Nesquik is no longer "a great start to the day" after the UK advertising authority ruled the product too high in sugar to bear health claims.
Hare today, gone tomorrow: Nestlé boots Nesquik healthy bunny claims after UK challenge
vendredi 25 décembre 2015
Mothers' salt & sugar intake effects offspring long-term (but is gender specific): Study
A maternal diet high in salt and fructose has lasting effects on offspring in animals, researchers have found.
FoodNavigator 5: Top science stories of 2015
FoodNavigator reviews the five most-read science stories of 2015, a year, where processed meat bathed in the limelight of its carcinogenic status to the latest scientific data that suggested a zero calorie sweetener could cause weight gain without increasing calories.
Beneo: EFSA forced us to change our strategy
mercredi 23 décembre 2015
Dominique Speelers is a long-time Beneo man who has seen a lot in his 15 years with the European ingredients giant from back when it was Belgian inulin and chicory player Beneo-Orafti and now as a board member of the more European, more international, more portfolio diverse, Sudzucker-owned Beneo Group.
Mothers' salt & sugar intake effects offspring long-term (but is gender specific): Study
A maternal diet high in salt and fructose has lasting effects on offspring in animals, researchers have found.
Hare today, gone tomorrow: Nestlé boots Nesquik healthy bunny claims after UK challenge
Nesquik is no longer "a great start to the day" after the UK advertising authority ruled the product too high in sugar to bear health claims.
FoodNavigator 5: Top science stories of 2015
FoodNavigator reviews the five most-read science stories of 2015, a year, where processed meat bathed in the limelight of its carcinogenic status to the latest scientific data that suggested a zero calorie sweetener could cause weight gain without increasing calories.
From trans fats to triathlons, PhDs to palm oil and quinoa to kittens, 2015 was YOUR year
mardi 22 décembre 2015
It’s that time of the year when we look back and reflect on the highs and lows of the past 12 months – but this time we asked our readers to share some of their professional and personal highlights, as well as what they are looking forward to in 2016. Happy holidays from FoodNavigator!
Step away from the buffet: The recipe to eating a healthy festive dinner
It’s no secret that people eat more than usual during the festive season, but the buffet holds nutritional promise too. We visited a few...
What were FoodNavigator's top news stories of 2015?
RSPO to publish members’ plantation maps in wake of Indonesia’s forest fires
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) will publish maps of all its members’ palm oil plantations – with the exception of Malaysia – in the hope closer monitoring will prevent forest fires and peat land destruction. But is this enough?
Study finds winning ‘thrill’ an able substitute for large food portions
The Happy Meal’s concept of offering a small incentive with a meal could be key in persuading consumers to choose smaller portion sizes and promote healthier meal options.
Consumers buy more when recommended serving sizes are smaller
Nutrition values seen on labels can differ substantially based on the recommended serving size, with consumers buying more of the same product among one of a number of undesirable consumer behaviours, researchers have found.
Diabetes: understanding the adipose link
A newly published review in Nutrition Research Reviews details how adipose tissue (AT) dysfunction can contribute to diabetes and gives more strength to the view that AT is able to produce, store, and send out hormones that can regulate metabolism.
What opportunities does the backlash against sugar create?
From links with obesity and type 2 diabetes to government taxes, sugar is currently experiencing a backlash. FoodNavigator met up with experts in the field at Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) to ask what this means for industry – is the future sugar-free?
FoodNavigator's 2015 quiz of the year
So you think you know all there is to know about the European food industry in 2015? Let us put your knowledge to the test with our news quiz!
RSPO to publish members’ plantation maps in wake of Indonesia’s forest fires
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) will publish maps of all its members’ palm oil plantations – with the exception of Malaysia – in the hope closer monitoring will prevent forest fires and peat land destruction. But is this enough?
From trans fats to triathlons, PhDs to palm oil and quinoa to kittens, 2015 was YOUR year
It’s that time of the year when we look back and reflect on the highs and lows of the past 12 months – but this time we asked our readers to share some of their professional and personal highlights, as well as what they are looking forward to in 2016. Happy holidays from FoodNavigator!
Step away from the buffet: The recipe to eating a healthy festive dinner
It’s no secret that people eat more than usual during the festive season, but the buffet holds nutritional promise too. We visited a few...
What were FoodNavigator's top news stories of 2015?
Study finds winning ‘thrill’ an able substitute for large food portions
The Happy Meal’s concept of offering a small incentive with a meal could be key in persuading consumers to choose smaller portion sizes and promote healthier meal options.
Substitution found in turkey product testing
Chicken, beef and pork substitution were found in 7% of turkey products, according to an analysis by Clear Food.
Live debates: Nestlé and Mondelēz among ISM and ProSweets panelists
lundi 21 décembre 2015
ConfectioneryNews is hosting three live debates at the world’s largest confectionery trade fair next year, featuring representatives from the industry’s biggest players.
What opportunities does the backlash against sugar create?
From links with obesity and type 2 diabetes to government taxes, sugar is currently experiencing a backlash. FoodNavigator met up with experts in the field at Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) to ask what this means for industry – is the future sugar-free?
FoodNavigator's 2015 quiz of the year
So you think you know all there is to know about the European food industry in 2015? Let us put your knowledge to the test with our news quiz!
Marketing to the ‘elderly’: Overcoming the taboo of getting old
There is a need for public health strategies and products to address Europe's rapidly ageing population – but how easy is it to market such products when nobody wants to admit that they’re getting old?
Consumers buy more when recommended serving sizes are smaller
Nutrition values seen on labels can differ substantially based on the recommended serving size, with consumers buying more of the same product among one of a number of undesirable consumer behaviours, researchers have found.
Diabetes: understanding the adipose link
A newly published review in Nutrition Research Reviews details how adipose tissue (AT) dysfunction can contribute to diabetes and gives more strength to the view that AT is able to produce, store, and send out hormones that can regulate metabolism.
If private label is the innovator of tomorrow, how can brands compete?
dimanche 20 décembre 2015
Private label products have become the trusted brands of today and continuous innovation will ensure they remain so, says one analyst - but could it also hold some promise for brands as well?
What does COP21 mean for the food industry?
Et voilà – we have a global deal on carbon emissions. But what will be the impact of COP21 on food?
DuPont nutrition & health chief: We want to work with start-ups
vendredi 18 décembre 2015
DuPont’s nutrition & health president, Matthias Heinzel, tells NutraIngredients his multi-billion euro division wants to speed product-to-market time and is “totally open” to working with start-ups in open collaboration.
If private label is the innovator of tomorrow, how can brands compete?
Private label products have become the trusted brands of today and continuous innovation will ensure they remain so, says one analyst - but could it also hold some promise for brands as well?
What does COP21 mean for the food industry?
Et voilà – we have a global deal on carbon emissions. But what will be the impact of COP21 on food?
Lotus Bakeries acquires UK-based Bear snacks producer Urban Fresh Foods
Lotus Bakeries has revealed ambitions to become an international ‘category captain’ in healthy snacking after acquiring UK business Urban Fresh Foods, producer of Bear fruit snacks and cereals.
Nestlé: Profit is not a dirty word in the race against global malnutrition
Commercial and public health gain needn’t be opposed bedfellows in the battle against malnutrition among the world’s poorest people, says the chief of public health nutrition at the world’s biggest food firm.
All in: Making malnutrition a global priority
Nutritional programmes and interventions are a starting point - but genuine multi-stakeholder involvement is what's required to tackle the world's problem of malnutrition and under nutrition.
Healthy NPD should be the starting point for kids' food
The ‘good for you’ trend in children’s food is growing, and small companies would do well to focus on healthy new product development in order to compete with big players who have the money to reformulate and rebrand, says one analyst.
Will the UK have the guts to start a global campaign on obesity?
It’s a crisis that is costing the UK more than war, terrorism and armed violence according to a 2014 McKinsey & Company report, but if the UK has the opportunity to become a global leader in tackling obesity it is less sure about where to start.
Study shows healthy eating programmes should target preschool years
The foods children define as a meal or snack is largely undetermined in their formative preschool years suggesting that eating and diet programs could use the findings of a new study to encourage a healthy balanced diet from an early age.
No thirst for water promotion among kids’ TV makers
TV is a ‘missed opportunity’ to promote healthy hydration messages to children, with fizzy drinks dominating screen time, according to new research.
Companies sourcing Italian tomatoes urged: 'Make yourselves known'
Following revelations of gross exploitation of workers in the Italian tomato processing industry, the Ethical Trading Initiative is asking food manufacturers to map their supply chains - but Princes is the only one to come forward so far.
Will the UK have the guts to start a global campaign on obesity?
jeudi 17 décembre 2015
It’s a crisis that is costing the UK more than war, terrorism and armed violence according to a 2014 McKinsey & Company report, but if the UK has the opportunity to become a global leader in tackling obesity it is less sure about where to start.
