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SCIENCE
Preserving meat with natural alternatives? It's possible, confirms research
As a new Chinese study supports the role of natural alternatives in meat preservation, does this have the potential to expand Europe’s approved preservatives list?... Read more
Bottled water can contain thousands of particles of nanoplastics, research suggests
Microplastics, which research suggests could be harmful to human health, are well-known infiltrators of a wide variety of food and beverages. Now, researchers have found that nanoplastics, the even smaller offspring of microplastics, are present in stratospheric quantities in bottled water, unbeknownst to us until now.... Read more
Researchers develop ‘perfect meal’ for male astronauts
Producing the right food in space is difficult, given the particular nutritional needs of astronauts and the difficulty of growing anything in the final frontier. Luckily, researchers have developed the ‘perfect meal’ for male astronauts: a vegetarian salad comprising of ingredients that can be efficiently grown in space and that meet their nutritional needs.... Read more
Q&A: Helaina founder talks reproducing breast milk proteins for mass consumption
The spark for biotech company Helaina hit founder Laura Katz on the New York City subway as she was listening to a podcast about black-market breast milk.... Read more
Researchers teach tech to taste in 'first step' towards accurate flavour modelling
Danish researchers and industry professionals design an algorithm to help personalise consumer purchases and optimise the retail environment.... Read more
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MARKET TRENDS
From tuna to plant-based fish, how brands are expanding the canned fish category
Poised to grow to $50.47bn by 2030, the global canned seafood market is driven by consumer demand for nutrient-rich foods, like protein and fatty acids, and longer shelf-life, per Grandview Research data. Notably, canned tuna, with its high nutritional value, leads the segment due to all-season availability and reasonable retail pricing.... Read more
What does the global low/no alcohol market look like in 2024?
It's January - meaning the spotlight is well and truly on the low and no alcohol category. The latest data from IWSR sets the scene and pinpoints where future growth is most likely to come from.... Read more
Processed plant-based meat: Clearer communication on the horizon, predict experts
European producers in 2024 will focus on informing consumers about processed and ultra-processed foods and drinks, potentially lowering content in formulations to encourage plant-based meat or dairy alternatives uptake.... Read more
Affordability, accessibility, opportunity: Parental motivation behind food purchases in a low-income community
Lower income families often tend to have poorer outcomes when it comes dietary nutrition and obesity. A study of a low-income area in Birmingham, UK explored potential barriers to eating well.... Read more
How ingredients suppliers manage global struggles: From disrupted supply chains to cost-of-living pressures
As we leave behind a troublesome 2023, we reflect on some of the unforeseen challenges faced by ingredients companies. From supply chain disruptions to cost-of-living pressures, how have suppliers changed tact to meet manufacturers’ demands?... Read more
 NPD Trend Tracker: 'Veganuary' special
January is a time where many people abstain from indulgent things, from alcohol to chocolate. Meat and dairy, increasingly linked to climate change and animal suffering, are other products those taking part in 'Veganuary' also abstain from at this time of year. In this week's NPD Trend Tracker, we have a range of plant-based options, from vegan steak to alt chicken and meal ingredients.... See more
Prinova releases megatrends report
From gut health to a healthier planet, ingredient firm Prinova is hoping to use its latest megatrends report to showcase the opportunities available to leverage its ingredient portfolio, vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities and other in-house services.... Read more
OECD report puts UK and Ireland top for five-a-day fruit and veg consumption
‘Health at a Glance’, a new report from the OECD, has revealed the UK and Ireland consume the most fruit and vegetables out of 30 countries assessed. However, there has been a slight reduction in overall fruit and vegetable consumption since it was last assessed.... Read more
UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS
Reformulation & fortification: Changing trends in healthier foods
‘Unhealthy’ foods are in the spotlight, with shoppers wanting better-for-you alternatives. With these same consumers unwilling to compromise on taste, food manufacturers have a challenge on their hands: how can ‘baddies’ best be removed, and beneficial ingredients added, with positive nutrition in mind?
12-Mar-2024
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Plant-based under the Microscope
The plant-based market has boomed in the last decade, with projections it will double in value by 2030. But a recent dramatic slowdown suggests the category is not hitting the mark with shoppers. With health a major driver behind decisions to reduce meat and dairy...
