NewClimate Institute has released a report accusing big companies like Nestlé and Unilever of putting out ‘ambitious sounding’ carbon goals that have ‘very low integrity’. The food giants – both of whom have made net zero pledges – reject this conclusion.
Belgium academics have unveiled a new environmental labelling system that enables easy recognition of the degree of environmental sustainability of food and beverages at point of sale.
Sustainability labels and classifications, such as organic, fair trade and animal welfare, can have a positive impact on consumer acceptance and can raise awareness, but they are yet to actually drive more sustainable consumer behaviour, according to...
Over 20 food and drink brands have pledged their support to increase the amount of fibre in consumer’s diets after backing the Action on Fibre initiative launched by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
Brexit bureaucracy and the rising cost associated with doing business with the EU is going to be felt at the checkout the British Meat Processors Association warned in the same week the Government published its White Paper espousing the 'benefits...
New research shows that half of UK consumers want to reduce their carbon footprint by making changes to their food choices. However, FoodNavigator hears, brands focusing in on eco messaging should be cautious: ‘Underestimating cynicism is dangerous’.
The UK Food Safety Authority (FSA)’s Novel Foods process is not fit for purpose and is holding back originality and growth in the UK’s food and beverage industry, believes Richard Horwell, owner of London-based Brand Relations, a specialist food and drink...
A new study suggests that adding fibre to everyday foods – including baked foods, dairy products, soups, smoothies and dressings – would allow 50% more UK adults to reach their recommended daily consumption of fibre. This could in turn lower the risk...
UK natural flavour house International Taste Solutions (I.T.S) has developed a range of natural free from flavour enhancers that replicate the indulgent characteristics of dairy and eggs in bakery products.
The EU ban on titanium dioxide has created harmonisation across the bloc for food and supplements, but the colour is still legal in the UK as well as in medicine products, plus there is the challenge of reformulation.
The palm oil industry in Malaysia is ramping up its efforts to improve labour standards after taking several hits to its reputation and business prospects over the poor handling of human rights issues.
Developed European markets aren't always known for their exciting growth profiles. But Kerry Group European head Thomas Hahlin Ahlinder sees some important opportunities for the ingredient supplier in the region. FoodNavigator hears more.
International food standards body Codex Alimentarius has adopted a Framework for steviol glycosides that encompasses four different production technologies in a move that is expected to ‘benefit the entire stevia industry’.
The COVID-19 global pandemic had a drastic and sudden impact on how people shop and eat. As we move to a new normal where – the hope is – we are able to shift gears and learn to ‘live with COVID’, how will people’s attitudes to food continue to evolve?
Increasing citizen awareness, investor pressure and government action around the health, environmental, social, and animal welfare impacts of our food systems, means that in 2022 the chorus to translate words into actions, to transform a food system many...
Belgian ingredients supplier, Puratos is to acquire the scientific expertise of THT in a bid to satisfy growing consumer demand for products that promote a well-balanced gut microbiome.
After press reports of its interest in GlaxoSmithline’s consumer healthcare division, Unilever brought forward a planned update and set out the strategic direction that the company is pursuing.
Bakery ingredient specialist Puratos has entered a tie-up with upcycling start-up ReGrained. Through an exclusive collaboration and supply agreement, the companies will supply upcycled solutions to the commercial baking industry.
Researchers have compared the environmental sustainability credentials of chicken egg white protein powder to an alternative produced using the fungus Trichoderma reesei and precision fermentation techniques. The results are in.
A new sustainable food app has launched promising to reveal to end consumers a greater level of transparency about the environmental impact of their food choices.
ReGrained is a food upcycling technology and ingredient platform that ‘rescues’ production side streams – currently brewers’ spent grain – and turns them into ‘delicious, versatile, better-for-you’ ingredients. FoodNavigator speaks to co-founder and CEO...
The new restrictions that are set to come into place on foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) in the UK will drive ‘meaningful disruption’ for food makers and retailers with high levels of exposure to these categories, according to analysts...
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is to re-evaluate the risks of bisphenol A (BPA) in food as the Court of Justice of the EU confirms the chemical must be listed as a “substance of very high concern” for its hormone-disrupting properties on the...
SoFresh, Inc. has numerous ongoing trials with North American bakeries to develop bakery packaging that extends the shelf life of bread and other perishable treats.
A new monitoring platform claims it allows CPGs, retailers and farmers to track their land-based carbon footprint within supply chains and target ‘nature-based solutions at scale and speed’.
Consumers will stop buying a product when its original price has risen by an average of 40%, according to a new survey commissioned by specialist PR agency Ingredient Communications and conducted by SurveyGoo.
Germany’s incoming 'traffic light' coalition government has said it aims to accelerate the shift to ‘sustainable agriculture and food systems’, including an elevated ambition to have 30% of land under organic cultivation by 2030. How can this...
In 2021, Panera Bread will have donated almost $100m in unsold bread and bakery products to Americans in need – a gesture that today is more of a necessity than just philanthropic, following data that confirms the global food system is a major contributor...
A new report from World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has found that principal members in its ReSource: Plastic programme – including The Coca-Cola Co, McDonald’s, Keurig Dr Pepper, Procter & Gamble and Starbucks – cut their use of ‘problematic plastic’ by...
Older consumers are a growing cohort -- though a pitiful number of new products specifically target them, it’s claimed. Supplier Beneo therefore sees ‘huge potential‘ for its functional ingredients aimed at this group.
Rising commodity prices put an onus on food and beverage manufacturers to exploit the opportunities presented by air as an ingredient in products, believes ‘food futurologist’ Dr Morgaine Gaye.
There’s a strong case for the future growth of robots in food production in Europe, believes Dutch bank ING, as companies look to boost competitiveness, improve product quality and respond to rising labour costs.
Cargill claims to be the ‘first’ global edible oil supplier to commit to World Health Organization recommendations on trans-fatty acids across its entire fats and oils portfolio, including in countries where there is no legislative requirement to do so....
The European Commission has outlined its ambition to transition towards more sustainable food systems through its headline Farm to Fork and Green Deal policies. But how will this translate to concrete action? Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski...
A survey analysing consumer attitudes towards bread products has been conducted in France on behalf of the Federation of Bakeries and Patisseries (FEB).
A pan-European study shows ‘booming’ interest in plant-based products. But barriers to consumption remain with improved health and taste alongside availability and affordability coming out as flexitarian consumers’ top asks.
Kerry Taste & Nutrition has developed a naturally sourced soluble dietary fibre ingredient – designed for use in the manufacture of white bread products – that ticks a number of boxes, including the nutritional and functional advantages of gum acacia,...
EFSA has opened a public dialog on front-of-pack nutritional labelling and health claims as it works to finalise the scientific advice that will help decision makers develop an EU-wide scheme.
