Novozymes has developed a enzymatic solution that makes it easier for bakers to handle dough and produce bread under warm and difficult climatic conditions.
Kellogg has provided a grant to The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to provide efficient water irrigation resources to rice farmers in Arkansas, US, saving billions of gallons of critical groundwater a year.
A small addition during bread production can unlock the full potential of wholegrain bread, putting it on a par with other ‘superfoods’, according to researchers.
Grupo Bimbo has given more than six million slices of bread to food banks where it operates, following its pledge to donate 20 slices of bread for each registered participant of its virtual Global Energy Race (GER).
Kerry Taste & Nutrition has released a white paper that provides snack producers with the most advanced research information to guide their development of protein bars.
Rehovot-based ChickP Protein Ltd has launched a clean label non-GMO native chickpea starch that contains more than 98% starch content and has a uniquely high amylose to amylopectin ratio.
Palm oil demand and consumption in the Chinese food sector is expected to see significant growth next year as the government clamps down on the use of genetically modified (GM) products which are especially common in the soybean area.
To mark Whole Grain Day (19 November), Cereal Partners Worldwide (CPW) has again called on governments and policymakers to recognise the contribution of whole grains and help their nation make it a priority inclusion in their diets.
The pandemic has affected many areas of what was once considered ‘normal life’, but the two aspects that have seen a real turnabout in the past several months are snacking and virtual meetings.
From keto mug cakes and lower-sugar kids' lemonade to pickled lupini beans, plant-based cheese crackers and instant miso soups, check out 15 emerging brands who took part in the second pitch event from Startup CPG, a new organization that promotes...
Barry Callebaut is planning a global push for its La Morella Nuts business as it works to tap into growing demand for plant-based products and consumer interest in health and sustainability.
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO and vegetable producer Fresh Select have jointly established a new food manufacturing company, Nutri V who will upcycle surplus vegetables into powders and snacks.
Flourish – wheat flour that contains more than 5x the fiber of refined flour and twice the fiber of whole wheat flour, but looks and cooks like regular all-purpose flour – is making its debut on Amazon this week, marking brand owner Bay State Milling’s...
Meridian Foods has committed to donate 25p per jar of its new Gingernut Butter to International Animal Rescue (IAR) to further highlight the devastating impact of deforestation.
Candy giant Mars Inc has upped its stake in the company behind Kind nut bars and granola to expand its own portfolio into the healthier snacking space as consumers increasingly skew their focus on what snacks can bring to the table to manage their health.
French bakery La Panetière des Hameaux has developed a cookie recipe that up-cycles stale bread. FoodNavigator hears more about this innovative approach to food waste.
With the holidays approaching, half of US shoppers surveyed by Frito-Lay said they will be shopping for their holiday groceries online this year (up from 15% in 2019) with snacks being a top item for 77% of surveyed consumers.
The Swiss-Irish baked goods group has hired Houlihan Lokey and Alantra to help it offload some of its unwanted assets, including its underperforming North American unit.
The organisers of ISM and ProSweets Cologne, as well as the International Sweets and Biscuits Fair Task Force (AISM) of ISM, are still in favour of a physical edition of the trade fair at the huge Koelnmesse exhibition centre in Cologne, Germany, in January,...
The entire machine has been redesigned as a future-proof modular system with increased functional efficiency, promoting higher operational uptime and ease of use, while reducing operational costs and energy use, thanks to sealing technology advances.
The confectionery giant has unveiled an online platform that allows consumers to choose from a range of different features to unleash their playfulness and create their own pack of Oreos.
California-based Ingredients by Nature (IBN) recently announced its partnership with Israel-based Galam to distribute a new prebiotic fiber, GOFOS. IBN said they will be distributing the ingredient solely to the nutraceutical industry.
Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, “anticipated recessionary spending behavior” such as increased spending on private label and value brands and a shift towards value channels, “hasn’t occurred to date,” claims IRI in a new report exploring the opportunity...
PepsiCo is again on the mission to root out startups that are poised to disrupt the way consumers eat, drink and live their lives – especially as they get older.
To meet demands of customers increasingly looking for low sugar and clean label products, cocoa companies are meeting the trend for darker chocolate flavours using natural ingredients. Charlene Zhu, head of ingredient development and innovation for Olam...
In its State of Snacking 2020 report sent to this site, Mondelēz International has revealed that nine in 10 consumers have indulged in snacks more so in the past year compared to pre-COVID times.
Ingredion Incorporated has taken another step in its mission to become a leading supplier of consumer-preferred plant-based proteins by acquiring the remaining stake of Verdient Foods Inc.
Australian snack firm I Am Grounded has launched snack bars made from upcycled coffee fruit, and is now trying to overcome consumer perceptions that they are eating products made of ‘food waste’.
Didier Sourisseau, president of Crown Europe, looks at how metal packaging is embracing the Internet of Things (IoT), bringing a wealth of new benefits to snack brands and consumers alike.
VEAT – vending machines that exclusively distribute plant-based options – is a ‘positive example’ of the urgent, concrete actions that need to be taken to make the food system environmentally stable, said one of the investors of the startup’s recently...
McVitie’s brand owner pladis has taken another step towards improving its sustainability credentials by rewrapping its popular Christmas biscuit assortment in its most sustainable packaging yet.
Chocolate firms in Asia need to pay attention to the areas of home baking, healthier options, and affordability as key focus areas in order to achieve post-COVID-19 success in the region.
As the first ingredient supplier to join the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) back in 2004, DuPont Nutrition and Biosciences has long worked to help transform the palm oil industry. As scrutiny of palm oil sourcing grows, FoodNavigator speaks...
Shorr Packaging recently published its 2020 Food Packaging & Consumer Behavior Report, which looks into how food packaging can dictate consumer purchasing decisions.
Kids Smart, the children nutrition portfolio under Australian supplement brand Nature’s Way, has highlighted three areas for product innovation, namely new dosage formats, new ingredient combinations, and new flavours to meet rising demand at home and...
Ingredients provider ADM has forecast the Top 5 Global Trends that will transform the way consumers snack in the new year, while viennoiserie supplier Délifrance delves into the indulgent sphere.
A review of the Collaboration for Healthier Lives UK’s (CHL UK) first year of pilot measures to encourage healthier shopping baskets reveals that retailers working with snack producers like PepsiCo are certainly able to influence consumer choice.
The UK Government is being urged to tax food producers according to the carbon footprint of their products, raising concerns that this cost would be passed onto consumers.
Defra has published an update to information on labelling of food products for sale in the UK and the EU, applicable once the Brexit transition period comes to an end.
Today’s consumers want more than just convenience, freshness and great taste and texture from their food. They’re looking for better-for-you options that can help them take a proactive approach to their health.
The Barry Callebaut Group is pushing further into the Asian market with the opening of a fourth office in the Chinese southern city of Shenzhen, coupled with the announcement of a third Chocolate Academy in the country.
Committed to disrupting the status quo, the Movember Founder is changing the face – quite literally – of men’s health on a global scale, raising funds for breakthrough research and support projects focused on mental health and suicide prevention, prostate...
The ingredients specialist has announced plans to construct a new facility in Valencia, Spain, to expand its capabilities to meet the growing demand for probiotics.
