New research from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health has found that not all fiber is created equal when it comes to lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and inflammation.
Food formulators are being forced to change their recipes, and non-GMO breeders may have to integrate genetically modified feed into animal nutrition, due to the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
KIND has expanded its Protein bar line-up with a flavour it expects to be a hit with customers; Just Desserts has created uber indulgent cheesecakes; and a new kid on the block is hoping to take the UK by storm with its flavour-forward, vegan, low calorie...
The Mexican bakery giant has been recognised for the sixth time by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, while Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) has been honoured by the EPA for its energy usage at 20 of its facilities, setting the bar for the...
Beneo welcomes this year’s theme for World Heath Day (7 April) – highlighting the innate relationship between the consumer’s wellbeing and that of the Earth – noting it aligns with its recent research that found flexitarians are driving the demand for...
We are nowhere near on track to keep global warning below 2°C, was the stark conclusion of the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report. But hope was also on offer. FoodNavigator looks at how food system transformation can help mitigate...
Recently strengthened self-regulatory efforts to curb marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages to children still do not go far enough to “meaningfully protect” children, argue public health advocates after new analysis reveals “loopholes” in the Children’s...
Warburtons has reaffirmed its support for the nation with the launch of The Warburtons Foundation, targeting three key endowment areas: product donation, education and financial contributions.
SNAC International has announced its new Board of officers and directors, elected to help newly elected president and CEO Christine Cochran to advance the snacking industry’s public policy goals.
The Malaysian palm oil sector is calling for the implementation of better branding and consumer communication strategies to increase its marketability, saying that providing high quality and sustainable products is not enough to achieve export recognition.
The US labor market continues to grow at an unprecedented clip with a near full recovery from the devastating drop early in the pandemic and with more women and retirees returning to the workforce – but a slowdown may be on the horizon even as the consumer...
The Federation of Bakers (FOB) warns the next six months will be a bumpy ride for the baking industry, with impending cost increases and supply uncertainty not seen in the past generation, ‘if ever’.
Lay's is heading into the desert to transform Coachella into a festival of flavour, giving festivalgoers the exclusive opportunity to taste Lay’s chips in their freshest form, served within 24 hours of being made.
The Saputo Dairy USA snack brand has announced the winning schools of its 8th annual Build a Bright Future programme, aimed to improve the learning experience through funding for equipment, materials and renovations.
PepsiCo has developed groundbreaking tech for condensing and treating the steam evaporated from its fryers to recover more than 50% of the water used in potato chip manufacturing lines, an approach that could save 60 million litres of water a year.
The food industry has seen a shift in attitude from both regulators and consumers, who are increasingly making the link between diet and population health. As food innovators develop their reformulation and fortification plans, they walk a fine line....
Production costs soaring by 30% is leaving British egg farmers on the brink, which will have the inevitable domino effect of reverberating into the bakery sector.
Incorporating prebiotic inulin-type fructans (ITF) and the low-GI carbohydrate isomaltulose (ISO) into normal diets can help stabilise glycaemic fluctuations and modulate intestinal microbiota.
To mark National Jefa Day (31 March), PepsiCo has sent a call out to Latina-owned small businesses in the F&B sector to apply for the personalised business building support services under its Juntos Crecemos (Together We Grow) platform.
Rule Breaker Snacks – a Grupo Bimbo-backed brand of allergen-free plant-based brownies and blondies – has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign to meet runaway demand sparked by a Shark Tank appearance last year.
Indian and Chinese food firms should seek alternative or additional sources of vegetable oil, with both countries facing severe shortages and price hikes due to the Ukraine-Russia conflict, according to an industry analyst.
Major food and beverage MNC Mondelez has revealed its strategies to tap into the India and China markets, both of which have burgeoning middle-class segments with increasing disposable incomes.
Griffith Foods is focusing its product development might on the core pillars of nutrition and plant-based product development, with efforts informed by the ‘guiding star’ of sustainability. European President Wim van Roekel weighs in on the massive potential...
Lay’s teams up with soccer champs Lionel Messi and Lieke Martens; Harry & David enlists celeb chef Geoffrey Zakarian; Real Handful banks on first-to-market aerated nuts to change the nutty landscape; and Nibble Simply creates vegan chips made with...
Lantmännen Biorefineries has developed a gluten-free wheat starch from autumn wheat harvested in Sweden to capitalise on the growing market for gluten-free baked goods.
The Ferrero Group’s main hazelnut supply chain in Turkey is facing major risk of collapse due to climate changes and erratic weather conditions having badly affecting hazelnut production, which could impact well-known brands from Ferrero Rocher to Nutella.
Scaling back livestock production? Tougher regulation of commodity trading? Pushing back green legislation? FoodNavigator looks at what can be done to limit the impact of this latest food price crisis.
PeaTos founder Nick Desai will take the podium at the upcoming America Food Innovate Summit to highlight the role of technology in promoting ‘junk’ food and controversially, fingering Frito-Lay’s monopoly for the alleged 'lack of progress' in...
The power of macaroons in helping to overcome social barriers was again highlighted at the graduation of 28 exceptional individuals who successfully completed the pioneering MacsMAD programme.
Matthews Cotswold Flours and Cumbrian bakery Lovingly Artisan are calling on bakers – both professionals and home enthusiasts – to dust off their aprons and get creative to raise funds for Ukrainian refugees. Earth & Wheat, too, joins UK's massive...
The legacy of the past two years is expected to have a long lasting impact on the craft bakery sector, with the link between diet and overall wellbeing coming more sharply into focus driving the increased use of ‘real’ ingredients and tried-and-tested...
While the Campaign has hailed the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) strategy for 2022-27, an open letter has called for tougher regulations to recognise the craft sector and level the playing field for small business owners.
Alasdair Smith, CEO of Scottish Bakers, believes it’s a most rewarding pathway for young people entering a new profession, for someone wanting to change careers or for an entrepreneur keen on starting their own venture.
The Craft Bakers Association (CBA) has predicted hot cross buns will wrack up record sales this year, with 3 in 4 of its baker members expecting them to be the hottest ticket in the lead up to Easter.
The EVERY Company has teamed up with upmarket west-coast patisserie brand Chantal Guillon to road test EVERY EggWhite - billed as “the world’s first animal-free egg white” - in a product heavily reliant on the unique functional properties of egg whites:...
Colorado-headquartered Ardent Mills has inaugurated its ultramodern Port Redwing Mill in Gibsonton, Florida, which delivers real-time near-infrared analysis, automation enhancements and bolstered food safety capabilities.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky is pressuring confectionery firms Nestlé and Mondelēz International, along with other multinationals, to completely pull out of the Russian market.
To celebrate its 125th anniversary and to honour Women’s History Month, the Post cereal brand is donating funds to women adventurers to help them scale to the great heights of Mount Everest or immerse themselves in the stark white landscape of Antarctica.
Viennoiserie specialist Brioche Pasquier Bakery has again approached hygienic flooring specialist Kemtile to get involved in the second phase of the refurbishment of its Milton Keynes facility.
Australian researchers have warned against complacency over child food allergies despite a recent study finding a significant drop in anaphylaxis rates as a result of infant feeding guideline changes.
A team of scientists have developed a method to effectively produce and extract plant-based oil from a common microalgae that, they claim, could be a ‘healthier and greener’ alternative to palm oil.
