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SCIENCE
How gene-editing wheat could solve food security, climate change and farm profitability
Hot on the heels of China’s approval for the production of the country’s inaugural gene-edited wheat variety, the groundwork for a major trial of gene-edited wheat has begun in Australia.... Read more
Eco-friendly food colouring: How one company is cutting carbon
The food industry is coming under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint and find more sustainable ways to operate. Food colouring manufacturer Exberry tells us how it's cutting carbon intensity, and improving water efficiency, for greener production.... Read more
Can the whole cocoa pod be utilised when making chocolate?
By developing a chocolate bar using not only the cocoa bean but the pulp and endocarp as well, a new study aims to create a more sustainable form of chocolate.... Read more
Avocado used as sustainable reinforcement for plastic packaging
With avocado’s popularity widespread, avocado pruning residue is readily available for manufacturers. The residue is also, a new study found, a good way of sustainably reinforcing plastic packaging.... Read more
Can hot weather stop the spread of bird flu in US dairy cattle?
As a second US farmworker is diagnosed with influenza A, questions about transmissibility and preparedness mount. But there’s hope that a spell of hot weather may slow the spread.... Read more
Maybe eggs aren't bad for heart health after all
Eggs have long been linked to high cholesterol and high cholesterol has long been linked to heart disease. But could this negative link be incorrect?... Read more
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MARKET TRENDS
Do soda taxes reduce childhood obesity?
The potential of sugar-sweetened beverage taxes to tackle childhood obesity has been a key rationale for their introduction. How effective are they?... Read more
Can fava beans grow in Europe?
Fava beans are a leading crop used for alternative protein products. They can also be grown in Europe, making for simpler supply chains. But what issues are producers contending with?... Read more
Has the plant-based trend peaked?
The plant-based trend has been on the up and up in recent years. But has it finally peaked and, if yes, can the plant-based industry do anything to prevent a decline?... Read more
Is high inflation squeezing new ingredient opportunities into sugar and confectionery?
As the UK’s latest inflation levels show sugar and confectionery prices remain high—a fate mirrored in Europe—F&B makers are turning to other ingredients to remain competitive at the checkouts.... Read more
The art of snacking smarter: What are the implications for producers?
As the older demographic increases and live longer, their need for functional snacks is inevitably growing, while the younger generations have wholeheartedly embraced the concept of healthy aging.... Read more
Understanding the Autoimmune Protocol diet
Health trends are huge at the moment, with new diets and ‘superfoods’ popping up on an almost weekly basis. Enter the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) diet.... Read more
What advances is AI making in bakery and snacks?
Hint: The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is less to do with glossy marketing campaigns and packaging visuals and more about uncovering the mystery of algorithms and getting a better handle on supply chain data.... Read more
What’s next in biscuits?
Exciting trends to watch emerge as the much-loved treats evolve to match environmental and health-led consumer demands.... Read more
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BUSINESS
Mondelēz International fined by EU for anticompetitive practices
Mondelēz International has been found guilty by the EU of anticompetitive practices and given a fine. What was Mondelēz found to have done, and how did it damage competition?... Read more
Cocoa investors request major chocolate companies pay farmers more
An investor letter issued earlier this month by non-profit Investor Advocates for Social Justice (IASJ) has called out international chocolate companies to end what it described as “exploitative purchasing practices,” mainly in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire.... Read more
Roquette champions flexibility with new pea starch softgel
French ingredient supplier Roquette unveiled a new Lycagel Flex hydroxypropyl pea starch premix for nutraceutical softgel capsules at the recent Vitafoods Europe in Geneva, offering formulators a vegan, gelatin alternative.... Read more
Multiple milk proteins grown in a single plant? NewMoo makes liquid casein for animal-free cheese
Another newcomer is joining the molecular farming ranks, but this one is producing multiple dairy proteins – in the form of liquid casein – from a single plant.... Read more
‘Building consumption’: Unilever India banks on milk deflation, accessibility investments to boost nutrition brands reach
Hindustan Unilever India (HUL) hopes that recent deflation in milk prices as well as investments to make its nutrition brands such as Horlicks and Boost more accessible will aid its financial performance.... Read more
Sustainable alternative to palm oil developed through fermentation
With palm oil’s links to deforestation under increasing scrutiny, a new start-up is developing an alternative through fermentation - using side streams as feedstock.... Read more
Better-for-you pizza? How Nomad cuts fat, salt and calories from Goodfella’s
Every pizza in Nomad Foods’ Goodfella’s range is now non-HFSS. Here’s how.... Read more
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