What major food trends will we see develop in the coming months on-shelf? And how will retailers respond to mounting pressure for improved sustainability credentials? FoodNavigator asks three retail experts to look into their crystal balls.
Eating avocado as part of a daily diet may help improve gut health by increasing the abundance and diversity of microbes in the human gut, according to recent research from the University of Illinois (U of I).
Fresh research suggests that, for insect-based foods to catch on in western markets, manufacturers should focus on promoting them as ‘pleasurable’ rather than healthy or environmentally friendly.
Scientists have revealed a web of interactions among bacterial species are necessary for the coexistence of health-promoting microbes in the popular fermented milk drink, kefir.
As a host of food manufacturers attempt to take advantage of Veganuary, which encourages people to follow a vegan lifestyle for the month of January, research from the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) has revealed over 60% of people say they are unlikely...
Inflammatory compounds found in cooked meat are linked to a heightened risk of childhood wheeze, according to research published online in the journal Thorax.
The food industry should do more to meet the nutritional needs of the ageing population, according to new research out from Barclays. This is, after all, a demographic that is only going to grow.
Spanish nut supplier Importaco Group has signalled its intention to double its share of the food ingredients market by 2024. It will achieve this through a customer-centric approach that puts the future ‘nutsumer’ at the heart of innovation.
British bakers have defended the salt levels in one of the nation’s favourite afternoon teatime treats after health campaigners took aim at what they called the unnecessary levels of salt found in some of the UK’s best-selling crumpets.
Louie D’Amico, President Taste & Wellbeing of Givaudan, was elected President of International Organization of the Flavor Industry (IOFI) in October. FoodNavigator caught up with him to hear about the challenges and opportunities he sees ahead for...
Demand for plant-based products is booming and many consumers identify the sector as being ‘natural’, ‘healthy’ and ‘artisan’, new research reveals. “There is an apparent disconnect between the consumer understanding of natural products and the reality...
The clean label trend is evolving. Tomorrow’s consumers will not just seek out clean labels, but will want to buy from brands with a ‘clean conscience’, according to market insight firm Mintel.
Developer of ‘hyper-sweet designer proteins’, Amai Proteins, is teeing up with Ocean Spray to create a reduced sugar cranberry juice product – without compromising its ‘bold’ taste.
What does a ‘healthy gut microbiome’ look like? And is an ‘unhealthy’ microbiome a corollary of poor health, or directly responsible for certain health conditions? If the latter is true, to what extent can we address these health problems by modulating...
