Anti-innovation and consumer choice? Italy moves to ban lab-grown meat, cheese and fish
First it was Nutri-Score. Now Italy is waging war on lab-grown food to preserve its famous gastronomic heritage.
Archives for April 3, 2023
Sugar contamination stings honey imports in Europe
Almost half (46%) of all honey samples tested by the European Commission is thought to be adulterated with sugars.
‘Safer’ PFAS replacements in food packaging still hazardous, finds research: ‘Polymers aren’t a harmless loophole’
Replacement per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) thought to be safe for use in food packaging break down into toxic PFAS, according to fresh research.
NPD Trend Tracker: From cauliflower pizza to organic ready meals
What new food and beverage products are hitting shelves? We look at new recyclable packaging from Weetabix, a special edition Tic Tac Sprite and expansion plans from Spanish cauliflower pizza brand Cauliflow. Scroll through the photo gallery for more…
Recyclable packaging developed to protect against vapour, oil and grease
Melodea Ltd., an Israeli green tech company, has just launched VBseal, its new sustainable packaging that is not only resistant to water vapour and oil but has heat-sealing properties.
Startup Spotlight
Entrepreneur creates 'living sodas' category with pro- and prebiotic fuelled drinks
A life-long entrepreneur has created a ‘living sodas’ brand, providing a range of sodas with live probiotics plus prebiotics, which he hopes will open up a new 'living sodas' category.
Fortification concepts with calcium and zinc for infant and child products
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New fortification concepts with bio-based ingredients for healthier, mineral fortified children’s food and drinks, without compromising on taste, texture and stability.