Six of the world’s largest food and agribusiness companies have developed a new method to tackle deforestation and grassland conversion for soy crops in Brazil’s biodiversity-rich Cerrado region, which neighbours the Amazon.
The five food firms chosen for the prestigious European Innovation Council Accelerator reveals a commitment to solutions attempting to improve the resilience and sustainability of the food system, but a seperate report demostrates how Europe's start-up...
The global food price crisis will be the hot topic of discussion at the G7-World Bank food crisis meeting today and G7 Leaders’ Summit this weekend. Will action be taken to avert imminent catastrophe?
From fermented dairy proteins to cellular agriculture and molecular farming, Spanish dairy major Pascual has its finger on the pulse when it comes to innovation in next generation dairy. But why should a traditional dairy processor invest in this space?
Ireland today unveiled a new €1.5bn Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme that it says is ‘user friendly for farmers’ and will deliver ‘broader environmental and biodiversity benefits’. But the country’s farming union was warned it seems ‘likely to be...
As consumer behaviour evolves, so too do brands working to align with these new demands. How are plant-based cheese and butter brands responding in order to appeal to increasingly health- and sustainability-focused shoppers? FoodNavigator investigates.
The effects of the Ukraine-Russia war are being felt across the entire food industry in Europe, including in the retail sector. From the surging costs of refrigeration to managing shortages on-shelf, how is food retail most impacted by the conflict?
Sustainable nutrition is key to the future of people and the planet. Providing it is an important opportunity for the food and beverage sector to engage with shoppers who are ever more focused on conscientious consumption, FoodNavigator hears.
Ukraine is producing enough crops, but Russia’s Black Sea blockade is severely limiting how much it can export, according to Ukraine’s Deputy Minister for Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture. Is there a workaround?
A food system that is resilient to shocks and can help bring solutions to the climate crisis requires should be diversified, localised and deliver a ‘fairer’ distribution of value across the food chain, speakers at the Rural Policy Group annual conference...
JBS is often accused of indirectly sourcing cattle from unscrupulous Brazilian farmers who have illegally started fires in order to clear large areas of land.
The closure of two of the UK’s largest fertilizer plants is ‘a massive blow’ to the already strained agriculture and food sectors in the country, FoodNavigator has been told.
As the food industry champions full transparency and shifts to finding preventive measures against foodborne outbreaks, genomics testing provider Clear Labs is developing surveillance and diagnostics to progress accuracy and efficiency in today’s food...
Have food products’ nutritional profiles been negatively impacted by the substitution of sunflower oil – currently in short supply – for coconut and palm oil?
The world’s largest private producer of soybeans has pledged to eliminate deforestation in its supply chain by 2025. FoodNavigator hears how Amaggi plans to achieve its goal, who should foot the bill for sustainability, and what role collaboration can...
Ambitious UK vertical farmer Jones Food Company claims its new research centre will help the country end its reliance on the import of soft fruits, herbs and cut flowers within the next decade.
Low supply and high demand for agricultural products has resulted in skyrocketing prices for inputs like grains and fertilisers. This could well continue ‘beyond 2023’, analysts at Barclays warn.
While ag-tech innovators are striving to power global food security improvements, international experts have warned their solutions could 'easily' fall victim to cyber attackers who want to disrupt food supplies.
Finnish dairy group Valio launched its sustainability bonus programme in 2018 with an ambition to improve animal welfare. With that goal achieved, the group is now expanding its ambition to include biodiversity and climate actions.
Swiss packaging group Tetra Pak has unveiled a set of research collaborations that it hopes will help accelerate innovation to address the challenges facing the global food system.
Firmenich and DSM have revealed plans to merge the two companies in a move that they believe will create an ‘unparalleled’ leader in nutrition, beauty and wellbeing.
Nestlé-owned mineral water brand Buxton has delivered on its 2019 commitment to switch to recycled PET plastic (rPET) in the UK. We caught up with Hayley Lloyd House, Nestlé Waters UK Head of Corporate of Affairs and Sustainability, to find out how this...
