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EFSA releases new novel foods guidance for EU applications. Image/Getty

New EU novel food rules countdown begins

Novel foods in Europe will be subject to new safety assessments early next year as the European Food Safety Authority updates processes to better reflect the changing landscape and potentially speed up approvals.

Brands must do their cultural homework to avoid unnecessary marketing backlash. Image/Getty

Brands risk forgoing their cultural research – as Heinz recently learned

The slightest sniff of cultural insensitivity will generate social uproar, as Heinz recently experienced with a now withdrawn pasta sauce advert. But what is the real risk to FMCG brands of not doing their culture homework?

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Innovations in plant proteins see 'egg replacers' addressing evolving diets and environmental concerns

Startups and ingredients companies are innovating with plant-based solutions for egg replacement and egg reduction in bakery, pastry and savory. How are they helping manufacturers achieve cost savings while meeting consumer demand?

How two start-ups are improving food safety and quality with innovation

Food safety and quality are two sides of the same coin. But how is the process of making food not only safe but beneficial for the consumer being made more efficient?

Food and beverage is gearing up for Veganuary 2025. So what are the secrets this year? Image/Getty

Revealed: the drivers set to boost Veganuary 2025's sales

The Veganuary movement is rocketing, gaining power and influence. It has become a staple across Europe, so how will brands drive Veganuary 2025 sales to new heights?

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Taste, nutrition and sustainability – is collaboration the key ingredient?

Achieving sustainability throughout the supply chain is an important and complex challenge, especially when factoring in key requirements such as nutrition, taste and texture. How can it be done?

Organic sales on the rise, but what strategy will grow them further?

Why shoppers are turning towards costly organic food and drink

More consumers are buying pricier organic food and drink, despite continuing cost-of-living pressures, with sales expected to rocket as governments push to make organic farming central to future sustainability strategies.

NPD Trend Tracker: From festive treats to spooky spirits

Discover the latest innovations from the world of food and beverages.

Reformulation is rife in F&B but consumers aren't sold yet

Brands are reformulating to improve nutritional value and reduce or remove ‘unhealthy’ ingredient levels. But this is not always a vote winner with customers. Why?

The new FAQs cover key uncertainties over the EUDR. Image Source: Getty Images/Ryan McVay

EUDR: Answering the key questions

On the day the Commission announced it was advising a delay to EUDR, new FAQs were released to provide further clarity on the regulation.

Is this real deal hangover cure? Sure Shot thinks so. Image/Sure Shot

Supplementary drink that combats effects of alcohol targets European growth

Hangover cure? Apparently so as one US start-up claims the consequences of a heavy night could be resigned to the past for Europeans, should the brand debut on this side of the pond.

UPF linked to type 2 diabetes - what does this mean for industry?

New research has linked ultra-processed foods to type 2 diabetes. How will this latest blow impact the food and beverage industry and is reformulation the only solution?

Heura Foods CEO and co-founder Marc Coloma plans for more patents. Image: Heura

Heura sets sights beyond meat with ‘six more patents’ incoming

Heura Foods is flexing its business muscles and seeking to bolster its portfolio by expanding beyond meat alternatives into other markets, with collaboration a key tactic in its arsenal.

Alternatives to commodities such as cocoa have seen some consumer interest. Image Source: Getty Images/GoodLifeStudio

Do consumers want alternative raw materials?

Alternative raw materials aim to provide sustainable versions of commodities, including cocoa, coffee and palm oil, that are both integral to food and linked to deforestation. Will consumers accept them?