CK Ingredients teams with Dutch developer to market novel protein that matches meat
Canadian branded ingredient supplier CK Ingredients has announced a partnership with a Dutch developer to commercialize a protein ingredient from a novel source.
Archives for December 6, 2021
NPD Trend Tracker: From peanut butter buttons to subscription juices
This week’s launches take in buttons which take the indulgence of a spoonful of peanut butter and transform it into an on-the-go snack, and a subscription juice service to support healthy, clean and energetic lifestyles.
German start-up hatches chickenless egg from plants: ‘We’re laser-focused on matching egg’s versatility and taste’
A plant-based egg alternative made from fava beans has been developed by Germany-based Perfeggt for the European market. FoodNavigator asks co-founder and CEO Tanja Bogumil how the start-up managed to achieve an egg-like taste and texture.
Shoppers eager to see accurate food labels to indicate animal welfare standards, poll claims
More than two thirds of the UK public want to see more information on their meat and dairy products about how the animals were reared, according to a poll commissioned by the charity Compassion in World Farming. But meat association BMPA says these...
Food shortages and price inflation the perfect storm this Christmas?
With Christmas approaching, the UK is hearing a lot about expected shortages in supermarkets and food price inflation. But these concerns haven’t dented shopper optimism - in the short-term at least.
Cargill becomes ‘first’ oils supplier to commit to WHO trans-fat guidance globally: 'It is viable to proactively transition away from iTFAs, regardless of regulation'
Cargill claims to be the ‘first’ global edible oil supplier to commit to World Health Organization recommendations on trans-fatty acids across its entire fats and oils portfolio, including in countries where there is no legislative requirement to do so.
FAIRR publishes fourth Protein Producer Index
New data published by the Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index says despite pockets of leadership and innovation the animal agriculture sector is unprepared for the decade of transition on climate change and risks looking “outdated and unattractive.”
Study suggests spicy breast milk as nature’s way of increasing taste tolerance
Pepper-containing foods can transfer into the mother's milk contributing to an increased tolerance at a later age, say researchers, who outline how dietary constituents are transferred from mother to baby.