Fats & oils

Hunter & Gather talks keto, paleo and gluten-free trends: ‘We do not compromise on health, ingredients or taste and that what makes us unique’

16-Oct-2019 By Katy Askew

Hunter & Gather Foods is a UK start-up best known for its keto, paleo and gluten-free condiments and cold-pressed oils. This might sound like hipster paradise but co-founder Amy Moring is quick to insist the brand is tapping into deeper trends rather...

UK policymakers urged to ‘rebalance’ food prices: ‘It is too easy to make money from selling unhealthy food’

10-Oct-2019 By Flora Southey

‘Children are drowning in a flood of unhealthy food’, says England’s outgoing chief medical officer Dame Professor Sally Davies, who is pushing for urgent regulation to tackle obesity.

KP Snacks under fire for cricket tournament sponsorship

07-Oct-2019 By Oliver Morrison

The owner of a host of iconic snack brands says its partnership with a new cricket tournament will help grow the sport and encourage families to get active. But campaigners reckon the promotion of HFSS food through sport sends the wrong message in light...

Flying Spark: Mediterranean fruit fly protein attracts Asian investment

25-Sep-2019 By Flora Southey

Israeli start-up Flying Spark says a partnership with Thai Union, the world’s largest producer of shelf-stable tuna products, will help drive down costs and scale up production.

‘A mandatory approach may be necessary’: Campaigners slam out of home operators as supermarkets make more progress on reformulation and labelling

12-Sep-2019 By Katy Askew

A new survey has revealed high levels of ‘hidden’ sugar and calories in breakfast options sold through restaurant chains and other out of home channels. UK campaigners are now calling for mandatory labelling and reformulation to spur progress and 'level...

AAK secures ‘major foothold’ in speciality lecithin

11-Sep-2019 By Katy Askew

AAK said it is set to become one of the world’s ‘leading suppliers’ of speciality lecithin following the acquisition of a majority stake in UK-based Soya International.

NPD trend tracker: From food-to-go falafels to centre-plate veggies

09-Sep-2019 By Katy Askew

This week's NPD round-up brings you information on the latest products to be hitting the shelves across Europe. Highlights include Iglo's efforts to deliver centre-plate vegetable options in Germany and Dina Foods' offering for the fast-paced...

Stamp of approval: Palm oil free certificate approved in three more countries

28-Aug-2019 By Kristine Sherred

Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands are the latest countries to adopt the International Palm Oil Free Certification Trademark (POFCAP), bringing the number of countries using the label to 20.

Could clean label help bolster the vegan cheese market? Mintel

16-Aug-2019 By Flora Southey

As consumer demand for nutritious and responsibly produced food grows, Mintel suggests the vegan cheese sector could benefit from taking a clean label approach to formulation.

‘Start taking bold action’: Food companies urged to step-up deforestation efforts

17-Jul-2019 By Katy Askew

The food industry is largely failing to provide transparent information detailing the impact of their supply chains on deforestation, despite growing investor and consumer pressure, a new report finds.

Researchers call for rethink of WHO saturated fat draft guidelines

12-Jul-2019 By Flora Southey

The WHO’s draft guidelines on saturated fat have been challenged by a group of international researchers, who say different types of fatty acids, and the diversity of foods, should be taken into consideration.

Cracking the egg-free market: Egg-secution key to boosting quality perception

10-Jul-2019 By Katy Askew

Demand for egg-free packaged foods is growing. But poor quality-perception and formulation challenges make the increasingly competitive sector a tough one to crack.

Avril and DSM tie-up develops rapeseed protein with ‘outstanding’ foaming properties

10-Jul-2019 By Flora Southey & Katy Askew

The collaboration will see agri-food giant Avril Group and Royal DSM produce a complete rapeseed protein with “excellent emulsification” and “outstanding foaming” properties.

“The big ‘free-from’ deception”: Palm oil-free foods higher in saturates and less sustainable, finds study

03-Jul-2019 By Flora Southey

Food brands are profiting from ‘free-from’ fake news, claims an Italian consumer rights organisation, after its study found ‘palm oil free’ products were higher in saturates and less sustainable than their palm oil counterparts.

Chef takes on ‘unsustainable’ milk chocolate sector with upcycled ingredients

02-Jul-2019 By Flora Southey

French start-up Linnolat is upcycling defatted nuts and seeds to make a vegan alternative to milk and white chocolate.