London last week.
Belgian ingredients supplier COSUCRA is investing further in its pea processing capabilities, with the opening of a second facility in Aarhus, Denmark. According to commercial director Eric Bosly this will make the company one of the largest pea protein...
While certain plant-based categories are booming, others are lacking in innovation. So where do market opportunities in vegan product development lie? FoodNavigator hears from industry experts at Oatly, Bol Foods, and Sainsbury’s.
Tesco has launched a new own-brand range of plant-based foods under the Plant Chef label, which the retailer’s head of plant-based innovation, Derek Sarno, says responds to a ‘clear opportunity’ for ‘affordable, more familiar dishes’.
Mintel research has revealed organic products launches with free from and ethical claims have experienced impressive growth over the past decade, especially in Europe.
In this week's round-up of hot new products hitting the shelves in Europe, we bring you details of a plant-based sausage that claims to deliver the 'sizzle' of its meaty counterparts through a ground-breaking algae skin.
The plant-based trend is no fashion craze. It is well and truly here to stay, according to market research firm Kantar. What’s more, brands and businesses that make false assumptions about this market risk losing out on a growing slice of plant-based...
Vegetarian and pescetarian diets are linked to a lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), but vegetarians and vegans may have higher risk of stroke than meat eaters, suggests a study published in the BMJ, which claims this may reflect low blood levels...
The shift towards more plant-based foods and reduced meat consumption among Europe’s consumers risks worsening an already low intake of choline, says Dr Emma Derbyshire of Nutritional Insight.
Austrian start-up Rebel Meat had developed a burger made from 50% meat and 50% plant-based ingredients. The hybrid patty will ‘reach those that purely vegan brands cannot’, CEO Philipp Stangl tells FoodNavigator.
‘Peganism’ – a diet that combines aspects of paleo and veganism – presents an opportunity for food manufacturers in Germany, according to market research firm Mintel.
A ‘high dependence on animal-based ingredients is a material risk to business’ warns a report from the $5trn investor network, which identifies the leaders and laggards in the booming alternative protein space.
US-based Ocean Hugger Foods says it will launch plant-based alternatives to raw tuna and freshwater eel in the UK this year to meet growing demand for vegan seafood.
Enkco Holding is separating its meat and vegetable protein businesses and re-positioning itself as Vivera Food Group to focus purely on its plant-based products. “The future is plant-based,” the company said.
Beyond Meat will start making its plant-based meat substitutes in Europe next year, marking its first production plant outside of the US, and has also announced a deal with German discount supermarket Lidl.
A group of US dietitians and physicians has blasted a report from doctors in Belgium which stated that raising children on a vegan diet was "unethical" and should be a criminal offence.
As the sustainability agenda rises in the food industry, innovators are increasingly looking at ways of swapping out meat for a plant-based counterpart. FoodNavigator explores three innovations in the sector: microalgae omega-3, scalable mycoprotein,...
Pret A Manger’s plans to buy rival Eat and turn the chain's 94 stores into vegetarian outlets illustrates the surging demand for plant-based and sustainable foods, according to Ecovia Intelligence. We spoke to the research company ahead of the Sustainable...