As Ever.Ag and SPX Flow release AI-powered optimization tools for dairy producers, we look at what’s currently on the market – and what could be the next big thing.
Alcohol-free alternatives provide a welcome option to the increasing number of consumers who choose not to drink. But there are growing concerns that branding similarities to alcohol could mean that alcohol-free alternatives act as a gateway into alcohol...
In the wake of the delay of the UK’s landmark HFSS guidance on volume and price, UK company LoSalt is calling for greater salt reduction regulations and education from the government.
Just over one month has passed since COP28 closed its doors in Dubai, UAE, giving members of the Food4Climate Pavilion time to reflect on the climate change conference. Was food high enough on the agenda? And what’s on the menu for COP29?
Consumers are increasingly focusing on their health without compromising on taste, which is why healthy indulgence has become a serious trend. Millennials (Gen Y) and Centennials (Gen Z) are looking for foods and beverages that are tasty, good for you,...
Israeli-based food-tech startup Imagindairy expects products made with its animal-free dairy protein to launch in the US within the year after it says it received from FDA a letter of no objection for the ingredient’s GRAS status and the subsequent acquisition...
It is said ‘we eat first with our eyes’. The colour of food and drink can have a major influence over what we choose to consume, so which pigments are expected to whet appetites in 2024?
Colour is an important part of what appeals to consumers about food, making it stand out on the shelf and enhancing the perception of taste. Food colourants, therefore, have a vital job to do. Fermentation, which can produce vegan, kosher and halal colourants...
While the alternative protein scene continues to pursue widespread uptake and acceptance, in 2024, expect to see new and evolving concepts, technologies and regulatory support to progress towards attaining resilient food systems.
From Q2 2024, Ingredion will begin marketing Better Juice’s sugar reduction technology to its customer base. It’s a ‘win-win situation’ that leverages each company’s strengths, Better juice co-founder and co-CEO Gali Yarom tells FoodNavigator.
For those who are blind and partially sighted, buying food and beverages often poses problems. Knowing the ingredients of a product, whether it contains allergens, or often simply what it is, can often be difficult when packaging does not communicate...
While Irish butter exports to the US continued to grow and demand from the Middle East increased, the Irish Food Board recorded a decline in dairy exports across all key regions in 2023.
Having unveiled a new logo and visual identity system in the US last year, Pepsi is now rolling out its new look globally in a bid to appeal to younger consumers and help ‘shake up the cola category’.
A new era of convenience will emerge in 2024 as ever-evolving augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) technology streamlines consumers’ meal planning, shopping and cooking habits.
Plant-based meat company VFC (Vegan Fried Chick*n) has rebranded. Following several acquisitions in 2023, it is now Vegan Food Group, and aims to grow through acquisitions into a larger, more versatile and further reaching part of the plant-based meat...
An Indian court has ruled that PepsiCo India Holdings can finally claim a patent for the potato variety grown exclusive for its Lay’s potato chips – but this follows a protracted legal journey of lawsuits, arguments, judges orders and appeals.
Japanese tech giant Konica Minolta and Swiss foodtech start-up Planetary are working on a first-of-its-kind solution that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced sensing technology to optimize the production of precision fermentation-derived...
Off the back of shifting political landscapes, evolving biotech-led categories and regulatory changes in 2023, we look at how these influence food additives in 2024 and what further changes we can expect to see.
In this week's NPD Trend Tracker, we have KitKat's new 70% dark chocolate, which will run for a limited time in the UK. We also have a new cocktail range released in paper bottles and an exciting new investment for Italian food brand Crosta...
Consumers are paying more attention to what’s on their plate, including when it comes to plant-based meat. The more they query ingredients lists, processing methods, and nutrition profile, the more influence they will have on the category, suppliers suggest.
Plant-based beverages may be considered suitable alternatives to their dairy counterparts but must overcome challenges related to flavour, consumer health, stability and nutrient dissolution, say researchers in Singapore, the UK and China.
Key trends to watch in 2024 will include next-gen alt protein solutions, sustainability with substantiation, medicines for the mind and active ageing solutions.
European cultivated chicken ingredients may soon be winging their way to Asia if Vital Meat is successful in its novel food regulatory submission to the Singapore Food Agency (SFA).
