Diet & health

Lion’s mane set to shake-up weight-loss world

Lion’s mane set to shake-up weight-loss world

By Donna Eastlake

Lion’s mane is causing a frisson of excitement in food and beverage, as its weight-loss properties attract widespread attention. So, how will this rising star shape innovation and new product development?

Are non-alcoholic beverages falling short on flavour?

Are non-alcoholic beverages falling short on flavour?

By Donna Eastlake

Non-alcoholic beverages have been billed as the perfect teetotal alternative to their alcoholic counterparts. But are they failing the flavour test? And what does this mean for the industry?

Is the keto trend still growing?

Is the keto trend still growing?

By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

The enormously popular diet has taken the world by storm. But is its popularity still growing in Europe?

Keto discovery set to boost sales

Keto discovery set to boost sales

By Donna Eastlake

Latest discovery on Ketogenic diet could fuel major growth for the diet trend, which already boasts a huge market value.

Will the UPF lawsuit be successful?

Will the UPF lawsuit be successful?

By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

The ultra-processed foods lawsuit could completely shake-up the food and beverage industry, if successful. But will it be?

UPF lawsuit threat: how likely is one in the EU?

UPF lawsuit threat: how likely is one in the EU?

By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

A lawsuit in the US has targeted several large food manufacturers, alleging the products they make are designed to be addictive. Could such a lawsuit occur in Europe?

Is government HFSS obsession unhealthy?

Is government HFSS obsession unhealthy?

By Donna Eastlake

HFSS cuts have been high on government healthcare agendas for years now. But is the rush to reformulate doing more harm than good?

UPF: How can industry improve consumer perceptions?

UPF: How can industry improve consumer perceptions?

By Donna Eastlake

Ultra-processed foods have received a barrage of bad press in recent years, resulting in a sharp decline in consumer acceptance. But ultra-processing methods are going nowhere fast. So, what can the industry do to improve opinions?

FoodNavigator Investigates: From AI to UPF

FoodNavigator Investigates: From AI to UPF

By Donna Eastlake

From EUDR to alt meats, ultra-processed foods to gut health, FoodNavigator’s ‘watch’ series delves deeper into the subjects that matter to you.

Could keto diet improve autoimmune disease symptoms?

Could keto diet improve autoimmune disease symptoms?

By Donna Eastlake

The controversial keto diet is lauded by supporters and condemned by critics. So will research linking it to autoimmune benefits tip the scale in its favour? And what F&B NPD opportunities could that create?

Insect protein buzz waning as patents slow

Insect protein buzz waning as patents slow

By Nicholas Robinson

Insect protein’s predicted take off has been less than a flutter as market innovation stagnates, with worldwide patents sliding year-on-year again.