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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology22-Sep-2023
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SCIENCE
How to revive flagging demand for plant-based meat
The food industry has responded to bullish predictions of a boom in plant-based meat alternatives with a gold rush mentality. But as sales slow and interest dips, can advances in food science come to the rescue of a category that is struggling to live up to the hype? Katy Askew, MD at educational not-for-profit IFIS Publishing, investigates.... Read more
More studies reveal potential health benefits of turmeric
Turmeric may be as good for treating indigestion as drugs to curb excess stomach acid.... Read more
BPA above acceptable levels across Europe, EU warns after assessing 11 countries
The presence of Bisphenol A (BPA) in humans is above acceptable levels for health in many European countries, the EU's European Environment Agency (EEA) reports.... Read more
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MARKET TRENDS
50/50 loaf is the ‘holy grain’ for converting white bread lovers
Research from Puratos UK has revealed a 50/50 loaf with invisible grains could tempt Brits to eat more fibre.... Read more
How is meat consumption affecting climate change?
A recent Oxford University study explores various diets and their impact on the environment, advocating for the reduction in animal-based food consumption.... Read more
From ‘pandemic peaks’ to sales slumps: Grasping the rollercoaster of plant-based meat consumption
Why are consumers turning away from plant-based meat? And how can industry renew excitement for the category?... Read more
‘A vitamin B12 deficiency can have very unpleasant consequences’: Can B12 work in plant-based meat?
Despite the abundance of NPDs for plant-based meat in recent years, concerns about nutrition still resound in the sector. There are many nutrients, critics claim, that are difficult to find outside of animal products. One of these is B12. Yet it is possible for plant-based meat to contain B12, with some manufacturers including it in their products.... Read more
Is a ‘climate cost’ model set to shake up supermarkets’ sustainability stances?
German discount store Penny’s recent week-long trial saw it raise product prices based on their environmental impact, prompting the food sector to consider whether a ‘climate cost’ model is coming to our retailers and wholesalers.... Read more
Public investment in alternative proteins is strong, but conventional meat still dominates
With research into cultivated meat becoming ever more abundant, a report from the Good Food Institute shows that funding is strong. However, a study from Stanford University reveals that traditional meat is still receiving more public funding, and a more favourable economic environment, than its alternative protein counterpart.... Read more
 NPD Trend Tracker: From lower carbon beef to ‘coffee-free coffee’
Our latest new product development round-up features lower carbon beef from UK supermarket Sainsbury’s, achieved through a combination of superior cattle breeding and animal management. Meanwhile, Dutch company Northern Wonder, which creates a sustainable coffee alternative without tropical ingredients, is launching a second version of its coffee made from non-tropical ingredients. Scroll through the photo gallery for more…... See more
Unilever research: Greenwashing fears thwart sustainability messaging among influencers
Research suggests influencers want to mention sustainability more in their content, but most are hesitant. Unilever wants to change this narrative.... Read more
Protein consumption up across age groups, but sodium, saturated fat and added sugar still high
While overall dietary patterns are poor for American adults and adolescents who are exceeding the recommended limits for sodium, saturated fat and added sugar, toddlers are eating better and protein consumption across age groups is on the rise, according to recent findings from the Dietary Guidelines subcommittee.... Read more
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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...
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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.
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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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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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BUSINESS
‘If we take a conversational engine and we couple it with our data, you'll get something remarkable’: How Tastewise’s TasteGPT tool streamlines NPD
At Tastewise’s Generative AI summit last week, the company showcased its new TasteGPT tool, which uses generative AI to streamline concepts for NPD.... Read more
‘We’re not trying to mimic milk’: Rude Health backs nutrition-forward strategy amid plant-based ‘shakedown’
The breakfast brand’s commitment to clean label – or as clean label as functionality allows – will see it through the current plant-based ‘shakedown’, co-founder and brand director Camilla Barnard tells FoodNavigator.... Read more
The impact of reformulation: producer’s nightmare or brand boost?
Industry leaders take the Bakery&Snacks’ podium to discuss the movement that is increasingly impacting all areas when it comes to creating stand out snacks, from trickier better-for-you formulations that do not compromise on indulgence, to simpler labels and being as good for the planet as they are for the body.... Read more
General Mills favors ‘remarkable brand building’ over ‘deep discounts’ to win consumers
General Mills eked out low single-digit sales gains in the first quarter thanks in part to higher prices pushed through late in fiscal 2023 to offset inflation, but the gains cost the company volume and market share as consumers become “increasingly cautious,” executives told investors yesterday during the company first quarter earnings call.... Read more
Better taste, better bite: Can ingredient and tech innovations fire-up plant-based meat sales?
