Two pieces of research published in the British Medical Journal provide fresh evidence of the links between popular processed food and a range of health risks.
The EU Council has adopted a total ban on single-use plastics by 2021, farmers are angry as the Mercosur deal inches closer, while environmentalists have warned about a failure to tackle agriculture’s contribution to climate breakdown. FoodNavigator brings...
The global ice cream category is “stepping up its innovation game”, according to Mintel global food & drink analyst Honorata Jarocka, who says brands are responding to consumer demand for healthy and tasty desserts.
Public Health England has been urged to include cakes and biscuits in its calorie reduction programme after researchers found “a considerable amount” of fat in own- and private-label brands.
Belgian biotechnology company ViroVet is to partner with animal disease research body Pirbright Institute to development antiviral drugs to combat African Swine Fever (ASF).
Croatian meat producer and processor Vajda has invested more than HRK 50 million (€6.8m) in modernising and increasing its production capacities in Čakovec, in the country’s northern region.
Unilever hopes to leverage growing consumer interest in sustainable sourcing and present the “human” side of its vanilla supply chain through its new ‘Vanilla for Change’ marketing campaign.
The Technical University of Denmark is developing blockchain solutions for small and medium-sized food manufacturers in an effort to combat food fraud in high-value products.
Food retailers in France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands are finding growing consumer demand for sustainably sourced products, according to a survey of over 1,800 companies in the five countries by the International Trade Commission.
Beyond Meat will start making its plant-based meat substitutes in Europe next year, marking its first production plant outside of the US, and has also announced a deal with German discount supermarket Lidl.
Two nutrition scientists who became angry about the number of social media celebs with more influence than health experts have created a network to empower their colleagues to have a real impact on the future of nutrition.
A jury in a mock trial debating a meat tax has found that it’s “too blunt a policy tool” to be effective and that all ultra-processed foods should be subject to a levy.
Irish Minister for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed has issued advice to the public about African swine fever (ASF), the risk it poses to the pig sector in Ireland, and what can be done to prevent the introduction of this...
Vertical farming systems needn’t be manufactured exclusively for farmers growing produce at scale. FoodNavigator meets two innovators developing closed cultivation systems for the sitting room or restaurant.
Plant-based meat alternatives provider Beyond Meat has expanded its partnership with Zandbergen World’s Finest Meat to develop its produce at a new manufacturing plant in Zoeterwoude, the Netherlands.
A group of US dietitians and physicians has blasted a report from doctors in Belgium which stated that raising children on a vegan diet was "unethical" and should be a criminal offence.
UFC-Que Choisir has raised concerns over the safety of soy-based products after elevated levels of phytoestrogens were found in various drinks, desserts, sauces, and prepared foods.
The average Dane would get a “substantial” health benefit if they substituted part of their red and processed meat consumption with fish, according to data from the National Food Institute at the Technical University of Denmark (TUD).
Chr. Hansen says its new lactose biosensor test kit can determine lactose concentration in all dairy products, including those with added flavours, vitamins, fruits and sugars.
As the sustainability agenda rises in the food industry, innovators are increasingly looking at ways of swapping out meat for a plant-based counterpart. FoodNavigator explores three innovations in the sector: microalgae omega-3, scalable mycoprotein,...
From an organic tomato passata from French e-commerce start-up Kazidomi, to Unilever's latest premium ice cream flavour: white chocolate & cookies. FoodNavigator brings you some of the most exciting new product developments across the bloc.
Ingredients manufacturer Tate & Lyle is riding the reformulation wave, with its business boosted by sugar-reduction and clean label trends. CEO Nick Hampton says the company is benefitting from its sense of purpose: “We use our ingredients and expertise...
According to its 2019 Global Responsibility Report, the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based company sources 85% of its top ten ingredients in responsible ways.
The UK’s Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has criticised doctors advising that the NHS should ban bacon and sausages in hospitals.
Sustainably sourced palm oil and soy have shot up the agenda of European retailers. According to Penny Coates, non-executive director of own brand retail solution providers S4RB, this is “just the beginning”.
A survey assessing sandwiches sold by supermarket and high street retailers in the UK has revealed that uptake in plant-based is still lagging. “The sheer volume of meat-based sandwiches is a big concern,” says Eating Better.
Russia is set to export 100,000 tonnes (t) of pork in 2019, up 20% compared to the same period of the previous year, Russian government officials have forecast.
UK environmental marketing campaign charity Hubbub is encouraging people to pack their own lunches. If you do, Hubbub says it could combat single-use plastic pollution and food waste - as well as saving you money.
Julian Mellentin: 'Investors in meat substitutes are likely to be disappointed'
Next-generation meat, egg, and dairy alternatives have garnered a huge amount of press (and investment), but there are many other ways for brands to meet demand for plant-based foods, says a report from consultancy New Nutrition Business querying whether...
Cashew nut shells are commonly discarded as a waste product but a high antioxidant content could mean they have potential to be used as meat preservatives, say Brazilian researchers.
The European Commission has made steps to enhance price transparency across the agri-food supply chain, including in meat, eggs, dairy, and olive oil sectors.
The Polish Ministry of the Environment has drafted a new bill to restrict investments in building new animal breeding facilities in close proximity to residential buildings.
London Food Tech Week is a five day ‘festival’ showcasing the best and brightest in food innovation. Spread across five different venues, each day has a theme – from manufacturing to retail and out-of-home consumption. So what food and beverage trends...
Joining the market of cannabis-infused products is Phyx, a THC flavored sparkling water, which hopes its low-dose and fast-acting formula will better perform as an alcohol replacement.
From organic soybean pulp to brewers' spent grain and rice husks, by-products are attracting increased interest from start-ups looking to upcycle food waste.
Pret A Manger’s plans to buy rival Eat and turn the chain's 94 stores into vegetarian outlets illustrates the surging demand for plant-based and sustainable foods, according to Ecovia Intelligence. We spoke to the research company ahead of the Sustainable...
This week, the European Council adopted new rules banning selected single-use items, England announced plans to outlaw plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds, and Germany revealed that 5,300 disposable cups are used per minute across the country.
The marine environment is an important source of raw material for the global food sector. But the seafood industry is blighted by high levels of waste. This is a challenge the Icelandic seafood industry hopes to meet through innovation.
