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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology10-Nov-2023
SCIENCE
Crop pest's tastes in sugar change as they age, study suggests
The cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera), a kind of moth, develops new tastes as it ages, according to a new study. As a pest who poses a danger to crops worldwide, such findings could prove useful to farmers across the globe.... Read more
The urban microbiome and the rural microbiome: Comparing communities across the industrialization spectrum
City life may not be well suited to maintaining the optimal symbiotic relationship between gut microbiota and the human host.... Read more
Omega-3 may be an “effective add-on therapeutic” for depression: study
A new umbrella review of meta-analyses investigating the effect of long-chain omega-3 supplementation on depressive symptoms concludes the majority of studies observe a significant effect, particularly in those with major depressive disorder (MDD).... Read more
 Youth Athletes: Setting the right nutrition foundations
Nutrition is a critical aspect of development and performance in youth athletes, but one that can be undervalued, according to an expert panel at the Active Nutrition Summit.... Watch now
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MARKET TRENDS
Food misinformation and fake news? Scientific and sustainable communication efforts expand to end misreporting
Environmental food hubs emerge online to spread accurate scientific information and education on sustainability in food to convey credible research.... Read more
Fairtrade partners with Satelligence to boost cocoa producers’ deforestation monitoring
Fairtrade International has announced a new partnership with Satelligence to scale up satellite monitoring of forested areas and farms to its globally certified cocoa and coffee producer organisations to meet new EU regulations.... Read more
‘Cigarette-style’ climate, pandemic and health labels on meat can reduce meat consumption, study suggests
In the past, health warning labels on products such as cigarettes and alcohol have influenced consumer behaviour. Now, a new study shows that, with the right images, warnings on meat products about health effects, contribution to climate change, and potential link to the rise of a new pandemic can impact consumer meal choices.... Read more
Me vs. others, status vs. group: The values that drive alternative meat consumption
Why do people buy meat alternatives? A new study reveals that values focused on one’s relationship to a group, such as ‘self-transcendence’, are far more likely to influence their decision to buy meat alternatives than ‘self-focused’ values such as a desire for self-enhancement and openness to change.... Read more
 NPD Trend Tracker: From wheat stalk pasta to Nestlé fish alternatives
Our latest new product development round-up looks at Nestlé’s plant-based fish alternatives, which are launching into multiple European countries. R&D leads have also been busy in the snacks category with Kallø expanding into gluten-free crackers, while a US invention is coming to the UK: pasta made from wheat grain and stalk flour. Scroll through the photo gallery for more…... See more
Developing markets will lead the next wave of chocolate and nut growth: ofi
The humble hazelnut is poised to tap into a host of new applications, trends and markets, says ingredients giant ofi (olam food ingredients).... Read more
Trendspotting: What’s the ‘next big thing’ in beverage innovation?
From kombucha to kefir and from cannabis to coconut water, there’s no shortage of beverage innovation out there. But which ideas truly have the potential to shape the industry in the years to come? And how can innovators get a great idea off the ground and into the mass market? Join us this week in our FREE webinar where our expert panel of CEOs will address these questions.... Read more
ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
Avoid the Greenwashing Trap: How Food Companies Can Build Trust and Transparency in Regenerative Agriculture
As part of this webinar, we will discuss how to support regenerative agriculture practices with soil health, land management and biodiversity.
30-Oct-2023
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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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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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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 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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BUSINESS
How can the wine industry tackle staff shortages?
Staff shortages continue to create a ‘worldwide challenge’ for the wine industry: affecting the whole chain from vineyards to hotels and restaurants. With no signs of shortages abating, how can the industry adapt?... Read more
Winemaking with 25% less pesticides: AI predicts disease outbreaks for ‘greener’ grapes
Grapevine farmers currently uses ’immersive’ amounts of pesticides to protect their crops, according to Richard Petersik, CEO of VineForecast. In response, the German start-up is tapping artificial intelligence to help farmers reduce their use of agricultural inputs, and ultimately make ‘greener’ wine.... Read more
‘Buying deforestation-free should not be a choice’: Ferrero ‘well placed’ to comply with EUDR, but sector challenges remain
Ferrero Group considers itself well prepared for the EU Deforestation Regulation, which will apply to its palm oil and cocoa supply chains. But potential challenges and unintended consequences could threaten its effectiveness, suggests Francesco Tramontin, VP, Group Public Policy Center, Ferrero.... Read more
Startup sees demand for insect protein creep up
Divaks, the insect ingredients start-up, is scuttling to meet fast-growing consumer demand for alternative protein sources with its mealworm plant expansion.... Read more
Alibaba on the ‘continued desire’ for European brands in China: ‘Consumers are willing to pay for quality and provenance’
From coffee to whisky and ice cream, appetite for EU and UK food and drink continues to build in China, according to Zarina Kanji, head of business development and marketing for Tmall Global at Alibaba Group UK & Nordics, who is encouraging more international brands to dip their toe in the Chinese market.... Read more
NotCo 2.0: Plant-based company makes bigger B2B push to be the ‘ChatGPT of food'
Chilean food tech company NotCo is taking its AI-based technology Giuseppe to a wider business-to-business (B2B) audience in an effort to create the "ChatGPT of food," as it continues to find new ways to innovate in the plant-based market, company founder and CEO Matias Muchnick told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
 WATCH – Down on the cultured meat farm with Ivy Farm Technologies
Ivy Farm Technologies invites FoodNavigator to its pilot plant in Oxford, UK, to talk cultivated meat production, sustainability credentials, and plans for regulatory approval.... Watch now
How government support in Wales can help businesses become more sustainable
In the Welsh food and drinks sector, sustainability is a big priority. The Welsh Government provides abundant support to help improve the sustainability credentials of its businesses, help them gain a B Corp certification, and help them build up resilience and adaptability to the coming effects of climate change.... Read more
Danone cuts Alpro price in Belgium to boost plant-based milk sales
The global food and beverage company is running a six-week promotion in partnership with retailers to drive the consumption of plant-based milk alternatives in Belgium.... Read more
The possibility of ‘net zero carbon’ protein: DSM-Firmenich develops single-cell proteins for food and feed
The Dutch-Swiss ingredients supplier has developed single-cell proteins it claims have the potential to offer ‘net zero carbon protein’ for the food, feed, and pet food markets.... Read more
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