Archives for March 22, 2021

Guest article

Industry insights from NIZO: In vitro models and the search for health benefit substantiation

In his latest column, NIZO Food Research Division Manager and FoodNavigator advisory panel member René Floris explores the role of in-vitro studies in substantiating health benefits of food products.

What can European food manufacturers learn from the healthy ageing qualities of the Japanese diet?

For the first time in history, across the globe people aged over 65 now outnumber children under five, according to the UN. By the middle of this century there will be more than twice as many. In Europe, the population of over 65s is expected to reach...

Phytochemical-rich malt side stream a 'high potential source of development for the food industry’

Side streams from the malting process could be a used in human nutrition, with new research highlighting their high protein and phytochemical content.

Where are the ‘white space’ opportunities in plant-based cheese?

From soft cheese alternatives to plant-based fermentation and positive nutrition, experts talk growth opportunities within the category.

NPD Trend Tracker: From Prêt croissants to prebiotic shots

In this week’s new product development photo gallery, we cover the launch of ‘ready to bake’ frozen Pret A Manger croissants into Tesco. While foodservice remains largely shuttered, plant-based ready meal delivery start-up allplants has expanded its...

Lactalis set to buy Leerdammer cheese from Bel

Bel Group and Lactalis Group said they have begun exclusive negotiations, with Bel Group set to sell Royal Bel Leerdammer NL, Bel Italia, Bel Deutschland, the Leerdammer brand and all related rights plus Bel Shostka Ukraine, to the French dairy giant.