With Veganuary now upon us, Food Manufacture takes a look at some of the latest products launched by food firms hoping to tempt consumers away from meat this January.
Millennials and Zoomers (Generation Z) expect food brands to have a plant-based option and are more prepared to pay more to get it, according to chocolate brand Barry Callebaut.
Taste and health and wellness are the largest trends associated with protein-rich foods as the 'protein revolution' offers product developers 'exciting opportunities', according to Kerry Group.
Plant-based chicken breasts, lupin beans and an everyday sourdough lead this round-up of the latest product launches from food and drink manufacturers.
The UK dominates the leader board, accounting for 60% of Europe’s top breakthrough innovations of the FMCG world, the NielsenIQ BASES annual report has revealed.
The University of Nottingham has joined forces with the University of Adelaide to launch a new international food flavour facility to improve the taste of sustainable, healthy, plant-based food and ingredients.
The food and drink industry in Wales has received a £185m boost thanks to Project Helix, the Welsh Government and EU-funded project designed to develop new products and create new jobs.
Healthier living, trading up for premium options and mindfulness of our food's impact on the planet were key observations among consumers post lockdown in FrieslandCampina’s fourth annual trends report.
A majority of Brits would prefer to buy plant-based milk from the UK, but many are unaware where their dairy alternatives are coming from, according to Glebe Farm Foods.
In the world of drinks innovation, there have been a clear number of trends that have emerged during the events of 2020/21, fuelled by the impact of COVID-19 on consumer purchasing habits.
Vegan meat alternatives, pastry slices inspired by world flavours and festive biscuit assortments all feature in this round up of new product launches from food manufacturers.
Nestlé has boosted its vegan offering with the launch of plant-based egg and shrimp, as its reveals its latest progress toward reducing sugar in its cereal products.
In an 'industry-first', stevia leaf ingredients producer PureCircle and flavourings, extracts and essences company Synergy Flavours, team up with Skinny Drinks Group to create zero-sugar tonics sweetened with PureCircle Reb M stevia extract.
Plant-based innovation is continuing to boom with McDonald’s entering the market with Beyond Meat and Meatless Farm partnering with pea protein supplier Equinom.
Rachel Templeton, founder of blueberry wine producer Blue Aurora, spoke with Food Manufacture about reducing food waste and finding success despite the COVID-19 pandemic in this exclusive podcast.
Baxters Food Group has introduced three vegan friendly flavours to its Plant Based Soups range into Asda and Sainsbury's stores nationwide: Spiced Red Lentil; Sundried Tomato & Thyme and Thai Yellow Vegetable Curry.
Fully cooked crispy and back bacon supplier TMI Foods has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Besmoke to deliver clean and natural smoked products into its portfolio.
The plant-based food trend has been building momentum for some years now, but when Tesco sets a target to increase sales of vegan meat alternatives by 300% by 2025, you know that it has well and truly exploded.
From meat-free chicken burgers to air-dried ingredients, ‘World first’ confectionery launches to vegan friendly brioche buns, we cover the latest in plant-based new product development from food manufacturers.
Pork product sales have attracted greater interest from consumers in the past 18 months, but questions remain about their green credentials as the UK emerges from lockdown.
High protein smoothies packed with berries in eco-friendly packaging derived from edamame beans secured University of Surrey's two person team Edam & Eve a finalist place in Ecotrophelia UK. Team lead Ruangfah (Minnie) Ruangsorn explains more...
An innovative cereal bar concept netted student team ReGen, from London Metropolitan University a finalist place in Ecotrophelia UK 2021's contest. Team lead Nyani Lebrasse tells us more in the latest FoodMan Talks.
Team SeaFuel from the University of Reading secured the silver prize and £1,000 at this year’s Ecotrophelia UK student innovation competition with its protein seaweed cracker crisps.
Judges grilled shortlisted teams on 6 July for this year's Ecotrophelia UK contest to determine which would claim the right to represent their country in the European final.
A PepsiCo and Quadram Institute-led project developing foods that slowly release energy to help battle obesity has been granted a second year of support by the European institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT).
Meat processor ABP has kept the green agenda firmly in mind with the launch of its retail plant-based brand, Dopsu, which is aimed at flexitarians who are looking to reduce meat consumption.
Plant-based eating is now well and truly mainstream, and with many major food manufacturers investing significantly in their meat-free product ranges, it’s easier than ever for consumers to get onboard.
Puratos UK is launching two new chocolate products to the Belcolade range that aim to maintain the taste of real Belgian chocolate despite containing 40% less sugar.
Health and wellness were the main drivers behind snacking choices among UK consumers, according to a new report from ingredients specialist Glanbia Nutritionals.
Meat alternatives manufacture Meatless Farm is to launch what it claims is the UK’s first plant-based sausage roll vending machine in London to celebrate the launch of its plant-based sausage roll.
York-based confectionery brand The Wizards Magic has signed a deal with big four retailer Sainsbury’s to supply its products to stores nationwide, including a CBD chocolate bar.
Overhauling NPD taste testing in response to COVID-19 and harnessing the potential of online have been two big challenges for healthy snack maker Urban Fresh Foods since the pandemic struck.
From BBQ meat to cold drinks, food and drink firms are preparing for the hot summer months with a wide range of new product development, captured here in this round-up of recent launches.