New UK legislation that promotes innovation and more nutritious crops has been introduced to the country’s Parliament last week in a move designed to address future food security.
Researchers at Wageningen University & Research claimed a world-first when they came up with a method to extract high-value Rubisco protein from tomato leaves, removing the naturally-occurring toxins from the plant.
Iceland is forging a model for the ‘blue economy’ that has driven down waste and enhanced the value of fish. Supported by a vibrant innovation ecosystem, the seafood sector is working towards a zero-waste model that is better for both business and the...
Food companies are increasingly opting for insetting over offsetting their carbon emissions, it's been claimed, as the voluntary carbon offset market continues to look to improve its credibility.
The global food price crisis illustrates the need for key players in the food chain to bring forgotten and under-researched crops to the attention of markets and to consumers' tables, according to author Dan Saladino.
Russia has been accused of weaponising food by disrupting supplies of wheat and other commodities, which is exploding the price of food and putting millions at risk of starvation.
Flavours giant Givaudan is developing Customer Foresight, a platform that leverages ‘advanced data technologies’ alongside artificial intelligence and human insight to predict the future of food.
If sustainability means different things to different people, what does it mean for businesses working in distinct links of the supply chain? FoodNavigator hears from a brand, a distributor, and a retailer.
Farmers in East Anglia, UK, have received funding from a collaboration backed by Nestlé to implement regenerative practices and landscape improvements.
A tie-up between Finnish dairy major Valio and biotech start-up eniferBio could unlock new possibilities to upcycle of dairy side-streams for novel sustainable protein.
Mars Inc hopes to make a positive contribution to the livelihoods of smallholder cocoa farmers. The chocolate giant is trialling two new programmes that aim to address some of the structural issues that stand in the way of living incomes in cocoa. FoodNavigator...
To combat deforestation, interventions must support both development and inclusion. Smallholders need to be brought on the journey towards zero deforestation. A new research collaboration aims to assess what programmes see most success on these dual deliverables.
Some food and beverage start-ups are claiming carbon neutrality by offsetting their emissions. Others are setting their sights on net-zero, and forgoing the ‘carbon neutral’ claim. FoodNavigator hears who is doing what and why.
Swiss-Ghanaian start-up Koa has secured two major investments to scale up its impact in the cocoa sector by successfully completing its Series A round raising a total of $4.7 million in equity – and a $3.5 million investment from climate adaptation and...
UK start-up WNWN Food Labs is launching what it claims to be the ‘world’s first’ cacao-free chocolate. Made from two ‘hero ingredients’ – barley and carob – we ask co-founders Arhum Pak and Dr Johnny Drain what makes their product better than the real...
Tesco and WWF have launched a new accelerator programme pairing pioneering start-ups with Tesco suppliers to fast-track sustainability innovation in the supply chain. The aim is to cut the environmental impact of food and support UK food security. FoodNavigator...
Whether on a journey to net zero or carbon neutrality, environmentally conscious brands are working to reduce emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3. Three UK-based brands – Pip & Nut, Minor Figures, and Shed 1 Distillery – reveal the ‘easy wins’ that...
Taste and nutrition company Kerry officially opened what it bills as ‘the largest and most advanced’ taste manufacturing facility on the African continent this week. FoodNavigator hears from Paul Hewitt, Vice President of Sub Saharan Africa, to learn...
With an increasing number of consumers looking to make more sustainable food choices based on what they read on social media, Arla decided to study what impact this has on attitudes to dairy. “The rise in cancel culture is playing too much of an influence...
From paying coffee growers healthy wages to upcycling ‘wonky’ fruit and veg, beverage start-ups are integrating ethics and sustainability into their supply chains from the get-go. FoodNavigator hears what challenges and opportunities they’ve faced along...
The Fairtrade Foundation has released a new report revealing key insights into factors it says can “either enable or jeopardise the ability of cocoa co-operatives to create and fairly distribute positive benefits to their farmer members.”
Indonesia’s palm oil export ban announced earlier this month has left the door open for Malaysia to swoop in and expand its market share – but this will very much depend on contract timings and labour viability, say industry experts.
