The European Commission’s current proposals on the Common Agricultural Policy fail to support sustainable food production and demonstrate that the EU ‘lacks the will’ to meet public demand for environmentally-friendly agriculture, according to researchers.
A new initiative has been launched in the Netherlands to help disruptive food start-ups scale to ‘move the needle’ in terms of value creation and impact.
Jellyfish are nutrient-rich, boast a similar taste and texture profile to oysters, and if approved as a novel food, could help ease the burden of over-exploited fisheries, according to EU-backed research.
Satisfied Snacks sits at the valuable intersection of technology-driven innovation and mega-trends around health and flavour. We speak to founder Dr. Heather Daniell about how she is meeting demand for healthy, convenient and tasty snacks.
From vegetarian children's ready meals to eco-friendly dairy, palm oil-free bakery and botanical brews, FoodNavigator brings you a weekly round-up of hot products to hit the shelves in Europe.
Carbon neutrality is an imperative global goal to halt global warming. But it can also have a significant benefit on a company’s performance, writes Mark Chadwick, CEO of international climate change and sustainability consultancy EcoAct.
Calls for strict rules for paper food packaging; the EC steps up commitments on deforestation, and the new UK prime minister Boris Johnson sparks a row over kippers. We bring you the latest EU news.
The European Commission set out its stall with commitments to end global deforestation related to EU imports of agricultural commodities. But is the rhetoric backed up with action and investment?
New research from Lumina Intelligence concludes that consumer engagement with sustainability claims is currently ‘low’. But mission-based brands supporting a clear cause could point the way to reversing this trend.