No thirst for water promotion among kids’ TV makers
TV is a ‘missed opportunity’ to promote healthy hydration messages to children, with fizzy drinks dominating screen time, according to new research.
Healthy NPD should be the starting point for kids' food
The ‘good for you’ trend in children’s food is growing, and small companies would do well to focus on healthy new product development in order to compete with big players who have the money to reformulate and rebrand, says one analyst.
The fat after the famine: Obesity the next challenge facing Africa, says FAO boss
After years of battling undernutrition, Africa is now facing an emerging threat of obesity and the two must be considered simultaneously, according to the director of nutrition at the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
Companies sourcing Italian tomatoes urged: 'Make yourselves known'
Following revelations of gross exploitation of workers in the Italian tomato processing industry, the Ethical Trading Initiative is asking food manufacturers to map their supply chains - but Princes is the only one to come forward so far.
Chr Hansen wins €75m to 'develop new microbial solutions'
Chr Hansen has secured a €75m loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support its microbial solutions work as the bioscience company ramps up its R&D spend.
Study shows healthy eating programmes should target preschool years
The foods children define as a meal or snack is largely undetermined in their formative preschool years suggesting that eating and diet programs could use the findings of a new study to encourage a healthy balanced diet from an early age.
Study shows healthy eating programs should target preschool years
The foods children define as a meal or snack is largely undetermined in their formative preschool years suggesting that eating and diet programs could use the findings of a new study to encourage a healthy balanced diet from an early age.
Children’s sweet satisfaction levels determined by gene trio
mercredi 16 décembre 2015
Genes have a large part to play in sensitivity to the sweet taste, with research revealing the variation in response to the ‘sweet signal’ among children.
Tips for creating a successful children's brand
With children becoming more and more social media savvy, ethically conscious and keen to follow wider music and fashion trends, creating a successful kids' brand isn't easy. FoodNavigator spoke to market research company Future Learning for some top tips to making your brand appeal to both kids and parents.
Danes launch vast food database
Denmark has debuted a vast food database covering energy, fat, carbohydrates and proteins, dietary fibres, alcohol, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and fatty acids.
Research ‘spin’ has policymakers going round in circles
Scientists and the media have long been uneasy bedfellows, but when it comes to research on nutrition they have become unlikely sweethearts.
‘Open data’ release to boost food & farming
The UK government is ‘unleashing’ 1000 farming datasets in a bid to boost the productivity of its farmers and food industry – and help business and consumer decision-making.
Eat with your eyes: Making sense of multi-sensory food
Food should taste and smell good but what else should and can it do when ‘visually stimulated’ consumers like millennials engage in eating occasions? Touch, sight and sound are increasingly in the mix and driving multi-sensory NPD as FoodNavigator discovered at Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) in Paris recently. Black water anyone?
EFSA backs safety of new stevia form
Rebaudioside M is safe and can be added to the list of EU-approved steviol glycosides (E960), the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded. The agency said this was the case provided 95% of its components were converted to steviol.
Busting the myth of the magic superfood protein
Insects, ancient grains and algae. There is no such thing as a perfect protein and we must bust this myth of the ultimate ‘superfood’ protein, says researcher.
Children’s sweet satisfaction levels determined by gene trio
Genes have a large part to play in sensitivity to the sweet taste, with research revealing the variation in response to the ‘sweet signal’ among children.
FDF defends ‘competitive salaries’ of food industry
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has defended the industry’s “competitive salaries” with clear career progression against claims low wages could deter new recruits.
Tips for creating a successful children's brand
With children becoming more and more social media savvy, ethically conscious and keen to follow wider music and fashion trends, creating a successful kids' brand isn't easy. FoodNavigator spoke to market research company Future Learning for some top tips to making your brand appeal to both kids and parents.
Digitalisation, fragmentation and the new food landscape – will your firm survive?
The digital age has changed everything – fragmenting both consumer taste and industry response to it. Is your business tuned in to a shift that is pushing start-ups front and centre like never before or you soon to be swept away?
What’s fermented food and can it help make probiotics sexy?
When we say ‘fermented’ you say beer? Bread? Sauerkraut? But one start-up is coupling the concept with probiotics for a much needed sector make-over.
Sustainable palm-oil body slammed over slave labour auditing
A coalition of international labour rights and environmental groups has questioned whether audits carried out by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) were robust enough to root out members that used slave labour.
Investment capital continues to chase protein plays, experts say
mardi 15 décembre 2015
Protein via nutrition bars and other delivery modes has driven much of the recent M&A activity in the dietary supplement and functional foods space, experts say.
Danes launch vast food database
Denmark has debuted a vast food database covering energy, fat, carbohydrates and proteins, dietary fibres, alcohol, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and fatty acids.
Not just fun & games: mobile apps get serious about obesity
Smart phone apps could play a role in tackling the obesity crisis, although there needs to be more clarity around the way values and results are calculated, says a nutrition academic.
‘Open data’ release to boost food & farming
The UK government is ‘unleashing’ 1000 farming datasets in a bid to boost the productivity of its farmers and food industry – and help business and consumer decision-making.
Novel foods changes will speed launches
The EU’s decision to streamline the way it regulates novel foods and ingredients has received broad support from the food industry.
Research ‘spin’ has policymakers going round in circles
Scientists and the media have long been uneasy bedfellows, but when it comes to research on nutrition they have become unlikely sweethearts.
EFSA backs safety of new stevia form
lundi 14 décembre 2015
Rebaudioside M is safe and can be added to the list of EU-approved steviol glycosides (E960), the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded. The agency said this was the case provided 95% of its components were converted to steviol.
Eat with your eyes: Making sense of multi-sensory food
Food should taste and smell good but what else should and can it do when ‘visually stimulated’ consumers like millennials engage in eating occasions? Touch, sight and sound are increasingly in the mix and driving multi-sensory NPD as FoodNavigator discovered at Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) in Paris recently. Black water anyone?
Definition of 'artisan' urgently needed: Consultant
samedi 12 décembre 2015
A definition of ‘artisan’ products is urgent, says one food law expert, as an Italian court cracks down on two crisps manufacturers falsely claiming to be artisanal.
Big food firms are climate smart but social media stupid
Brands are blowing a major opportunity to communicate their sustainability initiatives to millions of consumers with social media updates that are “inane, safe and saccharinely artificial in their bonhomie”, says a report.
French food waste bill voted in unanimously - again
France’s law to cut food waste, which includes forcing supermarkets to give all unsold food to charity, has been voted in –again – after it was scrapped on a technicality in August this year.
Green credentials, a transparent supply chain & climate change-proof profits? WeFarm promises 3-in-1
How can companies tighten their global supply chains, future-proof profits against climate change and boost their sustainable credentials for consumers in one go? Information-sharing platform WeFarm promises to do just that.
Evolva launches fermentation-derived valencene
Evolva will begin producing valencene orange flavour through fermentation allowing for large scale production at a fraction of the cost of traditional extraction methods, it says.
EFSA backs glyphosate but should industry blacklist it anyway?
The European Commission’s standing committee meets today to discuss whether or not to renew approval for glyphosate. Chances are the controversial herbicide will get the green light. Should the food industry step in and apply its own ban?
Coca-Cola controversy kills anti-obesity group
A specialist group formed to combat obesity has been binned after it was forced to return a huge chunk of funding to Coca-Cola amid allegations of industry-biased science.
FiE 2015: Our best bits
Our teams of journalists were out in force at Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) last week. We’ve picked out some of our highlights from over one thousand exhibitors, a packed conference programme and talks on industry insights.
Definition of 'artisan' urgently needed: Consultant
vendredi 11 décembre 2015
A definition of ‘artisan’ products is urgent, says one food law expert, as an Italian court cracks down on two crisps manufacturers falsely claiming to be artisanal.
Big food firms are climate smart but social media stupid
Brands are blowing a major opportunity to communicate their sustainability initiatives to millions of consumers with social media updates that are “inane, safe and saccharinely artificial in their bonhomie”, says a report.
French food waste bill voted in unanimously - again
France’s law to cut food waste, which includes forcing supermarkets to give all unsold food to charity, has been voted in –again – after it was scrapped on a technicality in August this year.
Tomorrow’s Meatballs: Algae, lab-grown meat, insects
Algae, lab-grown meat and insects rolled into balls could be used to replace the traditional meatball in the not-too distant future, according to Ikea’s research lab.
Tesco to slash sugar content in more children’s food
Tesco is to roll out sugar reduction targets to its own-label suppliers in new categories of food and drink in the New Year, following the success it has achieved in healthier reformulation of children’s soft drinks, its group quality director Tim Smith has revealed.