12-Mar-2024
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Food as Medicine
Today’s consumers are not turning to food and drink for energy alone. A more nuanced understanding of the relationship between diet and health is coming to shape consumer attitudes to food. So which ingredients offer greatest potential in health and wellness? We ask how the...
13-Mar-2024
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Personalised Nutrition: Tapping into data for healthier diets
Developments in personalised nutrition – whereby individualised dietary advice is offered based on genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors – continue apace. The market is forecast to grow to over $16bn by 2027. From measuring blood-sugar responses to microbiome diversity, how is this novel sector expected...
13-Mar-2024
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Food for Kids
Europe continues to struggle with high levels of childhood obesity. But as understanding around the importance of early years nutrition grows, so too does the opportunity for manufacturers to meet demands for health and functionality. How can industry best support carers and babies in the...
14-Mar-2024
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Free-From
The free-from category is changing shape as more and more people follow restricted diets. These days consumers are not only turning away from common allergens gluten and shellfish, but also other widely used ingredients from soy to nuts and dairy. As an increasing number of...
14-Mar-2024
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ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
Avoid the Greenwashing Trap: How Food Companies Can Build Trust and Transparency in Regenerative Agriculture
As part of this webinar, we will discuss how to support regenerative agriculture practices with soil health, land management and biodiversity.
30-Oct-2023
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BUSINESS
Can Oatly reinvigorate slowing oatmilk category sales with launch unsweetened, clean-label options?
Oatmilk pioneer Oatly’s new Unsweetened Oatmilk and Super Basic Oatmilk, which launched this week, respond to rising consumer concerns about plant-based milks, including their nutritional value and, for some, long lists of unfamiliar ingredients, which are taking a toll on the overall category’s sales and volumes.... Read more
Plant-based 3D printed eel: ‘Complex texture’ achieved with precision layers in industry first
Steakholder Foods, which claims the launch is a ‘world first’, says its proprietary tech allows the start-up to closely mimic the taste, texture and appearance of traditional meat and seafood.... Read more
PepsiCo sees snacking potential in chickpeas that check health, sustainability trends
Chickpeas could take a more prominent role in PepsiCo’s snack portfolio given rising consumer interest in the legume, its environmental sustainability attributes and its versatility stemming from its mild flavor and diverse texture applications, according to company representatives at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo last fall.... Read more
New Zoe Gut Shot a 'big step forward' for gut health market
A probiotic kefir shot developed by the personalised nutrition scientists at Zoe has been hailed “a big step forward for the gut-health macro trend”, with industry pundits applauding the science-first product development approach.... Read more
Using the PEKILO process to produce mycoprotein: Start-up taps updated version of 50-year-old fermentation technique
Finnish biotech start-up Enifer will open its first factory in order to develop its mycoprotein ingredient, following its receiving of €12m in funding. To develop these ingredients, it will use PEKILO fermentation, a process developed in the 1970s by Finnish forest engineers.... Read more
Bel Group R&D partner Standing Ovation gets funding boost to propel its alt protein innovation
The Paris-based foodtech company, in which dairy major Bel Group is an investor, will use the funding to scale-up the production of casein through precision fermentation.... Read more
Brewing up change in beer filtration
Industrial filtration specialist Pall Corporation tells AgTechNavigator why it wants to help the brewing industry transition to more sustainable manufacturing processes by avoiding the use of diatomaceous earth.... Read more
Carrefour stops selling PepsiCo products over price increases
European supermarket giant Carrefour has stopped selling PepsiCo products in France, Belgium, Italy and Spain: citing 'unacceptable' price increases from the American drinks and snacks giant.... Read more
Nestlé Professional makes last call for Toque d’Or competition registrations
The deadline for the 36th edition of Torque d’Or has been extended to 19 January.... Read more
Lactalis unveils solar thermal power plant for sustainable whey production
Lactalis, the global dairy giant, has inaugurated the “largest solar thermal power plant in France” allowing it to cut CO2 emissions by 2,000 tons per year.... Read more
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