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‘Countries are experiencing cascading crises’: FAO climate change chief on food systems transformation in challenging times

From the COVID-19 pandemic to extreme weather events and war in Ukraine, ‘cascading crises’ are impacting countries across the world. Responsible agri-food practices can help mitigate the impact of these disruptions, suggests Kaveh Zahedi, director of the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment.

The roundtable discussed how data is central to the Belgian meat sector's sustainability measures. Image Source: Thomas Barwick/Getty Images

‘There will be trade-offs’: How the Belgian meat industry can make progress in sustainability

As the EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy continues to outline key sustainability regulations, which are sure to impact the food industry significantly, the Belgian meat sector must learn to manage the effects of such regulations. According to speakers at the...

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How yeast extract can enhance flavour and texture in meat sauces

Consumers are increasingly seeking foods with cleaner labels that still deliver on taste and texture. How can yeast extract help manufacturers optimize flavour and mouthfeel in sauces and offer consumers healthier options?

Fruit seed-based alt dairy to quadruple production capacity, ‘double down’ on NPD

Kern Tec, which makes dairy alternative ingredients from stone fruit seeds, has closed a €12m Series A funding round. Co-founder Luca Fichtinger tells FoodNavigator the investment will help the team ‘double down’ efforts on NPD.

The guide will help cacao producers communicate the quality of their cacao. Image Source: Ilka & Franz/Getty Images

Cacao guide aims to help producers communicate the quality of their cacao

For a long time, there has been no commonly agreed way of assessing and communicating the quality of cacao, the seed from which stems cocoa and chocolate. Now, however, a new initiative has been unveiled that will aim to do just that, with contributions...

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“The situation is precarious”: UK retailers risk losing the best cheesemakers in 'perfect storm' of cost and supply pressures

Kite Consulting has warned that retailers could face a future of ‘average products from average factories’ if Britain’s best suppliers choose to focus on exports or exit the category altogether as a result of a perfect storm of weak demand, high cheesemake...

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Danone aims to both strengthen old partnerships and sign new ones. Image Source: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images

Danone teams up with Chr Hansen on dairy and plant-based innovation as part of Partner for Growth initiative

‘A win for innovation across Europe’: UK re-entry into EU Horizon welcomed

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BPA above acceptable levels across Europe, EU warns after assessing 11 countries

The well-loved döner kebab is made from meat stacked on a vertical skewer, which turns slowly on a rotisserie, before being sliced and served with accompaniments. Image source: Unilever

Unilever R&D tie-up develops vegan döner kebab that cooks vertically, mimics ‘shaving and grilling behaviour’

Danone works with dairy farmers in its regenerative agriculture programme. Image Source: Tony C. French/Getty Images

‘It’s a change of agricultural practice‘: Danone’s regenerative agriculture programmes with dairy farmers

Agrobiodiversity is important for a healthy food system, and its lack has several negative consequences, according to Szymon. Image Source: Wirestock/Getty Images

‘Many forgotten crops have been neglected by global food systems’: Threats to agrobiodiversity and the benefits of crop diversification

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Biotech non-profit launches to mitigate food insecurity in Africa through cell- and plant-based hybrids

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‘Countries are experiencing cascading crises’: FAO climate change chief on food systems transformation in challenging times

‘There will be trade-offs’: How the Belgian meat industry can make progress in sustainability

How yeast extract can enhance flavour and texture in meat sauces

Fruit seed-based alt dairy to quadruple production capacity, ‘double down’ on NPD

Cacao guide aims to help producers communicate the quality of their cacao

ADM Leading in Sustainability from Seeds to Store Shelves

“The situation is precarious”: UK retailers risk losing the best cheesemakers in 'perfect storm' of cost and supply pressures

Pioneering the evolution of plant proteins for enhanced health and wellness at an affordable price

Whole-milk infant formula by Organic company claims first in Germany

Rebbl reduces ‘ambiguity’ in branding with a rebranded focus on occasions, ingredients

Soy protein with added isoflavones improves skin health in postmenopausal women

NPD Trend Tracker: From meat-free roast chicken to chef-developed butter

EU-27 countries exceed biocapacity, driven in large part by the food system: study

‘The only barrier now is regulation’: UK cultivated meat company urges urgent approvals overhaul to allow industry to flourish

Chr. Hansen review outlines HMO health benefits

‘Companies need to re-assess the way they communicate about their purchase of carbon credits’: EU agrees ban on ‘climate neutral’ claims by 2026

‘If we take a conversational engine and we couple it with our data, you'll get something remarkable’: How Tastewise’s TasteGPT tool streamlines NPD

‘We’re not trying to mimic milk’: Rude Health backs nutrition-forward strategy amid plant-based ‘shakedown’

How is meat consumption affecting climate change?

Better taste, better bite: Can ingredient and tech innovations fire-up plant-based meat sales?

The FoodNavigator Podcast: Why avoiding terms like ‘vegan,’ ‘vegetarian,’ or ‘meatless’ may boost the plant-based market

From ‘pandemic peaks’ to sales slumps: Grasping the rollercoaster of plant-based meat consumption

‘A vitamin B12 deficiency can have very unpleasant consequences’: Can B12 work in plant-based meat?

New AI aims to reduce food and beverage product launch risk

Sainsbury’s claims to ‘raise the steaks’ with lower carbon beef

How to revive flagging demand for plant-based meat

Is a ‘climate cost’ model set to shake up supermarkets’ sustainability stances?

Danone teams up with Chr Hansen on dairy and plant-based innovation as part of Partner for Growth initiative

Organix eyes ‘window of opportunity’ to introduce new flavours and textures to kids

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