UK shoppers have not heeded government advice to shop as ‘infrequently as possible’ to slow the transmission of novel coronavirus, with new data revealing that top-up shops remain the number one grocery mission.
For many, alcohol-free beer or spirits doesn’t ‘feel’ quite right, according to YesMore account director Lolly Watkins. Does CBD have the potential to remedy this issue for consumers?
The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI) reveals details of a three-tiered certification scheme that looks to provide safety and quality assurances for cannabidiol (CBD)-based products.
A food technology firm in the UK has launched an Immunity Support TAG to help food retailers capitalise on increased demand for immune-boosting products.
The rapid spread of COVID-19 has placed how we interact in the spotlight, with phrases like ‘social distancing’ now established in our common vocabulary. But what does this mean for key workers in the food sector? We take a look at operations best practice...
The World Obesity Federation (WOF) has called for government action to ensure that nutritionally adequate food is made available for all, after growing evidence that being overweight and obese are likely to be risk factors for worse outcomes in those...
Coronavirus has provoked the food packaging debate, with some using the crisis to hammer home the message that plastic is vital for protecting food from germs and extending its shelf life, while others stress that the pandemic highlights the fact that...
A newly-discovered class of colouring pigments called auronidins could open doors for the development of more stable and intense natural, plant-based food and beverage colourants.
Coca-Cola, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever have reiterated their commitments to a creating a circular economy after a report said their plastic waste was contributing to climate change and harming the health of the world’s poorest people.
Highlights from FoodNavigator's line-up of new products being launched in Europe include a new natural energy brand alongside fresh ways to promote gut health and enjoy international flavours from home.
European food and drink trade unions and employers called for a financial support package for workers in the industry as EU leaders fail to agree a common financial response to the coronavirus crisis.
Non-alcoholic beer is competing in a number of categories, from conventional beer to craft ale and soft drink, Nirvana Brewery co-founder Becky Kean tells FoodNavigator. “Ideally, in the future, it will just be seen as another style of beer.”
Food industry giants Nestlé and Unilever have unveiled how they are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic to support their suppliers and the communities in which they operate globally.
Small and medium sized food brands who have benefited from the diversification of the grocery aisle in recent years are now feeling the squeeze as the unprecedented coronavirus crisis sweeps Europe – and the world.