Evolva launches fermentation-derived valencene
jeudi 10 décembre 2015
Evolva will begin producing valencene orange flavour through fermentation allowing for large scale production at a fraction of the cost of traditional extraction methods, it says.
Green credentials, a transparent supply chain & climate change-proof profits? WeFarm promises 3-in-1
How can companies tighten their global supply chains, future-proof profits against climate change and boost their sustainable credentials for consumers in one go? Information-sharing platform WeFarm promises to do just that.
EFSA backs glyphosate but should industry blacklist it anyway?
The European Commission’s standing committee meets today to discuss whether or not to renew approval for glyphosate. Chances are the controversial herbicide will get the green light. Should the food industry step in and apply its own ban?
Kellogg takes ancient grains into UK mainstream with Legends launch
Kellogg’s is launching Ancient Legends – a range of breakfast cereals using ancient grains such as spelt and rye – in the UK next year.
‘Consumers are becoming more sensitive to packaging and its impact on the environment’
Allboxes Direct, which works with Baked By Melissa, Milkbar, Farmigo, and Jacques Torres Chocolates, has launched a bio based polymer packaging to replace petroleum based polymers for the manufacture and production of plastic packaging.
DuPont to merge with Dow? Divisions to split?
mercredi 9 décembre 2015
DuPont owner of Danisco’s probiotics, enzymes, sweeteners, colours and flavours business, along with the Solae soy brand - is set to merge with Dow Chemicals to become the world’s second biggest chemicals firm after €80bn BASF.
Coca-Cola controversy kills anti-obesity group
A specialist group formed to combat obesity has been binned after it was forced to return a huge chunk of funding to Coca-Cola amid allegations of industry-biased science.
FiE 2015: Our best bits
Our teams of journalists were out in force at Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) last week. We’ve picked out some of our highlights from over one thousand exhibitors, a packed conference programme and talks on industry insights.
The 4 biggest mistakes in healthy marketing
The Healthy Marketing Team tells us what NOT to do when marketing a healthy food product.
FoodNavigator 2016: What's on our editorial calendar?
Putting the spotlight on innovative start-ups, sugar reduction, sustainable sourcing and the latest trends in colour, texture and flavour, FoodNavigator's special editions calendar and online events for 2016 spans the hottest topics for the European food and drink industry.
Soy is in the sustainable spotlight but industry is slow on the uptake
Food companies are acting far too slowly to clean up their soy procurement practices while new standards for responsible soy may not go far enough, say campaigners.
Scotland must act on 'deep-rooted' poor diet: report
Scotland’s poor diet is not improving and urgent action must be taken to stop obesity from being the norm, according to a report from the country’s food body.
FoodNavigator 2016: What's on our editorial calendar?
Putting the spotlight on innovative start-ups, sugar reduction, sustainable sourcing and the latest trends in colour, texture and flavour, FoodNavigator's special editions calendar and online events for 2016 spans the hottest topics for the European food and drink industry.
Soy is in the sustainable spotlight but industry is slow on the uptake
Food companies are acting far too slowly to clean up their soy procurement practices whilst new standards for ‘responsible soy’ may not go far enough, say campaigners.
'Responsible use' label needed as antibiotic fears grow
mardi 8 décembre 2015
A new on-pack label could be the best way to quickly reduce the use of antibiotics in the livestock industry, according to a major new report for the UK government.
Breaking into emerging markets: ‘You cannot succeed in Africa without emotion’
Establishing an emotional connection between consumers and brands is a universal key to success – but this is especially true when breaking into the African market and there are certain ways to create this connection, says one marketing consultant.
What was 2015's most misleading product? Consumers cast their votes....
Green claims from discount brands not trustworthy, say consumers
Discount brands have more to gain from marketing their sustainability credentials than premium ones, but they’ll have a much harder time convincing consumers their claims aren’t just greenwash.
Can modified starch be clean label? It's all about perception, says Cargill
Recently showcased at FiE, Cargill's modified starch can reduce the fat content of yoghurt by at least 50% while keeping the taste and mouth feel of full fat yoghurt - but can it meet consumer demands for clean label?
Food fraud: Honey a monster; fish better schooled
Levels of fish fraud across the EU have fallen to below 6%. But initial results for honey suggest 19% – and perhaps even up to 32% – of products tested are not compliant with EU food regulations.
Sugar awareness improving, but UAE parents must do more, says doctor
There is a growing awareness of the need to reduce children’s intake of sugary foods in the UAE, but parents still need to do more, according to a UAE paediatrician.
Free-from in demand in UAE, says Lootah GM
Free-from and organic products are in increasing demand from UAE retailers, in a significant shift over the last two years, according to Lootah Premium Foods’ general manager.
'Responsible use' label needed as antibiotic fears grow
A new on-pack label could be the best way to quickly reduce the use of antibiotics in the livestock industry, according to a major new report for the UK government.
Breaking into emerging markets: ‘You cannot succeed in Africa without emotion’
Establishing an emotional connection between consumers and brands is a universal key to success – but this is especially true when breaking into the African market and there are certain ways to create this connection, says one marketing consultant.
What was 2015's most misleading product? Consumers cast their votes....
Nestlé achieves 100% sustainable cocoa in the UK & Ireland – around a quarter of global supplies covered
Nestlé claims it has become the first major confectioner in the UK & Ireland to source all its cocoa sustainably.
Finding that men eat more with women could impact marketing strategies
lundi 7 décembre 2015
New research that finds men eat significantly more in the company of women than with other men begs the question whether marketers could boost sales of food and beverages by including women in marketing.
Halal and kosher candy cracked? Roquette says it’s found answer for gelatine-free chewy candies
Roquette has introduced a starch-based ingredient it claims can be used to make the first gelatine-free chewy candy with a long-lasting chewiness.
Green claims from discount brands not trustworthy, say consumers
Discount brands have more to gain from marketing their sustainability credentials than premium ones, but they’ll have a much harder time convincing consumers their claims aren’t just greenwash.
Can modified starch be clean label? It's all about perception, says Cargill
Recently showcased at FiE, Cargill's modified starch can reduce the fat content of yoghurt by at least 50% while keeping the taste and mouth feel of full fat yoghurt - but can it meet consumer demands for clean label?
Sugar awareness improving, but UAE parents must do more, says doctor
There is a growing awareness of the need to reduce children’s intake of sugary foods in the UAE, but parents still need to do more, according to a UAE paediatrician.
Free-from in demand in UAE, says Lootah GM
Free-from and organic products are in increasing demand from UAE retailers, in a significant shift over the last two years, according to Lootah Premium Foods’ general manager.
Foodpolis to offer companies a route to China from scandal-free Korea
An afternoon in the company of a provincial Korean mayor clothed in silky blue national dress isn’t the standard recipe for a Tuesday. But he is insistent, and it’s time well spent when you consider the importance to the local economy of what Iksan’s chief dignitary is promoting.
Food fraud: Honey a monster; fish better schooled
Levels of fish fraud across the EU have fallen to below 6%. But initial results for honey suggest 19% – and perhaps even up to 32% – of products tested are not compliant with EU food regulations.
Nestlé leads on anti-slavery action, but will others follow?
An anti-slavery charity has welcomed Nestlé’s action plan to tackle human rights abuses in the Thai seafood supply chain, and says it hopes other food companies will follow suit.
Food fraud: Honey a monster; fish are better schooled
Levels of fish fraud across the EU have fallen to below 6%. But initial results for honey suggest 19% – and perhaps even up to 32% – of products tested are not compliant with EU food regulations.
Food fraud: Honey a monster; fish are better schooled
Levels of fish fraud across the EU have fallen to below 6%. But initial results for honey suggest 19% – and perhaps even up to 32% – of products tested are not compliant with EU food regulations.
Nestlé leads on anti-slavery action, but will others follow?
An anti-slavery charity has welcomed Nestlé’s action plan to tackle human rights abuses in the Thai seafood supply chain, and says it hopes other food companies will follow suit.
Commission report backs a legal limit for trans fat
vendredi 4 décembre 2015
A limit on permitted levels of industrial trans fats in food is the most effective way to reduce Europeans' risk of heart disease, says the European Commission in its long-awaited report - but it does not say what that limit should be.
Is industry too old-fashioned to connect with living, breathing, sustainability-loving consumers?
At FiE the nutrients and ingredients industry quacked a good game, but can it really walk like a sustainability-loving duck? Or is it a sitting duck for hypocrisy and business blindness? wonders Scandinavian strategist, Virpi Varjonen in this FiE post.
Danone doubles Dutch baby milk production capacity
Danone-Nutricia has invested €240m in a new production plant in the Netherlands on the back of double-digit sales growth of infant formula products such as Aptamil and Nutrilon.
