“The age of personal nutrition is here. I believe this is the next frontier and will transform the food industry in the next two decades,” Campbell Soup Co’s VP of science and technology, Anouchah Sanei predicts.
Technological developments in food stand poised to change the food system and the way consumers interact with brands. What trends are top investors in the space betting on?
German supplier Doehler is cracking into nut-based product categories, such as dairy alternatives and bread spreads, with a majority stake acquisition in Italian nut and seed processor Nutrafood.
Sugar-free, gluten intolerance, food labelling, vegan, dairy and on-the-go snacking; consumers are following more food trends than ever before but is it having a detrimental effect on our health?
The consumption of plant-based protein products is growing rapidly, driven by concerns over sustainability and health, but barriers to further uptake remain, the Proteins of the Future summit in Ede, the Netherlands, heard earlier this month.
In FoodNavigator's weekly rundown of some of the most interesting products hitting European shelves, iconic Australian brand Tim Tam is rolled out in Germany, certified French meatballs and superfruit snacks are launched in France, while the UK sees...
Roquette will develop protein ingredients using the high-protein pea variety developed by seed breeding company Equinom, and jointly invest $4 million (€3.5m) in the firm to develop new products.
While researching how to bioprint human tissues, medical scientist Giuseppe Scionti discovered a way to "bio-hack" plant-based proteins so they have a meaty texture.
It’s not the yuck factor that is holding back insects in the West but the lack of culinary identity and authenticity, argues a Dutch researcher, and a multi-stakeholder approach is needed to create this.
From the rise of foodtech to the end of the commodities era; from the organic sector's boom to the Mediterranean diet's bust, these are the most read stories on FoodNavigator this year so far.
The rise in global trade wars and the recent EU decision to classify new plant breeding techniques (NPBTs) as genetically modified organisms will inevitably impact food safety and quality, experts warn.
Chestnuts can add creaminess to dairy-free products, work well in gluten-free bakery and are naturally sweet allowing for sugar reduction, giving them massive potential beyond Christmas, says supplier Porter Foods.
Multinational food group Unilever has been fined a total of €27m by Greek antitrust authorities for anti-competitive behaviour. The fine comes amidst a row over whether large food corporations should be ‘protected’ from retailers by proposed regulations...
The latest products hitting the shelves in Europe reflect the concerns of an increasingly adventurous consumer base. Recent introductions range from celebrity-backed protein bars made from worms to better-for-you confectionery balls that are made without...
