Archives for September 23, 2021

‘Policy making must not be muddied by commercial interest’: Industry lobbying under fire at UN Food Systems Summit

As the first UN Food Systems Summit kicks off in New York today (23 September), many hope this historic event will begin to chart a roadmap to a more sustainable, healthy and equitable food system. However, the role that food industry money has played in...

New meat analogue developed with ‘less salt, fat, and more flavour than real meat’

Researchers in Lithuania and Finland say a new plant-based product made with soybean pulp, otherwise known as okara, has the potential to change the meat analogue landscape.

Big food still ‘hooked’ on junk: ShareAction vows to turn up the heat on unhealthy food makers

New research reveals that 71% of UK sales at 16 of the largest food and beverage manufacturers are generated by unhealthy products. ShareAction warns that companies should expect increased investor activism on the topic.

R&D

New cocoa fruit juice concentrate available for food professionals

French premium chocolate manufacturer Valrhona has joined forces with the Swiss-Ghanaian start-up Koa to create Oabika, a new cocoa fruit juice concentrate for chefs and other gastronomy professionals.

Creating the ‘perfect’ gluten-free pizza crust that looks as good on the label as it does on the plate

The consumer focus on health is having an impact on the entire grocery realm, and no less so on the free from and gluten free categories.