Commission report backs a legal limit for trans fat
A limit on permitted levels of industrial trans fats in food is the most effective way to reduce Europeans' risk of heart disease, says the European Commission in its long-awaited report - but it does not say what that limit should be.
Is industry too old-fashioned to connect with living, breathing, sustainability-loving consumers?
At FiE the nutrients and ingredients industry quacked a good game, but can it really walk like a sustainability-loving duck? Or is it a sitting duck for hypocrisy and business blindness? wonders Scandinavian strategist, Virpi Varjonen in this FiE post.
Clean label is the major concern for EU food firms
The reduction of sugar and the removal of additives are currently the biggest headaches for the European food industry, according to new research.
Food Fraud Network exchanges boosted by IT system
The European Commission has launched an IT system which will be used to exchange information on cross-border violations of EU food chain rules such as food fraud.
Clean label is the major concern for EU food firms
The reduction of sugar and the removal of additives are currently the biggest headaches for the European food industry, according to new research.
EU could soon ease Fukushima produce restrictions
Japanese media have reported that the European Union may no longer require radiation screening for some food products imported into the bloc from the beginning of next year.
Will 'Peru-perfood? sacha inchi be the next quinoa?
High in protein and omega-3, Peruvian sacha inchi has ‘superfood’ potential, according to supplier of its oil and protein powder Alinap.
Day three at FIE - as it happens
jeudi 3 décembre 2015
It's the last day of Food Ingredients Europe but things show no sign of slowing down. We've collected the top tweets from the show so you can keep track of what's trending on social media at #FIEurope.
Circular Economy: Part I – What does the future hold now?
The European Commission has adopted a revised Circular Economy Package to help European businesses and consumers - "closing the loop" of product lifecycles through greater recycling and re-use.
Day three at FIE - as it happens
It's the last day of Food Ingredients Europe but things show no sign of slowing down. We've collected the top tweets from the show so you can keep track of what's trending on social media at #FIEurope.
Sugary beverages rise in low and middle income countries, fall in high-income regions
While sugar-sweetened beverages have seen a decrease in popularity in regions such as North America and Western Europe, they are on the rise in most low- and middle-income countries. But will the backlash against sugar eventually shape the market in these regions too?
Top trends tweeted from FiE
More than 1,400 international food and drink exhibitors descended on Paris for the Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) show this week, with many tweeting the latest trends and innovations.
WHO: One in 10 hit by foodborne illness each year
Each year as many as 600 million, or almost one in 10 people in the world, fall ill after consuming contaminated food, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Food and drink trends focus on smaller brands
The growing importance of smaller food and drink brands, arising from the fragmentation of consumer beliefs about food, is one of 10 key trends identified next year by New Business Nutrition.
Day two at FIE - As it happens
mercredi 2 décembre 2015
It's day two of Food Ingredients Europe and our team of journalists is out in force. Scroll down for the latest on what's trending on social media at #FIEurope.
EFSA gives green light to new applications for thaumatin
Following a favourable scientific opinion from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), formulators will soon be able to use the natural protein sweetener and flavour modifier thaumatin in a broader range of applications.
FIE 2015 - as it happens
Our team of journalists is in Paris this week, and we'll be among many tweeting live from the show. Scroll down for the latest on what's trending on social media at FIE.
Sugar addiction much harder to address than salt
Weaning the public off salt is a piece of cake compared to reducing their addiction to sugar, scientists have discovered.
The tide turns: levels of seafood mislabelling fall dramatically
Media pressure, new labelling regulations and industry action have combined to squeeze fraudsters out of the seafood supply chain.
Day two at FIE - As it happens
It's day two of Food Ingredients Europe and our team of journalists is out in force. Scroll down for the latest on what's trending on social media at #FIEurope.
Climate change is cutting UK food production: NFU
Climate change is already cutting UK food output, according to a survey conducted by the National Farmers Union (NFU), as US president Barack Obama said the UN climate conference in Paris could be a “turning point” in global efforts to halt rising temperatures.
Sugar-free drinks just as harmful to tooth enamel, study finds
Melbourne researchers believe that sugar-free drinks and sweets may still provoke tooth decay after a number of samples they tested were found to contain additives and pH levels that would cause damage to tooth enamel.
Euro consumers more interested in low sugar products
European consumers’ appetite for sugary foods is waning in favour of low-sugar products, according to new Mintel research revealed at the Food Ingredients Europe show in Paris.
Sugar addiction much harder to address than salt
mardi 1 décembre 2015
Weaning the public off salt is a piece of cake compared to reducing their addiction to sugar, scientists have discovered.
The tide turns: levels of seafood mislabelling fall dramatically
Media pressure, new labelling regulations and industry action have combined to squeeze fraudsters out of the seafood supply chain.
Agar supply hit by seaweed shortage
Thermo Fisher Scientific has temporarily stopped selling two agars due to a shortage in the seaweed used to make them.
EFSA gives green light to new applications for thaumatin
Following a favourable scientific opinion from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), formulators will soon be able to use the natural protein sweetener and flavour modifier thaumatin in a broader range of applications.
FIE 2015 - as it happens
Our team of journalists is in Paris this week, and we'll be among many tweeting live from the show. Scroll down for the latest on what's trending on social media at FIE.
Are you going to this year’s FiE? We are
This week we will be bringing you all there is to know about the latest trends and issues in food and nutrition live from Food Ingredients Europe (FiE).
Bold and urgent action required on obesity – that means a sugar tax, say UK MPs
lundi 30 novembre 2015
A report by health select committee MPs has called for bold and urgent action on child obesity, which includes a sugar tax - but industry has slammed the report as displaying a "worrying lack of understanding".
Legally defining sustainability: Edible palm oil must follow in biofuel footsteps
Voluntary measures and government targets are great – but it is legislation that will push European palm oil users to true sustainability. The food sector could learn a lesson or two from biofuel here.
More headaches for "less meat" messaging
Want to promote products with less meat or meat alternatives? Steer clear of environmental messages and focus on health, say researchers.
Russia imposes trade sanctions on Turkish food products
The Russian government has imposed sanctions on food imports from Turkey in protest after a Turkish jet shot down a Russian warplane, stepping up the unofficial sanctions of last week.
Bold and urgent action required on obesity – that means a sugar tax, say UK MPs
A report by health select committee MPs has called for bold and urgent action on child obesity, which includes a sugar tax - but industry has slammed the report as displaying a "worrying lack of understanding".
Legally defining sustainability: Edible palm oil must follow in biofuel footsteps
Voluntary measures and government targets are great – but it is legislation that will push European palm oil users to true sustainability. The food sector could learn a lesson or two from biofuel here.
More headaches for "less meat" messaging
Want to promote products with less meat or meat alternatives? Steer clear of environmental messages and focus on health, say researchers.
‘Mamma mia!’ Italian researchers say ‘si’ to probiotic pasta
Italian researchers have developed a functional pasta rich in polyphenols and fortified with probiotic strain Bacillus coagulans.
Russia imposes trade sanctions on Turkish food products
The Russian government has imposed sanctions on food imports from Turkey in protest after a Turkish jet shot down a Russian warplane, stepping up the unofficial sanctions of last week.
Innova's top ten trend predictions for 2016
samedi 28 novembre 2015
Chinese market open for UK organic dairy imports
A British organic dairy cooperative has broken into the one of the world’s most lucrative markets after being awarded the UK’s first licence to export organic products to China.
What’s better for blood glucose levels, sushi or ice cream? It depends who you are, say researchers
vendredi 27 novembre 2015
Blood glucose levels vary widely across individuals even for the same food, say researchers who have developed an algorithm to calculate the ‘right’ diet – paving the way for mass personalised nutrition and casting doubt over the usefulness of universal dietary guidelines.
Cocoa ‘a sad story’: Farmers need insurance as human cost of industry overlooked, says Cacao for Change
Cocoa farmers operate in a chocolate supply chain that perpetuates poverty and bear the bulk of the risk, claims Cacao for Change as it proposes an alternative model.
Chinese market open for UK organic dairy imports
A British organic dairy cooperative has broken into the one of the world’s most lucrative markets after being awarded the UK’s first licence to export organic products to China.
32 firms pull out of FiE in wake of Paris attacks
Around 32 of 1400 exhibiting companies (3%) have pulled out of the industry event Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) next week in Paris following the city’s fatal attacks, despite efforts from the organiser to up security.
Commission clears Solina acquisition
jeudi 26 novembre 2015
The European Commission has cleared the acquisition of French ingredient supplier Solina by private investment company Ardian.
Food for thought: What we learnt at Food Matters Live
After three days of debates, seminars and demonstrations at Food Matters Live, there are major challenges and themes the industry needs to reflect upon - we've rounded up some of the most compelling.
