Europe boosts organic supply, but what about demand? ‘Consumers dictate the food chain’
Does the European Commission’s ambition of achieving 25% agricultural land under organic farming risk tipping the scales of supply and demand?
Archives for April 15, 2021
Shoppers focussing on quality at ‘highest level ever’, but consumers remain polarised, warns report
Focus on quality for the year ahead is at its highest level recorded, driven by higher earners who have the disposable income to “trade up”, according to IGD’s latest Shopper Confidence Index.
Papaya waste upcycled into fruit bars enriched with whey protein
A public-private partnership is repurposing leftover papaya in Ethiopia to develop ‘affordable’ and ‘nutritious’ fruit bars enriched with whey protein, vitamins and minerals for locals.
Nutrition experts share the secrets to a healthy immune system for older adults
‘Significant proportions’ of the older population in the UK are lacking in required intakes of energy, protein, dietary fibre, vitamin A, vitamin D, riboflavin, folate, magnesium, potassium, selenium, iron, calcium, iodine and zinc, according to the...
Blooming market for plant-based cheeses: Nafsika’s Garden looks to cash in on UAE home-cooking and vegan trends
Greek-Canadian plant-based cheese firm Nafsika’s Garden has set its sights on the Middle Eastern market, looking to take advantage of the home-cooking and vegan consumer trends in the region, with India also on its hitlist.