Health claims, novel foods, labelling, GMOs… the recently introduced Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill could have far reaching implications for the food and nutrition industries in the UK.
Multi-sensorial food experiences offer the chance for food and beverage brands to create better product experiences at a time they’re needed more than ever, FoodNavigator hears.
Vegetarian diets are often characterised as healthy options delivering higher nutritional quality. But the surge seen in recent years of plant-based analogue products that many classify as ultra-processed has placed this reputation under pressure. Are...
Food manufacturers should be bolder and braver about using ingredients from new side-streams and by-products, FoodNavigator’s Climate Smart Food has heard.
As the scientific understanding of microbiome health deepens, experts are predicting it will unlock the possibility of truly personalised nutrition that delivers specific health outcomes. But there is a long way to go before this vision becomes a reality.
Over 20 vertical farming companies have come together to commit to the development of a sustainable food system - and a sustainable controlled agriculture industry. With money pouring into the sector, ‘it has never been more important for us to define...
Protein bars are central to the narrative of sports nutrition going mainstream, according to Nutrition Integrated founder, Nick Morgan, speaking at the launch of Arla Foods Ingredients new protein concept.
Food technology company Aliga Microalgae progresses its plans to scale the microalgae ingredient, chlorella, as an alternative protein after buying an existing production facility in Holland.
Nestlé Cereals has conducted research into consumer attitudes to nutritional labelling in the UK. The results are in. “Our research shows many consumers do not understand how to interpret the nutritional labelling information,” FoodNavigator hears.
UK research sheds fresh light on the presence of organophosphate esters (OPEs) in food products. “This should be a wake-up call to industrial users of OPEs,” the researchers say.
Reports that the UK is launching a review of plans that aim to restrict the promotion of high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) foods have sparked backlash among health campaigners – and celebration in other camps.
Nestlé scientists have identified a nutrient blend of components found in breast milk which is essential for brain health and created a new product utilising this blend.
Aliga Microalgae has acquired a state-of-the-art production facility from Duplaco in the Netherlands and will use the site to scale-up production of chlorella algae to meet demand for plant-based and vegan ingredients in global analogue food and supplement...
Researchers have developed an innovative technology that enables the growth of “enriched seaweed” superfood infused with nutrients, proteins, dietary fibre, and minerals.
The food-tech start-up’s proprietary combination of high-moisture extrusion and fermentation technology is central to addressing the challenges in the meat alternative sector, FoodNavigator hears.
Italian researchers are urging front-of-pack labelling systems to take into account processing methods as well as nutritional composition after their work linked ultra-processed food with an increased mortality risk.
Allulose, a novel rare sugar, is currently making its way through the Novel Foods process to gain regulatory approval in Europe. Does it have the characteristics that European shoppers are looking for in sweeteners?
The EU’s proposed directive on corporate sustainability due diligence promises a level playing field for big food and beverage companies already implementing due diligence procedures, FoodNavigator hears.
Fresh research shows that high emissions scenarios place the vast majority of ocean life at ‘high’ or ‘critical’ risk, with implications for the economic wellbeing of costal economies and future food security.
The meal kit company has launched its Green Chef brand in the Netherlands after spotting strong interest in special diets among consumers in the country.
A new study – published a month after the World Health Organization (WHO) sounded a cautionary note about the long-term effects of zero-calorie sweeteners such as sucralose and saccharin – suggests some diet sweeteners are not inert and can alter the...
Brand purpose can be a helpful tool in reaching some audiences, but it is not relevant for all categories and all brand strategies, reveals fresh research.
Most of us know that dietary fibre is good for us – and still the majority of people don’t eat enough. What implications does this have for our microbiomes? And how does this relate to issues like cardiovascular disease, digestive disorders and colon...
Fresh research suggests that vegetarian women face a higher risk of hip fractures. While lead author James Webster stresses that not all vegetarian diets are of equal nutritional quality, he notes some commonalities that could contribute to this increased...
This week's tour of new product launches includes a chocolate brand targeting Gen Z with exciting flavour profiles and strong sustainability messaging. We also learn about a new plant-based eel analogue targeting Japanese and traditional European...
Across Europe, the summer of 2022 has been brutal. As the hot, dry summer days stretch on, should we be preparing for tighter supplies of fruit and veg?
Understanding of the true environmental impact of food and beverage products will not progress until supply chain transparency issues are overcome, FoodNavigator hears.
Inflation continues to spiral, placing household budgets under pressure. In grocery, pundits predict this will lead shoppers to trade down to discount formats and budget lines as price elasticity reaches its limits.
Sweden’s Green-On is developing a unique technology to produce food ingredients, especially fat for the food and feed industry, in a truly sustainable way.
Nutrition brands, Purolabs Nutrition and HeyNutrition, have been accused of making false and misleading claims in Google marketing ads and on review websites owned by the respective companies.
As Unilever prices its way through the tough inflationary environment, the company says it is willing to let market share growth move to the back burner.
More than half of shoppers think food brands and retailers aren’t doing enough to help them navigate the cost of living crisis, fresh research shows. So, what do people think F&B brands should be doing?
Fonterra’s R&D teams are working to develop dairy products that deliver health benefits around improved cognition, sight and even mood. We hear from Judith Swales, CEO of Fonterra Asia Pacific, to learn more.
Aliga Microalgae is a Danish food tech company that has developed a white Chlorella ingredient that, it says, packs the nutritional punch of algae with a neutral taste and white colour. FoodNavigator hears more.
Fears are rife that consumer trust in the food products they buy will denigrate as cash strapped consumers are forced to turn their backs on clean living and healthy eating as inflation reaches record highs in the UK and eurozone.
The clean label ingredients market is witnessing continued growth, with evidence suggesting clean labels increase consumer willingness to pay a higher price point and build loyalty. FoodNavigator digs down into the trend to profile what categories and...
CSM Ingredients has unveiled a 'novel' approach to sustainability in its ‘Thrive for Impact’ plan. The overall aim is to be what CEO Aldo Uva describes as ‘net positive’. But what does this mean? We caught up with the chief executive to ask...
Non-nutritive sweeteners such as stevia and sucralose are not a panacea, but new recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO) questioning their value do a “disservice to public health” by failing to recognize their role in sugar/energy reduction...
The UK-based organic baby and toddler food brand has unveiled 29 new products and two new ranges: Baby Meals and Organix Kids, which will be introduced initially in Asda and the Organix Online Shop. It is also bringing further additions to its current...
Ohly, the yeast-based extracts and flavours business owned by ABF Ingredients, is launching its first carbon-neutral ingredients alongside a commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2030. FoodNavigator hears more.
Knives and forks that send an electrical current to the tongue can enhance the saltiness and possibly the savouriness of low-sodium foods, scientists claim, and may help millions stick to a low-sodium diet without sacrificing taste.
Danone unveiled what it described as an ‘industry first’ this week: a new infant formula that blends plant and dairy ingredients. Manuela Borella, Vice President of Global Plant Based Strategy & Business Acceleration, tells FoodNavigator the approach...
A Danish-born entrepreneur is developing what she claims are the world’s first cell-based oysters to allow more people to experience the delicacy’s unique taste and health benefits.