WHO report hits already-falling bacon and sausage sales
Three consecutive weeks of double digit falls in UK sales of bacon and sausages provide tangible evidence that the processed meat cancer scare has had an impact on consumer shopping choices, says market research firm IRI.
Is 'robust and transparent' research possible when industry and scientists collaborate?
The European food industry has published voluntary research principles to ensure robust and transparent science – but questions remain over how they will be put in place and enforced.
A carbon tax on meat is not a complete turn-off to consumers: report
Consumers are more receptive to a carbon tax on meat or the removal of subsidies for livestock farmers than politicians believe, according to new research.
Bright blue water: Smart-chimp moves spirulina from supplement section to beverage aisle
The bright blue color of smart-chimp’s water – created by the inclusion of spirulina extract – keeps the beverage in consumers’ minds long after the last sip, according to the brand’s co-founder.
Commission clears Solina acquisition
The European Commission has cleared the acquisition of French ingredient supplier Solina by private investment company Ardian.
Food for thought: What we learnt at Food Matters Live
After three days of debates, seminars and demonstrations at Food Matters Live, there are major challenges and themes the industry needs to reflect upon - we've rounded up some of the most compelling.
WHO report hits already-falling bacon and sausage sales
Three consecutive weeks of double digit falls in UK sales of bacon and sausages provide tangible evidence that the processed meat cancer scare has had an impact on consumer shopping choices, says market research firm IRI.
Campden BRI opens consumer test centre
Campden BRI has opened a consumer test centre in Leamington Spa, UK, to support new product development and provide consumer research on food and drink products.
‘Europe needs innovation’: Kerry
mercredi 25 novembre 2015
Irish dairy giant Kerry has called for more innovation in the dairy sector, saying Europe needs it more than ever to counter a flat macroeconomic environment and dropping milk prices.
‘Think outside the shake’: Protein Pow takes protein home baking to supermarket shelves
UK start-up Protein Pow has secured a host of retail listings including Tesco for its home-baking nutrition powders.
A carbon tax on meat is not a complete turn-off to consumers: report
Consumers are more receptive to a carbon tax on meat or the removal of subsidies for livestock farmers than politicians believe, according to new research.
Is 'robust and transparent' research possible when industry and scientists collaborate?
The European food industry has published voluntary research principles to ensure robust and transparent science – but questions remain over how they will be put in place and enforced.
Incredible organic? More studies needed to substantiate health effects
More research is needed to establish the health and nutritional credentials of organic foods, say agricultural MEPs.
French brands pipped to the post with private label veggie range
French retailer Carrefour has launched what it claims is France's first private label range of vegetarian products - which could spur other brands to occupy this relatively undeveloped space, says a market analyst.
UK hint at 'challenging' junk food policy puts industry on the defensive
The UK government appears ready to ditch an industry-led, voluntary approach to tackling obesity for something “more challenging,” the Deputy chief medical officer hinted last week.
Indonesia is burning - but how responsible is the palm oil industry?
Indonesia’s forests are being ravaged by forest and peatland fires that are sparking a public health and environmental crisis – but how responsible is the palm oil industry?
Add seaweed to food to improve heart health, Danish researchers urge industry
Food manufacturers should add seaweed to help combat cardiovascular disease and related conditions, according to researchers.
Incredible organic? More studies needed to substantiate health effects
More research is needed to establish the health and nutritional credentials of organic foods, say agricultural MEPs.
‘These are conscious meal replacements’: Snacking becoming the norm
There’s a “macrodynamic shift” happening in how we eat as a culture, according to a report from The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association, and snacking has become a part of daily life.
French brands pipped to the post with private label veggie range
mardi 24 novembre 2015
French retailer Carrefour has launched what it claims is France's first private label range of vegetarian products - which could spur other brands to occupy this relatively undeveloped space, says a market analyst.
Is ‘Syndrome X’ treatable with food?
Inflammation is an immune system response to counter injured or stressed body parts and zones – a good and necessary thing – but contemporary diets and lifestyles have overheated the mechanism resulting in a host of chronic health issues. So goes our contemporary understanding of what is sometimes called ‘metabolic syndrome’ or ‘Syndrome X’…
Indonesia is burning - but how responsible is the palm oil industry?
Indonesia’s forests are being ravaged by forest and peatland fires that are sparking a public health and environmental crisis – but how responsible is the palm oil industry?
Food retailers to shun ‘wasteful’ ‘Black Friday’
Online food retailer Approved Food has backed Asda in its decision to shun ‘Black Friday’, which it warned could add to the UK’s food waste problem.
UK hint at 'challenging' junk food policy puts industry on the defensive
The UK government appears ready to ditch an industry-led, voluntary approach to tackling obesity for something “more challenging,” the Deputy chief medical officer hinted last week.
Healthy innovation from British start-ups: Cauliflower porridge, cinnamon water and quark
lundi 23 novembre 2015
Is cinnamon water set to steal coconut water's crown, can quark ever rival Greek yoghurt and will cauliflower rice really replace oats for a healthy breakfast porridge? FoodNavigator met up with the product developers who think so.
Palm oil producer launches peatland protection project in Indonesia
A palm oil producer’s pledge to rehabilitate peatland in Indonesia will provide momentum for industry-wide change, it says.
Navigating global differences in food regulation
The EU's work to help countries benchmark and harmonise regulation is worth its weight in gold, says regulatory attorney Kevin Kenny, but it's still a confusing landscape for food manufacturers.
Small suppliers ‘main casualties’ of price war
The supermarket price war has hit small food manufacturers hardest, squeezing profit margins by more than a third, according to law firm EMW.
Gelatine is more than just a texturiser: Rousselot
Gelatine should be seen as a functional ingredient for use in ‘better for you’ products, according to gelatine supplier Rousselot.
Healthy innovation from British start-ups: Cauliflower porridge, cinnamon water and quark
Is cinnamon water set to steal coconut water's crown, can quark ever rival Greek yoghurt and will cauliflower rice really replace oats for a healthy breakfast porridge? FoodNavigator met up with the product developers who think so.
Unraveling the cocoa code: Barry Callebaut discovers undetected polyphenols as it develops ‘cocoa atlas’
Barry Callebaut has found previously undiscovered cocoa polyphenols as it works with Bremen-based Jacobs University to crack the commodity’s molecular code.
Navigating global differences in food regulation
The EU's work to help countries benchmark and harmonise regulation is worth its weight in gold, says regulatory attorney Kevin Kenny, but it's still a confusing landscape for food manufacturers.
Diet soda: A key to weight loss?
Low energy sweeteners commonly used in diet sodas may help with weight loss, says a University of Bristol study, adding that confusion among consumers between sweeteners and sugar needs to be addressed.
Palm oil producer launches peatland protection project in Indonesia
A palm oil producer’s pledge to rehabilitate peatland in Indonesia will provide momentum for industry-wide change, it says.
‘Doing it for the kids’ drives desire for natural nutrition
samedi 21 novembre 2015
Parents are more likely to seek out ‘natural’ food and drinks than consumers without children highlighting a growing opportunity for formulating with natural ingredients, suggests study.
Consumers getting to know their carbs: BENEO study
Consumers are starting to differentiate between carbohydrate types as more than 50% of participants making a distinction between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ carbs in a 5000-strong study shows – with important implications for industry.
Am I being manipulated? Inside multisensory eating experiences
Research into multisensory eating experiences shows how closely entwined the senses are. But if food companies use sight, sound, texture and smell to make their products 'taste' better, are they manipulating consumers?
Loud and proud: EU handouts to help European agri-food products stand out
Over 30 trade-association led campaigns promoting everything from olive oil to fresh meat have been named the recipients of the latest round of EU funding for agri-food products.
UK makes sustainable palm oil strides – but will it make its 100% certified target by 2015?
UK palm oil imports were 72% sustainable in 2014 – up from 55% in 2013, according to an annual progress report from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
'This is a seminal moment for food safety and flavours,' say smoke flavour innovators
Using a patented molecular filtration technique, UK company Besmoke says it can create smoke with an improved flavour profile – and without the carcinogens.
New guidance to prevent free-from faux pas
Concern over misuse of the term ‘free-from’ in relation to allergens in food products and a need for greater standardisation of manufacturing practices has led the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) to produce new guidance.
Dutch start-up bags DSM funds for immune ingredient ‘shelved’ by Unilever
vendredi 20 novembre 2015
Dutch start-up Nutrileads has secured seed financing from four investors including DSM, which it plans to use to develop an immunity ingredient previously developed by Unilever.
Three changes food industry must make to boost health
Food and drink manufacturers must make three changes across their businesses to help boost the health of consumers, according to consumer group Which?
