Kirsty Turner, representative of the Silver-winning team at this year’s Ecotrophelia UK competition, Plant-Up from the University of West London, explains how their entry addressed consumer demand for convenient, healthy and eco-friendly food.
Flora producer Upfield Group aims to open a €50m food science centre at Wageningen in the Netherlands before 2022 focused on developing plant-based products and sustainable packaging solutions.
Emily Wilkins, representative of the Gold-winning team at this year’s Ecotrophelia UK competition, Re-Dessert from the University of Nottingham, shares what they did to claim the top prize.
Fatherson Bakery managing director Laurence Smith claims the impact of coronavirus has forced the business to reorganise its new product development priorities, with half its distribution points – hospitality and garden centres – closed off.
Start-up Pep & Lekker's Seed Snacks has joined the ranks of Sainsbury's Future Brands, with the supermarket chain announcing it would trial two flavours under the label in 70 stores from 9 June.
Despite the current coronavirus pandemic, sections of the pork and bacon industry are holding up well – and even thriving from the shift in emphasis to at-home eating.
Vegan and coeliac-friendly desserts have greatly inspired teams entering this year’s student food innovation competition – Ecotrophelia UK and are trends heavily reflected by the five shortlisted groups.
Swizzels has forged an alliance with sports nutrition business Myprotein to launch limited edition products with the flavours of the confectionery firm's beloved and longstanding brands.
Salt of the Earth has developed a clean label plant-based powder that slashes the salt content in snacks but maintains the desired savoury taste that consumers crave.
Olive leaf extract can inhibit the growth of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria and could be a potential adjunct to help control foodborne pathogens, according to a new study from Spain-based herbal extracts supplier Euromed.
Finnebrogue has launched a plant-based food range that provides one of your five-a-day, is high in fibre, is a source of protein and is free from allergens.
Hemp derived cannabinoids (CBD) producer Mile High Labs has submitted a novel food application to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) for its CBD isolate ingredient and CBD isolate-based finished products....
Asda is stocking Frankie's Farm Streaky Lamb Macon, a smoked bacon-style lamb product popular in World War II, in select stores from 1 May, with further NPD from the brand to follow.
