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What hurdles do developers of eco and carbon labels face? GettyImages/sergeyryzhov

What are the challenges of environmental labelling in food?

By Flora Southey

The European Commission is planning to propose a sustainable food labelling network, yet must first address several key challenges, suggests Professor Matthias Finkbeiner, Chair of Sustainable Engineering at Technical University Berlin.

How can computer modelling help food manufacturers optimise their production processes? GettyImages/Khanisorn Chaokla

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Industry insights from NIZO: How computer modelling can enhance food production

By René Floris, NIZO Food Research Division Manager

How can computer modelling help food manufacturers optimise their production processes? René Floris, NIZO Food Research Division Manager and member of the FoodNavigator expert advisory panel explores which kinds of process steps can be modelled, and their...

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What’s inspiring innovation in low-to-no beverages?

By Katy Askew

Low-to-no alcoholic beverages are a growth space exciting the drinks sector. Experts from FoodNavigator and sister publications BeverageDaily, The Grocer and Lumina Intelligence weigh in on the segment’s prospects.

ANSES: ‘We have questions about nanomaterials'

ANSES: ‘We have questions about nanomaterials'

By Will Chu

In light of the recent ruling concerning titanium dioxide, French authorities have cast the net wider and urged caution over the use of nanomaterials in food as well as in antibacterial products.

Plant-centred diets offer heart health benefits / Pic: GettyImages-Lightfield Studios

Plant-centred or low-fat diets for heart health?

By Katy Askew

Fresh research has come out comparing the heart benefits associated with low-fat and ‘plant-centred’ diets. The results are in – plant-centred diets could be more effective at lowering heart disease risk.

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NPD Trend Tracker: From Huel protein powder to Marmite-glazed burgers

By Flora Southey

In our latest new product development trend tracker, the ‘world’s first’ nutritionally complete vegan protein powder is rolling out in the UK, recipe box company Gousto is partnering with Marmite, ManiLife and Hellmann’s, and ‘natural’ energy drink challenger...

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