‘Doing it for the kids’ drives desire for natural nutrition
Parents are more likely to seek out ‘natural’ food and drinks than consumers without children highlighting a growing opportunity for formulating with natural ingredients, suggests study.
Sweet Green Fields CEO: We are finally getting close to solving the stevia taste challenge
Not so long ago, pundits were predicting that the high-purity stevia extracts market would be worth a billion dollars as manufacturers ditched artificial sweeteners and embraced ‘all-natural’ alternatives.
Consumers getting to know their carbs: BENEO study
jeudi 19 novembre 2015
Consumers are starting to differentiate between carbohydrate types, with more than 50% of participants in a new quantitative study making a distinction between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ carbs.
Loud and proud: EU handouts to help European agri-food products stand out
Over 30 trade-association led campaigns promoting everything from olive oil to fresh meat have been named the recipients of the latest round of EU funding for agri-food products.
EFSA revaluates novel synthetic oligosaccharides: ‘May cause mild gastrointestinal symptoms’
Doses of lacto-N-neotetraose and 2'‑O-fucosyllactose in foods and supplements for children aged 1-10 years could mean intakes linked to mild gastrointestinal symptoms in adults, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) said in a second novel food evaluation.
Testing method confirms almond in paprika, not mahaleb
DNA testing and mass spectrometry have been used to confirm almond in paprika and not mahaleb which was found in cumin as part of earlier nut and spice-related recalls.
Two-year count down for insect novel food approval
Producers of food-grade insects will submit a novel food application as soon as the new regulation passes into force, the International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed (IPIFF) has pledged.
Am I being manipulated? Inside multisensory eating experiences
Research into multisensory eating experiences shows how closely entwined the senses are. But if food companies use sight, sound, texture and smell to make their products 'taste' better, are they manipulating consumers?
UK makes sustainable palm oil strides – but will it make its 100% certified target by 2015?
mercredi 18 novembre 2015
UK palm oil imports were 72% sustainable in 2014 – up from 55% in 2013, according to an annual progress report from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
New guidance to prevent free-from faux pas
Concern over misuse of the term ‘free-from’ in relation to allergens in food products and a need for greater standardisation of manufacturing practices has led the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) to produce new guidance.
Vitamin C infant claim to drive consumer confidence: Nutritionist
An EFSA-approved health claim relating to infant immune system function will spread consumer confidence, a nutritionist says, although a pro-breast milk feeding group warns the claim could be abused.
'This is a seminal moment for food safety and flavours,' say smoke flavour innovators
Using a patented molecular filtration technique, UK company Besmoke says it can create smoke with an improved flavour profile – and without the carcinogens.
FoodNavigator at #FoodMattersLive 2015
FoodNavigator is in London for Food Matters Live. If you can't be here - or even if you are but can't be everywhere at once - here's what's going on, in tweets.
Strong pulse: UN’s International Year of Pulses targets trade boost
The United Nations (UN) is promoting the nutritional benefits of pulses through a year-long initiative.
Industry welcomes EU novel foods revision
The revised European Union novel foods regulation will stimulate innovation and give consumers more sustainable, affordable food choices, says industry trade group, FoodDrinkEurope.
Strong pulse: UN’s International Year of Pulses targets trade boost
mardi 17 novembre 2015
The United Nations (UN) is promoting the nutritional benefits of pulses through a year-long initiative.
Extra security at FiE in wake of Paris terror attacks
Extra security measures will be taken at a major food ingredients trade show in Paris next month, as the city shows defiance in the wake of deadly terrorist attacks.
Soya milk better with phytosterols & inulin for LDL cholesterol: Study
Phytosterols and inulin added to soya milk has a more beneficial effect on low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol than soya milk alone, according to a study.
Soy milk better with phytosterols & inulin for LDL cholesterol: Study
Phytosterols and inulin added to soy milk has a more beneficial effect on low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol than soy milk alone, according to a study.
Industry welcomes EU novel foods revision
The revised European Union novel foods regulation will stimulate innovation and give consumers more sustainable, affordable food choices, says industry trade group, FoodDrinkEurope.
FoodNavigator at #FoodMattersLive 2015
FoodNavigator is in London for Food Matters Live. If you can't be here - or even if you are but can't be everywhere at once - here's what's going on, in tweets.
Mérieux NutriSciences sets sights on combatting olive oil fraud
Mérieux NutriSciences has developed a method to help fight against olive oil adulteration.
Will chewing gum recover from sticky patch? Technavio releases five-year forecast
Market research firm Technavio has unveiled its predictions for the global gum market up to 2019.
Finnish children’s dietary intake of heavy metals falling but still high
lundi 16 novembre 2015
Many Finnish children are exceeding safe intake levels of heavy metals from food and drinking water, although exposure is falling, says a new study from the Finnish food safety authority, Evira.
FiE 2015 preview: Innovation scanner
With over 1000 companies exhibiting at Food Ingredients Europe in Paris from 1 to 3 December, FoodNavigator takes a sneak preview at just some of the companies that will be there and the products they will be showcasing.
UK opens door to adverts targeting obese in wake of public health crisis
The UK's Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has changed rules to allow firms to target obese adults for the first time with ‘responsible lifestyle weight loss programmes’.
Italy investigating olive oil fraud allegations
Italy’s antitrust agency is investigating seven olive oil producers due to concerns about the quality of products supposed to be the ‘extra virgin’ variety.
Glanbia buys US protein bar maker for €200m
Irish dairy and ingredients giant Ganbia is acquiring Californian protein bar specialist thinkThin for $217m (€200m), as it boosts its bar presence.
Finnish children’s dietary intake of heavy metals falling but still high
Many Finnish children are exceeding safe intake levels of heavy metals from food and drinking water, although exposure is falling, says a new study from the Finnish food safety authority, Evira.
€4.5m supplement project targets malnutrition in Kenyan children
Malnourished children in Kenya are to receive nutrition supplements as part of a UNICEF-backed programme.
Glanbia buys protein bar maker for €200m
Irish dairy and ingredients giant Ganbia is acquiring Californian protein bar specialist thinkThin for $217m (€200m), as it boosts its bar presence.
Are chocolate bars really getting smaller? Researchers compare historic packaging
An online marketing company has analyzed scans of vintage bars to discover if the most popular chocolates in the Western World have been shrinking.
FiE 2015 preview: Innovation scanner
With over 1000 companies exhibiting at Food Ingredients Europe in Paris from 1 to 3 December, FoodNavigator takes a sneak preview at just some of the companies that will be there and the products they will be showcasing.
Oatvita makes big satiety and prebiotic claims, but can it back them?
Claimed health benefits that include increased satiety and balancing of intestinal flora are only partly supported by European Commission regulations, suppliers of the oat-based ingredient say.
Can 'healthier' sausages fortified with berry antioxidants reduce cancer risk?
samedi 14 novembre 2015
Could sausages fortified with antioxidants reduce the occurrence of colon cancer – and bring meat out of the negative spotlight after a WHO report classed processed meat as carcinogenic?
Glyphosate is unlikely to cause cancer, says EFSA
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that glyphosate, a herbicide used on food crops, is unlikely to cause cancer and recommends raising safety levels.
Trading up: can a shift from quantity to quality lift meat market malaise?
Whilst seafood sales are going swimmingly, the chilled processed meat category is under pressure globally, although volume declines could be tempered by value gains, says Euromonitor International.
Transforming acacia gum from invisible ingredient to sustainable superfood
Acacia gum seems to have it all – manufacturers say it’s clean-label, organic, sustainably sourced and provides income in developing countries. So why is industry not doing more to promote this?
The state of the health and wellness market in 2015
vendredi 13 novembre 2015
Is organic still selling? Does the 'natural' trend mean fortified/functional food is now passé? And why are consumers turning their noses up at better for you (BFY) offerings? Ewa Hudson, head of health and wellness research at Euromonitor International, tells us what the state of the health and wellness market is in 2015.
Novel food regulation to be written into EU law books
A vote this week from the European Council means the updated novel food regulation will soon be written into EU law books.
Glyphosate is unlikely to cause cancer, says EFSA
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that glyphosate, a herbicide used on food crops, is unlikely to cause cancer and recommends raising safety levels.
Are chocolate bars really getting smaller? Researchers compare historic packaging
An online marketing company has analyzed scans of vintage bars to discover if the most popular chocolates in the Western World have been shrinking.
Trading up: can a shift from quantity to quality lift meat market malaise?
Whilst seafood sales are going swimmingly, the chilled processed meat category is under pressure globally, although volume declines could be tempered by value gains, says Euromonitor International.
Can 'healthier' sausages fortified with berry antioxidants reduce cancer risk?
