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Danish ice cream producer cuts energy use by 24%
Danish ice cream producer cuts energy use by 24%
Denmark’s largest ice cream producer Premier Is needed a new homogenizer but didn’t want to lose valuable production time. We provided full support and advice, ensuring smooth production without disruptions. Watch our video and sign up to learn how... click here
SCIENCE
Vertical farming gets boost with major investment
Things are looking up for the vertical farming industry as investors back vertical farm tech provider, Intelligent Growth Solutions... Read more
Plant-based diet, whether ‘healthy’ or ‘unhealthy’, linked to weight loss
Latest research suggests replacing animal products with vegan alternatives provides multiple health benefits, including weight loss.... Read more
Positive Nutrition first speakers announced: Hear from Nestlé, Upfield and more
What does ‘healthy’ food and drink look like in 2024 and beyond? What ingredient and technology levers can be pulled develop better-for-you products for the mass market? And is next-gen tech promising personalised nutrition worth the hype? Find out at Positive Nutrition 2024.... Read more
Probiotic Bulgarian yogurt ‘feasible’ to achieve good health and well-being on Mars missions
Freshly made Bulgarian yogurt can feasibly be incorporated into an astronaut's diet to boost gut health and overall wellness in support of humanity’s extraterrestrial ambitions, says a new study.... Read more
Can understanding cows help improve animal welfare? Researchers plan to use machine learning to analyse moos and burps
Cows, much like humans, communicate through the sounds they make. New research will attempt to understand what these noises mean. This understanding could be used to improve animal welfare.... Read more
CRISPR-editing rice crops: Mitigating the impacts of rice disease in sub-Saharan Africa
Rice is one of the most important crops in sub-Saharan Africa. However, it is particularly at risk from disease. A new study has found that CRISPR technology can be used to edit genes in some strains of rice, developing resistance.... Read more
What is the environmental impact of cultivated meat?
While the verdict is still out on the sustainability of cultivated meat production, a panel of experts during the Tufts University Cellular Agriculture Day on Jan. 11 in Boston, Mass., are optimistic, citing the need for expansive data sets on more diverse cell culture mediums, bioreactors and energy sources.... Read more
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Positive Nutrition Interactive Broadcast Series | 12-14 March
Positive Nutrition Interactive Broadcast Series | 12-14 March
Join us online on 12-14 March for the FoodNavigator Positive Nutrition Interactive Broadcast Series. We will explore Reformulation & Fortification, Plant-Based, Food as Medicine, Personalised Nutrition, Food for Kids, and Free-From. Register for free... click here
MARKET TRENDS
‘In today’s market, the price of food is decisive’: Plant-based’s quest to achieve price parity with meat
Despite some progress being made, price parity between meat and plant-based meat products has still not been achieved everywhere. Price remains a key consumer concern when it comes to plant-based meat. But why do plant-based meat producers struggle to lower their prices?... Read more
Alternative seafoods: The omega-3 opportunity
There’s a lot of opportunity for sustainable omega-3 suppliers in the seafood alternatives arena as the world searches for ways to feed a population of 10 billion by the year 2050.... Read more
Why has beverage weathered inflation better than food?
Inflation in recent years has impacted nearly everyone, with rising prices putting a strain on the cost of living. However, according to a new report, food is being hit harder than most sectors, at least in the UK, while beverage seems to have escaped a similar fate.... Read more
 NPD Trend Tracker: From Deliciously Ella-inspired recipe boxes to menopause tea
Which new products are hitting the shelves? In our latest NPD round-up, look at a new menopause infusion made with hibiscus, rosehip and passion flower; a ‘veggie spin’ on the classic macaroni cheese and bacon dish; and a flavour mashup between Baileys liqueur and traditional birthday cake. Scroll through the photo gallery for more…... See more
Consumers are unsure what processed foods are, but seek to avoid them, IFIC reports
American consumers say they are cutting out processed foods from their diet, despite many not fully understanding what they are, Alyssa Pike, senior manager of nutrition communications at the International Food Information Council (IFIC), shared during a recent webinar.... Read more
What is the ‘protein transition’? Untangling the narratives
Talk about a ‘protein transition’ is rife in the world of food. But what exactly is a protein transition? A study by Nature Food identifies three narratives through which a protein transition is interpreted, and three potential drivers of change.... Read more
Food & beverage trends: M&A activity points towards major shifts in consumer behaviour
Increased production costs and changes in consumer preferences have both played a key role in how the industry evolved and developed in 2023, so what are these changes and how will they affect the industry going forward?... 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
Personalised AI nutrition: Qina launches guide for ethical application
Personalised nutrition insights hub Qina has published a new white paper providing companies, practitioners and developers with an in depth framework for the ethical implementation of AI for personalised nutrition.... Read more
Celsius teams up with PepsiCo & Suntory to expand international distribution in Canada, UK & Ireland
Celsius has inked two distribution deals to expand the reach of its energy drink: extending a partnership with PepsiCo to take in the Canadian market and teaming up with Suntory for the brand in the UK and Ireland.... Read more
‘Mass customisation’: New 3D printing tech brings more flexibility to alternative meat and seafood production
Austrian start-up Revo Foods is well known for its 3D-printed fish and meat whole cuts. Now, it has announced technology that can work continuously and produce a variety of products simultaneously, introducing significant flexibility into the production of meat and seafood alternatives.... Read more
Protein ‘made from air’ enters snacks category
A collaboration between two Finnish companies – Solar Foods and Fazer – has seen protein ‘made from air’ added to a chocolate snack bar for consumers in Singapore.... Read more
Breaking good: First KitKat using cocoa from the Nestlé Income Accelerator launches in Europe
KitKat, one of Nestlé’s most popular and innovative confectionery brands, will now become its most sustainable after the company announced the snack bar will be made with 100% chocolate sourced from the Income Accelerator Programme (IAP)... Read more
Cultivated eel that ‘melts in your mouth’? How Forsea mimics ‘tender, succulent’ texture of fish and seafood
Eel meat is unlike any other: it is fatty, tender, and ‘almost melts in your mouth’, explains Roee Nir, co-founder and CEO of Forsea Foods. The start-up is working to mimic these attributes with stem cells in a lab.... Read more
Nourished: Evolving the conversation around gummy nutraceutical bioavailability
UK-based personalised supplement brand Nourished is addressing concerns over the variations in nutrient bioavailability found in gummy supplements, highlighting that its 3D printing technology and encapsulation process ensure precise dosages.... Read more
How Upfield made paper tubs for oil-based spreads: ‘It took 4 years and over 300 prototypes’
Paper and oil may be an unlikely match, but margarine major Upfield has managed to marry the two in developing the ‘world’ first’ plastic-free, recyclable tub for plant butters and spreads.... Read more
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Pet Food Digital Summit | 5-6 March
Pet Food Digital Summit | 5-6 March
Join us online on 5-6 March for the Pet Food Digital Summit brought to you by FeedNavigator. We will explore the microbiota science, sustainability, premium categories and safety risks. Register for free... click here
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