Cutting edge developments at the intersection between flavour science and artificial intelligence are poised to revolutionise global food systems.
From the creation of the ‘Internet of Food’ to machine learning technology that can predict flavour...
Once a point of differentiation, demand for natural and authentic foods mean clean labels are now frequently a prerequisite for sales success. But as food manufacturers work to keep chemical-sounding ingredients out of their products, they must also grapple...
With health and wellness at the forefront of consumers’ minds, demand for plant-based protein is exploding. But as manufacturers try to recreate the taste, texture and appearance of meat and dairy products using plant proteins, they inevitably need to...
Consumers around the world are asking more & more for clean label and authenticity in packaged foods. Following an extended survey along the worldwide food value chain, Solvay confirms that developing affordable natural solutions is one of the main...
Examining the purchasing attitudes of 3,000 consumers across Europe, a recent study commissioned by Capsugel, now a Lonza company, found that clean label solutions are popular amongst food supplement users. With this demand showing no signs of abating,...
How can the requirements for reformulation and clean & simple be reconciled? Can sugar, salt and fat be reduced without impacting mouthfeel and taste? What solutions are there for more transparency and simplicity in ingredient selection?
‘Globesity’ gets more critical every day – but people still crave the sweets, snacks and desserts they have loved for so long.How are companies responding to this public health epidemic, and is ‘self-regulation’ in the form of smaller portions and low-sugar...
Many fingers have been pointed from lazy consumers to greedy food companies to inept governments but it has done little to solve the problem – obesity and overweight rates continue to rise.In this keynote roundtable we bring consumer, industry and academic...
France’s sugar tax has been in place for years, Mexico’s is in full swing and Britain’s is on its way.As the obesity crisis spreads rapidly across the globe, taxes are touted one of the methods that could fight it. But do they actually work?Do they incentivise...
Is it really game over for marquee weight management brands like Slim-Fast, Jenny Craig and Weight Watchers? Unilever jumped the Slim-Fast ship in 2014 and Nestlé is offloading Jenny Craig leaving the sector in “tatters” as one analyst put it. Shifting...
In a world where food firms and dietary supplement companies look to exploit the latest consumer trends for fad diets and quick fixes using a huge range of ingredients, many are left wondering where the real opportunity really lies. Which ingredients...
In a world where food firms and dietary supplement companies look to exploit the latest consumer trends for fad diets and quick fixes using a huge range of ingredients, many are left wondering where the real opportunity really lies. Which ingredients...
The inaugural FoodNavigator Business Leaders Forum brings together top executives from some of the most innovative food and drink companies in Europe.We’ll discuss the hottest trends in the industry, successful strategies in new product development, and...
To mark the launch of the Bakery Market Report 2015, British Baker is bringing you a FREE LIVE WEB BROADCAST outlining the challenges of bakery retail in the UK. Register now to secure your space.
When it comes to diet, fat has long been seen as the enemy. But has fat – even the saturated kind – been given an unfair hearing when it comes to nutrition and diet? In this roundtable debate, FoodNavigator brings together global experts to provide a...
Salt reduction remains a key public health priority globally, and is seen as an area of importance for many within the food industry. Despite huge success stories from sugar reduction efforts in some countries, public health experts and campaigners still...