Could sausages fortified with antioxidants reduce the occurrence of colon cancer – and bring meat out of the negative spotlight after a WHO report classed processed meat as carcinogenic?
Transforming acacia gum from invisible ingredient to sustainable superfood
jeudi 12 novembre 2015
Acacia gum seems to have it all – manufacturers say it’s clean-label, organic, sustainably sourced and provides income in developing countries. So why is industry not doing more to promote this?
Oceana finds fishy fraud in Brussels
Almost a third of seafood was mislabelled in Brussels with economic reasons the main driver behind the fraud, according to Oceana.
EU misspent €6.3bn in 2014
The EU misspent €6.3bn in 2014 overall, according to a report from the European Court of Auditors that called for change.
Junk food dominates marketing landscape in Scotland: study
Nearly three quarters of the food and drink marketing seen by children in Scotland is for junk food, according to new research that the Scottish Government will use to push for stricter UK-wide advertising rules.
EU brings in mandatory origin labelling for food from Israeli settlements
Food produced in Israeli-occupied territories, considered illegal under international law, must be clearly labelled as such in EU countries - a decision that has provoked strong opposition from Israel.
Orange crush: Carrot waste finding fibre future
A new fibre ingredient derived from carrot waste pulp offers a level of water absorption that is unlikely to be improved on, its producer says.
Junk food dominates marketing landscape in Scotland: study
Nearly three quarters of the food and drink marketing seen by children in Scotland is for junk food, according to new research that the Scottish Government will use to push for stricter UK-wide advertising rules.
EU brings in mandatory origin labelling for food from Israeli settlements
Food produced in Israeli-occupied territories, considered illegal under international law, must be clearly labelled as such in EU countries - a decision that has provoked strong opposition from Israel.
Orange crush: Carrot waste finding fibre future
A new fibre ingredient derived from carrot waste pulp offers a level of water absorption that is unlikely to be improved on, its producer says.
Microbiota influences impact of dietary strategies for blood sugar: Study
People with better control of blood sugar after eating barley kernel bread also have a different balance of microbes in the gut, a new study in Cell Metabolism reveals.
Symrise reports record growth and profits, confirms full year outlook
mardi 10 novembre 2015
Symrise said strong demand in all regions has significantly boosted earnings, as it reported a 29% rise in sales for the first nine months of 2015.
New tool detects lactose content in seconds
Novozymes has launched a tool to quickly detect the lactose content of milk, allowing producers in emerging markets without costly lab equipment to tap into the free-from trend.
Stevia extraction is no barrier to scalability: PureCircle
Stevia extracted from the leaf can be scaled up to compete with other methods – and is more in line with consumer perceptions of stevia’s naturalness, say researchers and industry.
Symrise reports record growth and profits, confirms full year outlook
Symrise said strong demand in all regions has significantly boosted earnings, as it reported a 29% rise in sales for the first nine months of 2015.
Stevia extraction is no barrier to scalability: PureCircle
Stevia extracted from the leaf can be scaled up to compete with other methods – and is more in line with consumer perceptions of stevia’s naturalness, say researchers and industry.
New tool detects lactose content in seconds
Novozymes has launched a tool to quickly detect the lactose content of milk, allowing producers in emerging markets without costly lab equipment to tap into the free-from trend.
Premier sales up due to ‘innovation and investment’
Premier Foods’s first quarterly increase in branded sales for two years is due to “innovation and investment”, claims the manufacturer.
Study questions association between junk food and obesity, points finger at total calories consumed
Demonizing unhealthy food as the primary cause of weight gain may be off-track, suggest researchers who found consumption of fast food, sweets and salty snacks alone may not be the harbinger of obesity it often is made out to be.
Kraft Heinz executives outline 3-prong plan for growth despite sliding Q3 profits
The recently formed Kraft Heinz company is off to a rocky start with sliding profits and more layoffs and facility closures recently announced, but the company has a three-prong plan for future growth, executives said Nov. 5 during the firm’s third-quarter earnings call.
Zero calorie sweetener could cause weight gain without increasing calories: Animal data
lundi 9 novembre 2015
Intake of the zero calorie sweetener saccharin could promote weight gain without increasing caloric intake or changing insulin resistance, according to new research in rats.
Is nitrite free processed meat possible for the mass market?
While no single substitute for nitrite can replace all of its functions, a combination of emerging technologies and plant-based ingredients could be used to reduce or completely replace nitrite in processed meats, say researchers.
Zero calorie sweetener could cause weight gain without increasing calories: Animal data
Intake of the zero calorie sweetener saccharin could promote weight gain without increasing caloric intake or changing insulin resistance, according to new research in rats.
Is nitrite free processed meat possible for the mass market?
While no single substitute for nitrite can replace all of its functions, a combination of emerging technologies and plant-based ingredients could be used to reduce or completely replace nitrite in processed meats, say researchers.
The curious case of energy drinks & hypokalemia
The medical case study of a man rushed to intensive care with severe potassium deficiency has brought the issue of energy drinks and hypokalemia back into the spotlight.
Signature plans to open 20 bakeries in India
Signature International, which already has a production facility built to European standards in the city of Nashik – 200 miles north of Mumbai – has plans to build 20 flatbread manufacturing plants across the Indian subcontinent within the next five to 10 years.
Chocolate market to exceed $26bn by 2018: Packaged Facts
The chocolate market will exceed $26bn in the US by 2018, according to a recent report.
Obesity-promoting foods? Study digs in to association between specific foods and weight
samedi 7 novembre 2015
A number of specific foods including potato chips, refined grains, processed meats, and soda are all associated with excess weight gain, finds new research.
Medical experts and industry slam study linking sugary drinks to heart failure
A study suggesting men consuming two or more sugary drinks per day are more likely to suffer heart failure does not provide conclusive evidence, say medical professionals while industry calls it 'unhelpful'.
Consumers are being misled by meat labelling, says consumer group
Colours to make meat appear fresher than it is, unauthorised preservatives 400 times over the thresholds and other animal species sold as veal – a report claims consumers are routinely misled by food companies.
Food price index rises on back of bad weather: FAO
Major food commodity prices rose in October, spurred by weather-driven concerns about sugar and palm oil supplies, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
Obesity-promoting foods? Study digs in to association between specific foods and weight
vendredi 6 novembre 2015
A number of specific foods including potato chips, refined grains, processed meats, and soda are all associated with excess weight gain, finds new research.
Food price index rises on back of bad weather: FAO
Major food commodity prices rose in October, spurred by weather-driven concerns about sugar and palm oil supplies, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
The camera never lies: Micro-cameras improve dietary reporting accuracy
Equipping participants with micro-cameras would improve the accuracy of dietary intake assessments and strengthen confidence in results, researchers behind a pilot study have said.
Medical experts and industry slam study linking sugary drinks to heart failure
A study suggesting men consuming two or more sugary drinks per day are more likely to suffer heart failure does not provide conclusive evidence, say medical professionals while industry calls it 'unhelpful'.
Obese paradox? People needing more vitamin E are getting less
Obese people are absorbing less vitamin E when they actually require more to help counteract the effects of metabolic stress, say researchers.
Kraft Heinz job cuts fuel UK fears
Fears of job losses following the merger of Kraft and Heinz appear to have been realised, as the food giant announced factory closures and job cuts in North America.
Consumers are being misled by meat labelling, says consumer group
Colours to make meat appear fresher than it is, unauthorised preservatives 400 times over the thresholds and other animal species sold as veal – a report claims consumers are routinely misled by food companies.
ScenoProt project will boost local protein production for real sustainability
jeudi 5 novembre 2015
ScenoProt, a six year Finnish project will bring together scientists, consumer specialists and product developers with one aim: developing self-sufficiency in protein production for global sustainability.
Industrial potential: UK team produce beneficial phenolic compounds in tomatoes
Just one tomato could provide the same amount of resveratrol as 50 bottles of red wine or the same amount of genistein as 2.5kg of tofu, say researchers.
'Everything in moderation' advice could lead to poor metabolic health
The long standing recommendation of ‘everything in moderation’ may actually result in lower overall diet quality and may have negative impacts on metabolic health, say researchers.
ScenoProt project will boost local protein production for real sustainability
ScenoProt, a six year Finnish project will bring together scientists, consumer specialists and product developers with one aim: developing self-sufficiency in protein production for global sustainability.
'Everything in moderation' advice could lead to poor metabolic health
The long standing recommendation of ‘everything in moderation’ may actually result in lower overall diet quality and may have negative impacts on metabolic health, say researchers.
French food industry launches public consultation to end 'le food-bashing'
French industry group, ANIA, is asking the public's opinion on what it wants from manufacturers and retailers in a bid to bridge the gap between consumers and industry and counter the culture of ‘food-bashing’.
