Growth Asia returns for 2022 in an all-new hybrid format, featuring a ‘best of both worlds’ three-day face-to-face summit in Singapore from 11-13 October, and a digital summit the following week, from 18-20 October.
The COVID-19 pandemic places the link between diet and wellness into sharp relief. The connection between obesity and higher morbidity rates highlights the stark reality that poor diets lead to negative health outcomes. A divergence in consumer behaviour...
As non-communicable disease rates continue to escalate food formulators are responding to the pressing need to cut the amount of salt, fat and sugar in our diets. Flavour is a key piece of the puzzle. From ingredient development that can enhance perception...
Never has the food industry been so concerned about sustainability, and the meat sector is no different. Without significant investment of time, money and research right now, there is no future for the industry, and processors around the globe are working...
FlavourTalk Raw Materials Exhibition (11th March) is the twelfth of the highly acclaimed table-top events, which offers delegates a unique opportunity to meet suppliers of raw materials from companies in Europe and beyond.
A panel of experts will join FoodNavigator to discuss the tests that plant-based proteins now face. Among them are the challenges manufacturers face to provide consumers with better products, with improved taste and texture, to see repeat buying from...
No doubt, plant proteins are here to stay. The plant-based categories are growing at an incredible fast pace, driven by consumers highly conscious of the impact of their diet on their health and environment. However, expectations are high and consumers...
Foods featuring plant-based proteins have seen recent growth that most categories can only wish for. Consumers around the world are clamouring for such products and for good reason – they have the potential to be sustainable, ethical, and healthy. Join...
The plant-based food market is hugely dynamic and changing rapidly as consumers needs and attitudes towards plant-based foods evolve. Whether you are looking to get started or looking to grow further, consumer needs must lead and drive your product development...
Natural, versatile and consistent on a plant basis
While the world population will rise to around 10 billion by 2050, global meat and milk production will also increase – with a significant impact on the environment and climate. This is...
With population numbers on the rise and natural resources in decline, industry is tasked with the challenge of boosting food production on less land and with fewer greenhouse emissions. Could cellular agriculture, food production by microbes, and cell-based...
Plant-based foods have evolved from functional replacements for meat and dairy to products that mimic the taste, texture and aroma of meat. This has expanded the sector’s appeal to flexitarian consumers, engaging with people who are making a conscious...
African Swine Fever (ASF) is running rife around the world and destroying the international pork industry. China has been one of the countries worst hit by the disease, with every province having at least one reported case of ASF over the past year. This...
Constantin Drapatz and Marcel Veenstra, from Ingredion, the Clean label experts will take you through how the adoption of clean label ingredients has changed the food and beverage industry in Europe forever. Consumers are demanding greater transparency...
Consumers care more about clean labels today than ever before, with growing demand for products that are perceived as natural and minimally processed. But does the average busy shopper really take the time to check the ingredients list? Or are other drivers...
“Back-to-basic”, “free- from”, “all natural”: whatever the words, Clean label is top trend in recent years, strongly pushed by Consumers. The whole food value chain need to adapt & find efficient solutions to switch to natural ingredients & develop...
As the supplement market itself evolves in light of the clean label movement, informed consumers are also seeking the same clean label credentials on supplement products as they have come to expect from food products. The purpose of the Clean Label Alliance...
Consumers see ingredients lists that are shorter and easily understandable as ‘cleaner’. This is often perceived as healthier and the clean label drive goes hand-in-hand with NOVA’s classification system of ultra-processed foods.
Clean eating remains a key influencer in product development. And clean label, which is associated with an understandable ingredients list, is perceived by many as "natural" and better for you.
Marrying effective design and achievable sustainability when it comes to packaging is a challenge for meat processors all over the world, and businesses are beginning to innovate to tackle the impact on the environment.
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?
As rising labour and production costs show no signs of abating and consumers and retailers resist price rises on shelf while demanding improved traceability, how can end-to-end automation help?
Our experts explore the key challenges inherent...
Of 263 million tonnes of meat produced globally, more than 20% is lost or wasted, of which 8-10% on average in most regions happens during processing and distribution, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation.A significant amount occurs because...
Contamination is an issue for the whole food industry, but nowhere is the glare of the media spotlight more focused than in sports nutrition, where transgressions can end careers. This seminar will feature the views of the US Anti-Doping Agency CEO and...
