Nestlé has signed the European Plastics Pact, to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable and reduce its use of virgin plastics by one third by 2025.
Flexitarian consumers are a key segment driving the plant-based boom. But while this group might be motivated to reduce their meat consumption by health and environmental concerns, taste remains king. Could the development of ‘hybrid’ products, containing...
Researchers are repurposing waste bread into a medium that can kick start fermentation in food and beverage products, such as sourdough, yoghurt, and wine.
Demand for natural flavours and flavouring materials in food and beverages in Western Europe is up by 7.5% year-on-year and worth nearly €5bn, according to market data from Foodtrending.
UK supermarkets that fail to take action to improve the nation’s diet are in danger of losing investor confidence, a report claims. But what responsibility, if any, do supermarkets have in bettering the health of their customers?
Current food waste estimates do not take the effect on affluence on consumer behaviour into account, according to researchers from Wageningen University.
With just over a week to go before the CBD Global Summit kicks off in London, time is running out to register for this must-attend event spotlighting opportunities in an exciting and provocative category.
Coronavirus and Brexit are today’s biggest challenges for food makers, while online shopping continues to open the door for disruptive brands in grocery, Mission Ventures co-founder Paddy Willis tells FoodNavigator.
Unilever and WWF have partnered with smallholder farmers in South Africa to introduce lesser-known, drought-resistant crops into Knorr’s supply chain. “There is a big need to vary the types of cereals and grains that we eat,” Global Sustainability Lead...
FoodNavigator's weekly round up of new products from around Europe includes the launch of instant Starbucks coffee from Nestlé, a move the company says delivers a convenient premium coffee experience. Elsewhere, health and wellness drives saw the...
Dairy products that are low in saturated fats have shown to provide greater health benefits than conventional high-fat dairy diets. Modifying products through animal nutrition could be a viable future solution.
Any drop in food standards post-Brexit could increase demand for fresh produce from transparent supply chains, says Rich Osborn, founder of Fresh Range.
A doctoral student of the University of Vaasa is presenting her academic dissertation, which asserts that grocery stores are better equipped to reduce bread waste than consumers.
Belgian ingredients supplier Puratos wants to tap into the latest consumer trend with the launch of a new inclusion ingredient, Smoobees. ‘Texture is the new taste,’ CEO Daniel Malcorps declares.
Meat-free products continue to grow in popularity, according to a Twitter analysis report of six of the UK’s biggest grocery retailers: Asda, Co-op, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose compiled during the Christmas 2019 trading period.
Women in their 50s and 60s who consume at least two servings of walnuts a week have a ‘greater likelihood’ of healthy ageing compared to non-consumers, according to new research.
The ‘accelerated’ pace of innovation in the plant-based space is putting a ‘strain’ on food makers. As food makers look for ways to keep up, ingredients supplier ADM shares seven ‘trends to watch’ in 2020.
The plant-based protein market is set to diverge as it caters to two sets of consumers: those demanding products that mimic meat, and those that want vegetables to be the ‘heroes’ of their plates, panellists told FoodNavigator during a recent webinar...
Foodservice operators developing menus that are nutritious and ethical are well placed to capitalise on emerging consumer trends in these areas, according to experts.
A public-private collaboration aimed at developing a high-protein, plant-based ingredient for food manufacturers has received backing from the Danish government.
Professor Louise Fresco used the prestigious City Food Lecture in London to argue in favour of the shift towards flexitarian and reductionist diets. But she warned against doing away with meat consumption altogether.
European consumers are increasingly favouring locally sourced and manufactured food products - a trend that German manufacturer Settele has responded to with a line of organic regional specialties. Elsewhere, France's Supermarché Match rolled out...
Whether it be improving environmental standards for broilers or abandoning cage eggs in favour of free range, major retail players are adopting higher chicken welfare standards.
Mars, Mondelez and Nestlé have insisted they are committed to their sugar-reduced items following accusations they do not back healthier versions of products with the necessary marketing spend.
Our latest news and views from Brussels looks at the UK's new immigration policy, trouble for honey producers and more details about the upcoming Farm to Fork strategy from the EU.
The EAT-Lancet report has been criticised by researchers who argue the proposed diet has no greater impact on mortality reduction than energy consumption changes.
UK start-up LoveSeitan wants to increase consumer awareness around this lesser-known meat substitute, “so it’s as well-known as jackfruit and tofu”, says co-founder Steve Swindon.
Conventional food labels require consumers to interpret visible information. Could and should they be modified to help the visually impaired make more informed food choices?
With the global population estimated to reach 8.6bn in the next 20 years, the salmon farming company recommends we ‘dive’ into the ocean to boost food production. FoodNavigator visits Grieg Seafood in Norway to find out how this can be done sustainably.
Danone and Microsoft have joined forces to launch the AI Factory for AgriFood, an accelerator programme to support start-ups developing sustainable food and regenerative agriculture solutions.
The 500 most ‘inspirational’ entrepreneurs in the AgriFoodTech sector using tech to transform the future of food have been published by Forward Fooding.