Industrial potential: UK team produce beneficial phenolic compounds in tomatoes
Just one tomato could provide the same amount of resveratrol as 50 bottles of red wine or the same amount of genistein as 2.5kg of tofu, say researchers.
Dairy Crest becomes ‘key corporate target’: analysts
Dairy Crest is a prime takeover target as the sale of its troubled dairies to Müller nears completion, according to leading analysts.
French food industry launches public consultation to end 'le food-bashing'
French industry group, ANIA, is asking the public's opinion on what it wants from manufacturers and retailers in a bid to bridge the gap between consumers and industry and counter the culture of ‘food-bashing’.
Nutress and Azelis link in Benelux algae supply deal
A distribution partnership between Dutch firm Nutress and Azelis aims to increase supply of algae food products across Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg (Benelux).
Palm oil demand growth offers opening for niche certified producers
Global demand for certified sustainable palm oil will double in five years, growing from 5.3m tonnes in 2014 to 11m by 2020, predicts Rabobank.
Making food safer globally: Mars partners with FAO
mercredi 4 novembre 2015
Mars has signed a partnership agreement with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN).
Spanish watchdog upholds 'questionable' sugar claim
A Spanish advertising watchdog has upheld a ‘no added sugar’ claim for a dessert containing sweetened chocolate – a questionable interpretation and clear breach of EU law, warn food lawyers.
Just one ‘junk food’ snack can trigger signs of metabolic disease
A single high calorie snack could be enough to trigger signals of metabolic disease, according to new research investigating the short term effects of diet.
FAO and WTO aim to improve small-scale producer access to international markets
Helping small-scale farmers and producers in developing countries to access the global marketplace can help to boost nutrition and development, say the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
Barry Callebaut sees profits fall despite sales growth
Barry Callebaut lowers its growth outlook and predicts a challenging year ahead as high cocoa prices and high finance requirements hit 2014/2015 profits - despite solid sales growth.
Older consumers need tailored food products, say researchers
It's not just taste and texture perceptions that change for older consumers but their social experience of food too - yet research is lacking and food manufacturers are missing out as a result, say Dutch scientists.
Nomad completes Findus acquisition
Nomad has completed its acquisition of Findus becoming the largest frozen food in Western Europe, it announced yesterday.
EFSA hands over names attached to expert comments
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has handed over details of which working group members made what changes to a draft document on pesticides following a European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling – but it will be keeping EFSA staff details to itself.
Spanish watchdog upholds 'questionable' sugar claim
A Spanish advertising watchdog has upheld a ‘no added sugar’ claim for a dessert containing sweetened chocolate – a questionable interpretation and clear breach of EU law, warn food lawyers.
Just one ‘junk food’ snack can trigger signs of metabolic disease
A single high calorie snack could be enough to trigger signals of metabolic disease, according to new research investigating the short term effects of diet.
FAO and WTO aim to improve small-scale producer access to international markets
Helping small-scale farmers and producers in developing countries to access the global marketplace can help to boost nutrition and development, say the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
Barry Callebaut sees profits fall despite sales growth
Barry Callebaut lowers its growth outlook and predicts a challenging year ahead as high cocoa prices and high finance requirements hit 2014/2015 profits - despite solid sales growth.
Food manufacturing Oscars: Meet the 2015 winners
Congratulations to all the winners and finalists in the 2015 Food Manufacture Excellence Awards (FMEAs), staged last night at the Lancaster hotel in central London.
Food and drink focus for child obesity strategy
Product reformulation, an advertising ban and restrictions on promotions are expected to be the main focus of the government’s childhood obesity strategy.
FOOD VISION USA, the highlights: From DNA diets and mass customization via 3D printing, to 'old school' deal tactics
If you didn't make it to Chicago last week for the inaugural Food Vision USA event, you missed a truly awesome ensemble of industry experts covering everything from our nutritional needs on a manned mission to Mars to the challenges facing small food brands trying to raise capital. Delegates also heard that Chobani has "screwed up" from time to time, but has learned from its mistakes to build a business generating more than $1.5bn in less than a decade. Here are the highlights...
Nomad completes Findus acquisition
mardi 3 novembre 2015
Nomad has completed its acquisition of Findus becoming the largest frozen food in Western Europe, it announced yesterday.
Tougher fines for most serious food crimes
Businesses found guilty of corporate manslaughter and the most serious food crimes will face tougher fines under new guidelines published today (November 3).
Older consumers need tailored food products, say researchers
It's not just taste and texture perceptions that change for older consumers but their social experience of food too - yet research is lacking and food manufacturers are missing out as a result, say Dutch scientists.
Food business starters should be hungry for knowledge
Young people starting their food business careers should hungry for knowledge about the roles they’ve taken on and slip a “finger in lots of pies”, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) boss Jane King.
California Almond Board accuses media of skewing its sustainability record
lundi 2 novembre 2015
Media attention has focussed on the unsustainabilty of California's almond industry, with issues ranging from water overuse during drought and pesticide harm to bees during pollination - but this is unfair says the California Almond Board.
French retailers unveil alternative nutrition label
French retailers have unveiled an alternative 'simplified' nutrition label which rivals the five-coloured label and banishes the red traffic light that they cast as discriminatory against certain foods.
California Almond Board accuses media of skewing its sustainability record
Media attention has focussed on the unsustainabilty of California's almond industry, with issues ranging from water overuse during drought and pesticide harm to bees during pollination - but this is unfair says the California Almond Board.
Foiling over-packing: Nestlé project aims to reduce environmental impact of chocolate wrappers
Nestlé has begun a project to explore whether it is over-packing chocolate and can move to lighter packaging options.
French retailers unveil alternative nutrition label
French retailers have unveiled an alternative 'simplified' nutrition label which rivals the five-coloured label and banishes the red traffic light that they cast as discriminatory against certain foods.
Porridge's prebiotic potential previewed by Nordic researchers
Eating a bowl of porridge oats a day could alter gut microbial functions, according to Scandinavian researchers who have tipped the ingredient as a possible prebiotic.
Scottish campaign to cut food poisoning and waste
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has launched a campaign to improve consumer understanding of food labels in a bid to reduce food poisoning cases and food waste.
Tate & Lyle launch Middle Eastern recipes with a healthier twist
Tate & Lyle launched a menu of Middle Eastern recipes with a healthier twist at Gulfood Manufacturing, in Dubai last week (October 27–29) to tackle the growing number of consumers in the region who are concerned about rising obesity levels.
Breast milk carbohydrates may prime babies for later obesity
samedi 31 octobre 2015
Obese mothers may be paving the way for later obesity in their children through the transmission of ‘non-nutritious carbohydrates’ in breast milk, say researchers.
Italian company Newlat acquires Kraft Heinz factory
Italian milk and wheat company Newlat has acquired Kraft Heinz’s infant and health foods manufacturing plant in Parma for an undisclosed sum.
Low-fat diet ‘ineffective’ for long-term weight loss
A low-fat diet does not lead to greater long term weight loss than higher-fat diets including low-carb and Mediterranean style diets, finds a large meta-analysis of more than 68,000 adults.
October quiz: How clued up are you on this month's food industry news?
Why did Nestlé trim down its 2015 growth forecast? How much is the UK bakery sector set to grow? And what's on the WHO's cancer list apart from sausages and bacon?
Italian company Newlat acquires Kraft Heinz factory
vendredi 30 octobre 2015
Italian milk and wheat company Newlat has acquired Kraft Heinz’s infant and health foods manufacturing plant in Parma for an undisclosed sum.
Low-fat diet ‘ineffective’ for long-term weight loss
A low-fat diet does not lead to greater long term weight loss than higher-fat diets including low-carb and Mediterranean style diets, finds a large meta-analysis of more than 68,000 adults.
Vitamin E improves bone density for women but not men: Study
Greater dietary intakes and blood levels of vitamin E are associated with greater bone mineral density (BMD) in women but not men, Chinese research in over 3000 adults has found.
October quiz: How clued up are you on this month's food industry news?
Why did Nestlé trim down its 2015 growth forecast? How much is the UK bakery sector set to grow? And what's on the WHO's cancer list apart from sausages and bacon?
Breast milk carbohydrates may prime babies for later obesity
Obese mothers may be paving the way for later obesity in their children through the transmission of ‘non-nutritious carbohydrates’ in breast milk, say researchers.
World first standard for sustainable rice launched
jeudi 29 octobre 2015
This week has seen the launch of the world's first United Nations-backed standard for sustainable rice cultivation.
Counterfeit food and beverages detained jumps 50%
Foodstuffs, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages detained by EU customs authorities jumped more than 50% over a one year period.
World first standard for sustainable rice launched
This week has seen the launch of the world's first United Nations-backed standard for sustainable rice cultivation.
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