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Biotics can restore the gut microbiota of babies born by C-section, claims Danone. Image: Getty/AleksandarNakic

‘It’s critical for the development of the child’: How gut health is pioneering innovation in infant formula development

Danone discusses the growing knowledge about the link between gut health and infant health, and the steps its formula is taking to ensure adequate nutrition intake for babies during the pivotal first 1000 days of life.

How can the food and beverage sector continue to use plastic, while stamping out plastic pollution? GettyImages/Image Source

Reduce, recycle, rethink: Why industry backs three-pronged remedy to plastic problem

How can industry help stem plastic pollution? From packaging redesign to recycling promotion, the Consumer Goods Forum and Refresco Group weigh in…

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A future-forward approach: how F&B manufacturers can benefit from sustainable ingredient innovation

Now more than ever, consumers understand how daily purchases impact the environment and this is impacting how producers consider the sustainability characteristics of the ingredients they source.

Scottish researchers track currents to new insights into shellfish farming

Scientists have been tracking mussel larvae movements to give insights into where and how to grow them.

MicroHarvest is planning to increase the scale of its fermentation process with a new pilot plant in Lisbon. GettyImages/Bastar

MicroHarvest to scale ‘world’s fastest protein production system’ for 2023 market entry

A Series A injection will see MicroHarvest ‘ramp up’ production with a new pilot plant in Lisbon. The start-up plans to commercialise next year.

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Testing times for sustainable packaging

New legislation, consumer pressure and product differentiation are all reasons to rethink packaging with sustainability in mind. But it still needs to be fit for purpose. David Wright, RSSL’s packaging technical specialist, explains how packaging testing...

From beer-friendly biltong to air fryer-friendly jackfruit

This week’s round up of new products features Made For Drink’s South African-inspired, beer-friendly biltong, made from 100% grass-fed Irish beef, while Biff’s Plant Shack has launched a range of Jackfruit products with specific air-frying instructions.