Meat, fish and savoury ingredients

Oceana CEO: Why not use 71% of the planet to feed the future?

09-May-2019 By Flora Southey

By stopping overfishing, curbing pollution and increasing transparency in the marine fishery industry, we can put more fish in the ocean, says Oceana CEO Andrew Sharpless.

Seafood Scotland launches blueprint for growth

08-May-2019 By Oliver Morrison

Scotland’s seafood industry unveils a blueprint for “growth that is equitable and profitable, with the entire supply chain, from sea to shelf, pulling together for success”.

Animal protein can be part of an eco-friendly diet, consumers believe

06-May-2019 By Oliver Morrison

Consumers believe meat, fish and eggs can be an important part of a healthy and environmentally responsible diet, according to global research.

Scottish salmon farming faces down its environmental critics

02-May-2019 By Oliver Morrison

Scotland’s salmon farmers are hitting back against long-standing claims that the industry damages the environment and destroys wild salmon and sea trout stocks.

Social media influencers unfit for weight management advice: ‘Misinformation can undermine public health campaigns’

30-Apr-2019 By Flora Southey

Researchers warns that social media influencers with weight management blogs may not offer credible or trustworthy advice.

Plant-based diets linked to heart health - but not all plant-based diets are healthy

26-Apr-2019 By Oliver Morrison

A plant-based diet cuts heart failure risk by over 40%, claims new research which strengthens the case that an intake of mainly of fruits and vegetables can reduce risk of heart disease.

Denmark aligns with SDGs to combat food waste ‘farm to fork’

24-Apr-2019 By Flora Southey

A think tank designed to strengthen efforts preventing food waste and food loss has been established by Denmark’s Ministry of Environment and Food.

Italian biotech taps DNA barcoding to increase food safety and prevent fraud

24-Apr-2019 By Flora Southey

FEM2-Ambiente has developed a DNA barcoding tool for food companies to verify ingredients and trace contaminants in both raw and processed foods.

Mediterranean diet can prevent overeating and protect against NAFLD, study claims

23-Apr-2019 By Oliver Morrison

Mediterranean diets deter people overeating, suggests a new study that claims to provide the first experimental evidence that a Mediterranean diet can protect against increases in obesity and prediabetes compared to a Western diet.

Michelin-starred Ducasse calls for gastronomic revolution: ‘The world of tomorrow is in our hands’

17-Apr-2019 By Flora Southey

Multi-Michelin starred chef Alain Ducasse has encouraged industry representatives to join his gastronomic revolution – a movement that champions health, the planet and ingredients.

Climate change: Plenty more canned fish in the sea

15-Apr-2019 By Flora Southey

A study investigating the impact of climate change on the distribution of tuna reveals that two species commonly used in canned fish products could thrive in warmer waters.

The Co-op’s sustainable soy pledge: ‘There are certain things that customers just expect’

15-Apr-2019 By Katy Askew

UK retailer The Co-operative has said it will move to 100% sustainable soy in its supply chain by 2025. “There are certain things that customers just expect you to do and this is one of them,” sustainable sourcing and fairtrade manager Sarah Wakefield...

NPD trend tracker: From dragon fruit Fanta to tea-inspired chocolate

15-Apr-2019 By Flora Southey

The latest new product developments in Europe cover Kettle Chips' fruit and vegetable-based crisps with gourmet seasoning, tea-inspired chocolate bars, organic Laughing Cow Cheese, and a new Fanta flavour in France that was chosen by teenagers for...

Fazer pledges to use 100% cage-free eggs: ‘It is realistic, but there are challenges’

11-Apr-2019 By Flora Southey

The Finnish food company is collaborating with suppliers in its commitment to use cage-free eggs across operations in Nordic and Baltic countries, sustainability director Nina Elomaa told FoodNavigator.

German logistics start-up works to clear up B2B food supply chains

11-Apr-2019 By Flora Southey

Berlin-based start-up fliit has raised €10m in Series A funding to grow its food logistics network, employ more staff, and expand beyond Germany.

CAP vote meets protest & SUP directive sparks industry response: A round-up of EU news & views

05-Apr-2019 By Flora Southey

A giant, squealing pig accompanied protesters at a CAP reforms vote this week, the EU said it will pump €250m into supplying healthy foods to school children, and the Single-Use Plastics (SUP) Directive was voted in by Parliament. FoodNavigator brings...

Beyond fat and sugar: Diets low in whole grains, fruit and nuts associated with 1 in 5 deaths

05-Apr-2019 By Flora Southey

A suboptimal diet lacking in whole grains, fruit, nuts and seeds, vegetables and omega-3 fatty acids is responsible for more deaths than any other risk factors globally, according to findings published in The Lancet.

