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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development - Europe15-Jul-2022
SCIENCE
Calls for standardized and rigorous dataset to ensure seafood fraud enforcement
The most comprehensive study of seafood fraud ever published underlines a requirement for a standardized and rigorous dataset through which food fraud can be scrutinized to ensure enforcement.... Read more
Is organic food really better for the environment?
Organic farming is often viewed as a more environmentally friendly system of food production. But do lower yields under offset any biodiversity gains?... Read more
Breastmilk antioxidant levels increase when extra virgin olive oil is consumed during pregnancy: study
Fresh research out of Barcelona suggests consumption of extra virgin olive oil during pregnancy increases the level of antioxidants in both breast milk and in infants.... Read more
Pass the salt? Adding table salt before eating linked to higher risk of premature death
Fresh research has found that people who add extra salt to their food at the table are at a higher risk of dying prematurely from any cause.... Read more
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MARKET TRENDS
Fairtrade and Earthworm Foundation forge new partnership to combat deforestation
A new partnership has been launched by Fairtrade International, Fairtrade Africa, and non-profit organization Earthworm Foundation, pledging to work together to monitor deforestation and assess environmental vulnerability.... Read more
New wave of cleaner, healthier, and tastier alternative proteins, report predicts
Investing in the alternative protein sector has one of the biggest impacts on decarbonization when assessed in terms of the market value of avoided CO2e emissions per dollar invested in mitigation efforts, claims a new report.... Read more
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Alt Meat: Innovation shaping the future of alternative meat
To date, innovation has driven phenomenal growth in plant-based meat alternatives.
08-Jun-2022
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Alt Meat: Can plant-based take a bigger bite out of the meat market?
The rise-and-rise of plant-based alternatives is well documented, as innovation brings what was once a niche proposition into the mainstream.
08-Jun-2022
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Flexitarianism: from vegi-tourists to vegan foodies… use nutritious plant-based ingredients to match the lifestyle.
BENEO helps you develop plant-inspired options that are simply delicious. Sharpen up your recipe with natural ingredients and create a taste experience consumers will thoroughly enjoy.
02-Jun-2022
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Tapping into texture to diversify your ONS offer
Clinical nutrition market is growing and is expected to reach $34 billion in the next few years. The main driver is the rising geriatric population for whom an optimized nutrition, with adequate protein intake, is key.
19-May-2022
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Healthy beverage trends: from sparkling water to functional wellness shots (USA)
The beverage category is a hotbed of innovation, with brands increasingly adding functionality as well as fun to their beverages.
31-Mar-2022
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'Better-for-you' beverages: From functionality to sugar reduction (APAC)
From less sugar, to added functionality, and local ingredient innovation to limited editions, Asia's beverage industry is increasingly innovating and diversifying to deliver growth.
29-Mar-2022
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BUSINESS
High-protein edible crop variety developed that ‘thrives’ on fallow land
In Switzerland, a seed variety has been developed that appears to do it all: the edible Jatropha curcas seed produces vegetable oil and protein, captures CO2 from the atmosphere, and thrives on previously unproductive fallow land.... Read more
Why Unilever is introducing ‘mini’ coconut trees to safeguard supply
Unilever has introduced a project that it hopes will improve livelihoods and safety in the Indonesian coconut sector, while also securing future supplies of this versatile palm fruit. The European consumer goods giant is helping to introduce a specially developed ‘mini’ coconut tree - the Genjah Kuning Bali – as well as supporting farmer training efforts.... Read more
‘We make animal proteins, without animals…’ Paleo ups ante in alt meat arena with animal-free myoglobin
As Belgian startup Paleo ups the ante in the meat alternatives space with a suite of meaty-tasting heme proteins from multiple animal species it aims to commercialize in 2023, FoodNavigator-USA caught up with CEO Hermes Sanctorum to talk mammoth myoglobin, precision fermentation, and how Paleo is navigating regulatory pathways in different jurisdictions.... Read more
Cell-cultured coffee: Meet the start-up making filter arabica in a lab
Stem claims to be the first start-up developing cell-cultured coffee for the masses. We catch up with its founders to ask how technology can help replace unsustainable practices and future-proof flavour.... Read more
Organix unveils packaging and texture innovations in ‘biggest category shakeup in its history’
The UK-based organic baby and toddler food brand has unveiled 29 new products and two new ranges: Baby Meals and Organix Kids, which will be introduced initially in Asda and the Organix Online Shop. It is also bringing further additions to its current finger food and snack ranges.... Read more
Ohly launches carbon neutral ingredients on path to net zero: ‘Carbon-neutral products act as enablers’
Ohly, the yeast-based extracts and flavours business owned by ABF Ingredients, is launching its first carbon-neutral ingredients alongside a commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2030. FoodNavigator hears more.... Read more
Milk Moovement talks dairy digital disruption: ‘Once the data is in front of us, the possibilities are endless’
Milk Moovement is a software as a service (SaaS) company developing innovative digital solutions for the dairy supply chain. Its aim is to get the right milk, to the right place, at the right time. We caught up with CEO and Co-Founder Robert Forsythe to learn more about the possibilities that can be unlocked by bringing dairy into the digital era.... Read more
'We plan to sharply increase production in 2023-24': Methane-reduced beef trial in Sweden ‘sold out in less than a week’
A collaboration between biotech company Volta Greentech, supermarket chain Coop and food company Protos saw the world’s first methane-reduced beef hit the shelves in Sweden. How did it perform? FoodNavigator asks Fredrik Åkerman, CEO Volta Greentech.... Read more
 NPD Trend Tracker: From macadamia-fuelled snack bars to energy drinks ‘built by gamers, for gamers’
This week’s new product round up includes new chocolate coconut, salted caramel and dark chocolate macadamia nut bars from House of Macadamias, while beverage brand Go Mate is aiming to challenge the negative perceptions that are often associated with over-consumption of energy drinks.... See more
Babybel maker Bel Group to develop cheeses incorporating ‘postbiotic cultured protein’ from ‘best-in-class’ startup Superbrewed Food
Bel Group – the multinational firm behind cheese brands Babybel, The Laughing Cow, and Boursin – has teamed up with Superbrewed Food, one of a clutch of startups in the biomass fermentation space, to develop cheeses for the US market incorporating its ‘postbiotic cultured protein.’... Read more
Fungi-based butter: Mycoprotein maker develops ‘first prototype’ for alt dairy applications
Mycorena claims to have made the first mycoprotein butter prototype. FoodNavigator catches up with CEO Ram Nair to find out how.... Read more
From date labels to packaging innovation and bioactive cultures: IFF discusses the complex topic of tackling food waste in dairy
One-fifth of all dairy products are wasted. How can this be tackled? Ingredient supplier IFF believes its bioprotective cultures have a role to play. We spoke to Julien Plault, Global Product Manager of Meat & Protective Cultures, to learn what that is.... Read more
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