The food industry faces rising pressure to tackle food insecurity in the wake of COVID-19. Rabobank shares six areas it expects to drive innovation in the ‘new normal’.
Meal planning, snacking and interest in exotic foods are consumer trends that have all risen during the UK’s national lockdown, according to a John Lewis and Waitrose Report.
Barcelona-based Novameat has entered the pork alternative space with a 3D printed plant-based pork muscle cut. “The alternative meat industry is moving beyond ground meat analogues,” CEO Giuseppe Scionti tells FoodNavigator.
Israeli start-up Remilk hopes to replace cows as ‘food factories’ with its microbe-based ‘milk’. Co-founder Aviv Wolff tells FoodNavigator the product is functional, versatile, and ‘behaves the same way as cow’s milk’.
The coronavirus pandemic has led to surging demand for organic and sustainable foods, according to a new report. Why is the organic sector getting a ‘coronavirus boost’ and will gains be sustained in the face of an economic downturn?
This week's edition of the FoodNavigator new product trend tracker spotlights an upmarket take on the humble ice cream sandwich from Pierre Hermé and a new plant-based egg replacement leveraging aquafaba. Here are some innovation highlights from...
Consumers want less alcohol in their beverages – and yet alcohol is the very part of a drink that helps deliver a complex flavour profile and mouthfeel. So how can brands mimic alcohol and create a convincing low or no alcohol product?
Probiotic products for immune health are enjoying a surge in online searches – with some brands enjoying a 500% boost, but what can businesses do to turn interest into commercial success? Lumina Intelligence’ online marketing expert reveals her top tips...
As consumers across Europe continue to grapple with coronavirus lockdowns, health is front-of-mind for many. This week's NPD trend tracker reflects the importance of health and nutrition as an innovation driver. We hear from a French food company...
In the era of the COVID-19 crisis, industry must avoid ‘business as usual’ practices, think outside the box, and accelerate efforts to develop sustainable and modern food systems, says food waste expert.
Plant-based products benefit from something of a health halo. However, the nutritional profile of these often ultra-processed foods is coming under increased scrutiny. FutureBridge forecasts four-up-and coming plant-based proteins that could disrupt the...
Mile High Labs has submitted a European novel foods dossier for its CBD isolate. According to Christian Hendriksen, vice president of international expansion, compliance with novel food regulations will help move CBD into the FMCG mainstream.
