Israeli start-up Maolac is leveraging artificial intelligence to develop human milk proteins for the food industry, with an initial focus on sports nutrition.
The ag tech revolution is real and a host of solutions are becoming available that promise to help food manufacturers deliver more sustainable products. But there’s a catch: who pays?
Whether cultivated or conventional meat production is more sustainable has been hotly debated in recent years. Yet as technologies in green energy develop, industry experts predict there will be ‘no contest’.
The UN’s climate change conference that will soon kick off in Scotland has unveiled a ‘climate friendly’ menu with a focus on locally sourced dishes produced using environmentally friendly practices.
While Kraft Heinz continues to raise prices to offset higher costs, it does not expect consumers to shoulder the full brunt of worsening inflation – rather it is leveraging its scale to mitigate increases while simultaneously elevating product value through...
From in vitro to synthetic, lab-grown, cell-based, cultivated and cultured, slaughter-free meat grown from animal cells has been called a myriad of names in its relatively short lifespan. But which term is most appealing, and transparent, to consumers?...
Fermentation is likely to be a key technology supporting the transition towards higher consumption of alternative proteins, with protein conversion efficiency driving impact.
An international team of scientists have completed what they claim is the ‘largest review ever conducted’ looking at agricultural crop diversity. The results are in: we are seeing ‘enormous’ diversity loss, with implications for future...
A voluntary food label in France that signals the animal welfare standard and method of production to consumers is gaining traction, and Europe should take note, suggests Compassion in World Farming.
Increased consumption of whole grains could ‘significantly’ reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes and cut costs associated with treatment, new research from Finland suggests.
The Platinum Equity portfolio company has reached an agreement to acquire Netherlands-based Continental Bakeries from its majority shareholder, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, for an undisclosed amount.
Gemporia are in hot water with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after the CBD firm’s teleshopping presentation claimed its product could help with multiple conditions and illnesses.
The Dutch natural colour company's new facility in North Carolina features an expansive warehouse, with a Technical and Culinary Experience Center set to follow in August 2022.
Findings released by Bite Back 2030 claim to expose the powerful, deliberate and dishonest marketing tactics being employed by the food and drinks industry to encourage teenagers to eat unhealthy products in ever increasing quantities.
This week's new product launches include fermented sauces bursting with heat and good bacteria; new non-HFSS and high fibre cereals and snack bars; and frozen fruits and smoothie kits designed to provide the same nutrition as fresh fruit, without...
Indonesia’s representative palm oil body GAPKI is concerned that it may not be able to produce enough of the commodity this year, given that added demand is expected as economies recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Consumers are intrigued by new ingredients entering the functional foods space and are open to trying them but their trust in health claims can be greatly impacted by familiarity and packaging, according to new consumer insights from MMR.
The Fat Reduction Factsheet is the latest in a series of expert guidance factsheets published by the University’s Food Innovation Centre to help producers become more sustainable and create healthier treats.
Ahead of its planned IPO, Olam Food Ingredients (ofi) has set out its aim to drive innovation to deliver growth. We catch up with ofi CEO A. Shekhar to learn about the trends the company hopes to tap.
The European Parliament has signed off the EU’s flagship Farm to Fork plans, with a majority of MEPS voting in favour of the report (453 were for, 170 against, and 76 abstained).
Analysis conducted by Spanish nut processor Importaco finds three probiotic bacteria strains with potential benefits for human health are present in pistachios, almonds, walnuts and peanuts.
Some of the key trends observed in the baby food category are also applicable to children’s food, Marie Breban, market research analyst at Euromonitor International, tells FoodNavigator.
Kids remain ‘desperately underserved’ by the market, claim start-ups. They say there is a clear trend that more parents are prioritising home-style, fresh food for young children over shelf-stable food. But their next challenge is competition for shelf...
The US brand, infamous for its meat-free burger that appears to ‘bleed’ like real meat, has confirmed plans to launch in Britain after applying for regulatory approval.
Industry experts discuss the key trends informing new product development in the kids’ food category, and gaze into their crystal balls to offer future insights…
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has green-lighted the mung bean protein ingredient used in Eat Just’s egg substitute product, paving the way for the company to launch its JUST Egg plant-based alternative in Europe.
The Coca-Cola Company, Changchun Meihe Science & Technology and UPM have announced the first planned commercialization of new tech to create plant-based monoethylene glycol (bMEG): which can replace traditional oil-based MEG in PET bottles.
The UK is poised for the implementation of new junk food marketing and promotional restrictions next year. This is a 'total game-changer' for healthy kids food, the FoodNavigator Podcast hears.
Higher habitual nut consumption is positively associated with cognitive function, especially among old adults, according to an observational study of 1,000 Qatari adults.
Frozen food sales have dipped in the UK as consumers have returned to pre-pandemic shopping habits, according to the latest 52-week Kantar data from the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF).
Pork producer Danish Crown has been forced to back-track on its company-developed eco-label the ‘climate-controlled pig’ as Denmark pays increasing attention to climate labels amid allegations of greenwashing.
In an effort to reduce reliance on terrestrial crops for ingredients manufacture, Israeli-based Genesea is looking offshore to marine macroalgae, co-founder Alexander Golberg tells FoodNavigator.
Sacco System, an international biotech company for the food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries, and Döhler, global producer, marketer and provider of technology-driven natural ingredients, ingredient systems and integrated solutions for the...
Fresh research out of the Netherlands has investigated whether graphic warnings on meat products eliciting disgust could reduce the consumption of meat.
Grocery-research body IGD has unveiled plans to develop a new environmental labelling network. Amid a host of competing schemes, it hopes to provide consistent and transparent information for consumers, so they can make better informed choices.
Online platform Typica is allowing coffee producers and coffee roasters to directly trade coffee from a single 60kg jute bag, rather than the standard 18 tonne shipping container. The aim is to ‘ensure transparency’, we were told, and ‘help resolve the...
This week's gallery takes in new lower-in-sugar wholegrain pancakes and Goodfella’s launch of two new Mini Stonebaked Pizza SKUs designed to tap into increased number of lunch occasions.
The United Nations has said it sees ‘new momentum and energy’ around the transition to a sustainable food system. But campaigners warn that words need to be put into action.