Archives for November 17, 2021

Alt protein: Israeli start-ups innovate with grasshoppers, fermentation, and ‘plant made’ meat

From ingredients to finished products, start-ups are innovating to produce the next hottest products in the alternative ingredient space. FoodNavigator hears from three making a splash in Israel’s food tech scene.

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Industry insights from NIZO: Selecting the best food ingredients for immune health benefits

How can in vitro and clinical testing help manufacturers select and produce the best ingredients to support and maintain better immune health?

‘Our main competition is birds, not plant-based’: Next Gen Foods on expanding alt. chicken brand TiNDLE in Europe

Food tech company Next Gen Foods has set its sights on rapid international growth. As the company enters Europe, CEO and co-founder Andre Menezes tells FoodNavigator that the group’s ambition isn’t just to become a leading plant-based brand globally. It...

From sugar reduction to better-for-you indulgence: What’s trending in child-to-teen snacking?

In a post-pandemic world, snacks are moving beyond their discretionary roles, according to consumer trend forecaster WGSN, to serve a ‘new purpose as functional sustenance’ throughout the day. How are brands innovating with health front-of-mind?

'Healthwashing’ in snacks: ‘We need to protect and educate the public’

Demand for healthy snacks is increasing – and as it does the number of products trying to claim a health halo is also on the rise. But what happens when the nutrition doesn’t live up to claims being made?

Danone sells Danish water and beverage business Aqua d’Or to Royal Unibrew

Danone has agreed to sell its Danish water and beverage business, Aqua d’Or, to Royal Unibrew, a Denmark-based brewing and beverage company.