The fresh food sector may well be the hardest hit when the UK withdraws from the EU, with a no-deal Brexit potentially costing the UK food industry €1.3bn, according to market research provider, Euromonitor International.
Leveraging Oxford Nanopore’s sequencing technology, the Clear Safety platform allows customers to accelerate ‘time-to-insight’ and ‘time-to-decision’ in the pathogen detection process.
The nutritional benefits of purple superfoods, together with their social media ‘worthiness’, have contributed to an increase in all things purple on supermarket shelves, according to Mintel analyst.
Confectionery giant has shared detailed action plans for Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana, where over 65% of the world’s cocoa is grown as well as timelines for Indonesia, Brazil, Cameroon and Ecuador.
The European Commission has granted a conditional extension to the Article 50 deadline, import duty on brown rice has risen to €60 per tonne, and Mexican spirit drink Tequila has been accepted into the EU register of protected geographical indications....
The Fair Trade Advocacy Office has called on the European Commission and European Parliament to help boost the uptake of Fair Trade at a local level, which FTAO director Sergi Corbalán says could incite the food and beverage industry to source a larger...
The European agri-food sector says it supports a Brexit extension until 30 June on the condition it helps avoid “a non-orderly Brexit” – as is expected if the UK drops out without a deal next Friday 29 March.
Artificial intelligence can help drive revenue and increase customer satisfaction in the food-to-go sector, according to IGD head of innovations and futures, Toby Pickard.
French start-up Frigo Magic is using data to provide consumers with suggestions on how to tackle food waste and calculate the Nutri-Score of recipes. “We have an educational vocation but we do not want to teach lessons,” co-founder and chief technical...
Representatives from Denmark’s food industry have contributed to the development of government initiatives that aim to strengthen Danish gastronomy, attract tourists and promote sustainability.
Israeli company Practical Innovation has revealed a new system for developing “innovative” food and beverage products from side-steams that were previously treated as waste.
The majority of new food and beverage products fail in their first year of launch. According to Pauline Foster, of Foster and Brown Research Ltd, understanding the neuroscience of flavour can help.
From fudge flavours inspired by the school tuck shop, to turmeric and mango muesli, and exotic ice cream championing Australian macadamia and salted caramel. FoodNavigator brings you the latest new product development trends in Europe.
Children continue to be targeted by HFSS advertising campaigns on social media, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), which is calling on Member States to implement measures that restrict underage ad impressions.
The multinational’s food and health business says it has solved the challenge of stabilising protein-free, non-dairy whipped cream with a sugar-free ingredients blend.
The e-commerce giant made a splash when it rolled out its grocery business Amazon Fresh in 2016, but needs brick and mortar stores to truly disrupt the sector, says analyst.
Consumer goods retailers and manufacturers are making ‘good progress’ on their ambition to enable consumers to make healthier lifestyle choices, according to a new report from the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF).
Nestlé launches its first ever Milkybar milk and white chocolate offering, cricket-based crackers hit UK shelves, and Red Date superfruits get a dark chocolate makeover. FoodNavigator brings you the latest new product development trends in Europe.
To mark International Women’s Day, FoodNavigator looks behind the brands and delves into the corporate social responsibility reports of the food and beverage majors. How is gender equality being addressed and is this reflected in women’s pay packets?
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) will invest €56.4m in projects that aim to ‘transform’ the agri-food system in 2019, a 44% year-on-year increase.
A new European standard for food fraud has been developed to clarify inconsistencies in terminology, covering sub-terms that go beyond the safety aspect of food crime.
The Finnish bakery products and sweets producer is building a bespoke manufacturing facility to make xylitol from oat hulls, derived as a side stream during the company’s oat milling process.
Weak legislation and insufficient surveillance in Europe have contributed to a growing food fraud market across the bloc, said experts at the GFSI Conference last week.
Nestlé is launching a new variety of Nesquik in Europe. In a move indicative of its global commitments on single-use plastics, Nestlé is rolling Nesquik All Natural out in an innovative new paper packaging material that is plastic-free and fully recyclable.
From an Italian 'Brexit Box' full of non-perishables for UK shoppers, to a kombucha and apple cider vinegar energy drink, and a 300th-year anniversary Jubilee cheese in Liechtenstein, FoodNavigator brings you the last new product development...
Norway’s youth is not adequately protected from the often subtle and sophisticated digital marketing techniques of unhealthy food brands, says the Norwegian Consumer Council.
More than any other sector, the food industry will be key to achieving a sustainable future. Technological innovations and emerging trends play an essential role in reaching this goal, says Compass CEO Dominic Blakemore.
As health and wellness and snacking trends emerge as leading influences in the packaged food industry, we explore how food manufacturers and brands can appeal to consumer needs in this competitive landscape.
As the European Commission finalises its EU-wide report on so-called dual quality food, JRC director Elke Anklam reveals ‘dual quality’ products have been identified in “some Member States” across the bloc, irrespective of geography.
The European Commission’s health and food safety commissioner warns that ‘fake news’ could further undermine trust in the food sector and details how European policy makers are tackling this threat.
Food products on sale in Ireland contain less salt, sugar and fat than they did a decade ago, progress that industry body Food Drink Ireland (FDI) claims demonstrates the success of voluntary efforts.
Food and beverage companies need to accelerate their innovation efforts to keep pace with rapidly evolving consumer trends, including veganism and activism on plastic packaging, new research suggests. The majority of top selling brands have failed to...
As February draws to a close, Nestlé launches recyclable breakfast cereal boxes, Unilever and Ferrero bring Kinder ice cream to the UK, and a Welsh bakery champions historical legends in a range of packaged breads. FoodNavigator brings you the latest...
The seventh Chocoa Conference in Amsterdam got straight down to business on the opening day, with discussions ranging from deforestation, child labor and famer incomes.
KitKat Japan is a notable success story for Nestlé. At a time when food sector revenue has been under pressure – not least in Japan where demographic trends such as the ageing and declining population have depressed the market – KitKat Japan has gone...
As high profile media coverage looks at the misguided, and as witnessed, dangerous consequences of unclear allergen information, we spoke to global intelligence agency, Mintel, about how big the problem of allergen labelling is.
Finland’s ‘clean, safe and pure’ reputation in Asia presents an opportunity for Finnish food SMEs, says Business Finland, which is piloting a WeChat platform to boost export channels to China.
The Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV has launched two research projects focused on lowering the level of saturated fatty acids in foods by 30% without using chemical additives and replacing palm oil with healthier alternatives.
This month sees the nationwide launch of KitKat Ruby in retailers across the UK and spring water packaged in eco-friendly cartons – sealed using caps made from sugarcane. FoodNavigator brings you the latest new product development trends to hit supermarket...
Equinom has developed a sesame variety suitable for mechanised harvesting, which product manager Oron Gar says could “dramatically change the global sesame production map”.
Ingredients supplier Tate & Lyle has partnered with NGO Earthwatch to assess the sustainability of its stevia supply chain, from seedling producers to industrial farms.
Industry organisations representing the UK food chain have called on the government to halt “non-Brexit related policy consultations or initiatives”, insisting that they are overwhelmed with the need to prepare for the possibility of a no-deal withdrawal.
Indian company Prolgae Spirulina Supplies sells its sun-dried spirulina as an ingredient to food and nutraceutical markets in Europe and the US. With ambitious plans to expand, the group is now working on establishing finished food products and tablets...
EU and Japan close ties, Poland recalls suspect meat, Europe addresses sustainability goals, and a French shellfish is granted PGI status. FoodNavigator brings you the latest news from Brussels.