From primary production to household: EU quantifies food waste across the bloc

27-Mar-2019 By Flora Southey

The European Commission is preparing to rollout a common methodology for Member States to measure food waste at every stage of the food supply chain.

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Brexit: The best and worst-case scenarios

26-Mar-2019 By Flora Southey

The fresh food sector may well be the hardest hit when the UK withdraws from the EU, with a no-deal Brexit potentially costing the UK food industry €1.3bn, according to market research provider, Euromonitor International.

Global standards on seafood traceability launched: ‘Knowing your supply chain is a must’

25-Mar-2019 By Katy Askew

A new global standard on seafood traceability has been launched in a collaborative effort to address the growing business need for traceability in the complex seafood supply chain.

EU urged to support local Fair Trade initiatives: ‘We see a willingness to buy sustainable and fair’

21-Mar-2019 By Flora Southey

The Fair Trade Advocacy Office has called on the European Commission and European Parliament to help boost the uptake of Fair Trade at a local level, which FTAO director Sergi Corbalán says could incite the food and beverage industry to source a larger...

How can the food industry accelerate action on deforestation?

21-Mar-2019 By Katy Askew

More food companies than ever are making commitments to tackle deforestation in their supply chains. However, there is an increasing concern that many are failing to translate their words into action on the ground.

Fresh potential: Is Amazon shaking up the UK grocery sector?

12-Mar-2019 By Flora Southey

The e-commerce giant made a splash when it rolled out its grocery business Amazon Fresh in 2016, but needs brick and mortar stores to truly disrupt the sector, says analyst.

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What’s in a name? 25% of consumers object to meat-related words for vegetarian products

12-Mar-2019 By Flora Southey

A survey has revealed that one in four consumers support a ban on traditionally meat-related words being used for vegetarian products.

BRUSSELS BULLETIN

Japanese milk hits EU shores, EC targets fishy behaviour, and glyphosate ruling is overturned: A round-up of EU news & views

08-Mar-2019 By Flora Southey

The last two weeks have seen the EU overturn EFSA’s call on unpublished herbicide studies, the unveiling of Africa-Europe food and farming initiatives, and the authorisation of Japanese dairy imports into the EU. FoodNavigator brings you the latest news...

GFSI CONFERENCE 2019

Food fraud: It takes scandals, higher penalties, and greater surveillance to catch cheats

05-Mar-2019 By Flora Southey

Weak legislation and insufficient surveillance in Europe have contributed to a growing food fraud market across the bloc, said experts at the GFSI Conference last week.

GFSI CONFERENCE 2019

M&S beef traceability pays off: Boosted sales and ‘dramatically’ reduced complaints

04-Mar-2019 By Flora Southey

Marks and Spencer first implemented a DNA sampling system across its beef supply chain in 2012. Seven years on, head of agriculture and fisheries Steve McLean says he has seen beef sales rise and customer complaints drop.

‘Food will define the future’: Compass CEO sees tech and trends transforming the food system

01-Mar-2019 By Katy Askew

More than any other sector, the food industry will be key to achieving a sustainable future. Technological innovations and emerging trends play an essential role in reaching this goal, says Compass CEO Dominic Blakemore.

Paying the price for animal welfare

01-Mar-2019 By David Burrows

Pressure from consumers has resulted in food businesses delivering year-on-year improvements in their approach to animal welfare. But further progress is being hampered by shopper’s unwillingness to pay a premium.

Five health & wellness trends transforming packaged food strategies

28-Feb-2019 By Natasha Spencer

As health and wellness and snacking trends emerge as leading influences in the packaged food industry, we explore how food manufacturers and brands can appeal to consumer needs in this competitive landscape.

NPD trend tracker: From Nestlé ‘on the go’ cereal to Kinder ice cream for kids

25-Feb-2019 By Flora Southey

As February draws to a close, Nestlé launches recyclable breakfast cereal boxes, Unilever and Ferrero bring Kinder ice cream to the UK, and a Welsh bakery champions historical legends in a range of packaged breads. FoodNavigator brings you the latest...

Brussels Bulletin

EDC policy under fire, General Food Law backed by ENVI, and MEPs address animal protection laws: A round-up of EU news & views

22-Feb-2019 By Flora Southey

BEUC has called on the future Commission and Parliament to make EDCs a top priority in 2019, the CAP reform vote has been scheduled for April, and Wales' only native plum has been granted PDO status. FoodNavigator brings you the latest news from...

Finland taps WeChat for entry into China’s cross-border e-commerce market

20-Feb-2019 By Flora Southey

Finland’s ‘clean, safe and pure’ reputation in Asia presents an opportunity for Finnish food SMEs, says Business Finland, which is piloting a WeChat platform to boost export channels to China.