Can technological innovations help turn the tide on plant-based meat? We ask ingredient suppliers which technologies might be letting down the category, and what tools can be leveraged to reignite consumer excitement.... Read more
 The FoodNavigator Podcast: Why avoiding terms like ‘vegan,’ ‘vegetarian,’ or ‘meatless’ may boost the plant-based market
As arguments rage about the use of ‘meaty’ or ‘dairy-like’ names for plant-based versions of animal-based foods, we ask could plant-based sector momentum be improved if meat and dairy alternatives avoid imitating the names of animal-based products.... Listen now
New AI aims to reduce food and beverage product launch risk
Nordic tech company Cambri today announced the release of Launch AI, which provides companies with advice and predictions for NPDs. The AI, which has worked with food and beverage companies such as Carlsberg and Nestlé, reduces the risk that inevitably comes with launching a new product.... Read more
Sainsbury’s claims to ‘raise the steaks’ with lower carbon beef
UK grocer Sainsbury’s is launching a new Taste the Difference Aberdeen Angus range which it claimed offers a 25% lower carbon footprint compared to industry standard, making it the largest low carbon beef range ever produced in the UK.... Read more
What does AeroFarms re-emergence from Chapter 11 and AppHarvest’s liquidation say about the future of vertical farming?
The re-emergence of AeroFarms Inc. from Chapter 11 and BrightFarms partnership with Element Farms, both announced this week, could help reassure those who are skeptical of the economic viability of controlled environmental agriculture, but the ongoing uncertainty around AppHarvest keeps doubt around the segment in frame.... Read more
Danone teams up with Chr Hansen on dairy and plant-based innovation as part of Partner for Growth initiative
In a wide range of areas as diverse as transportation, education and plastic collection, Danone has teamed up with a range of companies across the private sector in its new ‘Partner for Growth’ initiative. The initiative will begin with a joint business development plan with bioscience firm Chr Hansen, with whom they will collaborate on plant-based and dairy innovation.... Read more
Organix eyes ‘window of opportunity’ to introduce new flavours and textures to kids
Organix wants to help parents and carers introduce new flavours and textures to kids in the 6-18-month ‘window of opportunity’ prior to food fears kicking in.... Read more
Lactoferrin for sports: TurtleTree to commercialise precision fermentation ingredient in Singapore, US by end 2023
Singapore-headquartered TurtleTree is targeting sports nutrition success with its lactoferrin ingredient, with commercialisation in the US and Singapore expected this year.... Read more
Alternative protein segment diverges as more plant-base players shutter, cultured meat passes milestones
The plant-based protein industry continues to suffer losses with two well-funded companies closing their doors, while the cultured meat segment steadily checks milestones and tackles hurdles as it prepares for broader distribution and consumer adoption.... Read more
Climate Smart Food: Supply chain disruptions and water scarcity in focus
Our Climate Smart Food Digital Summit will be broadcast this week. The three day event, spanning 19-21 September, brings together big-name manufacturers, innovative start-ups, NGOs and academia to ask how to best transition towards a more sustainable food system. On Day 1 and 2 of the free-to-attend event, we’ll throw the spotlight on supply chain disruptions and water scarcity.... Read more
Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana civil society organisations demand more for cocoa farmers – amid calls for COCOBOD head to resign
Platform for Sustainable Cocoa in Cote d'Ivoire (PICD) and the Ghana Civil-society Cocoa Platform (GCCP) are calling on their respective governments to raise the price of beans for the important 2023-24 season to make sure farmers can receive a living income.... Read more
‘The risk we have here is enough to manage’: Athlete turned entrepreneur Floyd Landis discusses how regulatory uncertainty threatens the global CBD industry
Regulatory bottlenecks are threatening to hinder CBD innovation on both sides of the Atlantic, the former professional road racing cyclist Floyd Landis tells FoodNavigator.... Read more
Seaweed start-up secures fresh funds million to scale and commercialise
Scotland-based OCEANIUM announces a $2.6 (€2.4) million fundraise to scale up its proprietary biorefinery technology to meet market demand for its seaweed ingredients and materials.... Read more
Unilever R&D tie-up develops vegan döner kebab that cooks vertically, mimics ‘shaving and grilling behaviour’
Unilever-owned The Vegetarian Butcher has partnered with döner producer The Düzgün Group to reinvent the traditional döner kebab with plant-based ingredients.... Read more
What spirits brands can learn from coffee
You'd be forgiven for thinking they are two very different categories: but spirits brands can learn a lot from how coffee brands have built up rituals and experiences, writes Zander Corbin from creative and brand consultancy BLVR in this guest article.... Read more
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800+ leaders from food brands, ingredient providers, pioneering entrepreneurs and investors will gather in London on September 28-29 for a packed summit programme to address the challenges in creating nutritious, accessible, and climate-smart foods... click here
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