Alcohol-free Nirvana Brewery was born out of a love for craft beer. Three years on, demand for the category has grown ‘massively’, co-founder and director Becky Kean tells FoodNavigator: “People go crazy for it.”
Rising public awareness of the problem of plastic pollution can help polymers such as polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) make more headway in the food sector, believes Mark Lapping, CEO of PVOH polymer manufacturer Aquapak.
Researchers are repurposing waste bread into a medium that can kick start fermentation in food and beverage products, such as sourdough, yoghurt, and wine.
Demand for natural flavours and flavouring materials in food and beverages in Western Europe is up by 7.5% year-on-year and worth nearly €5bn, according to market data from Foodtrending.
With just over a week to go before the CBD Global Summit kicks off in London, time is running out to register for this must-attend event spotlighting opportunities in an exciting and provocative category.
Coronavirus and Brexit are today’s biggest challenges for food makers, while online shopping continues to open the door for disruptive brands in grocery, Mission Ventures co-founder Paddy Willis tells FoodNavigator.
Any drop in food standards post-Brexit could increase demand for fresh produce from transparent supply chains, says Rich Osborn, founder of Fresh Range.
The ‘accelerated’ pace of innovation in the plant-based space is putting a ‘strain’ on food makers. As food makers look for ways to keep up, ingredients supplier ADM shares seven ‘trends to watch’ in 2020.
The plant-based protein market is set to diverge as it caters to two sets of consumers: those demanding products that mimic meat, and those that want vegetables to be the ‘heroes’ of their plates, panellists told FoodNavigator during a recent webinar...
A public-private collaboration aimed at developing a high-protein, plant-based ingredient for food manufacturers has received backing from the Danish government.
UK start-up LoveSeitan wants to increase consumer awareness around this lesser-known meat substitute, “so it’s as well-known as jackfruit and tofu”, says co-founder Steve Swindon.
Conventional food labels require consumers to interpret visible information. Could and should they be modified to help the visually impaired make more informed food choices?
Danone and Microsoft have joined forces to launch the AI Factory for AgriFood, an accelerator programme to support start-ups developing sustainable food and regenerative agriculture solutions.
