The latest products hitting the shelves in Europe reflect the concerns of an increasingly adventurous consumer base. Recent introductions range from celebrity-backed protein bars made from worms to better-for-you confectionery balls that are made without...
The UK’s health authorities have commenced a collaborative effort with the food industry and health NGOs to develop the next phase of the government’s proposed calorie reduction programme.
'Unusual tastes might take some getting used to - but play into the millennial quest for experimental flavors'
Fermented drinks are adding a new flavor dimension to the soft drinks category: and brands should put greater emphasis on their products’ unique taste, says Mintel.
Not enough big food companies have the "digital maturity" needed to embrace open innovation, according to the national director of France's start-up network FoodTech.
Tapping into the trend for botanicals and local, artisan ingredients, Greek juice company Bfresh Spitiko adds mastic from Chios, Greek mountain tea and chamomile to its lemon, pomegranate and apple juices.
“Founder-led brands are going to beat big brands,” Distill ventures co-founder Shilen Patel believes. “You have an unfair advantage over the big boys.”
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) creates ecosystems of entrepreneurship to solve the food industry's biggest problems. We spoke to its CEO about the challenges and the start-up success stories.
William Chase is a farmer turned serial entrepreneur. Having built, grown and sold Tyrrells he turned his attention to vodka and – by way of a brief stint in popcorn – is now working to build what he believes will his next big brand: Willy’s Apple Cider...
Nestlé announced it closed its joint venture with the Indofood Group last month, while PepsiCo reiterated its stance to not source palm oil – either directly or indirectly – from the company and its subsidiaries, purportedly linked to deforestation and...
It is well documented that certain things affect how we perceive flavour: from smell to visual appearance. But what about some of the less obvious factors, like the room in which you are eating or your expectations around price?
Heads of state and global governments came together last week with a commitment to tackle non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as obesity and diabetes. The food sector has welcomed the initiative but health campaigners warn the measures ‘lack ambition’.
'There is much innovation in this space, so this is a step in the right direction for Lavazza': Euromonitor
Italian coffee company Lavazza has announced its acquisition of Mars Drinks, the coffee division of Mars Inc. The deal is expected to be finalized by the end of 2018.
French trade group ANIA has reacted angrily to the parliamentary report last week that called for tough measures to make 'ultra-processed' food healthier through stricter regulations.
