The plant-based trend is no fashion craze. It is well and truly here to stay, according to market research firm Kantar. What’s more, brands and businesses that make false assumptions about this market risk losing out on a growing slice of plant-based...
Virginia-based Nutriati has commercialized what it claims is the world’s first textured chickpea protein, providing plant-based meat formulators with a Non-GMO protein source that rivals soy, wheat, and peas in the functionality and nutrition stakes,...
Irish ingredient supplier Healy Group is launching a new line of PrimaPro micronised pea proteins in answer to some of the common emulsification challenges facing meat-free formulators.
This week's NPD round-up brings you information on the latest products to be hitting the shelves across Europe. Highlights include Iglo's efforts to deliver centre-plate vegetable options in Germany and Dina Foods' offering for the fast-paced...
Nicola Sturgeon’s government has detailed its ambitious plans that put organic food at the heart of its mission to improve public health and make use of its natural larder.
Two-thirds of shoppers now expect food shortages as a result of Brexit, according to research from shopper insight group HIM. However, is there also an opportunity for supermarkets to respond to growing interest in locally sourced foods?
UK food maker Greencore has acquired food-to-go company Freshtime. The deal expands its presence in a UK growth category that nevertheless remains highly competitive.
A lack of environmental action from food suppliers is undermining commitments made by high-street food brands, according to the $16 trillion-backed FAIRR investor network. But Europe is faring better.
The shift towards more plant-based foods and reduced meat consumption among Europe’s consumers risks worsening an already low intake of choline, says Dr Emma Derbyshire of Nutritional Insight.
Whether ancient crops or insects, eating traditional foods close to production can help reduce food waste and curb global hunger, says Nestlé’s deputy head of public affairs: “We need to find ways to make traditional foods hip and happening”.
A study commissioned by Denmark’s food administration has found that nutrient-rich protein sources such as fish, legumes and eggs should be served more frequently in day-care institutions.
Going green is great for business amid a sea change in attitudes among consumers, says Gro Harlem Brundtland, the former Norwegian prime minister and decades-long important voice on climate change. But simply ‘saying’ the right things about sustainability...
Accelerating consumer trends such as veganism and environmental concerns are bringing complexity to the food industry but also plenty of opportunities, according to the technology chief of the world’s largest food company.
A group of 34 international businesses, spearheaded by French dairy giant Danone, have pledged to tackle inequality and promote diversity in their workplaces and supply chains.
A Chr Hansen-funded study reveals the benefits probiotic consumption has on flu-like sickness as the results suggest a daily regimen may be justified for particular at-risk populations, such as children.
