Innovation in proteins will be needed to solve the ‘complex puzzle of achieving a healthy and sustainable protein balance’, according to Dutch agrifood ecosystem FoodValley.
Having received EFSA’s nod of approval, Italian manufacturer Obà Food says it is the first to commercialise pasta made from fonio. “We are ahead of the curve”, founder and CEO Gabriele Fortunato tells FoodNavigator.
UK start-up Pep & Lekker launched in 2016 in response to the overly processed nature of vegan alternatives on the market. Three years on, we hear from co-founder Susan Gafsen on her motivation for starting the business and where she sees the market...
Israeli start-up FFW is championing yeast as a ‘major protein source’ – offering an alternative to soy and pea protein in the plant-based space, founder Leonardo Marcovitz tells FoodNavigator.
There are three key categories available in Harrods’ London flagship store for food brands looking to secure a listing, and all provide suppliers with a seal of quality, according to the luxury retailer’s food chief Chris Dee.
With plant-based becoming such an important movement across the globe, two of the biggest players in retail and hospitality – Ikea and Hilton – revealed how they’re riding the wave.
Bakery chain De Grog has become the first company in Europe to use tritordeum malted grain in the bakery sector, and the first company in Belgium to use the Mediterranean grain to create an innovative bread.
A television advertisement promoting Tesco’s new Plant Chef range has been criticised by the NFU for its messaging and ‘negative connotations’, which British farmers claim have caused them ‘significant distress’.
Hemp and CBD have caught the public's imagination as ingredients offering a host of health benefits. But, from regulatory ambiguity to consumer confusion, uncertainty remains. FoodNavigator speaks to Agropro - Europe's largest hemp grower –...
Innovation plays a major role in igniting ‘systemic’ change in the food system, EIT Food chief Andy Zynga tells FoodNavigator. So which areas are in the most need of attention?
Innovation as a Service (IaaS) is a concept gaining steam in the food sector. According to Dr Raphaëlle O' Connor, founder of IaaS start-up iNewtrition, this reflects a mindset shift as the industry embraces more collaborative approaches to open...
With so many drivers bolstering the meat-free movement in 2019, it’s a diet choice brimming with business opportunity, according to experts speaking at the Future Food Tech Summit in London last week.
Personalised nutrition has the potential to be at the forefront of real change in the fight against nutrition and lifestyle caused chronic diseases, according to experts speaking at the Future Food-Tech Summit.
Polish start-up NapiFeryn Biotech has developed technology that isolates and purifies rapeseed protein for food formulation. Could ‘Raptein’ challenge soy’s leading position in plant-based?
Technology company IBM is launching a collaboration with Raw Seafoods to further rollout a blockchain solution for the seafood supply chain. The companies say the initiative can help tackle three of the sector’s ‘most pressing problems’: fraud, transparency...
Sales in plant-based foods show no sign of slowing in Europe. But booming demand raises complex issues, from the nutritional profile of formulations through to the sustainability of ingredient sourcing. “The industry needs to avoid solving one problem...
Tide Pods remain firmly off the menu, but individually portioned instant coffee, pasta, oatmeal and servings of protein powder encased in edible packaging that dissolves as soon as it hits water could become a staple in US households as firms seek to...
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development has published a seven-point action plan that aims to positively transform the global food system and potentially unlock $4.5 trillion in new business opportunities.
Hunter & Gather Foods is a UK start-up best known for its keto, paleo and gluten-free condiments and cold-pressed oils. This might sound like hipster paradise but co-founder Amy Moring is quick to insist the brand is tapping into deeper trends rather...
The European Commission is tackling the challenges brought by big data processing through the Evolve Project. FoodNavigator caught up with the project’s agricultural pilot, which is driven by project partner CybeleTech, to learn what this means for food...
‘Unmissable international platform for industry professionals and consumers’ returns to its spiritual home to celebrate chocolate and cocoa with a new identity, content and packed five-day program in Paris.
Suiker Unie, a Royal Cosun Company, officially took its green protein demo plant into operation last week when it started producing protein from sugar beet foliage.
Prospera has developed what it calls some of the ‘world’s most advanced artificial intelligence technologies’ to help optimise crop production. The company believes cost effective data solutions will be key to widespread adoption of ag-tech and, CEO...
While certain plant-based categories are booming, others are lacking in innovation. So where do market opportunities in vegan product development lie? FoodNavigator hears from industry experts at Oatly, Bol Foods, and Sainsbury’s.
The International Organization of the Flavor Industry (IOFI) is celebrating its 50th birthday this week. FoodNavigator caught up with IOFI executive director Sven Ballschmiede to learn about the challenges facing flavours manufacturers today and the trends...
Pasta residues, bread crusts, and brewer’s spent yeast are the focus of a new project funded by the European Union, which sees 33 players collaborate to develop novel proteins from industry by-products.
This week, FoodNavigator brings you new product development with a sweet touch: premium Ecuadorian chocolate that serves as a ‘catalyst for change’, Barry Callabaut’s 100% wholefruit chocolate, and Tangerine Confectionery’s nostalgic sweets.
Danish ingredients supplier DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences is launching a new dairy-free protective culture that, it says, builds on key sustainability objectives around tacking food waste and improving plant-based formulations – all with a clean...
Dairy cooperative to ingredients manufacturer FrieslandCampina recently set out its innovation priorities for its ingredients arm: gut health, personalised nutrition and protein. Divisional head Kathy Fortmann tells FoodNavigator more.
Tesco has launched a new own-brand range of plant-based foods under the Plant Chef label, which the retailer’s head of plant-based innovation, Derek Sarno, says responds to a ‘clear opportunity’ for ‘affordable, more familiar dishes’.
The food tech scene is booming in Israel, where its start-up ecosystem is striving to be ‘number one’ in the game. So what makes this country a hotbed for food tech innovation? FoodNavigator hears from a food manufacturer, a start-up incubator and a venture...
Food artificial intelligence company Spoonshot has today emerged from an intensive 18-month R&D process to launch a new tool that it says will ‘raise the bar for insight-led innovation’ in the food and beverage sector.
Italian pasta brand Barilla is seeking food tech innovation for an accelerator programme in three focus areas: circular food economy, personalised meal solutions, and healthy snacking.
Snack sales are surging as innovation in the category focuses on satisfying cravings with an increasingly diverse range of options. Start-up Made for Drink has a unique proposition, developing up-market snacks that pair with alcoholic tipples. We spoke...
Significant investment is required to get innovative protein start-ups off the ground. So what are investors looking for when deciding to bankroll new talent? And what do they predict for the future of protein? Cargill and S2G Ventures weigh in.
How should you begin an elevator pitch, and what raises red flags for potential investors? FoodNavigator-USA editor Elaine Watson headed to Chicago to quiz the judges at Rabobank's FoodBytes! pitch competition.
Nestlé has detailed its aim to tackle climate change and commitment to zero net emissions by 2050. FoodNavigator caught up with the Swiss food giant’s head of operations, Magdi Batato, to learn more.
A new ‘futuristic’ freeze-dried snack made from fruits, vegetables, and grains is under development in Israel, where the Strauss Group is aligning ingredient ratios with the Mediterranean diet.
