Cereals and bakery preparations

Pasta maker La Molisana taps demand for authenticity and wellness

04-Jan-2018 By Katy Askew

Italian pasta maker La Molisana is planning an “official attack” on international markets in 2018 - supported by its messaging around authenticity and health - as it targets growth of more than 40% over the next three years.

Dutch supermarket app will recommend healthier products over unhealthy ones

04-Jan-2018 By Niamh Michail

The Netherlands’ government-backed Nutrition Centre has launched an app that consumers can use to compare brands in store and find the healthiest one. "We hope to unleash a revolution in the supermarket," it says.

Study links processed carb consumption to weight gain

03-Jan-2018 By Katy Askew

The insulin spike that follows consumption of processed carbs could contribute to higher risk of weight gain and obesity, a new study concludes.

2018 and beyond: Five mega-trends set to shape the food industry

03-Jan-2018 By Katy Askew

FoodNavigator looks at five mega-trends that are set to influence the future of innovation in the food sector.

‘The Google Maps for taste and scent’: Aromyx’s bio-chip sensor could fuel future reformulation, it says

21-Dec-2017 By Niamh Michail

Aromyx has developed a biosensor that places the human taste and olfactory receptors into a bio-chip, digitising taste and smell for empirical and tailored reformulation.

Germany could introduce national glyphosate ban

18-Dec-2017 By Katy Askew

German regulators have concluded the country could legally introduce a national ban of the controversial weed killer glyphosate, despite the European Union’s decision to authorise its use for a further five years.

FoodDrinkEurope submits complaint about Italy’s country of origin labels

14-Dec-2017 By Katy Askew

FoodDrinkEurope, the trade body representing European food makers, has registered an official complaint with the European Commission over Italy’s new country of origin labelling regulations.

Cost of Christmas dinner down 3% in UK

07-Dec-2017 By Niamh Michail

Christmas dinner with all the trimmings will cost Brits 3% less this year as cheaper vegetables and salmon offset a 12% year-on-year rise in turkey, according to Mintec.

Glyphosate gets five-year respite as license renewed

28-Nov-2017 By Katy Askew

The appeal committee of EU governments has backed a European Commission proposal to renew the license of controversial weed killer glyphosate for five years.

Calcium sorbate to be banned in EU

17-Nov-2017 By Niamh Michail

The preservative calcium sorbate is to be banned in the European Union due to a lack of safety data, the Commission has said.

Benefits of digitilization as Tate & Lyle sees demand for oats increase tenfold

17-Nov-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Tate & Lyle is celebrating the first anniversary of its remodelled oat processing plant in Sweden after seeing demand for oats rise tenfold.

Bayn CEO: Cloud-based sugar reformulation tool can fix ‘broken’ food chain

16-Nov-2017 By Katy Askew

Bayn Europe is developing a new cloud-based reformulation tool that, its chief executive says, can help fix the “broken” food chain and heighten sugar-reduction efforts.

Government intervention on food needed to safeguard children’s health: Report

15-Nov-2017 By Will Chu

Imposing taxes on high fat and sugar foods will improve children's diets, the British Psychological Society (BPS) said this week, highlighting the need for government intervention in food reformulation and education.

No safety concern for emulsifier E 471 but EU should tighten up processing: EFSA

13-Nov-2017 By Niamh Michail

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is recommending the Commission changes the specifications for the emulsifier mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids (E 471).

FoodSolutionsTeam targets food waste with sustainable fibre

13-Nov-2017 By Katy Askew

FoodSolutionsTeam (FST) hopes its sustainable KaroPRO Carrot Fibre will help tackle waste in the food industry.

Population growth ‘a threat to food quality’

10-Nov-2017 By Katy Askew

Global population growth means that food production needs to increase by 70% by 2050, placing pressure on food quality standards.

Shea butter in bakery: A healthier and more functional oil than palm?

09-Nov-2017 By Niamh Michail

Thanks to a patent-pending production process, shea butter can beat palm oil for functionality and health with 40% less saturated fat, says Dutch supplier IOI Loders Croklaan.

