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Alt-protein dip not enough to distract consumers from meat replacement realties

Alt-protein dip not enough to distract consumers from meat replacement realties

12 Jan 2024

Despite a recent downturn in alt-protein’s fortunes, consumers haven’t lost faith in the idea of cultivated meats and plant-based food becoming a permanent fixture in diets of the future, according to Alex Mayers, managing director of the Good Food Ins...

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Supergrain fonio expands its reach in US market

Supergrain fonio expands its reach in US market

11 Jan 2024

More US consumers will find nutritious, climate-smart grain fonio in supermarkets thanks to a new distribution structure for the import’s most prominent commercial brand, Yolélé.

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PepsiCo to reshape convenient foods portfolio with less sodium and more plant proteins

PepsiCo to reshape convenient foods portfolio with less sodium and more plant proteins

10 Jan 2024

PepsiCo has revealed details of two nutrition goals that look to reduce sodium and boost consumption of legumes, whole grains, and plant-based proteins as part of the multinational’s expanded convenient foods portfolio.

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Supermarkets innovate with private label plant-based ranges

Supermarkets innovate with private label plant-based ranges

9 Jan 2024

Plant-based product ranges are an important part of retailers’ private label innovation efforts – and represent an important way for supermarkets to reduce their environmental impact.

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Sustainability meets innovation at Fi Europe 2023's Sustainability Ingredients Zone

Sustainability meets innovation at Fi Europe 2023's Sustainability Ingredients Zone

9 Jan 2024

Fi Europe’s Sustainable Ingredients Zone showcases ingredients forging a path toward a greener future. Three innovators are redefining what sustainability within the food and beverage industry means, with upcycled products, regenerative agriculture, an...

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Smaller business at higher risk of food fraud than before

Smaller business at higher risk of food fraud than before

8 Jan 2024

Disrupted global supply chains mean that smaller businesses especially are at higher risk of food fraud now than in the past, but simple risk-reduction strategies are increasingly being made available, according to experts at Fi Europe.

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Unleashing the power of plants at Fi Europe’s New Product Zone

Unleashing the power of plants at Fi Europe’s New Product Zone

5 Jan 2024

In the diverse landscape of plant-based innovation, Fi Europe 2023's New Product Zone spotlighted ten plant-based ingredients, tailored to meet the rising demand for sustainable and delicious options.

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‘Healthy’ additives make ultra-processed foods more appealing

‘Healthy’ additives make ultra-processed foods more appealing

4 Jan 2024

Almost three-quarters (74%) of Americans would try an ultra-processed food if it provided a health benefit such as better sleep, better immunity, or increased energy, according to an industry survey.

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Meet the innovative ingredients showcased at Fi Europe’s New Product Zone

Meet the innovative ingredients showcased at Fi Europe’s New Product Zone

3 Jan 2024

The Food Ingredients category at Fi Europe’s New Product Zone featured 19 distinct and innovative products. From fermented delights to sustainable proteins, these ingredients are ready to make their mark in the market.

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The UK prepares to open food security science centre

The UK prepares to open food security science centre

2 Jan 2024

Amid global food insecurity, the UK government says it is committed to producing crops resilient to climate change and addressing hunger and malnutrition with a food security science centre.

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Fi Europe’s New Product Zone elevates the nutrition of everyday indulgences

Fi Europe’s New Product Zone elevates the nutrition of everyday indulgences

22 Dec 2023

At Fi Europe 2023's New Product Zone, eight health ingredients, each offering an enhanced nutritional profile of various products, were on display. These ingredients address the evolving needs of the food and beverage industry and cater to consumers se...

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Novel food safety platform could eliminate animal testing

Novel food safety platform could eliminate animal testing

21 Dec 2023

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has introduced a new platform that has the potential to eliminate animal testing in the food industry.

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