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Tomato is king at Kraft Heinz, so it’s little wonder the blue chip has an army of people dedicated to ensuring its annual supply of 600m bottles of ketchup
Mycoprotein is one of the most popular alt protein sources on the market. Now Espoo-based start-up, Enifer, wants to take it to the next level.
The controversial EUDR no risk status has been provisionally binned in a ‘trilogue’ between the European Council, Commission and Parliament.
Dutch multinational DSM-Firmenich has pulled no punches in its response to backlash over Arla Foods' use of methane-cutting additive Bovaer.
COP29 has drawn to a close. How significant was its progress towards making food more sustainable?
In Thailand, an unconventional palm oil supply chain makes traceability, and therefore EUDR certification, much more difficult.
The European Council has raised a serious grievance about the no risk amendment to the EUDR, passed by the European Parliament, in last week’s vote to delay the regulation by a year.
Fast-food giants across Europe are failing foul on poultry welfare measures, with few making recent progress and others moving backwards on previous gains, a damning new report criticises.
Innovation in the food space has seen a boom in recent years. But this is just the beginning.
German discounter Lidl is boosting its spend on British produce over the next five years, exceeding its original target, to £21bn.
Insect protein’s predicted take off has been less than a flutter as market innovation stagnates, with worldwide patents sliding year-on-year again.
EUDR’s 12-month delay has been met with condemnation from organisations across the world following yesterday's controversial vote.
The RSPO’s standards on sustainable palm oil certification have been approved. Do they align with Europe’s upcoming regulation?
A cultivated seafood tech business has developed a system of cell cultivation to allow for commercial freshwater eel farming.
The meat and plant-based industries have locked horns as a new report cites diet change as a key tool in the fight to control global warming and even reverse the climate crisis.
Emerging meat alternatives – cultivated meat and precision fermentation-derived meat – need to present an appealing image to consumers if they are to succeed.
Country benchmarking could affect due diligence requirements, and therefore the complexity of EUDR compliance. How do these risk classifications work?
Biodiversity makes soil function effectively, pollinates plants and ensures the functioning of the food system. But what's being done to support biodiversity and is it too little too late?
Opinion
Will Trump’s rebooted presidency bring about a transatlantic trade war or is it all hot air? Fake news or not, the returning president has made worrying noises – from crippling tariffs to climate ignorance – that are sending markets in a spin.
South Africa has one of Africa’s largest plant-based meat markets. How do consumers view these meat-free alternatives?
Big Interview
After raising “peanuts” to launch a plant-based meat business around Covid-19, Juicy Marbles is set to break even within its fourth year and is planning NPD along with another funding launch.
A study of Swiss consumers of milk and butter explored whether they would accept increased prices if it meant better lives for dairy cows.
Health trends are big business for food and beverage brands. So, will the new Nordic Diet take the industry by storm or be a foodie flash in the pan?
As COP29 garners global attention, its focus on food systems continues to grow.
Start-up pitch
Alt dairy is proving to be one of the great plant-based success stories. But associations to UPF and questions over sustainability are holding it back. Fabas Foods believes it has the solution.
Plant-based diets remain popular, but associations with UPF and low-quality ingredients has shaken consumer trust in alt meat, fish and dairy brands. So, what can the sector do to restore public opinion?
Despite both being sustainability-focused, regenerative agriculture and protein diversification have not always got along. How can the two sectors work together?
Protein Vision 2024
Quorn, Redefine Meat, THIS, La Vie and Rude Health are among the high-profile brands providing their valuable market intelligence at this year’s Protein Vision digital event.
Food safety is constantly changing. Following its recent acquisition of Bureau Veritas’ food safety business, Mérieux NutriSciences aims to address the risks to product food safety.
Start-up pitch
The cultivated meat market is growing, but price remains a major barrier to success. Roslin Technologies believes it has the answer, with its animal stem cell solution.
Edible cutlery, reimagined sushi, and vitamin-enriched cheese are just a handful of exciting food and drink innovations entering the market.
Rationing could be a reality as populations grow and climate change bites. But would consumers support it and what would it mean for food manufacturers?
The proposed EUDR delay could be a relief for many if approved, but its mooting has also been controversial. Who are the winners and losers of the delay?
Plant-based meat alternative heavyweight Redefine Meat has plotted a series of new launches and retail listings as the market rebounds following a recent tumble and stagnation.
Protected cheeses and world-renowned vineyards will take a share of the European Commission’s new €380m support package to help build climate resilience.
Healthier food-tech business MicroLub, which uses tech to replace fats and oils with water – while claiming sensory retention – has closed a €4.2 seed investment round to commercialise.
European discounter major Lidl is betting big on plant-based following booming sales, introducing a raft of new listings under a new own-label range.
Start-up pitch
The plant-based seafood market is underserved – enter BettaF!sh. This week we're discovering how founder, Deniz Ficicioglu, is revolutionising the fish-free fish space in the first edition of FoodNavigator’s start-up pitch series.
The European Council has greenlit the Commission’s proposals to delay EUDR by 12 months, despite protests from hundreds of environmental and other groups calling for its immediate implementation.
Broad unpreparedness led the world to rebel against EUDR’s enforcement. Now the clock could be reset for another 12 months, what can the global supply chain do to reach compliance?
Future Food-Tech 2024
Food safety and quality are two sides of the same coin. But how is the process of making food not only safe but beneficial for the consumer being made more efficient?
The Veganuary movement is rocketing, gaining power and influence. It has become a staple across Europe, so how will brands drive Veganuary 2025 sales to new heights?
More consumers are buying pricier organic food and drink, despite continuing cost-of-living pressures, with sales expected to rocket as governments push to make organic farming central to future sustainability strategies.
On the day the Commission announced it was advising a delay to EUDR, new FAQs were released to provide further clarity on the regulation.
Future Food-Tech 2024
Alternative raw materials aim to provide sustainable versions of commodities, including cocoa, coffee and palm oil, that are both integral to food and linked to deforestation. Will consumers accept them?
With £1.6m funding, the new regulatory sandbox aims to streamline the novel food application process of cultivated meat in the UK.
Sales of branded meat-free sausages are growing despite a wider plant-based category slump, but meat and alt-meat processor, Pilgrim’s, says any sales positivity could easily reverse.
Following months of rumours and speculation, the European Commission has proposed a 12-month delay to the current EUDR deadline. So, will the proposal be passed and what does this mean for stakeholders?
On the day the EUDR was delayed, the EC released guidance, aiming to clarify some of the key elements of the regulation.
Opinion
What was the gossip and top trends from this year’s Future Food-Tech? The FoodNavigator editorial team reveal their key insights and takeaways.