Consumer organisations are calling on the European Commission to take a tougher stance on acrylamide in food products, insisting that targets for acrylamide content should be lower.
Nestlé launches its first ever Milkybar milk and white chocolate offering, cricket-based crackers hit UK shelves, and Red Date superfruits get a dark chocolate makeover. FoodNavigator brings you the latest new product development trends in Europe.
Growth rates in Russia’s poultry industry were the lowest for the past two decades in 2018, with several dozen companies going bankrupt due to avian influenza (AI), rising costs and extremely low profitability
Last week, British beef and lamb producers were eyeing the Japanese market following the lifting of a 23-year import ban in January 2019, and with a presence at Japan’s Foodex, Asia’s largest food and drink exhibition.
To mark International Women’s Day, FoodNavigator looks behind the brands and delves into the corporate social responsibility reports of the food and beverage majors. How is gender equality being addressed and is this reflected in women’s pay packets?
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) will invest €56.4m in projects that aim to ‘transform’ the agri-food system in 2019, a 44% year-on-year increase.
The last two weeks have seen the EU overturn EFSA’s call on unpublished herbicide studies, the unveiling of Africa-Europe food and farming initiatives, and the authorisation of Japanese dairy imports into the EU. FoodNavigator brings you the latest news...
Derek Chambers, a Paris-based trader in ‘semi-retirement’ delivered a passionate speech to the Cocoa Merchants Association of America conference calling on the industry to revaluate its stance on sustainability and end duplication.
The European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) must disclose details of studies on the toxicity and carcinogenic properties of glyphosate to lawmakers, concluded an EU court.
DrinkPlus-creator Play Saludable hopes to drive local interest and secure international expansion with its latest functional drink Nikte, branded around alebrijes – mythical creatures from Mexican folklore.
An ageing population is a time bomb for the food sector, which must innovate to address the specific needs of this rapidly expanding consumer group. We spoke to Professor Wender Bredie from the University of Copenhagen about the challenges and opportunities.
A new European standard for food fraud has been developed to clarify inconsistencies in terminology, covering sub-terms that go beyond the safety aspect of food crime.
The Finnish bakery products and sweets producer is building a bespoke manufacturing facility to make xylitol from oat hulls, derived as a side stream during the company’s oat milling process.
A team of researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) has found that meals low in calories support protection from some diseases, indicating a correlation between the number of calories a person consumes and cell performance.
Nestlé is introducing a new Nesquik variety, Nesquik All Natural. We go behind the scenes at the factory in Szerences, Hungary, where the SKU will go into production.
Online grocery service Farmdrop has cropped out butter, eggs and jam from an advertisement proposal following Transport for London's ban on HFSS product promotions.
The European Commission is calling for action to tackle the rise of antimicrobial resistance in animals, saying it’s a threat against human health, animal health and the environment.
Russia is going to use its “vast natural opportunities” to produce clean, organic agricultural products both for the Russian and for foreign markets, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, speaking to a Federal Assembly in late February.
GlobalMeatNews is delighted to announce that we will be welcoming Heather Mills as the keynote speaker for our plant-based protein conference in Amsterdam this summer.
Blockchain and artificial intelligence are set to play ever more significant roles in the food industry, including in food security and diversification, said a panel of industry and technology experts.
Global MNC PepsiCo, Japanese beverage giant Kirin, personalised nutrition pioneers TCI Gene and New Zealand's government-funded High Value Nutrition Challenge will all be sending speakers to the second Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, taking place in...
Functional ingredients manufacturer Beneo has extended its partnership with BioWanze and invested €4.3m to open a new textured wheat protein plant in Wanze, Belgium.
Weak legislation and insufficient surveillance in Europe have contributed to a growing food fraud market across the bloc, said experts at the GFSI Conference last week.
London-based sushi company Ima has developed a vegan ‘salmon’ sushi set that it says will be a “game changer” for the market. FoodNavigator caught up with founder Jessica Chan to find out more.
Animal feed organisation Royal De Heus has acquired a majority stake in poultry and pig feed business D-Mix and will carry on the business under the name Koudijs Ukraine.
Nestlé is launching a new variety of Nesquik in Europe. In a move indicative of its global commitments on single-use plastics, Nestlé is rolling Nesquik All Natural out in an innovative new paper packaging material that is plastic-free and fully recyclable.
Marks and Spencer first implemented a DNA sampling system across its beef supply chain in 2012. Seven years on, head of agriculture and fisheries Steve McLean says he has seen beef sales rise and customer complaints drop.
Swiss flavour and fragrances group Givaudan is partnering with Israeli start-up incubator The Kitchen to “expand its innovation ecosystem” and connect with Israel-based food entrepreneurs.
French health officials are investigating the presence of morphine and codeine found in poppy seed baguettes and ready-made sandwiches made with poppy seed bread.
From an Italian 'Brexit Box' full of non-perishables for UK shoppers, to a kombucha and apple cider vinegar energy drink, and a 300th-year anniversary Jubilee cheese in Liechtenstein, FoodNavigator brings you the last new product development...
The Government has been warned against a “race to the bottom” in food standards, following the US ambassador’s suggestion that the UK embrace practices such as chlorine-washed chicken.
Norway’s youth is not adequately protected from the often subtle and sophisticated digital marketing techniques of unhealthy food brands, says the Norwegian Consumer Council.
More than any other sector, the food industry will be key to achieving a sustainable future. Technological innovations and emerging trends play an essential role in reaching this goal, says Compass CEO Dominic Blakemore.
Pressure from consumers has resulted in food businesses delivering year-on-year improvements in their approach to animal welfare. But further progress is being hampered by shopper’s unwillingness to pay a premium.
From farms in Brazil to supermarket shelves in the Netherlands, blockchain technology has enabled Albert Heijn to enhance traceability and transparency across its orange juice supply chain.