Upcycling food is a good way of putting food to use that may otherwise have gone to waste. However, not all consumers will eat food that has been upcycled. A new study takes a broad look at 37 research articles on consumer acceptance, or lack thereof,...
Oatmilk pioneer Oatly’s new Unsweetened Oatmilk and Super Basic Oatmilk, which launched this week, respond to rising consumer concerns about plant-based milks, including their nutritional value and, for some, long lists of unfamiliar ingredients, which...
Poised to grow to $50.47bn by 2030, the global canned seafood market is driven by consumer demand for nutrient-rich foods, like protein and fatty acids, and longer shelf-life, per Grandview Research data. Notably, canned tuna, with its high nutritional...
As a new Chinese study supports the role of natural alternatives in meat preservation, does this have the potential to expand Europe’s approved preservatives list?
Microplastics, which research suggests could be harmful to human health, are well-known infiltrators of a wide variety of food and beverages. Now, researchers have found that nanoplastics, the even smaller offspring of microplastics, are present in stratospheric...
Steakholder Foods, which claims the launch is a ‘world first’, says its proprietary tech allows the start-up to closely mimic the taste, texture and appearance of traditional meat and seafood.
Chickpeas could take a more prominent role in PepsiCo’s snack portfolio given rising consumer interest in the legume, its environmental sustainability attributes and its versatility stemming from its mild flavor and diverse texture applications, according...
It's January - meaning the spotlight is well and truly on the low and no alcohol category. The latest data from IWSR sets the scene and pinpoints where future growth is most likely to come from.
A probiotic kefir shot developed by the personalised nutrition scientists at Zoe has been hailed “a big step forward for the gut-health macro trend”, with industry pundits applauding the science-first product development approach.
Producing the right food in space is difficult, given the particular nutritional needs of astronauts and the difficulty of growing anything in the final frontier. Luckily, researchers have developed the ‘perfect meal’ for male astronauts: a vegetarian...
Finnish biotech start-up Enifer will open its first factory in order to develop its mycoprotein ingredient, following its receiving of €12m in funding. To develop these ingredients, it will use PEKILO fermentation, a process developed in the 1970s by...
The Paris-based foodtech company, in which dairy major Bel Group is an investor, will use the funding to scale-up the production of casein through precision fermentation.
Industrial filtration specialist Pall Corporation tells AgTechNavigator why it wants to help the brewing industry transition to more sustainable manufacturing processes by avoiding the use of diatomaceous earth.
The French consumer affairs authority criticized butter producers’ and manufacturers’ lack of regulatory knowledge after an investigation showed ‘anomalies’ in the quality of some butters.
European producers in 2024 will focus on informing consumers about processed and ultra-processed foods and drinks, potentially lowering content in formulations to encourage plant-based meat or dairy alternatives uptake.
Lower income families often tend to have poorer outcomes when it comes dietary nutrition and obesity. A study of a low-income area in Birmingham, UK explored potential barriers to eating well.
Ahead of the European elections in June 2024, The European Liaison Committee for Agricultural and Agrifood Trade (CELCAA) calls for better integration of agrifood trade interests in EU policy.
European supermarket giant Carrefour has stopped selling PepsiCo products in France, Belgium, Italy and Spain: citing 'unacceptable' price increases from the American drinks and snacks giant.
The spark for biotech company Helaina hit founder Laura Katz on the New York City subway as she was listening to a podcast about black-market breast milk.
Agrifood research recognises Europe’s efforts to boost supply chain traceability with robust regulations and technological advancements, yet more can be done to enhance its capabilities.
As we leave behind a troublesome 2023, we reflect on some of the unforeseen challenges faced by ingredients companies. From supply chain disruptions to cost-of-living pressures, how have suppliers changed tact to meet manufacturers’ demands?
January is a time where many people abstain from indulgent things, from alcohol to chocolate. Meat and dairy, increasingly linked to climate change and animal suffering, are other products those taking part in 'Veganuary' also abstain from at...
From gut health to a healthier planet, ingredient firm Prinova is hoping to use its latest megatrends report to showcase the opportunities available to leverage its ingredient portfolio, vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities and other in-house...
