Danish researchers are deploying predictive software tools based on mathematical algorithms to reformulate food for a “more natural taste and higher food safety”.
Which vegetable do Brits eat the most? When do Belgian girls eat yoghurt? And do Dutch men prefer dessert or fruit? An app that gathers insights into European's eating habits could help fine-tune new product development.
Danish meat processing company Tulip Food Company has bought family-run meat products manufacturer Baconspecialist Zandbergen in a bid to extend its product portfolio.
Production of rabbit meat in Russia could rise tenfold to 108,000 tonnes (t) per year by 2025, if the federal government is prepared to redirect state support and private investment to this segment from other meat industries such as pork and poultry....
The development of artificial intelligence solutions sits at the cutting edge of food tech. As an industry, the food sector is only just beginning to understand the potential that these developments offer.
A new food index analysing the sustainability strategies of 60 global companies finds that the majority of meat, fish and dairy groups are “failing to manage” risk areas such as climate change and antibiotic resistance.
The chocolate industry should support community-led buffer zones between tropical rainforest and cocoa farms to improve uneasy relations between farmers and their elephant neighbours, says a park manager in Ghana.
Despite the UK’s growing appetite for alternative proteins, GlobalMeatNews’ latest Twitter poll has revealed that some consumers are not so keen on the idea of swapping a beef burger for a plant-based option.
Changing how countries produce food is “fundamental” to protecting the Earth’s ecosystem, according to the head of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Macadamias only represent 1.5% of the tree nut market, held back by limited supplies and high prices, but a tree-planting programme could change that. "Customers are crying out to use macadamias as an ingredient. It’s up to us to make that opportunity...
Outbreaks are of concern during any mass gathering but there are no indications that risk is higher than usual for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, according to the ECDC.
The science is clear: a vegetarian diet is better for heart health, a study says - but does that include processed meat analogues? "While not as healthful as whole plants, they are useful transition foods," says one researcher.
Sustainability spotlight: ‘Our bigger mission is to make the whole brewing industry more sustainable’
A Finnish craft brewery hopes to go beyond carbon neutral to become carbon negative – removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere rather than simply offsetting emissions – with the broader mission of inspiring the whole brewing industry to become more...
Hong Kong’s Centre for Food Safety (CFS) has warned traders to suspend imports of poultry meat from the Swedish county Skåne following an outbreak of low-pathogenic H5 avian influenza.
The clock is ticking and you only have the weekend to decide whether you want to compete for this year’s World Steak Challenge title, as entries for the competition close on Monday (4 June).
M&A advisory groups have pointed to a drop in UK deal making in the food and beverage sector this year. Uncertainty around Brexit has complicated the picture but interest in tapping into ‘revolutionary brands’ that meet changing consumer expectations...
Growing international demand for Brazil’s poultry genetic materials, such as fertile eggs and one-day old chicks, has led to another export deal with Kenya, Africa.
Beyond Meat is set to bring its Beyond Burger to UK supermarkets for the first time after agreeing a distribution deal with leading frozen food supplier The Authentic Food Co.
Companies' unilateral, no-deforestation commitments - and on-pack deforestation-free claims - are unsuited to the complex palm oil supply chain and, therefore, likely to fail, say researchers. "A broader suite of complementary mechanisms"...
Scandinavian start-up Veg of Lund’s science-based approach to innovation has enabled it to develop a new snack concept that taps into wide-ranging consumer demands.
The UK Government should introduce tougher restrictions on marketing and advertising of junk food, according to a committee behind a report into childhood obesity.
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has confirmed that ritual slaughter without stunning may take place only in the EU within a slaughterhouse licensed and approved by regulatory authorities.
Consumption of mung bean protein protects against weight gain and fat accumulation caused by a high-fat diet, thanks to its positive impact on the gut microbiota.
Netherlands-based business Vivera is set to boost production “faster than planned” of its 100% plant-based steak following its first 40,000 products selling out in Tesco stores across the UK.
In the complex palm oil supply chain, Cargill's competitors, customers and suppliers are sometimes the same organisation. "As a fundamental approach, our objective is to transition the entire industry into a sustainable one,” says the supplier's...
Chinese consumers have deep-rooted concerns about food safety and fraud in the domestic supply chain, according to research led by Newcastle University.
Far from being cocoa's poor cousin, carob powder is the ideal ingredient for healthy confectionery for kids, mimicking the "shine, snap and silky smooth texture" of milk chocolate without the stimulants caffeine and theobromine, says Supertreats...
The European Commission has proposed rules to cut use of single use plastics including a ban on cutlery, straws and drink stirrers and reduced use of food containers and drinks cups.
Copa-Cogeca has called on the EU to avoid further pressure on the agricultural sector following negotiations with Latin American trade bloc Mercosur over trade concessions.
Foreign companies have curbed their investment in Russia’s agriculture industry in 2017, compared to the previous year, according to research from EY, released during the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, held on 24-26 May.
Mouse data backs nori carbohydrate as potential prebiotic
A specific carbohydrate found in nori seaweed could help drive changes to our gut bacteria by encouraging the growth of certain probiotic strains, say researchers in Nature.
After a week of debates on the country's Agriculture and Food Bill, French politicians have backed mandatory labelling for GM animal feed and pesticide use on fruit and vegetables but rejected measures to stop marketing unhealthy foods to children.
By Amarjit Sahota, president and founder of Ecovia Intelligence
Blockchain is taking off, with a growing number of food companies and retailers experimenting with this new technology. Consultancy Ecovia Intelligence sees blockchain bringing many sustainability benefits to the food industry.
US food conglomerate The Kraft Heinz Company has invested around €90m over a two-year period to establish its operations in the Netherlands as a “global growth engine”.
