EFSA has opened a public dialog on front-of-pack nutritional labelling and health claims as it works to finalise the scientific advice that will help decision makers develop an EU-wide scheme.
The UK Food Standards Agency Chief Scientist Robin May says urgent progress is needed on a unified eco-labelling system so that the food system can be set on a path to sustainability.
A coalition of European health, medical, consumer and family organisations has called on the European Union to adopt legislation to protect children from the ‘harmful impacts’ of the ‘widespread, ubiquitous and insidious’ marketing of nutritionally poor...
With COP26 in full swing, consumer demand for so-called ‘green’ food and beverage products is reportedly on the up. But how does that sit in an environment of rising inflation? Not well, according to industry observers.
The CEOs of the ‘big five’ major UK supermarkets have committed to slash their impact across climate, deforestation nature and guide the whole food retail sector towards halving its overall impact on the natural world by 2030.
In this week's rundown of new product launches, healthy food staple the chick pea gets and indulgent makeover, vegan chocolate rides high, and insect protein continues to make inroads.
The French supplier says its acquisition of Swiss-based locust bean gum specialist UNIPEKTIN Ingredients will allow it to push into new markets and applications.
The finalists of the Fi Europe 2021 Innovation Awards & Startup Innovation Challenge have been confirmed, revealing topics such as sustainability and plant-based high on the list, mirroring current market trends and developments.
The ag tech revolution is real and a host of solutions are becoming available that promise to help food manufacturers deliver more sustainable products. But there’s a catch: who pays?
The European Parliament has signed off the EU’s flagship Farm to Fork plans, with a majority of MEPS voting in favour of the report (453 were for, 170 against, and 76 abstained).
Analysis conducted by Spanish nut processor Importaco finds three probiotic bacteria strains with potential benefits for human health are present in pistachios, almonds, walnuts and peanuts.
Kids remain ‘desperately underserved’ by the market, claim start-ups. They say there is a clear trend that more parents are prioritising home-style, fresh food for young children over shelf-stable food. But their next challenge is competition for shelf...
Higher habitual nut consumption is positively associated with cognitive function, especially among old adults, according to an observational study of 1,000 Qatari adults.
Grocery-research body IGD has unveiled plans to develop a new environmental labelling network. Amid a host of competing schemes, it hopes to provide consistent and transparent information for consumers, so they can make better informed choices.
The United Nations has said it sees ‘new momentum and energy’ around the transition to a sustainable food system. But campaigners warn that words need to be put into action.
Traceability data is notoriously complex and difficult to handle. Start-up TrusTrace says its 'unique' approach leaves it positioned to become the ‘mission-critical’ operating platform for food brands solving sustainability and transparency...
European food policy needs to create ‘enabling environments’ that mean healthy and sustainable choices are the default, according to a coalition of civil society organisations.
Cereal Partners UK (CPUK), the maker of Nestlé breakfast cereals, says it is removing an estimated 59 million teaspoons of sugar and 3 million teaspoons of salt from its products, as it continues its staggered ‘salami slice’ reformulation approach to...
New reviews on misleading claims in early 2022 will pressure companies to provide concrete evidence of their sustainability credentials in an increasingly green-focused and consumer-led market. What does this new regulation mean for brands? Caroline Greenwell,...
This week's new product gallery brings together some of the hottest product launches in Europe, from Oatly's new oat-based ice cream, to pea-based canned fish alternative Fish Peas, and 'porridge with provenance' - Alara Organic's...
Global snack giant Mondelez International has revealed that it is taking a new approach dubbed ‘humaning’ in its marketing and product innovation post-COVID, arguing ‘empathy and localisation’ are needed to win over consumers.
A recent study has come out in favour of mandatory front-of-pack labelling (FOPL) policies – for both directing consumer choice and encouraging the food industry to reformulate products.
Nestlé wants to drive growth in plant-based sales through innovation. At an event to unveil its latest creations – plant-based shrimp and egg alternatives – the company’s management weighed in on where the category is likely to go next.
PepsiCo launched pep+, an initiative that it describes as a ‘strategic end-to-end transformation’ or its business, earlier this month. The company says this will 'fundamentally transform' what it does and how it does it. FoodNavigator speaks...
Global rice-to-chocolate giant Mars Inc. has said it will reach net zero emissions across its full value chain by 2050. Discussing the move, chief executive Grant F. Reid insisted ‘gaps’ in industry pledges need to be addressed and argued long-term aims...
Sweegen will expand its high-intensity sweeteners portfolio early next year with the addition of brazzein, an ultra-sweet tasting protein found in small quantities in the fruit of a West African plant called oubli, that can be produced on a commercial...
As pressure mounts to improve public health and reduce out climate footprint, industry is innovating to encourage greater uptake of healthier and more sustainable food and drink products. IGD examines what’s working, and why.
Developments in food and ag tech have the potential to upend how food is produced. But the bigger picture issues around economic, social and environmental questions must be considered to deliver ‘meaningful benefits’, according to Sagentia Innovation.
Seventy percent of Nestlé’s emissions lie in the raw materials it sources. Agriculture is therefore central to the Swiss food giant’s target to hit net zero by 2050. Pascal Chapot, Nestlé Head of Sustainable Agriculture, discusses the challenges and opportunities...
New research reveals the extent to which European children are exposed to marketing of unhealthy food products – and the results show that voluntary restrictions are only succeeding to ‘reassure policy makers on paper’ and ‘buy time’ for the food industry,...
Insects fed from industrial side-stream waste and then directly consumed as food have the ‘greatest potential to reduce the carbon footprints of European consumers’, claims a new study.
New research reveals that 71% of UK sales at 16 of the largest food and beverage manufacturers are generated by unhealthy products. ShareAction warns that companies should expect increased investor activism on the topic.
Results of a new survey in Germany suggest many consumers are concerned about possible health effects associated with food additives, while at the same time expressing a lack of knowledge about such ingredients.
A new entity is about to emerge in the healthy food manufacturing space, following the acquisition of Wholebake and Deeside Cereals by private equity firm Elysian Capital.
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has published a ‘Green Claims Code’ to help businesses ensure their green claims do not deceive their customers.
With only 9% of adults getting the recommended amount of dietary fibre a day, the UK’s Food and Drink Federation has launched a new initiative to boost the nation’s fibre consumption. But what’s the best way to make this health-boosting substance an appetizing...
Kerry announced yesterday (14 September) that it has completed the acquisition of preservation specialist Niacet, in a deal worth €853m. What does this mean for the ingredient supplier? FoodNavigator caught up with Bert De Vegt, Vice President of Food...
End-to-end traceability is coming to be viewed as central to advancing food safety, quality and sustainability. Transparency is also an increasingly important tool to build trust. We look at how this is impacting the supply chain.
With the UK set to roll out restrictions on unhealthy food promotions in stores next year, fresh research claims healthier supermarket layouts, including fruit and vegetables placed near store entrances, improves customers’ food choices.
