Counterfeit food and beverage products are a major blight on the industry, and a serious concern for consumers. Now the industry is fighting back and it’s using science to do it.
Certifications and regulations put pressure on industry to conform to certain standards. But why do they occur in the first place? Consumer demand may be the key.
Ammonia is crucial in many parts of the food industry, including food safety and the production of fertilisers. A new study looks at different ways to capture it.
The food and beverage industry is throwing out the rule book to create new, sustainable systems, which will protect food security for future generations. Discover how at Climate Smart Food 2024.
One of the key barriers to upscaling cultivated meat is cost. With a more efficient process and a cheaper culture medium, a new study claims to have reduced this input.
New research, which maps the ‘food microbiome’, opens up a range of new avenues for study and points to significant overlap between food and human microbiomes.
Cultivated meat has traditionally been posited as an alternative to traditional animal agriculture. Now, Meatable suggests that it could help farmers, not hurt them.
Phthalates are highly useful chemical compounds often used to soften plastic to make it more flexible. They have also been linked to a range of negative health effects.
This week, we have a range of beverages, from beer using drought-resistant 'fonio grain', energy drinks made by Estonia's oldest brewery, and rum developed from raw materials on Belizean farms.
Squeezed supplies and higher prices have triggered a spate of olive oil fraud across Europe in recent months, with a knock-on impact on producers and consumers.
From palm oil to soy, cocoa to coffee, some of the industry’s most used ingredients have strong links to deforestation. How can environmental violations best be eliminated from supply chains?
As pressure grows on plant-based dairy to address concerns from taste and texture to environmental impact, European food tech start-ups are working on a dairy-free solution that ticks all boxes.
With the EUDR deadline fast approaching, which crop is the most likely to comply? And conversely, which are predicted to cause the biggest regulatory headaches?
This week, the rising popularity of orzo pasta has led to its release by pasta brand Napolina. Plus, Nestlé combines two well-known brands for KitKat Nescafé.
The EU’s new Nature Restoration law wants to build up ecosystems, restore biodiversity, and help to pollinate crops. How closely does this resemble the aims of regenerative agriculture?
The protein transition is often viewed as the path to a sustainable food system. How can circularity complement it in reducing emissions and land use in food?
In dark restaurants and high-end cuisine, meals are often a mystery to consumers. A new study shows how collective communication helps them unravel what’s on their plates.
Regenerative agriculture is increasingly used by industry. How does it help farmers think long-term about their work, and protect their business for future generations?
Eco-Score aims to inform consumers about the environmental impact of a product. But can it positively influence their perceptions in other areas? In other words, does it create a halo effect?
With aquaculture now accounting for more of the world’s fish than wild caught, it is no longer a niche production method. How does it really stack up on sustainability?
Conventional wisdom would suggest if a product is priced lower, consumers would be more willing to purchase it. But when it comes to plant-based, Europeans are bucking the trend.
Nestlé is striving to make its cocoa traceable right back to the farm. Can the multinational give consumers confidence they’re eating sustainable cocoa?
Already producing a plant-based egg alternative with separated yolk and white, Neggst plans to develop a raw egg for retail which may, eventually, have a shell.
The G7 recently announced plans to address food insecurity in Africa. But to some, the initiative is simply the latest failure to take the views of smallholder farmers into account.