Redrawing crop distribution could boost food production

08-Nov-2017 By Katy Askew

Redrawing the global map of crop distribution on existing farmland could boost food production and “significantly” reduce water stress in agricultural areas, according to a new study.

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It’s the bun that makes the burger, says Lantmännen Unibake exec

26-Oct-2017 By Gill Hyslop

Lantmännen Unibake is geared to capitalize on the premiumization trend going on in fast food service with operators customizing offerings to encourage consumers to spend a little more on nice looking products.

Orkla to snap up Norway's ABC

26-Oct-2017 By Niamh Michail

Nordic bakery giant Orkla Food Ingredients is to expand into meat ingredients, starter cultures and other functional ingredients by acquiring Norwegian supplier Arne B. Corneliussen (ABC).

Soy emulsifier will respond to Europe's 'negative sentiment' over palm oil: Palsgaard

25-Oct-2017 By Niamh Michail

Danish supplier Palsgaard has launched a soy-based emulsifier for cakes to meet growing European demand for palm-free foods. But certified sustainable palm oil is still the most environmentally-friendly oil crop, it says.

Bakery innovations drive satisfying performance for Novozymes

25-Oct-2017 By Gill Hyslop

Biotechnology company Novozymes has reported ‘better than expected’ growth for the first nine months of fiscal 2017.

Food sales in Europe: The 2017 winners and losers

24-Oct-2017 By Katy Askew

Food sales throughout Europe have grown over the past five years – but not all regions and categories have performed equally. What areas are expanding and where are food makers losing out?

Burts ups capacity in Devon to cope with demand

16-Oct-2017 By Gill Hyslop

Potato chip producer Burts Chips has added 20% capacity at its Roborough factory by installing a high-speed potato frying line and adding 12 more jobs.

Call for “monumental” rethink of food systems that “make people sick”

16-Oct-2017 By David Burrows

Industrial food and farming systems are “making people sick” and fuelling the obesity crisis, according to research published by the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems.

Which frying oil is best for more nutrients and less acrylamide?

09-Oct-2017 By Niamh Michail

Manufacturers prefer mono-unsaturated vegetable oils for frying potatoes – but which ones are best at preserving potato nutrients and keeping acrylamide to a minimum?

Palm oil boosts world food prices: FAO

06-Oct-2017 By Niamh Michail

World food prices rose slightly last month driven by higher vegetable oils prices, and palm oil in particular, according to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

Nestlé to add traffic light label to all UK breakfast cereals

03-Oct-2017 By Niamh Michail

Nestlé will add the UK government’s traffic light nutrition label to all its breakfast cereals in the UK, starting this month (October).

Meurens Natural opens €15m factory

27-Sep-2017 By Niamh Michail

Belgian cereal and fruit syrup manufacturer Meurens Natural has doubled its production capacity with a €15 million factory.

Commission advises authorities how to crack down on dual quality food

27-Sep-2017 By Niamh Michail

The Commission has published guidance to help member state authorities crack down on dual quality foods using existing legislation – but how workable is it?

Not just a sweet leaf: Stevia extracts may help tackle obesity

26-Sep-2017 By Niamh Michail

Stevia’s health benefits go beyond sugar reduction – it could also be a natural alternative for treating metabolic disorders, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, say researchers.

Industry giants to harmonise global date labels in food waste fight

20-Sep-2017 By Niamh Michail

Some of the world’s biggest food companies will standardise their food date labels globally by 2020 in a bid to reduce food waste.

Nestlé-backed Swiss scientists create novel process for foams that last 'essentially forever'

20-Sep-2017 By Niamh Michail

Ever-lasting foam in ice cream or beer without artificial stabilisers? Swiss researchers have "for the first time" developed a novel strategy to make foam bubbles last "essentially ‘forever".

There's an untapped opportunity in organic kids' food, says Mintel

19-Sep-2017 By Niamh Michail

European parents are consistently willing to pay more for organic, says Mintel. Yet while organic claims are common on baby food, they are less used on food and drink aimed at kids. Are manufacturers missing a trick?

