A new Europe-wide survey has found weight loss and eating challenges prevalent in people recovering from Covid-19, and highlights nutritional care gaps after hospital discharge.
Like many CPG players, Kraft Heinz has leaned heavily on pricing to offset inflationary pressures, and is willing to do so again, but it is not the only weapon in the company’s arsenal to protect its margins and balance consumers’ needs, executives said...
Scientists have found plant-based meats are digested differently from animal-based meats in a human gut model and suggest that these findings may facilitate the formulation of a new generation of plant-based meat analogues with improved quality and nutritional...
By Daniel Fabricant, PhD, Natural Products Association
NPA president and CEO Daniel Fabricant, PhD, argues that FDA does not need new authorities to regulate the CBD market and that determining a safe daily intake level for the substance should be an integral part of that process.
The aquaculture sector is growing quickly – but concern is mounting that innovation in sustainable practices is failing to keep pace. The Millennial Salon Project brings together partners from across the value chain to answer this challenge in farmed...
2021 has marked a momentous shift in mindset towards the issue of food waste from businesses and consumers, according to Olio, which has raised $43m and seen a surge in users.
What we eat is contributing to some of the greatest challenges facing the world, from climate change to global health crises. Can a shift in consumption also be part of the solution?
Omega-3s may beneficially alter the composition of the gut microbiome and lead to increases in the production of short chain fatty acids, says a study from King’s College London.
The Food Innovation Hub Europe – an initiative from the World Economic Forum, Foodvalley NL and partners – has launched Booster, a prize award that aims to support initiatives aimed at reducing obesity.
New 'vegan collagen' brand VeCollal, in collaboration with AminoLabs, has created an ingredient which claims to mimic the amino acid profile of human collagen exactly.
Mining the traditional fermented beverages “Masato de Yuca” and “Chicha de Siete Semillas”, scientists from Peru and Spain have reported a potential new probiotic with performance that matches or exceeds an established commercial strain.
Scientists at supplement manufacturer NOW have validated a new test method for finding pesticide residues in difficult-to-analyze botanicals, such as Hawthorn extract.
Nestlé makes available a report outlining efforts to comply with formula marketing guidelines that in recent years has been a subject of contention for the owners of the Gerber and NAN baby food brands.
A study by American research found that eating almonds daily reduces wrinkle severity – along with improving skin pigmentation – in postmenopausal women.
Poor harvests globally are pushing up wheat prices and raising concerns over supply constraints. But, despite ‘temperamental’ weather this summer, the UK’s biggest cereal brand says its local sourcing strategy has paid off.
With gut friendly foods continuing to strike a chord with consumers, we take a look at the health benefits they can unlock - from immunity to sleep and stress - and ask how this will support category growth.
Knowledge about the relationship between the gut, the gut microbiome, and overall health is moving at a rapid clip. Healthy gut equals healthy body, right? So what’s the best diet for gut health? What kind of products, ingredients and formats might meet...
An American ginseng supplement can improve acute working memory and attention while chronic supplementation can improve cognition and mental fatigue, thanks largely to changes in the gut microbiome.
A scientific review has called into question the validity of the commonly-held notion that foods with a high glycemic index (GI) – white bread, white rice, etc. – lead to more weight gain than low-GI foods (e.g. bran and other minimally processed grains)....
In a landmark report, the UN’s intergovernmental panel on climate change (IPCC) gave the first major review of the science of climate change since 2013.
Plant-based nutrition company Equinom claims its novel approach to improving seeds and deliver high-quality source ingredients is the key to driving down prices in the sector.
The company’s sales dipped in the second quarter, but it expects ‘exciting growth opportunities’ ahead thanks to an ambitious M&A strategy, while the frozen aisle still represents ‘white space growth opportunity’.
Aquaculture profits are at risk if the seafood industry fails to address ESG issues – including poor animal welfare and high fish mortality – a new report warns.
The three-year strategic collaboration aims to co-build an unparalleled understanding of the world’s most common crops and their impact on human biology, and advance Danone’s plant-based expertise.
A survey of over 2,000 consumers in the UK has revealed that while they tend to have a very low awareness and knowledge of GE food, the more informed they are, the more accepting of GE food they become.
Postbiotics have become the fastest growing area in terms of gut health related Google searches, with a nearly 1,300% increase in the last two years, according to new data from Lumina Intelligence.
ADM plans to acquire European supplier Sojaprotein in a move that it says will accelerate growth of its alternative protein platform. We find out what the deal means for the ag-food giant – and ask what it tells us about Europe’s runway for growth in...
Griffith Foods has agreed to acquire UK ingredient supplier The Flavourworks in a move that European chief Wim van Roekel tells us is ‘a fantastic fit’ as the group works to double its sales and triple its bottom line.
Health campaigners have reacted with disappointment after new scientific analysis concluded that the European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) claim that glyphosate is not genotoxic cannot be justified on the basis of manufacturers’ studies.
