Food firms dominate list of top FMCG product innovations
Food and drink brands lead the way in product innovation in today's fast-moving consumer goods sector, according to a new list released by Nielsen.
Archives for April 8, 2019
GMO ‘overregulation’ hinders tech development, market diversity, and food security, says researcher
Current GMO regulation is crippling advancements in sustainable development and food security, according to agricultural economist Matin Qaim, who told FoodNavigator he is optimistic EU law can be adjusted to be ‘more science-based’.
Facial recognition may help monitor welfare of farm pigs
Researchers at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) are developing facial recognition technology that can help farmers assess the emotional and physical well-being of pigs.
Sustainability
Fairtrade revises flagship standard for small scale farmers in its system
Almost 230,00 cocoa farmers to benefit from Fairtrade’s new version of its main standard for small-scale farmers, making them more resilient to market prices and climate change.
Russian meat production benefits from export growth
Russia is likely to see moderate growth in poultry, pork and beef production in 2019, as it capitalises on a rapid expansion in exports and continuous state support, the Russian Ministry of Agriculture has forecast.
Fruit-based ingredients offer ‘completely natural means of sweetening cereals’
Israel-based Gat Foods has launched a range of ingredients made from 90% fruit components, which it says will help food companies ‘make the switch’ from refined to unrefined sugars.
Consumers interpret nutrition and health claims differently to regulators, says study
UK, German, Spanish and Dutch consumers appear unable to differentiate between a nutrition claim and a health claim in a study that calls for improvements in communicating the benefits of healthier food choices.