NPD Trend Tracker: From dairy-free Boursin to eco-friendly advent calendars
This week's gallery features a dairy-free, plant-based version of the famous French cheese spread, and an ethical chocolate brand going green for Christmas.
Archives for October 26, 2020
Meet the start-up with a game-changing approach to antibiotic resistance in food
Bacterial resistance to antimicrobials in humans, animals and food is recognised as one of the ‘biggest threats’ to public health. Israeli start-up Mileutis has developed a solution that it says can cut the need to use antibiotics in the livestock. And...
Creating meat analogues with olive oil to boost sector’s health credentials
Plant-based meat brand Heura has discovered a fat analogue using extra virgin olive oil that it claims allows it to launch the ‘world’s healthiest burger’.
UK government promises new blueprint for better hospital food following review
Hospital food in the UK’s National Health Service could be ripe for innovation after an independent review called for tastier, healthier and better-quality meals to be served to millions of NHS patients and staff.
Valio researchers first to document importance of ash-protein ratio in reduced sugar chocolate
Researchers at Finnish dairy cooperative Valio said they have discovered '30% less sugar' chocolate made with milk-based protein is equal to regular chocolate in taste and texture.
NEXTERA: Using expertise in savoury foods to improve the taste and texture of plant-based proteins
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The plant-based protein market is entering a new phase. A market that initially attracted early adopters is now serving more than half the population, mainly for health, environmental and/or ethical reasons. The expansion beyond early adopters raised the...
COVID-19 and the food industry: New consumer insights from Palsgaard
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Emulsifier specialist Palsgaard surveyed consumers on the impact of Coronavirus. It discovered surprising shifts in attitudes to factors such as price and sustainability.
ADM expands probiotics production ‘five-fold’ with new Spanish facility
US ingredient giants ADM are to expand its microbiome-related production activities five-fold with the creation of a European facility that is expected to be in operation in 2022.