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Natural Whitening and Opacifying in Pet Food
Natural Whitening and Opacifying in Pet Food
Naturalness influences cat- and dog-food preferences. Yet replacing titanium dioxide can be a challenge in pet food and snack products due to ‘harsh’ production conditions. Discover how to meet consumers’ expectation on visual appeal here... click here
SCIENCE
Neuroscience ramps up personalisation, connection and experience
Research into dietary preferences and novel releases by food-focused neuroscience companies are helping to expand and shape consumers’ food experiences based on their specific preferences.... Read more
Research suggests microbiome and genetic testing could ‘revolutionise’ personalised nutrition
A new pilot study testing the efficacy of a digitalised personalised nutrition approach that integrates genetic profiles, microbiome composition, and physiological parameters, concludes it is highly effective in meeting unique needs and has the potential to revolutionise personalised interventions.... Read more
Ultra-processing and pregnancy: Emulsifier consumption could be linked to ‘minor health risks’ in offspring, warn researchers
New research out of Spain shows that when pregnant mice were fed emulsifiers, metabolic impairments, cognition deficits and anxiety-like traits were observed in their offspring. “Our data call for nutritional advice during gestation,” note the study authors.... Read more
Agritech vital for net negative emissions in food industry, study shows
While shifting our diets away from meat and dairy is often the recommended way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the food industry, a recent study has shown that this, on its own, is not sufficient. Instead, optimising agritech could be the way forward.... Read more
‘A win for innovation across Europe’: UK re-entry into EU Horizon welcomed
Researchers have hailed the landmark agreement to allow the UK to re-join the Horizon Europe research programme as an associate member, which will pave the way for pioneering food breakthroughs.... Read more
Keto diets a ‘double-edged sword’ in fighting cancer, research suggests
The popular high-fat and low carbohydrate diet is popular for weight loss. But fresh research suggests it may also have positive – and negative – impacts on some cancers.... Read more
Heads up: Review supports creatine supplementation for brain health
Creatine supplementation can increase brain creatine content, which over time may help explain its promising effects on brain health and function, according to a recent review.... Read more
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Sell smarter & target more effectively in Europe
Sell smarter & target more effectively in Europe
Looking for an edge in the ever-changing European foodservice landscape? Attend our webinar where we'll reveal how data-driven insights can give you the upper hand by identifying top prospects & showcasing your product's value. Register Now... click here
MARKET TRENDS
'The metaverse is a new digital battleground in the making', data researchers predict
As food service giants Taco Bell, Wendy’s and Starbucks enter the metaverse with their devised lands and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), we explore whether it is only a matter of time before manufacturers take a bite out of the metaverse experience.... Read more
 NPD Trend Tracker: From long-life probiotic yoghurt to vertically farmed salad
Our latest new product development round-up brings you a ‘new product category’: shelf-stable probiotic yoghurt. Another innovation lies in vertical farming technology, which sees Jones Food Company launch its first consumer facing brand Homegrown, and we also cover the international expansion of plant-based maker THIS as it launches into the Netherlands. Scroll through the photo gallery for more…... See more
UPCOMING SUPPLIER WEBINARS
Optimizing Purifications
Optimizing Purifications: a global approach – from design to operation of industrial systems - to drastically reduce energy, water and reagents consumptions and ultimately carbon footprint.
11-Oct-2023
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UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS
Climate Smart Sourcing
Ingredients are a major contributor to FMCGs’ carbon footprints, making sourcing practices crucial to meeting carbon reduction deadlines. But cultivation is not the only consideration: global supply chains are increasingly plagued by disruption and have long been linked to human rights violations. How can sustainability...
19-Sep-2023
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Climate Smart Production
Feeding growing populations within planetary boundaries means producing more, with less. How can food and beverage makers increase output with fewer natural resources? From making the switch to ‘green’ energy to implementing water saving strategies and rethinking packaging design, we analyse the initiatives decarbonising production.
20-Sep-2023
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Climate Smart Consumption
Shoppers often say they want ‘greener’ food and drink, but don’t always act with sustainability front-of-mind. Addressing barriers to climate smart consumption will be key to achieving food system transformation. Consumer demand is also a crucial piece of the food tech puzzle, with pioneers banking...
21-Sep-2023
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ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
Next-Gen Solutions: Unveiling the future of Dairy Alternatives
What are the key trends driving consumption in this segment right now? And how can manufacturers respond with new concepts that hit the sweet spot for consumers - in terms of taste, texture and health (of both people and planet)?
12-Sep-2023
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Alt Dairy: What’s next for animal-free dairy?
Alt dairy brands want to achieve the experience of dairy, without the cow. Increasingly, tech pioneers are turning to next-gen solutions to achieve the creamy and indulgent profile consumers want. In this session, we’ll examine the R&D-fuelled innovation shaping the future of animal-free dairy.
22-Jun-2023
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Alt Dairy: Innovative NPD making a splash in alt dairy
With the global dairy alternatives market projected to reach over $61bn by 2029, what started as a niche offering is now commonplace in household fridges. Innovators are leaning into new product formats and category expansion to continue to grow alt-dairy, so what’s making a splash...
