Soluble corn fiber can reduce the sugar content in chocolate by up to 50% while retaining similar levels of sweetness and leaving no aftertaste, according to a recently published patent by Mondelēz International.
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.
German-based ingredients provider Beneo says there's a growing desire for its low-glycaemic sweetener Palatinose among the video gaming community, who are keen to use the product’s slow energy release to stay focused.
As consumers increasingly opt for nutritious snacking choices with reduced or no sugar, we talk to Julian Mellentin, Food and Beverage Consultant at New Nutrition Business, about the sugar-based trends on everyone’s lips.
What key flavours will spark consumer interest in 2020? Comax Flavors, Flavorchem, Bell Flavors and Fragrances, and Kerry Group share their predictions.
An average of 15 food and drink acquisitions were recorded every week of 2019, according to Zenith Global. The ingredients sector was the most active, with 65 transactions listed worldwide.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) warns of consequences to the heart and cardiovascular system as a result of consuming large amounts of hemp products that includes supplements, teas and energy drinks.
UK meat analogue start-up THIS has secured £4.7m in seed funding, which co-founder Andy Shovel says will help finance R&D, manufacturing capabilities, and ultimately, international expansion.
Long-term consumption of lingonberry juice lowers high blood pressure and improves the function of blood vessels, according to an experimental study that adds to the evidence supporting the health benefits of the Scandinavian berry.
Swedish ingredients manufacturer Bayn Europe plans to leverage its strength in sugar reduction solutions to support synergistic growth following its acquisition of FMCG brand Pändy Foods. FoodNavigator speaks to Bayn CEO Patrik Edström about the company’s...
Terra Delyssa is an olive oil brand that does not hide its origins. In a sector dominated by European producing giants, Terra Delyssa – owned by CHO America – is flying to flag for Tunisian olive oil. And the company is driving this message home with...
UK pork processor Cranswick has signed a partnership deal with Spanish processor Costa Food Group through its Continental Foods division to supply the British market.
Influencer designed products will be one of the biggest trends in 2020 for sports nutrition and the market is ripe to capitalise on the trend, according to a market analyst.
In response to the Veganuary phenomenon, doctors in the UK are encouraging consumers to eat organ meats such as kidneys, liver and offal to help their health and the environment.
From the complexities of regulation and cutting-edge science to the brands behind the boom, the CBD Global Summit will bridge the business and science underpinning this fast-moving category.
Confectionery giant Mars, Inc. has patented a shelf-stable mousse it says maintains a ‘light’ and ‘soft’ mouthfeel even when stored at an ambient temperature.
Quorn, the world’s largest meat alternative brand, has said it plans to adopt carbon labelling. ‘We believe all food brands should do the same,’ marketing director Alex Glen tells FoodNavigator.
FoodNavigator's weekly round-up of new product launches from around Europe highlights health and wellness and indulgence as key - and not always contradictory - innovation drivers.
An Oxford University study has found the total amount of sugar sold in soft drinks in the UK dropped by 29% between 2015-2018. “Sustained pressure on business, including fiscal measures, has led to a striking reduction,” say the researchers.
The first wave of speakers has been announced for this year’s Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, with experts from blockbuster brands Brands Suntory, Blackmores and Herbalife among the confirmed speakers.
A cross-party parliamentary group warning that firms are replacing plastic with potentially more harmful alternatives for the environment is 'a wakeup call for companies to redouble their sustainability efforts', says ULMA Packaging.
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.
The Irish Farmers’ Association is demanding organisers of Go Vegan World disclose the parties responsible for funding a ‘multi-million-euro advertising campaign’.
Fresh research probes the relationship between the surface texture of food – which will influence its visual appearance – and expectations of how healthy that product is.
The taskforce set up to tackle pricing inconsistencies in the Irish beef industry held its second meeting, with retailers pledging to engage with a planned sector review.
Our latest news and views from Brussels looks at food waste regulation in France, sugar reduction in the UK, excessive salt intake in Spain, and EFSA’s concern over THC levels in hemp products.
The UK government’s food and farming minister has insisted that environmental, animal welfare and safety standards will not be put on the line in trade deals struck after Brexit. But calls for a food standards commission to scrutinise future agreements...
UK recipe box company Gousto achieved a 50% reduction in plastic use in 2019 – and aims to make all its packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by the end of 2022. We hear from founder and CEO Timo Boldt about the innovations that are making this...
When Solar Foods is producing its novel protein Solein at full-scale production, and using the cheapest source of renewable energy to do so, the start-up believes it ‘could match soy’, CEO Pasi Vainikka tells FoodNavigator.
Campaigners are calling out food manufacturers producing ‘incredibly salty bacon’, after a survey revealed some bacon products contain significantly more salt than competitor brands.
Finnish food group Raisio wants to grow international sales of oat products following investment in increased capacity. ‘The oat boom is just beginning,’ says president and CEO Pekka Kuusniemi.
Public pressure to find solutions to plastic pollution means companies are ‘on the verge’ of swapping to other materials with ‘new, and potentially greater, environmental consequences’, a new report warns.
Many alternative meat products are highly processed, have high salt levels and contain the same amount of calories and saturated fat as beef burgers, according the Nuffield Council on Bioethics.
Fresh research has reveals sugar levels in yogurt on sale in the UK have ‘significantly decreased’ over the last two years – but Public Health England (PHE) stresses ‘there is a long way to go’.
An EU-funded project is working to optimise the utilisation of seafood side-streams through the design of ‘new holistic process lines’ that tackle inefficiency in the seafood supply chain.
Meat substitute product OmniMeat has been launched on the retail market in Singapore after notching-up success in the foodservice sector, with Japan and the UK next on the brand’s hitlist.
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.
'We’re fast approaching a crunch point in how we feed ourselves. Between 2016 to 2027 human consumption is projected to nearly double from $4.3 trillion to $8.2 trillion. It is already greater than at any point in human history and demand is growing...