EU injects €1.5m into acrylamide research

18-Sep-2017 By Niamh Michail

Nordic scientists will investigate the link between acrylamide exposure and obesity, diabetes and fertility with a €1.5m grant from the European Research Council (ERC).  

Poor diet is linked to one in five deaths around the world

15-Sep-2017 By Niamh Michail

Diets that are low in whole grains, fruit, nuts and seeds and high in salt are now linked to one in five deaths around the world, according to a Lancet study. 

Purple chocolate ups the possibilities for healthy indulgent foods: Herza

15-Sep-2017 By Niamh Michail

Purple chocolate, coloured with nutrient-packed fruit and vegetable powders, can make healthy foods such as muesli more appealing or give indulgent ice cream a healthy halo, says Herza Schokolade.

Bühler acquires Haas to add biscuit capabilities

14-Sep-2017 By Oliver Nieburg

The Bühler Group has acquired Austrian-based confectionery, biscuits and wafer equipment supplier Haas for an undisclosed sum.

Sustainability database can help manufacturers avoid buying bad palm oil

12-Sep-2017 By Niamh Michail

There's "a gold rush mentality" in the palm oil sector preventing it from becoming truly sustainable, says Danish NGO NepCon. But its database Sourcing Hub can help manufacturers make the most sustainable possible choices when buying palm...

For a better batter: Kröner-Stärke launches native starches for fried foods

08-Sep-2017 By Niamh Michail

Kröner-Stärke has launched a range of native wheat-based starches, including organic and gluten-free, for clean label battered and breaded products.

Nestlé launches Shreddies marketing campaign that reflects modern life

07-Sep-2017 By Gill Hyslop

Nestlé’s latest brand campaign, created by McCann London, moves away from knitting grandmothers after seven years to embrace a new ‘Shreddie or Not’ attitude.

Beneo boss: “Sustainability is part of our DNA”

04-Sep-2017 By Niamh Michail

Sustainability has always underpinned the way Beneo does business from ingredient sourcing to investing in greener factories, according to its executive board member.

What next for coconut’s millennial appeal?

01-Sep-2017 By Katy Askew

The popularity of coconut-based products continues to rise thanks, in part, to their particular resonance with millennial consumers: What will the next big trend for coconut applications be?

Danish supplier serves up a healthy dose of hemp product innovation

31-Aug-2017 By Niamh Michail

Bored with the usual hemp launches - granola and cereal bars - one Danish supplier is helping manufacturers think outside the box. Hemp cheese, gin, salami and marzipan are just some of its latest creations.

Novozymes gets EFSA green light for two glucose syrup enzymes

31-Aug-2017 By Niamh Michail

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has given the green light for two Novozymes enzymes used to make glucose syrup.

Hain Celestial grows natural brands in Europe

30-Aug-2017 By Katy Askew

Hain Celestial, the US-based natural and organic food manufacturer, insisted that it sees “tremendous opportunities” for the natural and organic food sector as it grows its business in Europe.

Danish juice firms create value-added bakery ingredients with fruit pulp waste

28-Aug-2017 By Niamh Michail

Leftover fruit pulp from the juice industry is being transformed into a value-added and healthy ingredient for cereals, baked snacks and chocolate.

Heard of tiger nuts? They're the next superfood ingredient for plant milks and gluten-free baking, says Nordic Chufa

28-Aug-2017 By Niamh Michail

Tiger nuts are the original ancient super food, packing a nutritional punch and ideal for plant-based milks and gluten-free baking. Danish company Nordic Chufa is on a mission to make them mainstream.

Tate & Lyle adds instant starch to clean label range

24-Aug-2017 By Niamh Michail

Tate & Lyle has developed two instant functional starches to add to its clean label Claria range, which can help manufacturers banish modified starches, it says.

Food processors 'deceive consumers', say Norwegians as pressure mounts to introduce ombudsman

22-Aug-2017 By David Burrows

Pressure is mounting on Norway’s government to introduce an ombudsman to oversee a food supply chain that is increasingly dominated by a few major players.