Proteins

UK supermarket giant Tesco commits to health targets following shareholder pressure

05-Mar-2021 By Oliver Morrison

In a move said to illustrate rising investor concerns with companies’ health impacts, the UK’s largest supermarket Tesco has announced it aims to increase the proportion of sales from healthier products to 65% by 2025.

Beyond Meat secures McDonald’s supply deal as the first McPlant burgers roll out in Europe

26-Feb-2021 By Flora Southey

Beyond Meat has secured a three-year supply agreement with McDonald’s for the fast-food restaurant’s McPlant burger. Market tests have already begun in Europe.

‘We want to offer seafood lovers a healthier and more sustainable option': Start-up unveils 3D-printed plant-based salmon

26-Feb-2021 By Oliver Morrison

A plant-based seafood company is celebrating introducing a 3D-printed plant-based smoked salmon product.

Nick’s Ice Cream founder talks Epogee and Perfect Day innovation, eyes EU market

25-Feb-2021 By Flora Southey

Current regulation prevents Swedish ice cream maker Nick’s from using the same ingredients on both sides of the pond. FoodNavigator catches up with founder Niclas Luthman to find out why he is set on using new innovation, when available in Europe.

Guest article

Industry insights from NIZO: The latest innovation maintaining protein functionality

25-Feb-2021 By René Floris, NIZO Food Research Division Manager

The need to preserve protein functionality is prompting food makers to explore ‘milder processing’ than traditional heat treatment. In his second monthly column, René Floris, NIZO Food Research Division Manager and member of the FoodNavigator expert advisory...

Cutting out the middlecow: Israeli start-up Imagindairy on why lab-made milk will prove tastier and healthier than the real thing

24-Feb-2021 By Oliver Morrison

The trend of consumers – rightly or wrongly – seeking to cut down their dairy consumption for environmental and ethical reasons is a growing one, and food and beverage manufacturers smell an opportunity.

Alpro speaks out against Amendment 171: ‘The current legal framework is sufficient’

23-Feb-2021 By Katy Askew

Plant-based beverage brand Alpro has joined calls to block the progress of Amendment 171, which would see a European ban on the use of dairy-like terminology to describe plant-based alternatives.

How do animal welfare standards impact the taste of meat?

23-Feb-2021 By Flora Southey

Achieving higher animal welfare standards comes at a cost to producers. But does it make for better quality meat?

Not all processed foods should be demonised, say nutritionists

22-Feb-2021 By Oliver Morrison

What do canned baked beans, low fat fruit yogurt, ice cream, pre-packaged sliced bread, ready-made pasta sauces, and breakfast cereals with added sugar all have in common?

Kerry considers ditching dairy to pursue health and wellness and sustainability megatrends

17-Feb-2021 By Oliver Morrison

Kerry Group’s strategic review of its dairy production and consumer food assets will allow it to free up money for acquisitions in faster growing areas, say equity analysts.

Redefine Meat prepares for European launch with $29m boost: ‘Our alt meat products will hit Switzerland and Germany mid-year’

17-Feb-2021 By Flora Southey

Having closed a $29m Series A, the maker of 3D-printed alt meat is looking to expand its product line and rollout its beef alternatives into Israel, Germany and Switzerland, before moving into Asian and US markets.

The future of ‘clean label’? Radically transparent and naturally healthy

17-Feb-2021 By Katy Askew

‘Clean label’ is an industry term that speaks to consumer demand for recognisable ‘pantry cupboard’ ingredients. But, without a clear definition, the meaning of clean label is evolving. What other mega-trends will shape the future of clean label innovation?

High-protein, high-fibre US potato bean offers crop diversity opportunity in Europe

16-Feb-2021 By Oliver Morrison

Scientists have discovered that a plant native to America could be grown in the UK and Europe, bringing huge potential benefits for ‘a balanced, sustainable diet’.

Is whole milk worse for your heart than cheese? Study

15-Feb-2021 By Flora Southey

Researchers in Denmark have found that whole milk intake is associated with a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease. The same could not be said for cheese, however.

Vertical Future and Heck Food in vertical farming tie-up to ‘supercharge’ flavour and nutrition

12-Feb-2021 By Katy Askew

UK vertical farming company Vertical Future is creating an on-site vertical farm for sausage maker Heck Food in a move that the company says will ‘supercharge’ the health and nutrition of Heck’s vegan range.