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Postbiotics: The lesser-known microbe in the gut health universe. GettyImages/PeopleImages

Postbiotics: The lesser-known microbes in the gut health universe

Prebiotics and probiotics are practically celebrities in the world of gut health, but have you heard of postbiotics? This lesser-known friend of pre and pro is quickly climbing the gut-health charts.

As farmers age, a larger and larger percentage are over 60. Image Source: Getty Images/Henry Arden

How to incentivise farmers to work longer

With an ageing population and youth reluctance forcing up the average age of farmers in Europe, how can they be incentivised to stay in a physically demanding job for longer?

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From farm to fork: 10 start-ups disrupting the market and transforming the food system

Innovating the food system is essential to uncover improved means of production to offer manufacturers healthier, more sustainable products. Who is leading the way?

Consumers put the oat sheet in a blender, add water, and mix for 30 seconds. Image credit: Veganz

2D-printed plant-based milk: What, why and how?

3D printing is all the rage in plant-based, but what about 2D printing? In Germany, Veganz is scaling 2D-printed oat milk and reports orders are increasing month on month.

Heatflation: What is it and how is it impacting the food industry?

You’ll almost certainly have heard of inflation, you may well have heard of shrinkflation, but have you heard of heatflation?

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How dairy’s nutrient-dense profile can reinforce ‘food as medicine’ and promote holistic health

As the relationship between food and health continues to be explored, studies reveal how the nutrient-dense profile of dairy can support key areas of health.

Nestlé is expanding its coffee range with an espresso concentrate, revealing a European launch is on the cards. GettyImages/Farknot_Architect

Nestlé's plan to expand its cold coffee footprint: ‘We like it with lemonade, tonic or orange juice’

Nestlé is tapping into the growing cold coffee trend, and not only as a mixer for water and milk.

A range of ingredients can provide gut health benefits. Image source: Getty Images/Meeko Media

From carrot fibre to plant-based kefir: How 3 start-ups are targeting a healthier gut

The gut health trend has exploded in recent years. FoodNavigator looks at three European start-ups exploring different ingredients to boost the microbiome.

If used wisely, AI holds real promise to create positive disruption. How are food and beverage makers leaning into algorithms and machine learning? GettyImages/Михаил Руденко

AI watch: The latest on artificial intelligence in food

While some fear artificial intelligence spells the end of humanity, others back its potential for positive disruption. How’s this playing out in food and drink? We bring you the latest…

Could healthy food targets imposed on supermarkets help to reduce obesity? GettyImages-marilyna

Could healthy food targets imposed on supermarkets help to reduce obesity rates?

As obesity levels continue to rise across the globe, we look at whether healthy food targets for supermarkets could help to tackle the issue.

The technology could help NGOs work out which places need food aid. Image Source: Getty Images/lamyai

Study predicts crop yields by detecting plant fluorescence

Using satellite imagery to detect plant fluorescence, researchers have developed a way to predict crop yields that can potentially be used widely in developing countries.

Are children better than adults at predicting their peers' taste preferences? Image Source: Getty Images/The Good Brigade

Are children better at NPD for other children than adults are?

During product development, it has been speculated, children can be better judges of what their fellow children will like than adults. A new study puts this to the test.

Are plant-based meats low in protein?

Meat-free alternatives to burgers, sausages and steaks have become popular in recent years as consumers look to reduce their meat consumption. But do these meat-free alternatives offer the same benefits as meat itself?

Sea2Cell is targeting an array of fish species, from rainbow trout (pictured) to gilthead seabream and seabass. GettyImages/Adventure_Photo

The ‘next generation’ of cultivated seafood? Affordable species from trout to seabass

Unblocking persistent bottlenecks in cultivated protein is the aim of the game for Sea2Cell, a ‘next generation’ cultured seafood start-up targeting affordable fish species.

The gut and female fertility: What does the science say?

There is a relationship between the microbiome and female reproductive health and while further research is required it appears lactobacillus supplements could support those with dysbiosis.

WK Kellogg’s 3-prong strategy slows sale & volume decline, paves way for possible full-year gains

Cereal maker WK Kellogg’s year-over-year sales continued to decline but are slowly improving quarter-over-quarter as is the gap between its price and volume, suggesting its new marketing model and supply chain management strategies are working to deliver...

Antibiotics cannot be completely removed from cow rearing, but they must be moderated to prevent creating antimicrobial resistance in consumers. Image Source: Getty Images/kamisoka

Antibiotic use in dairy: Could traces in milk put consumers at risk?

When antibiotics are used for livestock, it can put consumers at risk of developing antimicrobial resistance, for example in dairy when traces can get into milk. Regulations, therefore, are vital.