22-Jun-2023
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Alt Meat: What’s next for the meat alternatives category?
Innovation has paved the way for alt meat makers looking to mimic the real thing. And there is more to come. Which innovative technologies and ingredients promise to mimic the taste, texture, and cooking behaviour of conventional meat?
21-Jun-2023
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Alt Meat: Dissecting plant-based meat: What’s working, and what’s not?
Plant-based has boomed in recent years, with flexitarians keen to try vegan alternatives of their meaty favourites. But signs that category growth is wavering suggests repeat purchases are not assured. How can plant-based meat makers reverse this trend and win over consumers for good?
21-Jun-2023
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BUSINESS
SIG opens up on helping to develop the industry’s first ambient probiotic-enriched yogurt
We speak to Julia Trebels, category & consumer insight manager at SIG, to find out more about the research and development process behind the market-first product.... Read more
Sustainable cheese producers are working to get Gen Z on their side – but what do Gen Z want?
Many specialist cheese companies have undergone brand refreshes and relaunches in a bid to attract a younger generation of shoppers – but are they targeting the right consumer group?... Read more
Cultivated meat researchers get €1.8 million to solve commercialisation barriers
Researchers from Germany, Israel and the UK have been given €1.8 million in funding to work on solving the barriers to creating cultivated meat at scale, and thus to provide it on a commercial basis.... Read more
Prepare for a ‘new age of global economic instability’, food and beverage industry warned
A new whitepaper explores the instability in the current macro environment and the risks and opportunities this will bring for the beverage industry over the next few years.... Read more
 WATCH: How Birds Eye grows, harvests, and processes its frozen peas
FoodNavigator visits Birds Eye during harvest season to learn how the company works with partners to cultivate, harvest, and freeze its peas for the UK market.... Watch now
‘It’s a change of agricultural practice‘: Danone’s regenerative agriculture programmes with dairy farmers
For dairy major Danone, regenerative agriculture isn’t just about the land; it’s also about animal welfare, GHG emissions reduction, and the livelihoods of its farmers.... Read more
ADM’s nutrition business slows, but execs are confident in ‘ambidextrous’ growth approach
Global nutrition giant Archer-Daniels-Midland is adopting an “ambidextrous” approach that relies on improved productivity and innovation to drive short- and long-term growth across its business and offset ongoing softness in its nutrition segment, according to executives.... Read more
Start-up up hails 3D food printing 'the tech of the future' after ‘world first’ salmon filet launch
Austrian food-tech startup Revo Foods has unveiled what it claims is the first 3D printed product available in a supermarket worldwide.... Read more
Investment in gut friendly bread tops £4m after latest Government grant
Innovate UK has awarded a £450,000 grant to Modern Baker, the manufacturer of gut friendly bread SUPERLOAF.... Read more
Who will pay? APAC cocoa industry says EU Deforestation Regulation could create ‘two-tier market’
The cocoa and chocolates industry in Asia Pacific is concerned that the EU Deforestation Regulation could lead a two-tier market for cocoa beans, which could have far-ranging cost and pricing implications.... Read more
Nestlé and Cargill partner to turn cocoa shells into low carbon fertiliser
The project will see Cargill supply cocoa shells to CCm Technologies, who in turn will manufacture fertiliser for two farms supplying Nestlé UK & Ireland.... Read more
FAO climate change lead Kaveh Zahedi to open Climate Smart Food 2023
Next week’s Climate Smart Food digital event will kick off with Kaveh Zahedi, director of the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment, in conversation with FoodNavigator.... Read more
Nestlé to acquire majority stake in Brazil’s premium chocolate company
Nestlé has announced an agreement with Advent International to acquire a majority stake in Grupo CRM, which owns more than 1,000 chocolate boutiques under the Kopenhagen and Brasil Cacau brands across the county, along with a strong and growing online presence.... Read more
Agrematch and ICL partnership will use AI to search for biostimulants to optimise agriculture
The abilities of AI are numerous, and one of its key abilities is discovery. In a new partnership between Israeli companies Agrematch and ICL, it will be used to discover new compounds and biostimulants for crop nutrition, compounds that can optimise crop yield, soil health, and durability.... Read more
AI-powered plant-based meat: Non-profit boosts extrusion tech for alt protein players
Meet GreenProtein AI: the non-profit leveraging artificial intelligence and advanced machine learning to help innovators improve the texture of their plant-based meat products.... Read more
Canada Bread price-fixing: a cautionary tale of how unethical business conduct can erode consumer confidence
One of Canada’s biggest commercial bakeries pleaded guilty for its role in a bread price-fixing scheme, was fined CA$50m - the highest on record - and has been placed on the government’s list of banned suppliers. But the reputational harm could be the toughest blow.... Read more
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[EDITORIAL WEBINAR] - Functional beverages AM to PM
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Join FoodNavigator-USA on Sept 20 at 11AM CT for a webinar on functional beverages, exploring better-for-you and nutritious drinks designed to keep you focused and alert throughout the day. Discover valuable emerging trends & insights – REGISTER NOW... click here
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