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SCIENCE
Scientists find nutrient in meat and dairy that helps fight cancer
Fresh research reveals a fatty acid in meat and dairy products improves the ability of immune cells to fight tumours.... Read more
UK Biobank study defines populations most likely to benefit from omega-3 interventions
The largest prospective cohort study to date on omega-3 biomarkers and dementia links increased circulating levels of fatty acids in blood with reduced risk of the disease.... Read more
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MARKET TRENDS
Changing menus, focus on sustainable production: COP28 focuses more on food
The food and beverage industry is inherently linked to the climate crisis, responsible for at least a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions. The COP28 summit, held this year in Dubai, UAE, focuses more significantly on food than in previous years.... Read more
How newstalgia blends comfort and novelty in the snack category
Consumers still crave familiar flavors and experiences, as they did during the pandemic, but they also are open to new innovations and technologies -- leading to an emerging trend of 'newstalgia,' Kevin Ryan, CEO, Malachite Strategy and Research, explained to FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Stacking plant-based meat up against the real thing: ‘Often it has a slightly better nutritional composition’
A report finds that plant-based burgers, meatballs and bacon alternatives are healthier than their meaty counterparts, but animal meat scores better for chicken chunks, chicken fillet, and schnitzel.... Read more
Climate labels at COP28 expected to influence food purchase behaviour
Climate impact labels are being applied to 2,500 food items across five Carrefour stores in Dubai, including at Expo City, in time for the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference.... Read more
Mintel top trends to watch for in 2024: Processed foods, climate change, healthy aging
Mintel's 2024 food and drink trends list for North America shows consumers will be concerned about their health, the environment, and how AI might make their lives easier, Jenny Zegler, director of Mintel Food & Drink, shared during a webinar.... Read more
Increased consumption of plant-based substitutes does not increase consumer acceptance
A new study suggests that repeated consumption of plant-based meat over time does not improve consumer liking. However, the context – what meals the plant-based substitutes are used in – is highly significant to how they receive it.... Read more
 NPD Trend Tracker: From wholegrain spelt to Christmas dinner pie
In this week’s NPD Trend Tracker, we have a range of festive products, including a festive wrap, festive ice-cream flavours and a pie containing an entire Christmas dinner. We also have a new flavour from Tate & Lyle, a wholegrain spelt from Merchant Gourmet, and a new range from VFC. Image Source: Rich Vintage/Getty Images... See more
Food industry enters a ‘new era for pricing’
While consumers are spending less, inflation continues to boost FMCG sales. A new report finds growth and resilience are possible through strategic pricing structures that support new product development (NPD) and sustainability.... Read more
Returnable packaging needs scale to lower emissions, Ellen MacArthur Foundation report suggests
A recent report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an organisation working to develop a circular economy, emphasises the importance of reusable and returnable packaging in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, compared with the use of single-use plastics, when upscaled. However, without this upscaling, some reusable packaging, such as food cupboard packaging, doesn’t reduce GHG emissions.... Read more
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BUSINESS
Nourish Ingredients releases animal-free fat to accelerate future food systems
Food tech company Nourish Ingredients launches its animal-free fat, Tastilux, calling it a “world-first” and “breakthrough” new product development designed to enhance global food security.... Read more
From split pea umami to herbal medicine in food: Which innovations caught our eye at FiE 2023?
As Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) comes to a close in Frankfurt, we round up some of the most innovative B2B ingredients and technologies from the show floor.... Read more
KIND embraces ‘AND’ philosophy for snacking innovation to balance health, taste, convenience & sustainability
Health and wellness remain top priorities for snackers, but as peak pandemic continues to recede, indulgence is becoming more important and as such consumers are less willing to sacrifice taste for functional benefit, according to Emily Strobel, VP, growth platforms and innovation at KIND.... Read more
Bakery waste to be put to use as sustainable oils and fats in new partnership
How can bread waste products be put to good use? In a new partnership between UK-based Clean Food Group and Roberts Bakery, the former will use its fermentation technology to transform the waste products of the latter into oils and fats that can be used as ingredients in other products.... Read more
How Mars is rethinking reformulation on its path to net zero
As part of Mars Inc.’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the confectionery major is optimising product recipes to include more environmentally friendly ingredients.... Read more
Nestlé invests £7 million into new hard-to-recycle plastics plant
Global food and beverage conglomerate Nestlé injects multi-million-pound investment into Impact Recycling’s pioneering facility to progress hard-to-recycle plastic management and create positive environmental change.... Read more
Why the capital crunch might be a 'new norm' in 2024 for food, beverage companies
The capital crunch many food and beverage companies have faced in 2023 will remain a challenge into 2024 due to several macro-economic reasons, Jennifer Palmer, CEO and founder of lending company JPalmer Collective, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Danone ramping up efforts to curb enteric methane emissions
Danone has become the first corporation to join the Global Methane Hub’s Enteric Fermentation R&D Accelerator, an initiative supported by an alliance of philanthropic organizations and governments.... Read more
Cell-based breast milk in development to replace ‘suboptimal’ bovine infant formula
Can the complexities of breast milk be replicated by cows? France-based Nūmi doesn’t think so. The start-up is turning to cell culture to develop the ‘closest thing possible’ to breast milk.... Read more
‘We believe consumer demand for healthier choices is there’: PepsiCo expands its use of diverse ingredients
Ingredients such as whole grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds and plant-based protein are highly nutritious. Snacks major PepsiCo, in its shift towards expanding its ‘diverse ingredients’ portfolio, plans to produce products containing ingredients such as these, and is implementing a range of R&D to do so.... Read more
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