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Danone supports research exploring COVID-19’s microbiome impact: ‘Food and nutrition can have an important role’

Research from scientists at Rutgers University and supported by Danone has focused on the impact COVID-19 has on the microbiome, the collection of microorganisms that live in and on the human body. The findings could feed into Danone’s R&D efforts across areas like fermented dairy and infant nutrition.

In Brazil, the orange juice sector has achieved a 210% increase in productivity on 45% less land. GettyImages/Torjrtx

More trees, less land: How Brazil’s orange juice sector tripled its productivity

Players in Brazil’s orange juice industry have been investigating a technique known as densification, whereby more citrus trees are planted in the same area to increase yield. We catch up with CitrusBR’s Tatiana Campos to learn about the productivity...

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Great flavor, freshness and quality throughout the entire shelf-life of baked goods

Innovations in fermentation are endless and new solutions are entering the market.

What do consumers think about hybrid meat products? Are they willing to buy and eat them? GettyImages/eclipse_images

Are consumers ready for plant-based and cultivated meat hybrids?

A new survey suggests more than one-third of consumers in the UK would likely buy or eat hybrid plant-based/cultivated meat if it was on offer.

‘We need to stick to being one Europe to overcome the supply chain challenges and fight inflation’: Fedima president

Johan Sanders, president of the Federation of European Manufacturers and Suppliers of Ingredients to the Bakery, Confectionery and Patisserie Industries is a believer that being one market will help the industry through its current quagmire of challenges.

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Naturally fresh: Extending the shelf life in fried and baked goods

Could a natural, plant-based antioxidant be a breakthrough for eliminating rancidity and preserving oil and shortening in frying, baking and confectionery?

NPD Trend Tracker: From plant-based pigs in blankets to botanical beverages

In this week's round-up of innovation from across Europe, we hear about meat-free brand THIS’s new ‘hyper-realistic’ Pigs in Blankets, back for this year’s festive season, while Princes has launched a new duo of premium drinks that harness the power...