Archives for March 23, 2023

Commission moves to block ‘proliferation’ of ecolabels from entering market

The European Commission is proposing limits on which new environmental labelling schemes will be allowed to enter the market, in response to concerns around consumer confusion and mistrust.

Global livestock sector in urgent need of standardised measurement system for GHG data

A new whitepaper from EIT Food outlines critical need for standardised tools and metrics to support the ruminant livestock sector in the UK and Ireland to reach Net Zero.

‘Taking the animals out of the equation is a great bonus on top of keeping a solid supply chain’: Molecular farmer doubles down its unique ‘potato-to-protein’ plans

Molecular farming start-up PoLoPo’s fundraise backs its belief that there is significant demand for ‘animal-free’ egg protein from industry and end consumers, FoodNavigator hears.

How can soda manufacturers reduce sugar without endangering sales?

How do sugar reduction strategies – such as low/no sugar products and reduced pack sizes – affect product sales? A new study explores how manufacturers can create ‘win-win-conditions’ in both reducing sugar and boosting sales.

Sustainability

Nestlé outlines its cocoa sustainability commitments with publication of Annual Report

Alongside its 2022 Annual Report, Nestlé has published its Creating Shared Value and Sustainability (CSV) Report, with details on its supply chain transparency commitments and progress on its ‘Good for the Planet' initiative as well as the company’s...

Positive Nutrition Summit prepares to welcome PepsiCo, Danone and Kraft Heinz to the stage

Here at FoodNavigator, we’re gearing up to welcome big-name speakers from industry, academia, and civil society to the stage at Positive Nutrition Summit 2023. The event kicks off next week, book your ticket today.