News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
The forthcoming EU Empowering Consumers ahead of the Green Transition Directive (EmpCo) sets clearer expectations for how businesses communicate sustainability and environmental claims.
Volatility is reshaping the consumer products industry: rising costs, tighter supply chains, and a major workforce transition.
Food manufacturers are under pressure to reformulate products to contain less sodium, reflecting consensus linking excessive consumption to cardiovascular health risks.
Support label claims, improve product consistency, and accelerate release decisions with practical food and beverage QC methods.
Europe’s new anti-greenwashing framework is raising the bar from aspiration to evidence.
Clean label isn’t a trend anymore - it’s an expectation. Consumers demand natural, simple ingredients without compromising on texture or stability.
Symrise introduces new chicken powders from Europe designed for food manufacturers. They deliver authentic chicken taste, clear labeling, and convenient formats that streamline production.
Pesticide-related compliance incidents continue to rise, and the stakes have never been higher. With thousands of pesticide maximum residue level (MRL) changes happening every week, the food industry faces a rapidly shifting regulatory landscape1. One...
Hosted by FoodChain ID, this webinar explores how food safety and sustainability go hand in hand on the path to a greener future. Discover how organizations can align safety protocols with environmental responsibility through innovative practices and...
If you didn’t think a natural meat preservation solution to deliver both superior safety AND superior organoleptic qualities, it’s time to take another look at Corbion.
Around the world, consumers are not only eating more meat, but they’re also becoming more health aware. They want safe products, with superior color, taste and texture characteristics — all delivered using easy-to-understand, natural ingredients.
Future Food-Tech’s European summit returns to London on October 2-3, to dig into the latest trends, innovations and obstacles shaping the future of food.
In today's competitive market, catching consumers' eyes is paramount.
Consumers today look for transparency and sustainability in their food choices, driving a surge in the desire for natural options.
FoodChain ID has developed a new white paper, “Current Food Supply Chain Threats - Is Your Company's Brand Reputation at Risk?” examining recent regulatory and food fraud risks with the potential to harm any food company's reputation.
The global food supply involves complex, interconnected sources and regulatory challenges.
Knowing 8/10 EU consumers avoid or limit sugar in their diets is just the start.
In November 2021, Mexico approved the Circular Economy Law requiring companies to gradually increase the percentage of recycled content in their packaging to achieve 100% recyclability by 2030. Other countries around the world will soon follow.
The production of preform-based PET packaging is rapidly evolving in response to changing market trends and with the introduction of new technologies.
If you are planning to invest in a new Packaging solution, to help you remain competitive it must meet growing expectations for increased sustainability, rising e-commerce, evolving consumer preferences and more diversified products.
In 2022, GNT unveiled bold plans to become the global leader on sustainability in the food color market.
Transparency can be seen as a golden thread that runs through economic, environmental, political and ethical pillars in a global food system that is more complex than ever before.
In a first-of-its kind study, Ingredion found that food and beverage manufacturers around the world consider clean label an important part of their business strategies. Manufacturers have reported increased profit from existing clean label initiatives.
Your brand and customers depend on the strength of your microbiological analysis. So it is important to have complete confidence in your methods and laboratory equipment to avoid costly mistakes such as re-work, or wastage.
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Environmental credentials are an increasingly important factor in food and drink products’ success. At GNT, we’re committed to driving industry standards higher by aligning naturalness and sustainability.
Liquid product recovery (“pigging”) systems are widely used during the manufacture, processing, and packaging of food and beverages. Pigging recovers residual liquid from pipelines that would otherwise go to waste. It delivers a wide range of benefits,...
With our free cue cards, keep essential knowledge of the Kjeldahl method with theory and tips right at your fingertips, for quick and easy referral. Cover the entire process for nitrogen and protein determination with concise summaries of all steps....
As the plant-based movement is gaining more traction, it is now common to refer to plant-based foods as products that are direct replacements for animal-based products. This is, for example, the indication by The Good Food Institute, a US-based nonprofit...
In the past few years, we witnessed awareness of pushing consumer trends towards healthy, plant-based and label-friendly products, but also protein alternatives for meat have been on the rise. With the arrival of ‘clean’ meat and the increased popularity...
An industry-specific enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution could be the key differentiator between "just getting by" and exceeding your company goals. Download this whitepaper to learn more about these scenarios and how a food and beverage...
The UK Food Information Amendment, (Natasha’s Law) comes into effect Oct 2021. Businesses must provide full ingredient lists and allergen labelling on all PPDS Food. Nutritics and their partners at the Quadram Institute, Manchester Metropolitan...
Flexitarians in 9 countries give a meal-by-meal account of their preferences. Discover what it takes to make plant-based part of every meal in our groundbreaking Eating Occasions white paper.
Consumers are well informed these days and hence there is an overall demand for transparency and simplicity in product labelling. The food colouring industry is the latest to be hit by this new trend. Colouring Foodstuffs answers this demand. Colouring...
From soft drinks, spirits and juices to sauces, paste and soups, hygienic product recovery (pigging) systems recover up to 99.5% of product from full pipelines. In this way, pigging increases yields and cuts waste. Pigging also speeds up changeovers...
JBT has a long history and an extensive track record in thermal processing of packaged food. JBT retorts and sterilizers are renowned for their outstanding and consistent temperature distribution, ensuring high-quality products and food safety while...
Manufacturers of food and beverages packed in glass and plastic bottles face a range of mounting pressures. Hygiene and food safety requirements are increasing at the same time that cost per unit is becoming more and more critical. In this challenging...
Robots, artificial intelligence, the Cloud, algorithms, machines that 'talk' to each other, vehicles that drive themselves. Welcome to the world of Industry 4.0. The webinar will offer food manufacturers insights on Industry 4.0 and the opportunities...
Whilst 2016 was certainly a year of change for the food manufacturing sector, 2017 has managed to top this by throwing even more upheaval at the industry. With the socioeconomical fallout from Brexit still causing uncertainty, plus announcements...
In March 2017, FoodNavigator.com conducted its inaugural ‘state of the industry’ survey on its user base of food and beverage professionals. The key objective of the survey was to gauge views about the current state of the food and beverage market in...
With the clean label trend growing rapidly across the globe, manufacturers are now looking to differentiate their clean label products through their choice of ingredients. Which ingredients can make one clean label product stand out over another? With a...
Boost productivity, improve food safety, increase shelf life and enhance the visual appeal of your frozen foods with the right packaging technology. Download this white paper to find out what to...
Meeting the “Natural flavoring substance” status as defined by both EU and US regulations (FDA &TTB) is today key to face the growing consumers’ demand for natural labels on food...
What makes a sourcing project sustainable? Ticking off environmental benefits for flora, fauna, air, water and soil is not enough. Truly successful projects bring social and economic growth.Read...
What makes a sourcing project sustainable? Ticking off environmental benefits for flora, fauna, energy, air, water and soil is often not enough. Truly successful projects bring positive social and...
Globalisation has also taken place in the food industry, food trends and new products are spreading. As a top manufacturer you want to fulfil the needs of consumers from different cultures and...