The University of Edinburgh and the Pirbright Institute have reported progress on a new vaccine strategy that could potentially offer protection to millions of chickens threatened by the infectious bronchitis virus.
Agri-food giant Olam and French research institution Agropolis are offering a $75,000 (€65,000) grant to “ground-breaking” scientific research that tackles food security from farm to fork.
Sugar-free, gluten intolerance, food labelling, vegan, dairy and on-the-go snacking; consumers are following more food trends than ever before but is it having a detrimental effect on our health?
The consumption of plant-based protein products is growing rapidly, driven by concerns over sustainability and health, but barriers to further uptake remain, the Proteins of the Future summit in Ede, the Netherlands, heard earlier this month.
Constantia Flexibles has partnered with Wikitude to launch ‘Constantia Interactive’, augmented reality (AR) packaging, with plans to expand into the ‘Interactive Packaging’ market.
Nearly 300,000 chickens have contracted highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) at a farm owned by Russia’s major broiler meat producer Belaya Ptitsa in Rostov Oblast, Russia.
In FoodNavigator's weekly rundown of some of the most interesting products hitting European shelves, iconic Australian brand Tim Tam is rolled out in Germany, certified French meatballs and superfruit snacks are launched in France, while the UK sees...
A newly launched nonprofit project called FoodPrint.org aims to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions at the grocery store by presenting information on how food items travel through the supply chain in its one-stop-shop website.
Fairtrade International’s cocoa beans have seen the highest growth in sales during 2016-2017 compared to its other certified goods, including coffee, sugar and tea. However, most West African cocoa farmers still do not earn a living income.
An instrument that can rapidly take analytical measurements in food products during the production line could mean significant savings for manufacturers, say its developers.
Brothers Craig and Greg Sams will take to the stage next week to talk about how they entered the healthy-eating market with their Whole Earth Food Brand in the early 70s, before it became on-trend and how biochar is changing the future of organic farming.
Despite news emerging from Scotland, UK yesterday (18 October) about a case of BSE, the Scottish meat industry is remaining cool on what implications this might have for international trade.
Two giants of the global food sector - Unilever and Nestlé - reported increased sales momentum yesterday (18 October). The news will be welcome respite for the two ‘big food’ manufacturers who have seen market share come under pressure from the fragmentation...
Specialist international food packing business Hilton Food Group (HFG) has agreed to buy a 50% share in Netherlands-based vegetarian product manufacturer Dalco Food.
Influencer marketing, paid posts and sponsored content have turned into a massive global market on social media platforms like Instagram. But its use with independent craft spirits brands is still in its infancy, poised for an explosion.
A Lithuanian company, Pakma, is looking to broaden the appeal of glazed curd cheese bars, a popular sweet snack in the Baltics and other countries in eastern Europe.
Roquette will develop protein ingredients using the high-protein pea variety developed by seed breeding company Equinom, and jointly invest $4 million (€3.5m) in the firm to develop new products.
The Cattle Council of Australia has revealed that changes to the country’s grain-fed beef EU quota would have a “significant detrimental effect” on European exports.
While researching how to bioprint human tissues, medical scientist Giuseppe Scionti discovered a way to "bio-hack" plant-based proteins so they have a meaty texture.
Low calorie sweeteners have a bad reputation – but frequent consumers use them as a means to control cravings and cut calories, suggesting that they could be an important public health tool, a researcher suggests.
Traditional tea-like leaf guayusa is ripe for innovation in branded European goods after recently winning EU novel foods approval, says Ecuadorian firm Waykana.
Better Juice has developed a process that can turn the natural sugars in juice into dietary fibres, an innovation that it believes could be a game-changer for the beverage sector.
It’s not the yuck factor that is holding back insects in the West but the lack of culinary identity and authenticity, argues a Dutch researcher, and a multi-stakeholder approach is needed to create this.
Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in developed markets such as Europe, where demand is growing. But the price of coffee beans reached its lowest level in 12 years. There is broad agreement that this situation is unsustainable: but what is the...
A globe-hopping chef who once specialised in beef dishes has built a truly sustainable and environmentally-friendly cricket protein brand after realising the damage caused by mass meat farming.
From the rise of foodtech to the end of the commodities era; from the organic sector's boom to the Mediterranean diet's bust, these are the most read stories on FoodNavigator this year so far.
The rise in global trade wars and the recent EU decision to classify new plant breeding techniques (NPBTs) as genetically modified organisms will inevitably impact food safety and quality, experts warn.
Chestnuts can add creaminess to dairy-free products, work well in gluten-free bakery and are naturally sweet allowing for sugar reduction, giving them massive potential beyond Christmas, says supplier Porter Foods.
The Australian macadamia industry has released research findings showing that consumers are increasingly snacking to destress or unwind, which has set the stage for the second round of the Macadamia Innovation Challenge.
South Korea’s STX Corporation is launching a new brand – Méshil – in the French market. The brand’s founder, Donghyun Won, says they want to bring this traditional Korean plum-based beverage “to the world”.
Dairy cooperative Arla Foods UK is launching ‘Arla UK 360’, which it claims is a new standard in UK dairy farming with an approach to benefit everyone, and Aldi has become the first supermarket to jump on board.
In his first international interview as Chr. Hansen chief executive, Mauricio Graber explains why he feels the company is uniquely positioned to capitalise on global mega trends shaping the food and beverage sectors.
Multinational food group Unilever has been fined a total of €27m by Greek antitrust authorities for anti-competitive behaviour. The fine comes amidst a row over whether large food corporations should be ‘protected’ from retailers by proposed regulations...
Dutch-based meat supplier Group of Butchers is set to make its debut in the German market after acquiring family-owned meatball and mince-based business Hartmann GmbH.
The latest products hitting the shelves in Europe reflect the concerns of an increasingly adventurous consumer base. Recent introductions range from celebrity-backed protein bars made from worms to better-for-you confectionery balls that are made without...
Downing Street is expected to introduce a new policy that all flour is to be fortified with folic acid in an effort to reduce the number of babies born in the UK with neural tube defects (NTDs).
The European Commission (EC) intends to authorise for the first time a health claim arising from the combined effects of a number of substances, in a decision that affects firms backing the synergistic effect of nutrients in their products.
