A case study based on a food co-op in Poland has suggested that alternative food networks (AFN) with bottom-up approaches to policy could waste less food than conventional supermarket retailers.
Irish ingredient supplier Healy Group is launching a new line of PrimaPro micronised pea proteins in answer to some of the common emulsification challenges facing meat-free formulators.
Taxing high sugar snacks – such as sweets, cakes and biscuits – may be more effective at reducing obesity than taxing sugary drinks, according to a new study published in the BMJ.
Farmer lobby group Beef Plan Movement has expressed major dissatisfaction that Irish retailers will not be present in talks between producers and processors taking place this week.
Arla Foods has pioneered a natural, no preservative transport solution for fresh dairy products to address transportation of products over long distances.
This week's NPD round-up brings you information on the latest products to be hitting the shelves across Europe. Highlights include Iglo's efforts to deliver centre-plate vegetable options in Germany and Dina Foods' offering for the fast-paced...
A collaboration between Carlsberg’s Jacobsen Brewery and Danish bakery Jalm&B has resulted in ‘Genbrød’ – a sustainable sourdough bread made from upcycled hazelnuts.
Global health services need to integrate a ‘stronger focus’ on optimum nutrition at different life stages, according to a new report from the World Health Organisation.
Climate change and rising sea levels are increasingly causing saltwater to penetrate agricultural soils. An EU project, SalFar, is looking at solutions to prevent the loss of cultivated land. Saline farming could be the solution.
Construction on a new cooling tunnel at Danish Crown’s Rønne slaughterhouse has been postponed following the discovery of a 3,500-year-old Bronze Age mound.
In this edition of the Brussels Bulletin, Denmark moves to ban PFAS chemicals from food packaging, a European Citizens’ Initiative calls for the introduction of a minimum price on CO₂ emissions, and Germany prohibits glyphosate.
Personalized nutrition is expected to take center stage, while FODMAP, tea flavors, kokumi, and sustainability also feature prominently in Edelman’s global food and beverage trends report for 2019.
Since its launch in Tesco just 20 months ago, Wicked Kitchen has sold more than 10 million units of plant-based food. The secret behind its success? “We make vegan food for meat-eaters,” says Wicked Healthy co-founder Derek Sarno.
Nicola Sturgeon’s government has detailed its ambitious plans that put organic food at the heart of its mission to improve public health and make use of its natural larder.
From contaminated infant formula, to fake rice, edible glitter cakes and the Horsemeat scandal, attendees at the recent FSAI Conference (Food Safety Authority Ireland) in Dublin (August 21-22) were told challenging times lie ahead.
Two-thirds of shoppers now expect food shortages as a result of Brexit, according to research from shopper insight group HIM. However, is there also an opportunity for supermarkets to respond to growing interest in locally sourced foods?
A higher consumption of both sugar-sweetened and artificially-sweetened soft drinks has been associated with a higher risk of mortality, in a European study published this week.
The Scottish Government has confirmed that it will fund research to the tune of £20,000 to help domestic venison producers and processors better understand the market, its challenges and opportunities.
CEO and co-founder of food waste app Too Good To Go, Mette Lykke, is taking an entrepreneurial approach to sustainability: “We are taking an issue that everyone loves and turning it into a win for everyone.”
UK food maker Greencore has acquired food-to-go company Freshtime. The deal expands its presence in a UK growth category that nevertheless remains highly competitive.
A lack of environmental action from food suppliers is undermining commitments made by high-street food brands, according to the $16 trillion-backed FAIRR investor network. But Europe is faring better.
Shortly after releasing its 2019 fiscal year earnings, the soup and snack company said it would sell UK-based Kettle Foods and Netherlands-based Yellow Chips to a private equity firm.
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.
From the ‘Breadbot’ to baum cakes, that turn like vinyl records, and Boston Dynamics 'Handle' robot there’s plenty to get excited about in the future of food packaging, according to Nuprint labels.
Whether ancient crops or insects, eating traditional foods close to production can help reduce food waste and curb global hunger, says Nestlé’s deputy head of public affairs: “We need to find ways to make traditional foods hip and happening”.
Norwegian-based serialization technology company Kezzler is working with Dutch dairy company FrieslandCampina to provide global traceability services for their infant formula brand, Friso.
People following a keto diet are putting themselves at higher risk of the ‘silent killer’ non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to nutrition experts.
As protests at beef processing facilities in Ireland continue, the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has called for the government to establish a Commission of Investigation to examine margins along the supply chain.
As we bid farewell to summer and step into autumn, FoodNavigator brings you new product developments from across Europe. Scroll through the gallery for the latest launches, including an algae protein drink, new Kit Kat and Yorkie bars, and HPP green juice...
A new list of ‘scaling initiatives’ has been published by World Resources Institute in an effort to accelerate the pace and geographic spread of global actions against food waste and loss.
Indonesia’s recent banning of products carrying ‘Palm Oil Free’ labels has received a positive response from the local industry, while MNCs Nestle and PepsiCo have reiterated their commitment to use of RSPO-certified palm oil.
Consumers are increasing their spending on private label products and have become "much more willing to splurge on store brands than they would for name brands," according to Nielsen.
The game meat sector in the UK is evolving, and the sector is becoming more mainstream with retailers embracing it and the industry itself working hard to update its image.
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Food has launched a new programme, ChangeMakers, that aims to support food entrepreneurs from ‘underrepresented’ socio-economic backgrounds. EIT Food business creation manager Lukxmi Balathasan...
A consumer watchdog has launched a campaign calling on Dr. Oetker to stop using the controversial ingredient titanium dioxide (E171) in its bakery ingredients and decorations in Germany.
A study commissioned by Denmark’s food administration has found that nutrient-rich protein sources such as fish, legumes and eggs should be served more frequently in day-care institutions.
Going green is great for business amid a sea change in attitudes among consumers, says Gro Harlem Brundtland, the former Norwegian prime minister and decades-long important voice on climate change. But simply ‘saying’ the right things about sustainability...
Accelerating consumer trends such as veganism and environmental concerns are bringing complexity to the food industry but also plenty of opportunities, according to the technology chief of the world’s largest food company.
