From a functional, on-the-go apple cider vinegar juice, to a two-ingredient vegan butter, and gluten-free Japanese rice flour for French bakers. FoodNavigator looks at what is trending in Europe's new product development space.
With just two months until ProVeg International’s New Food Conference in Berlin, Germany, GlobalMeatNews spoke with the organisation’s senior market research specialist about the future prospects of the accelerating meat alternative sector.
In 2019, African swine fever (ASF) is likely to appear in France and Germany, and further spread of the disease is anticipated in south-east Asia, according to Sergey Dankvert, director of the Russian veterinary body Rosselkhoznadzor, speaking during...
A new study has suggested that every second-to-third death in Europe due to cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks and strokes, could be attributed to an unbalanced diet.
In 2018, the UK became the vegan NPD capital of the world. But with as many as one in every six new products making animal-free claims, how can food makers differentiate in the race for shelf space? We spoke to Mintel about the future of vegan innovation.
Long-known as nutritional powerhouses, seeds have played a strong supporting role in the health and wellness movement in food & beverage in recent years, but thanks to their diverse flavor profiles they may finally take center stage in 2019, according...
The Brazilian and US market is feeling optimistic about the growth of its pork industry during 2019 despite the threat of African swine fever (ASF) hanging over most pig producers.
A potential alteration to bee-safety standards, MEPs vote to ban throwaway cutlery, and EFSA says it will share data on an open-access platform. In this bulletin, we round some of the biggest news from Brussels over the past fortnight.
Is there an end in sight to plastic pollution? Industry experts say the answer lies in addressing the economics of waste, changing consumer behaviour, and prioritising product design.
A new report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation has concluded that so-called “hidden killers” caused by food production are making healthy eating “impossible” for people around the world.
Food safety and quality group Mérieux NutriSciences has entered a collaboration agreement with blockchain supplier Crystalchain to strengthen supply chain traceability.
Nestlé has become a founding partner and investor in Terracycle’s Loop, a circular economy shopping platform, launching its first product on its website, Häagen-Dazs ice cream.
International food awareness organisation ProVeg International has told GlobalMeatNews that cultured animal products will be a “huge game-changer” for the industry and will enter the mainstream market soon.
European meat company Jan Zandbergen is to step into the plant-based protein sector for the first time after agreeing a distribution deal with UK-based meat alternatives firm Moving Mountains.
German company Mülenchemie has developed an enzyme to improve the cooking tolerance of pasta, which the firm says could save manufacturers in raw material costs.
Big data, the Internet of Things, artificial learning and blockchain technologies are largely underused in food systems, but present a major opportunity in accelerating their transformation, according to a World Economic Forum report.
Ethnic flavour profiles from Africa and the Caribbean, eastern flavours and citrus varieties will attract increased interest in food and beverage R&D this year, predicts ingredients supplier and consumer foods business Kerry Group.
‘Shrinkflation’ – cutting the size of a product without changing its price – was again in the news this week, following a report from the UK Office of National Statistics (ONS) highlighting the phenomenon.
MEPs have voted to fine companies marketing ‘dual quality’ food up to €10m, or 4% of the trader’s annual turnover, in a bid to protect consumer rights.
French algae ingredients supplier Algaia wants to expand the European market for algae-based products. CEO Fabrice Bohin speaks to us about the region’s potential and runway for growth.
The fast and furious dismissal of straws by food service and consumers in 2018 was only the beginning of the end for single-use plastic packaging, which analysts with Euromonitor International predict will accelerate in 2019.
Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Berlin on Saturday (19 January) to put pressure on political leaders to promote climate smart agriculture, higher animal welfare standards and farming practices that promote biodiversity.
The Meat Industry Association (MIA) and Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) have welcomed Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s announcement that a Veterinary Agreement between the UK and New Zealand has been signed.
The Norwegian Consumer Council has criticised food manufacturers after eight out of ten bread products sold in Norway were found to be mislabelled, including errors in ingredients and allergens lists.
Another chocolate and hazelnut spread enters the market, organic rice varieties come to Germany, and experts pick which snacks best match our wines. FoodNavigator looks at what is trending in new product development.
Following a six-year absence, Argentina’s Ministry of Agriculture has revealed it will ship its first 25 tonnes of boneless beef to Tunisian agribusiness Farah.
A Brazilian academia-turned-entrepreneur duo, recently relocated from New Zealand to France, has developed the world’s first range of low calorie fermented flours – from byproducts of fruits and veggies usually thrown away – that are rich in protein...
The UAE Cabinet has implemented a blanket ban on the advertising of infant formula and other infant nutrition products, including follow-up formula and complementary foods.
In addition to being 'on-trend', sprouted quinoa flour can improve the taste, texture and nutritional quality of gluten-free baked goods, according to Argentinean researchers.
A greater awareness of nanotechnology – understanding and exploiting materials at the atomic and molecular level – could offer food innovators a useful tool to drive R&D, Professor Kathleen Groves, a Fellow at the Institute of Food Science and Technology...
The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) has again called on the European Commission to stop the food industry from making misleading health claims through the introduction of nutrient profiles. According to the BEUC, the move is a decade overdue.
Trends pieces are nothing new, particularly as we begin a new year, with publications looking to be first to report the latest fad. The food industry is no different, with goat meat being touted as the next big thing.
EHL Ingredients says it is working hard to fulfil orders for UK customers after adverse weather in India and the Czech Republic damaged cardamom and poppy seed crops.
A top science professor has made headlines by claiming the EU Single Use Proposal to restrict packaging and other items for serving food will increase the risk of E. coli, Listeria, Campylobacter and other foodborne viruses.
The EAT-Lancet Commission has issued the world’s first scientific targets for a healthy diet that places food production within planetary boundaries, calling for reduced consumption of animal protein, ultra-processed food and added sugar.
Unilever and Nestlé’s initiatives in palm oil sustainability and animal welfare have helped rank the corporates among the most praised by non-government organisations.
Industry can help combat children’s food poverty by lowering the price of healthy products and readdressing their market strategies, says think tank chief.
The international meat industry has hit back at a new report suggesting that red meat intake be halved in order to improve health and ensure a global food system.
Start-up brand GATO & Co, which makes indulgent desserts, has been praised for its great taste while keeping the sugar content down. (They rely on the natural sweetness of high-quality ingredients, which means their puddings are 40%-50% lower in sugar...
‘This is the first time a coffee extinction risk assessment has been made – and the results are worrying’
New research shows that 60% of all wild coffee species are under threat of extinction due to climate change, deforestation, and fungal pathogens and pests. Furthermore, wild Arabica coffee – the origin of the world’s most popular coffee – is now categorised...
Barilla’s chocolate hazelnut spread is palm oil-free, contains less saturated fat than Nutella, and according to Euromonitor analyst Emil Fazira, threatens Fererro’s stronghold in Italy’s bread spread market.
