Tulip unveils food waste reduction pledge
UK pork processor Tulip has outlined a new strategy to minimise food loss and waste throughout its supply chain including a partnership with food charity Fareshare.
Archives for June 1, 2020
NPD Trend Tracker: From Italian-flavoured seitan to chunky wasabi tartare
In the latest edition of our new product development trend tracker, FoodNavigator covers a new range of chunky tartare sauces, a selection of flavoured seitan products crossing the pond, and new meat-free formats from Richmond Sausages.
Researchers warn against palm oil ban due to ‘large economic losses’ and risk of ‘even bigger environmental problems’
Switching over to other vegetable oils would likely exacerbate issues surrounding palm oil production, according to a new study.
Solina looks for European expansion with German acquisition
French supplier Solina has completed the acquisition of German-based Hagesüd, which produces spice blends for the meat processing industry. Solina says the purchase will allow it to expand B2B activity in the German market, and also develop its...
Kraft Heinz R&D chief talks innovation: 'The technologies we are working on will give us a competitive edge'
Miriam Ueberall recently joined The Kraft Heinz Company to head up research and development for the group’s international zone. FoodNavigator speaks to her about how innovation and product development is at the heart of Kraft Heinz’s turnaround plans.
Brexit: Government action needed to avoid ‘serious disruption’ to meat industry
The Government needs to address major issues around the meat supply chain as Brexit approaches, the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has revealed.
Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus
Personalised health startup prepares to 'ride the wave' of digital affinity
A personalised GI health startup co-founded by a doctor looking to create a one stop shop for digestive issues says his company is set to ‘ride the wave’ of digital health acceptance created by the pandemic.
Retail
Nestlé’s confectionery ‘essentials’ now available through Deliveroo in UK
Nestlé UK has announced it has joined forces with Deliveroo’s Essentials delivery platform in a deal that will allow the company’s confectionery and other products to be delivered direct to consumers.
Healthy snacking solutions continue to score high with consumers
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Consumers across the globe are shifting towards a ‘health and wellbeing’ mindset. Thomas Schmidt, Marketing Director at BENEO discusses the impact this trend continues to have on snacking in 2020.