Food makers need to scrutinise what is fed to the livestock used in their products in order to develop a more sustainable production system that will be able to feed the world’s growing population, forecast to reach 9bn people by 2040, a new report by...
Bell Flavors & Fragrances is launching a new line of botanic flavours for sweet, savoury, dairy and beverage applications in order to capitalise on what it has identified as a “hot topic” for 2018.
Ingredion is responding to the growing role that texture is playing in product development as it seeks to grow its starch business, part of its specialities unit.
DuPont Pioneer's soybean oil Plenish has been approved for the EU and, despite having to label on pack it as genetically modified, European manufacturers have already shown interest, says US trade group Qualisoy.
The vegetarian and vegan sector continues to be one of the fastest-growing segments in the German food and beverage market, as popular diet choices are supported by an up-tick in product development. What are the best opportunities to grow in the market?
Whole sea buckthorn is a natural preservative that has an even cleaner label than rosemary (which must be listed as an extract) for foods ranging from meat to confectionery. "It's the most powerful superfruit that gets the least amount of attention,"...
Glanbia Nutritionals has expanded its protein powder capabilities with the launch of BevEdge Whey Protein A-220W, a pre-acidified whey protein isolate that allows for berry- and citrus-flavored protein drink mixes.
'Since China banned imports of household plastics wastes on January 1, European food producers and retailers have intensified efforts to reduce or eliminate plastic.
Last year saw a “surge” in climate leadership, prompting environmental disclosure platform the Climate Disclosure Project (CDP) to praise food and beverage companies including Nestlé, Ajinomoto, Coca-Cola, Kellogg and Unilever for their supplier engagement...
A group of sixty-six stakeholders have criticised the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for its “failure” to improve “environmental and ecological impacts” standards.
UK campaign group Action on Sugar is calling on the government to prohibit confectionery price promotions and to introduce a candy tax of at least 20%.
Small changes to the recipe - such as cutting out the lettuce or using less meat - could reduce the carbon footprint of the humble packaged sandwich, researchers say.
Some like it hot - but not everyone likes the same kind of hot. With Sriracha's reign waning, Korean gochujang is tipped to take over but which foods does it pair well with - and do Americans, Danes and Koreans like it equally? Korean researchers...
Asda and Aldi have become the latest UK supermarkets to ban the sale of energy drinks to under-16s due to concerns over negative health effects associated with consumption.
Austrian teenagers and young adults are “especially interested” in the origin of the food they consume and want organic production methods to be further adopted in the country, a new survey reveals.
Tosla’s success in passing the first phase of the EU’s Horizon 2020 SME Instruments program sends out a message to the sweetener industry, who in the past have expressed reservations to its approach to ‘reinventing sugar’.
Demand for free-from foods has jumped in Europe as consumers buy into the concept as part of a broader understanding of what constitutes a “healthy lifestyle”. FoodNavigator examines the categories that will be the biggest winners.
New research finds that consumers are increasingly confused by the numerous – and sometimes contradictory – messages about food and health. A loss of trust in traditional sources of information adds to the chaos and stands as a barrier to the development...
In 2013, Mosa Meat showed the world what clean meat looks like; 'Burger 2.0' will now be ready in under 2 years. But it's not a case of being first, the CEO says. “The global meat market is worth over one trillion dollars. Four companies...
Plant-based proteins may be booming but if sustainable eating is to become mainstream – and companies are to maximise sales – they should avoid vegan or vegetarian labels, says the executive director of the Good Food Institute (GFI).
Kinomi blends exotic flavours like Indian green mango and kombu seaweed with nuts including baru - a nutritious but little-known nut from Brazil. “I season lightly so the hero flavour is always the nut," the company's founder says.
Irish food and drink exports hit a record high of €12.6bn in 2017 as the country grapples with changes to UK trading conditions, its most valuable market, in the face of Brexit and a weaker sterling.
Vegan consumers want more “grab-and-go” options in foodservice and retail channels, a new survey reveals, pointing to a white space for food sector innovation.
Turning from talk to adoption of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology and CRISPR coming ‘online’ are two trends to look out for this year, according to Clear Labs.
The food sector has witnessed a jump in demand for protein. But conflicting pressures mean this complex issue requires a nuanced response and leadership from the food industry.
The UK's two biggest retailers, Tesco and Sainsbury's, have launched private label vegan ranges after seeing demand for chilled vegetarian meals and meat alternatives jump by up to 25%.
Finland's biggest dairy player Valio has entered the plant-based market with oat-based alternatives to milk and yoghurt that will be launched later this year.
Thirty years ago, Turkey produced 80% of world’s hazelnuts but it has hit its production limit and, as global demand for hazelnuts continues to rise, the country’s dominance is falling. We spoke to agri-food processor Olam on how it is diversifying its...
Sourcing to fair trade standards, such as UTZ, Rainforest Alliance and Fairtrade, is an important first step for chocolate makers towards cocoa sustainability, but will not necessarily bring farmers out of extreme poverty, say supply chain actors.
Practising 'truth and transparency' is one of Mintel's top trends for 2018. We take a look at how online retailers are achieving this from e-commerce behemoths like Amazon to small coffee specialists.
From immersive retail experiences to demand for hyper-local sourcing, FoodNavigator takes a look at the top five trends that will shape grocery retailing in 2018.
Sales of meat substitutes are in rude health, but the arrival of the US plant-based patty could provide a further boost for innovation, says David Burrows.
In an effort to meet growing demand for meat-free options in the foodservice sector, Nordic food group Orkla is teaming-up with McDonald’s to launch a vegan burger.
Despite industry efforts to reformulate energy drinks, the levels of sugar and caffeine per serving exceed a child’s maximum daily recommendation for sugar intake, according to findings by Action on Sugar.
With one in three adults in the US qualifying as obese, food is at the root of most preventable death and disease in America – but it also could provide salvation if it is appropriately tailored to individual’s specific needs, suggests Supermarket Guru...
FoodDrinkEurope, the trade body representing European food makers, has registered an official complaint with the European Commission over Italy’s new country of origin labelling regulations.
Consumer acceptance of foods created from ‘waste’ ingredients was revealed when researchers found shoppers expressed a preference for value-added surplus products.
