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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.

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.

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UK HFSS legislation: How to approach reformulation effectively

Reformulating HFSS products ahead of planned UK legislation is technically challenging, but analytical testing can help brands confidently navigate the process. Carole Bingley, technical specialist at Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL), explains.

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....

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 labels...

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the animal agriculture sector is unprepared for the decade of transition on climate change and risks looking “outdated and unattractive.”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.