Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry
Sustainability
Zero-waste water purification system looks to unsettle bottled water industry
7 Nov 2022
The bottled water industry is facing stiff competition from a raft of startups looking to reduce water and plastic waste as demanded by today’s sustainable-conscious consumer.
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Singapore becomes first country to green-light carbon-captured protein
4 Nov 2022
Exciting times lie ahead for Solar Foods, as the Finnish-based startup announced its protein “made from air” has received regulatory approval from the Singapore Food Agency (SFA).
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Superfood shots: Nigerian startup creates ginger-based drinks to boost health
2 Nov 2022
Nigerian startup, Futurefood Tech makes ginger-based shots to boost health and wellbeing using all natural ingredients, herbs and spices such as black pepper, beetroot, and cayenne pepper that give a nutritional boost to the typically starch-heavy Nige...
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Using mycelium as a healthy and sustainable meat alternative
27 Oct 2022
Biomass fermentation uses mycelium, a fibrous protein-rich fungi which mimics the texture and nutritional profile of traditional meat. Quorn and Meati are just two manufacturers using this ingredient for their meat alternatives.
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27 Oct 2022
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Making coffee farming more sustainable
26 Oct 2022
Interest in a circular economy model is increasing among coffee players as calls for positive environmental action proliferate the supply chain.
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Brands and retailers find ways to reduce food waste
12 Oct 2022
From supermarkets selling imperfect ‘wonky’ vegetables to drinks brands using upcycled barley for plant-based milks, retailers and manufacturers alike are finding ways to reduce food waste across the value chain.
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Drought in southern Europe threatens global olive oil supply
11 Oct 2022
Drought and limited rainfall across much of southern Europe throughout the summer months has lowered the supply and increased the price of olive oil worldwide.
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Editors’ choice: Our roundup of the most innovative global dairy products
6 Oct 2022
From omega-3 goat milk in the Netherlands to banana-flavoured cheese from China, the global dairy space is an exciting area full of new and innovative products which are constantly changing perceptions in the sector.
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How can brands improve the transparency of food supply chains? [Interview]
5 Oct 2022
Transparency is vital to ensuring food supply chains are effective, sustainable, and resilient. How transparent is the current global food system and what role do different stakeholders play in contributing to this? Sustainability expert Koen Boone exp...
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US consumers make a beeline for honey-sweetened products
4 Oct 2022
Honey-sweetened products are enjoying rising demand amongst US consumers, perceived as an all-natural product, according to recent USDA figures.
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How the food industry can take action to protect bees
29 Sep 2022
From practicing polyculture to using organic biocontrol measures, the food industry must act to safeguard the population, health, and resilience of bees, says the Best Bees Company.
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