Food for thought

Why the food industry can’t ignore the bioeconomy boom

20-Feb-2019 By David Burrows

Publication of the European Commission’s new bioeconomy strategy last October may have passed many in the food sector by. However, the agri-food chain lies at the heart of the concept.

France ups resale threshold to favour food distributors & farmers

14-Feb-2019 By Flora Southey

France has enforced measures designed to re-balance power in the supply chain and limit buy-one-get-one-free promotions.

NPD trend tracker: From climate-neutral ice cream to broccoli-flavoured breakfast cereal

11-Feb-2019 By Flora Southey

From an environmentally conscious organic ice cream, to a broccoli and almond flavoured breakfast cereal, and an aloe vera coconut water. FoodNavigator brings you the latest new product development trends in Europe.

BRUSSELS BULLETIN

Japan-EU trade deal, Polish beef recall, and EU sustainability targets: A round-up of EU news & views

08-Feb-2019 By Flora Southey

EU and Japan close ties, Poland recalls suspect meat, Europe addresses sustainability goals, and a French shellfish is granted PGI status. FoodNavigator brings you the latest news from Brussels.

Post-Brexit reform: New report calls for fairer allocation of fishing quotas

07-Feb-2019 By Flora Southey

The new briefing paper addresses overfishing, quota allocation, sustainability, and a ‘food-focused’ approach to fishing policy after Brexit.

Kemin combats microbial spoilage in processed meat with clean label ingredient

30-Jan-2019 By Flora Southey

A ‘clean label’ food safety ingredient made from buffered vinegar and plant extracts has launched in Europe to extend the shelf-life and stabilise the colour of processed meats.

‘We want to ensure labels are clearer’: UK mulls tougher allergy labelling regulations

29-Jan-2019 By Katy Askew

The UK government is looking at how “tougher labelling laws” can protect allergy sufferers and close loopholes in labelling requirements.

BRUSSELS BULLETIN

Controversial pesticides, single-use cutlery ban, GMOs and ‘dual quality’: A round-up of EU news & views

25-Jan-2019 By Flora Southey

A potential alteration to bee-safety standards, MEPs vote to ban throwaway cutlery, and EFSA says it will share data on an open-access platform. In this bulletin, we round some of the biggest news from Brussels over the past fortnight.

WEF embraces the fourth industrial revolution: ‘Food systems are ripe for technology disruption’

23-Jan-2019 By Flora Southey

Big data, the Internet of Things, artificial learning and blockchain technologies are largely underused in food systems, but present a major opportunity in accelerating their transformation, according to a World Economic Forum report.

Danish ‘foodshakers’ advise government on ingredients policy

15-Jan-2019 By Flora Southey

Denmark’s advisory board for the ingredients industry has issued recommendations to the government, detailing how to “reap the industry’s large growth potential up to 2030”.

Germany targets food waste with supermarket scanner tech

15-Jan-2019 By Flora Southey

A compact scanning device that determines the freshness of food in supermarkets is under development in Germany, where the Bavarian government is tackling food waste.

FuturMaster on 2019 supply chain trends: Machine learning, IoT and data sharing

11-Jan-2019 By Flora Southey

Food companies are increasingly aware that processing big data, and sharing selected sets with competitors, can help boost their bottom line, says FurturMaster sales manager, Martin Sewell.

Cargill enters Polish protein market with poultry acquisition

07-Jan-2019 By Flora Southey

US-headquartered Cargill has completed the acquisition of Polish food and fresh chicken firm Konspol, adding a feed mill, broiler farms, and processing plants to its Global Poultry network.

Study confirms carbon label efficacy: 'They had the predicted effect... lower-emission food choices'

04-Jan-2019 By Niamh Michail

An easy-to-understand, front-of-pack carbon label is effective in driving more environmentally-friendly food choices - and this is what it could look like, say researchers behind a recent study.

28,000-strong survey reveals Europeans' fish and seafood preferences

04-Jan-2019 By Niamh Michail

Most Europeans prefer buying fish and seafood frozen but consumers in Mediterranean countries such as Greece and Spain prefer fresh, according to a 28,000-strong European Commission survey.

Processed meat under fire over nitrate cancer risk

03-Jan-2019 By Katy Askew

A coalition of scientists, medical professionals and politicians in the UK have called for nitrates to be removed from processed meats, insisting that consumption of the additive can be linked to the development of bowl cancer.

UK manufacturers achieve 'mixed picture' on salt reduction targets

19-Dec-2018 By Niamh Michail

Manufacturers and retailers have achieved “a mixed picture” on UK salt reduction targets, according to a government report, although there has been clear progress in cutting salt since targets were first set in 2006.