Flora producer Upfield Group has published data to show that consumers and chefs who bought its plant-based butters, margarines and spreads instead of dairy butter have avoided emitting an estimated 6 million metric tonnes of CO2-equivalent within 12...
Researchers in the Netherlands and the UK suggest that contrary to popular opinion, meat workers are often ambivalent about meat – avoiding meat consumption more than non-meat industry workers.
A new study looking at the milk consumption habits of children aged 13-24 months, indicates that the type of milk consumed at an early age influences eating habits and preferences for sweet-tasting foods.
After Nutri-Score, and more recently the Eco-Score, a new food labelling scheme has been developed in France. Planet-Score is based on LCA methodology, but also addresses pesticide use, climate impact, biodiversity and animal welfare.
From cradle to distribution, Glebe Farm’s oat drink produces less CO₂e per litre than any other oat drink reporting its carbon footprint in the UK, including Oatly. FoodNavigator speaks to Glebe Farm to find out how.
ADM plans to acquire European supplier Sojaprotein in a move that it says will accelerate growth of its alternative protein platform. We find out what the deal means for the ag-food giant – and ask what it tells us about Europe’s runway for growth in...
Mondelez International raised its full-year organic revenue guidance to 4% from 3% on Tuesday after net revenues climbed 12.4% to $6.64bn in the second quarter thanks in part to increased mobility buoying categories hit hard by the pandemic and ongoing...
Griffith Foods has agreed to acquire UK ingredient supplier The Flavourworks in a move that European chief Wim van Roekel tells us is ‘a fantastic fit’ as the group works to double its sales and triple its bottom line.
Redefine Meat, which makes plant-based meat alternatives using 3D printing and is preparing to launch in Europe after announcing a $29m fundraise at the start of the year, says the ‘huge strides’ achieved in its technology have allowed it to launch five...
There is little chance of food manufacturers covering the costs of palm oil sustainability efforts, despite new research saying it would require just a 2% increase in prices, according to an industry expert.
Health campaigners have reacted with disappointment after new scientific analysis concluded that the European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) claim that glyphosate is not genotoxic cannot be justified on the basis of manufacturers’ studies.
Givaudan has shrugged off concern that food price inflation could dent its outlook, insisting that ‘natural hedges’ mean the ingredient supplier can meet consumer needs, even when shopping budgets are squeezed.
Findings from a Gen Z study commissioned by EIT Food are instrumental to understanding what the food system will look like, as well as which innovations are needed to fulfil the needs and demands of the future, Saskia Nuijten, Director of Communications...
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is trialling new drinks dispensing technology in Spain: which allows consumers to serve themselves, refill drinks and pay directly from the tap.
The Pathways to Dairy Net Zero initiative is being developed by the Global Dairy Platform (GDP), a group consisting of dairy companies and dairy associations, to accelerate climate change action throughout the global dairy sector.
Founded 11-years ago by a group of friends who wanted to learn more about cookery, SORTEDfood has grown into what it claims is one of the world’s ‘largest and most engaged food conversations’. How has the community evolved in this time and what does this...
This week's innovation round-up showcases Unilever's latest paper packaging innovation for the Coleman's brand and Organix's efforts to educate kids' pallets and acclimatise them to 'grown-up' savoury flavours.
Pressures brought on by the ongoing climate crisis are predicted to drive the price parity and race towards product launches for high-tech dairy alternatives using cell-based technology and precision fermentation, according to a panel of experts.
Swedish-based food start-up Veg of Lund has teamed up with Professor Eva Tornberg at Lund University to introduce a plant milk made with the humble potato.
Unilever hailed the success of its purpose-led businesses when it updated us on its financial performance yesterday. But, with controversy around the activism of brands like Ben & Jerry’s, is there a line between acting with purpose and political...
No longer hampered by regulatory uncertainty, the UK’s M&A market is thriving. Oghma Partner’s Mark Lynch explains how technology, and particularly D2C expertise, is helping drive the revival.
France has announced it will be the first country in the world, along with Germany, to put a stop to the crushing and gassing of male chicks in commercial hatcheries.
The European Food Safety Authority was asked to review the link between sugar consumption and various diseases. The results are in: “Based on the risk of developing chronic metabolic diseases and dental caries, the intake of added and free sugars should...
Huel has set its sights high for on-the-go sales as it announces the inception of its own vending machines in the UK's biggest airport as well as the launch of its products across 500 major supermarkets.
Research published in the scientific journal Environmental Science & Technology claims to provide an enlightening but worrying insight into the world of chemicals that are intentionally added to plastics.
The current crop of start-ups under the wing of EIT Food -- Europe's largest food innovation initiative -- illustrate the challenges the plant-based sector is looking to overcome.
By René Floris, NIZO Food Research Division Manager
How can fermentation - including selecting cultures, blending strains, and controlling processes - improve foods and beverages in dairy and plant-based categories? René Floris, NIZO Food Research Division Manager and member of the FoodNavigator expert...
The return of many workers to the office on a more regular basis has already stimulated sales of on-the-go meal pots, according to European Freeze Dry, while the frozen sector remains bullish it can remain on an upwards trajectory despite a sharper year-on-year...
The economic opportunity of disrupting the US$8-10 trillion-dollar food sector though a focus on sustainable innovation is significant. Investment funds FTW Ventures and Obvious Ventures weigh in on the technology and trends they are betting on.
In the days and months immediately following the declaration of the coronavirus pandemic, consumer interest in immunity boosting foods and beverages tripled and brands moved fast to launch products to meet this heightened demand – but as vaccines become...
By Gerald Lewis, Head of Strategy, Innovation and Enterprise Architecture, Coca-Cola HBC
Tech innovation and digital transformation are critical in a fast-changing marketplace, but how do large businesses make this happen so they can adapt and grow? In this guest article, Gerald Lewis, Head of Strategy, Innovation and Enterprise Architecture...
The European Commission’s Food and Feed Crisis Coordinators have agreed a mass recall of products containing E410 locust bean gum contaminated with ethylene oxide.
The European Commission has approved the use of Sweegen’s non-GMO Signature Bestevia Rebaudioside M (Reb M) for use in food and beverages. “We are opening the doors for product developers to explore a new toolkit for sugar reduction across all products...
Multus Biotechnology Ltd has raised £1.6m (€1.8m) to commercialise its animal-free growth media by the end of the year. FoodNavigator catches up with CEO and co-founder Cai Linton to find out how their solution differs from others on the market.
Pooling together some of the latest new product development launches reveals a hot trend for snacking bars, with both General Mills and Fulfil launching new SKUs. Elsewhere, a gin has been developed in London flavoured with marine and coastal botanicals,...
Three high-profile acquisitions put the spotlight on how PepsiCo is shaping its beverage portfolio for the future: tapping into a new consumption model with SodaStream; eying up the opportunity for protein and sport with CytoSport, and building its presence...
