Updated gluten labelling guidance has been published in the UK by the Food & Drink Federation, which aims to “achieve greater consistency in how the presence of cereals containing gluten and gluten-free claims are labelled on pre-packed foods”.
Trust is an important currency for food brands. But in the era of social media, fake news and information overload, gaining consumer trust has become challenging. How can food businesses build trust in – and therefore loyalty to – their brands?
Huel, the ‘complete food’ brand, can help answer some of the food sector’s most pressing challenges – from food waste to obesity, CEO James McMaster believes. For this reason, society needs to embrace a “mindset change” that recognises “food is fuel”.
Reducing import levies on shell eggs and egg powder from non-EU countries threatens the competitiveness of Europe’s egg industry, researcher Peter van Horne tells FoodNavigator.
Two pieces of research published in the British Medical Journal provide fresh evidence of the links between popular processed food and a range of health risks.
Public Health England has been urged to include cakes and biscuits in its calorie reduction programme after researchers found “a considerable amount” of fat in own- and private-label brands.
The Technical University of Denmark is developing blockchain solutions for small and medium-sized food manufacturers in an effort to combat food fraud in high-value products.
UFC-Que Choisir has raised concerns over the safety of soy-based products after elevated levels of phytoestrogens were found in various drinks, desserts, sauces, and prepared foods.
Sustainably sourced palm oil and soy have shot up the agenda of European retailers. According to Penny Coates, non-executive director of own brand retail solution providers S4RB, this is “just the beginning”.
A survey assessing sandwiches sold by supermarket and high street retailers in the UK has revealed that uptake in plant-based is still lagging. “The sheer volume of meat-based sandwiches is a big concern,” says Eating Better.
UK environmental marketing campaign charity Hubbub is encouraging people to pack their own lunches. If you do, Hubbub says it could combat single-use plastic pollution and food waste - as well as saving you money.
Julian Mellentin: 'Investors in meat substitutes are likely to be disappointed'
Next-generation meat, egg, and dairy alternatives have garnered a huge amount of press (and investment), but there are many other ways for brands to meet demand for plant-based foods, says a report from consultancy New Nutrition Business querying whether...
London Food Tech Week is a five day ‘festival’ showcasing the best and brightest in food innovation. Spread across five different venues, each day has a theme – from manufacturing to retail and out-of-home consumption. So what food and beverage trends...
From organic soybean pulp to brewers' spent grain and rice husks, by-products are attracting increased interest from start-ups looking to upcycle food waste.
