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From smart trolleys to facial recognition trolleys: How is AI disrupting food retail? GettyImages/Kirillm

Seven ways artificial intelligence is shaking up food retail

Artificial intelligence is unlocking innovation in the retail sector, powering everything from smart trolleys to facial recognition checkouts.

Prebiotics are found in a range of foods, including many dairy products. Image Source: Getty Images/lucentius

Prebiotics: What are they, what are the different types, and what is their future?

Prebiotics are a unique part of the gut health trend. How are prebiotics used in food and how is regulation impacting the sector? The so-called Father of Prebiotics weighs in.

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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?

Kelp seaweed: Is this the next 'superfood' trend?

From the antioxidant effects of blueberries to the cholesterol lowering effects of chia seeds, consumers love so-called superfoods. So could kelp seaweed join the superfood family as a favourite of the wellness world?

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

Peanut shortage: What caused it and is it set to last?

Peanuts are by far the most consumed nut (technically a legume) globally, but a recent shortage has caused concern for manufacturers. How serious is the issue and how long will it last?

The new range spans milk, cheese, and butter alternatives, with each product containing a different proportion of dairy and plant-based ingredients. Image credit: Kerry Dairy Consumer Goods

Feeling Smug? Behind Kerry’s launch into hybrid dairy

Kerry Dairy Consumer Foods is bringing ‘real innovation’ to dairy with a range of hybrid products – and tongue-in-cheek branding.

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?

Plant-based alternatives are often healthier than animal-based ones. But not always. Image source: Getty Images/bymuratdeniz

Which plant-based alternatives are healthier than animal products?

Are plant-based meat and dairy substitutes healthier? Well, yes. And no. It depends. A new study investigates which substitutes do best, and worst, when pitted against animal products.

Umami Bioworks, Shiok Meats merge to scale cultivated seafood production

Umami Bioworks and Shiok Meats merge to accelerate the development of sustainable seafood solutions to “provide consumers with mercury-free, nutritious and culturally relevant seafood alternatives, thereby contributing to the regeneration of marine ecosystems,”...

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How much time should dairy cows spend outside?

To have a fulfilling life, cows arguably must be allowed outside. But what constitutes a ‘free-range’ cow is ambiguous. For optimum welfare, farmers must balance time outdoors and time indoors.