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With animal-free products on the rise, meat and dairy industry urged to go on the marketing offensive ©iStock/DigitalZombie

Flexitarianism is no fad, meat and dairy sector warned

Social media sites like Instagram have fueled interest in veganism, according to a new report, but plant-based eating is not just a passing trend.

‘This solves a real headache’: Ulrick & Short addresses ‘troublesome’ processes with cold swelling starch

UK ingredients maker Ulrick & Short is extending its line of clean label starches with the addition of a cold swelling starch that the company says will offer a stability and thickening solution for manufacturers using “gentle factory processes”.

Innovation spotlight: High trust in organic spurs ethical NPD

With high levels of consumer trust in organic foods, the sector is viewed as something of a gold standard for ethical production. This excitement is spurring innovation.

NGOs heap praise on food firms, but there’s criticism to come

Food companies are beginning to win over hyper-critical green NGOs thanks to their efforts to tackle climate change and improve animal welfare.

Carrefour collaborate to create a ‘Chair in Food and Nutrition’

French retail giants Carrefour is to collaborate with Spain’s CEU San Pablo University to create a ‘Carrefour Chair of Food and Nutrition’ that will look at the impact of dietary trends and establish a healthy diet model.

DSM, Salutivia deal looks beyond Brexit to address emerging nutritional trends

DSM has appointed Salutivia as UK distributor for its range of vitamins, carotenoids, and essential fatty acids in a deal that plays to Salutivia’s strengths in the supplement and food ingredient markets.