Cashew nut shells are commonly discarded as a waste product but a high antioxidant content could mean they have potential to be used as meat preservatives, say Brazilian researchers... Read

Consumers are still being misled into thinking that fruit juices are a healthier alternative to fizzy drinks when, in fact, many contain the same amounts of sugar, if not more, according to campaigners... Read

The alternative meat market could grow from less than $14bn today to be worth $140bn over the next 10 years, according to analysts at Barclays... Read

London Food Tech Week is a five day festival showcasing the best and brightest in food innovation. Spread across five different venues, each day has a theme from manufacturing to retail and out-of-home consumption. So what food and beverage trends stood out this year?.. Read

Joining the market of cannabis-infused products is Phyx, a THC flavored sparkling water, which hopes its low-dose and fast-acting formula will better perform as an alcohol replacement... Read

From organic soybean pulp to brewers' spent grain and rice husks, by-products are attracting increased interest from start-ups looking to upcycle food waste... Read

Pret A Mangers plans to buy rival Eat and turn the chain's 94 stores into vegetarian outlets illustrates the surging demand for plant-based and sustainable foods, according to Ecovia Intelligence. We spoke to the research company ahead of the Sustainable Foods Summit, which it will stage in Amsterdam on 13-14 June, about the plant-based food trends currently whetting investor appetites... Read

The marine environment is an important source of raw material for the global food sector. But the seafood industry is blighted by high levels of waste. This is a challenge the Icelandic seafood industry hopes to meet through innovation... Read

A new source of more affordable long-chain omega-3 fatty acids could give fish oil, krill, and microalgae a run for their money and open up new fortification opportunities for food manufacturers, claims Barcelona-based start-up Cubiq Foods, which has developed a platform to produce EPA and DHA from fat tissue cultured from poultry stem cells... Read

Polyphenol-rich fruits like blueberries, raspberries, and cranberries only grow in certain parts of the world and are available fresh only for a certain period of time. By freeze-drying and extracting some of its phytonutrients, product developers can make the health benefits of berries more widespread, says one researcher... Watch now

Blockchain can help brands boost traceability across the supply chain. Increasingly, the technology is also being leveraged to build consumer trust, and ultimately, to target shoppers online and in-store. FoodNavigator brings you the latest developments in this space from organisations in Switzerland, Norway, and Italy... Read

From Evian's plastic 'bubble' that cuts plastic and links to an e-commerce fulfilment offering, to further innovation in the meat-free space, here is FoodNavigator's round-up of some of the most interesting innovations from around Europe... Display

Opportunities for healthier out-of-home food sector choices will grow in the UK as the food industry tackles the obesity crisis, according to market research specialist Kantar... Read

Artificial learning (AI) and machine learning present an opportunity for food and drink retailers to capture and optimise vast volumes of customer data, tech firm Criteo tells FoodNavigator... Read

Amazons investment in Deliveroo allows the e-commerce giant to tap into a growing trend for food delivery in the UK where it could set the foundations for a move into bricks and mortar, say analysts... Read

The Coffee Cherry Co. is paying coffee farmers for their cherry by-product and transforming it into a gluten-free, high fibre, antioxidant-rich food ingredient, CEO Tom Clemente tells FoodNavigator... Read

Danone is launching Martys, a new brand targeting children who are affected by allergies, in the UK. We spoke to projects founder to find out more... Read

The European Commission has made steps to enhance price transparency across the agri-food supply chain, including in meat, eggs, dairy, and olive oil sectors... Read

This week, the European Council adopted new rules banning selected single-use items, England announced plans to outlaw plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds, and Germany revealed that 5,300 disposable cups are used per minute across the country... Read

A historic change in the sales of carbonated soft drinks has taken place since the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) came into force a year ago -- with sugarfree drinks rising, and full sugar products falling... Read

British farmers have taken to social media to voice concerns regarding the Soil Associations suggestion that the government instate a plant-based protein day in schools... Read

The Dutch advertising standards watchdog has reaffirmed its ruling that the labelling of FrieslandCampinas Optimel Vanille Vla is misleading for consumers because it does not communicate the use of artificial flavours clearly enough on pack. According to leading food law experts, this decision points to the need for an increasingly stringent approach to the labelling of artificial flavours in Europe... Read

The Romanian government has cut VAT rates on healthy and traditional foods, a Pro-NutriScore consumer group is urging the Commission to simplify nutritional labels, and an EU project has identified an olive tree disease in southern Italy. FoodNavigator brings you the latest news from Brussels... Read

The Danish government recently unveiled plans to step up investment in food and ingredients research and development, stating that the country can take the lead in tackling global food insecurity and providing innovative new solutions that advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals... Read