Representatives of the European food industry met with the European Union’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, this week to press for “special consideration” for the industry in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
UK-based animal welfare organisations the RSPCA and the British Veterinary Association have sent an open letter to the UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to ban non-stun slaughtering of animals.
The food industry must deliver healthier food in a more sustainable way and utilise new technologies that meet changing consumer expectations. Nestlé plans to be at the forefront of this shift, EVP and CEO of zone EMEA Marco Settembri said.
In the UK, home delivery of organic food and drink products through online orders and box schemes has contributed to the market’s record sales of £2.33bn for 2018.
Saudi Arabian-based dairy manufacturer Almarai has reached an agreement with Alamar Foods, a franchise operator for the foodservice industry in the Middle East, to acquire all of its shares in its Premier Foods business.
The demand to live a healthier lifestyle is increasing, yet 4 in 5 people across Northern Europe do not know about the essential nutrients in their diet and where to get them, according to new research commissioned by Arla Foods.
A Spanish start-up has formulated a recovery drink made from 20% seawater that it says is designed to replenish stores following intense exercise or after “a crazy night out”.
Manufacturers and retailers of sweetened fermented yoghurt drinks are the focus of Public Health England’s most recent guidance, which incites a 20% reduction of added sugar by 2021.
UK levy organisation the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has outlined the potential impact of a no-deal Brexit on the meat industry.
In another round of controversies surrounding Poland’s sick cow slaughter scandal, the French, Slovak and Lithuanian Ministries of Agriculture have launched investigations into the beef meat’s distribution in their respective markets.
GlobalMeatNews is very excited to announce that we will be hosting a full-day conference discussing the rapidly evolving plant-based protein sector in the summer.
A six-year large-scale research study has concluded that gluten-free diets may be good at dealing with bloating but for health benefits such as a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes you should look to whole grains.
Nestlé, Givaudan and Bühler have teamed with Swiss research institutions to address hunger, affordable nutrition and sustainable packaging across the food chain.
UK start-up Wonderchup is targeting children and families with its clean label, healthy alternative to classic tomato ketchup. “We’ve had a lot of interest from people with health problems,” co-founder Elise Daly told FoodNavigator.
Flavours supplier McCormick and IT group IBM today (4 February) unveiled their ongoing research collaboration pioneering the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for flavour and food product development. “We are witnessing history,” McCormick chief science...
From 'double origin' artisan coffee, to 'feel good' puds that are vegan, gluten free and nutritionally dense. Here's FoodNavigator's weekly roundup of some of the most interesting product launches hitting the shelves in Europe....
A former managing director turned entrepreneur from Barcelona has swapped management for mindfulness with a health coach app that teaches the importance of nutrition for a healthy body and mind.
Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confiscated 3.7 tonnes of various meat products, imported into a Dublin port from Romania.
Russian agricultural holding Miratorg has closed its online store, with the company no longer planning to sell meat through the internet platform, Nina Teltsova, official spokesperson of Miratorg told GlobalMeatNews.
Scientists have pinpointed the compound in rapeseed responsible for its bitter taste, marking an encouraging step towards the creation of palatable rapeseed by-products for human consumption.
IFF-LMR, a subsidiary of International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), hopes to build food industry awareness of Peru Balsam as a “warm and sensual” source of “brown notes” having secured FairWild certification for the ingredient.
Alpro has quietly increased the proportion of European soy used in its products to 60%. It’s a sensible move given that soy supply chains are under severe scrutiny.
Coeliac UK and Innovate UK are helping fund research to develop three new plant proteins for gluten-free bread, which Nandi Proteins chairman Neil Crabb says could improve its taste and texture.
Spreads brand Lätta, owned by Upfield, has come under fire for its palm oil content after being named “Årets matbluff” – meaning “food bluff of the year” – by Swedish consumer association Äkta Vara.
Polish prosecutors have launched an investigation into illegal traffic and slaughtering of sick cattle after local journalists covertly filmed workers at a slaughterhouse in Ostrów Mazowiecka, in the country’s central region.
Swiss food giant Nestlé aims to step up its global fight against iron deficiency after acquiring a new food fortification technology developed by researchers in New Zealand.
A UK start-up blurring the lines between ‘classic matcha’ and ‘energy drink’ has developed a caffeinated beverage for millennials. FoodNavigator spoke to Matcha Works co-founder Harvey Hodd to find out how the sparkling drink sets itself apart in both...
Zelfo Technology is working alongside European food makers to give a “second life” to by-products of food production. The group is currently working with fruit and vegetable side-streams for the development of safe, sustainable packaging alternatives...
'People will start to see plants as filling and delicious, providing protein and satiety...'
High-profile launches notwithstanding (the Impossible Slider is now at White Castle and the Beyond Burger is at TGI Fridays) 45 out of the top 100 restaurant chains in the US still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to the Good Food Institute’s...
A ‘clean label’ food safety ingredient made from buffered vinegar and plant extracts has launched in Europe to extend the shelf-life and stabilise the colour of processed meats.
Europe is heavily reliant on imports of soy – both to feed its livestock and consumers’ appetite for plant-based diets. However, food brands are beginning to realise that this crucial commodity comes with a heavy footprint.
