Ahead of unveiling its new ‘The Future of Meat is Green’ initiative at the IFFA show in Germany, concept developer Vaessen-Schoemaker spoke exclusively to GlobalMeatNews about its hopes for the scheme and how the meat debate could become a positive one....
Sentiment analysis is an exciting tool that continues to evolve as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning become more sophisticated. It is a precise science that can be used to aid new product development as well as for marketing and PR.
It’s much hyped in the media and flavour of the month among investors, but how viable are cell-based meats as a ‘clean protein’ source to tackle global demand?
Nestlé’s Dr Jörg Hager will deliver a keynote address at the second Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, where he will assess the changes needed in nutritional recommendations for an ageing population.
Current GMO regulation is crippling advancements in sustainable development and food security, according to agricultural economist Matin Qaim, who told FoodNavigator he is optimistic EU law can be adjusted to be ‘more science-based’.
Researchers at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) are developing facial recognition technology that can help farmers assess the emotional and physical well-being of pigs.
Almost 230,00 cocoa farmers to benefit from Fairtrade’s new version of its main standard for small-scale farmers, making them more resilient to market prices and climate change.
Russia is likely to see moderate growth in poultry, pork and beef production in 2019, as it capitalises on a rapid expansion in exports and continuous state support, the Russian Ministry of Agriculture has forecast.
Israel-based Gat Foods has launched a range of ingredients made from 90% fruit components, which it says will help food companies ‘make the switch’ from refined to unrefined sugars.
UK, German, Spanish and Dutch consumers appear unable to differentiate between a nutrition claim and a health claim in a study that calls for improvements in communicating the benefits of healthier food choices.
From Hipchips new crisps and dips concept, to vegan macaroons and chickpea puffs, here's this week's round up some of the most on-trend European product launches.
While some natural products brands are only interested in CBD from hemp or marijuana plants, the market for cannabinoids produced via microbial fermentation is potentially huge, as the pesticide-free process delivers higher yields and consistent purity...
UK retailer Tesco has just announced a trial recycling scheme. But campaigners insist the government needs to step up and take action to reverse low UK recycling rates.
Food prices in the UK reached their highest rate of inflation in nearly six years in March, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC), which blamed bad weather and higher commodity prices for pushing up costs for retailers.
A giant, squealing pig accompanied protesters at a CAP reforms vote this week, the EU said it will pump €250m into supplying healthy foods to school children, and the Single-Use Plastics (SUP) Directive was voted in by Parliament. FoodNavigator brings...
A suboptimal diet lacking in whole grains, fruit, nuts and seeds, vegetables and omega-3 fatty acids is responsible for more deaths than any other risk factors globally, according to findings published in The Lancet.
Giant cocoa producer commits to including coconut a 100% sustainable ingredient by 2025, as it announces major investment in its cocoa processing capabilities in Abidjan.
The Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is working to bring sustainable palm oil into the “mainstream”. And while notable progress has been made – in terms of both awareness and uptake of the certification scheme – RSPO CEO Datuk Darrel Webber...
Jordan-based halal frozen and chilled products supplier Nabil Foods is collaborating with Universal Studios as part of a marketing campaign that will see the fun and playful characters of the Minions in a tie-up with the Nabil kids’ line range and marketing...
Finnish processor HKScan has cut staff and restructured its management team as part of its strategy to boost efficiencies following a period of disappointing results.
Meeting environmental legislation can be confusing and time-consuming. Becky Thomas, International and Environmental compliance manager at Valpak untangles the issues.
A consortium of poultry companies and knowledge institutes from the Netherlands has launched FoodTechIndonesia in an effort to strengthen the poultry sector in the Indonesian market.
Chr. Hansen’s latest enzyme for cheesemakers, the CHY-MAX Supreme, is ‘a game changer’ in the production of cheddar, continental and mozzarella cheeses, the Danish bioscience company told FoodNavigator when we caught up last month.
San Francisco-based Guittard Chocolate Company has invested in farmer training to preserve chocolate flavours from cocoa growing regions and advance its sustainability mission, director of marketing Amy Guittard told FoodNavigator.
Professional meat industry body The Institute of Meat (IoM) has said that a new report issued by think-tank The Social Market Foundation (SNF), which asserts that more needs to be done to raise the status of technical and vocational occupations, is long...
Global food and beverage giant Nestle has published its second round of supplier lists for public perusal in an industry-first move towards total supply chain transparency, revealing Oceania, Malaysia and Indonesia as its biggest APAC suppliers so far.
Luker Chocolate is a Colombian cocoa supplier and chocolate maker that believes cocoa production can deliver positive societal change: “We believe that chocolate makes the world a better place.”
International meat producer Vion has said it is facing a number of challenges in 2019 after being hit by low cattle hide prices and high pig prices during 2018.
Food and farming trade associations across Europe have called on the EU to make further contingency plans for a no-deal Brexit to limit potential disruptions to the food chain.
A gut health entrepreneur who created a range of live sauerkrauts in an aim to cure her persistent fatigue and skin issues has somewhat surpassed her plans after being named the winner of an international food innovation competition.
In this week's NPD trend tracker, FoodNavigator profiles some of the most interesting new products to hit the shelves across Europe. From big brand innovation, such as Nestlé's new Llama coloured Smarties, to start-up launches including Rokit's...
Scientists have outlined the effect of fermented foods on the gut environment, as the boost in beneficial bacteria numbers may give rise to better defined personalised nutrition schemes in the future.
