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The Commission is proposing two measures to limit the proliferation of environmental labels. GettyImages/gilaxia

Commission moves to block ‘proliferation’ of ecolabels from entering market

The European Commission is proposing limits on which new environmental labelling schemes will be allowed to enter the market, in response to concerns around consumer confusion and mistrust.

‘Taking the animals out of the equation is a great bonus on top of keeping a solid supply chain’: Molecular farmer doubles down its unique ‘potato-to-protein’ plans

Molecular farming start-up PoLoPo’s fundraise backs its belief that there is significant demand for ‘animal-free’ egg protein from industry and end consumers, FoodNavigator hears.

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Agave: Sweetness Consumers Appreciate

Naturally sourced and with a clean label, SweetRight® agave from ADM is certified organic, non-GMO and has a low glycemic index—with a reliable supply you can trust.

Branding, labelling and packaging are all-important for reduced sugar sales, say researchers. Pic:getty/peepo

How can soda manufacturers reduce sugar without endangering sales?

How do sugar reduction strategies – such as low/no sugar products and reduced pack sizes – affect product sales? A new study explores how manufacturers can create ‘win-win-conditions’ in both reducing sugar and boosting sales.

Global livestock sector in urgent need of standardised measurement system for GHG data

A new whitepaper from EIT Food outlines critical need for standardised tools and metrics to support the ruminant livestock sector in the UK and Ireland to reach Net Zero.

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Redesigning the future with fibre solutions

The packaging industry is evolving to find new ways to protect food in both a safe and sustainable manner, with fibre emerging as one of the most exciting materials.

Farmers in the Nestlé Cocoa Plan will see their livelihoods improve, according to a new report. Pic: Nestlé

Nestlé outlines its cocoa sustainability commitments with publication of Annual Report

Alongside its 2022 Annual Report, Nestlé has published its Creating Shared Value and Sustainability (CSV) Report, with details on its supply chain transparency commitments and progress on its ‘Good for the Planet' initiative as well as the company’s...

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Positive Nutrition Summit prepares to welcome PepsiCo, Danone and Kraft Heinz to the stage

Here at FoodNavigator, we’re gearing up to welcome big-name speakers from industry, academia, and civil society to the stage at Positive Nutrition Summit 2023. The event kicks off next week, book your ticket today.

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The FoodNavigator Podcast: The ‘holistic nutrition’ opportunity in food and beverage

Unnecessarily cruel or a necessary solution? The octopus farming debate rages

‘Artificial intelligence without great data is just artificial’: Generative AI that predicts what and how we eat unveiled

Paleo players celebrate ‘ground-breaking’ research

Chromologics has developed a range of Natu.Red food colours via precision fermentation. Image souce: Chromologics

Döhler backs red food colouring made via precision fermentation

The new vegan? Food industry urged to better represent the menopause in NPD

Question marks as Sainsbury’s vacuum packs beef to save plastic

Cargill embraces ‘smarter’ fats to perk up plant-based options in Europe

Commission moves to block ‘proliferation’ of ecolabels from entering market

‘Taking the animals out of the equation is a great bonus on top of keeping a solid supply chain’: Molecular farmer doubles down its unique ‘potato-to-protein’ plans

Agave: Sweetness Consumers Appreciate

How can soda manufacturers reduce sugar without endangering sales?

Global livestock sector in urgent need of standardised measurement system for GHG data

Redesigning the future with fibre solutions

Nestlé outlines its cocoa sustainability commitments with publication of Annual Report

Positive Nutrition Summit prepares to welcome PepsiCo, Danone and Kraft Heinz to the stage

PepsiCo bolsters pep+ framework with $216m investment in regenerative agriculture

Cadbury's Easter eggs come out tops for UK consumers, research reveals

Meet the ‘smart gaming nutrition’ start-up feeding newbies and eSports pros

IPPC report findings suggest how food production must change to cope with climate crisis

Meet the start-up on a mission to solve the challenge of delivering more effective probiotics and bioactives

IFF opens culinary and sweet flavour labs in Denmark: ‘We’re creating the perfect environment for end-to-end product design’

PepsiCo, Kellogg’s and Grupo Bimbo again snag World’s Most Ethical Companies designation

Plant-based seafood and plastic-eating insects among EIT Food’s Marketed Innovation Prize winners

Carbon management software company eyes expansion after fund raise

‘A new standard in corporate transparency’: Nestlé discloses nutritional value of global portfolio

Is interest in gut health propelling the pickled category? ‘Kimchi has moved into the mainstream’

Researchers accelerate Danish cheese production with ripening 'shortcut'

Nutri-Score backed by European Public Health Association amid algorithm debate

10 days to go! Stage set for the Positive Nutrition Summit 2023

Fungi and oat hybrid makes ‘completely new protein’ for alternative meat sector

Unnecessarily cruel or a necessary solution? The octopus farming debate rages

Progress made in eliminating trans-fats, but 5 billion still unprotected – WHO

Overdue for many years? Calls for zero tolerance on mineral oil hydrocarbons in food as EFSA launches public consultation after ‘possible health concerns’

Gluten-free products are still not usually nutritionally equivalent to those that contain gluten

Industry Insights from NIZO: Developing a plant-based product? Don’t ignore Listeria risks!

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