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• Cultivated meat guidance released in UK: 4 key takeaways

  09-12-2025 09:45 via foodnavigator.com
  
  The UK has released guidance on the development of cultivated meat. How will this affect businesses?
  
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• The 12 condiments of Christmas

  14-12-2025 10:00
  Everyone needs a hand in the kitchen, and in lieu of any sous elves, Claire Dinhut – AKA Condiment Claire – picks the ones that will make your feast singSalt, sweet, bitter, acid, umami. While we don’t think to use too much “sweet” before dessert, it can counterbalance and enhance other flavours. Maple syrup is my sweetener of choice during the holidays because it just tastes cozy. Add it to roasted root vegetables or a poultry glaze, and it’s especially tasty
  
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• I won’t make a single one of these TV Christmas recipes; I’m just here to gawp | Grace Dent

  14-12-2025 07:00
  I defy anyone to watch the Nigella Christmas special and feel anything but drunk on yuletide bonhomieIf your run-up to Christmas already feels a bit chaotic, there’s always a cosy nook of the TV schedule where nothing but gorgeous, kitsch, heartwarming things happen. And by that I mean the cooking channels, where it’s currently full-on re-run time. Nigel Slater’s 12 Tastes of Christmas, anyone? That episode of Fanny Cradock at Christmas when she folds mincemeat into an omelette
  
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• ‘I won’t make a single one of these TV Christmas recipes; I’m just here to gawp’

  14-12-2025 07:00
  I defy anyone to watch the Nigella Christmas special and feel anything but drunk on yuletide bonhomieIf your run-up to Christmas already feels a bit chaotic, there’s always a cosy nook of the TV schedule where nothing but gorgeous, kitsch, heartwarming things happen. And by that I mean the cooking channels, where it’s currently full-on re-run time. Nigel Slater’s 12 Tastes of Christmas, anyone? That episode of Fanny Cradock at Christmas when she folds mincemeat into an omelette
  
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• ‘Tastes like scented candle’: the best (and worst) supermarket chocolate truffles, tasted and rated

  13-12-2025 14:00
  Our resident Sweet Spotter had the (mis)fortune of eating a selection of widely available chocolate truffles to save you one more Christmas chore ….• The best supermarket mince pies, tasted and ratedA perfect chocolate truffle, for me, has a fine, tempered shell that, with a soft, satisfying snap, gives way to a ganache that melts luxuriantly on the tongue (and, failing that delicate snap, then give me a classic bitter dusting of cocoa). Truffles may come in endless variations, but a
  
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• Flora Shedden’s Christmas desserts recipes for figgy crumble mince pies, boozy ice-cream, and choc pear meringues

  13-12-2025 11:00
  Three sweet treats for even the fussiest sweet tooth: fig and hazelnut crumble mince pies, sherry and raisin ice-cream, and chestnut and pear meringuesOut of sheer laziness, this is a no-churn, very quick to assemble take on things. I tend usually not to recommend no-churn ice-creams unless there is booze involved, so this sherry and raisin one is a great candidate (the alcohol stops the ice-cream from becoming too hard and crystallised). And keep the leftover egg whites from the mince pies to m
  
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• Meera Sodha’s recipe for Christmas ricotta semifreddo | Meera Sodha recipes

  13-12-2025 07:00
  Hobnobs, ricotta, chocolate and amaretto – what’s not to like?I believe in divine communion, especially when it comes to food; an alliance of ingredients that come together as though they were meant to feed spirit and body. It might be too lofty to say that this semifreddo is divine, but the combination of Hobnobs, ricotta, chocolate and amaretto really does it for me. That said, there are many alliances that can be formed in the Christmas store-cupboard, so use this as a base for an
  
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• Roll up! Philip Khoury’s recipe for pistachio yule log | The sweet spot

  12-12-2025 14:00
  This rich and moreish (and plant-based) yule log is a Lebanese Christmas favourite that harks back to the country’s French colonial pastI love a yule log, also known as a bûche de Noël. It’s a remnant from the time when Lebanon was a French colony, which lingers to the modern day, and is popular in Lebanese bakeries and patisseries over the Christmas period, often decorated with small figurines, plastic holly leaves and festive messages. Those decorations, and the trompe-l
  
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• Cocktail of the week: Tiny Wine's’ tierra roja – recipe | The good mixer

  12-12-2025 14:00
  A margarita dressed in a red vermouth coat with white tequila trimmings … ho ho hoThis smoky, deep-red cocktail takes its cue from our Latin roots, but with a seasonal twist. The mix of mezcal, tequila and vermouth is warming and vibrant, while pomegranate and rosemary lend a winter accent that makes it as fitting for a Christmas gathering as for a relaxing night in.Maria Yanez and Carlos Socorro, Tiny Wine, London W1 Continue reading...
  
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• Meat-free under the mistletoe – recipes

  12-12-2025 13:00
  Not a fan of the traditional festive spread? These recipes are a Christmas feast that even turkeys would vote for Continue reading...
  
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• Food trend predictions 2026 - and it’s not all about protein

  11-12-2025 17:01 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Discover the top food and drink trends for 2026 — from protein’s continued dominance to emerging movements like fibre, functional nutrition, ingredient swaps, and longevity-focused diets.
  
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• Gut health: Innovations shaping a $51bn industry

  11-12-2025 15:32 via foodnavigator.com
  
  The global digestive health market is booming, valued at $51bn (€43bn) and projected to reach $68bn by 2030 with an 8.3% CAGR. Once niche, gut health is now mainstream, driven by growing awareness of the microbiome’s role in immunity, mental wellbeing, and metabolic balance. This article explores the innovations and trends shaping the future of gut health.
  
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• Ho, ho, Hamburg: bringing the flavours of a true German Christmas market home

  11-12-2025 13:30
  From glühwein to lebkuchen, bratwurst to stollen, recreating the delicacies I sampled in the city’s festive markets is wholly achievable. Plus, a new digital cookbook for a good cause• Sign up here for our weekly food newsletter, FeastWithout wanting to sound tediously Scrooge-like, the German-style markets that have become seasonal fixtures in many British cities over the last few decades never make me feel particularly festive. What’s remotely Christmassy – or Germa
  
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• Christmas gift ideas for drinks lovers, from champagne to canned cocktails

  11-12-2025 13:00
  Don’t get pulled in by silly gadgets: buy presents you’d be happy to receive yourselfAlcohol is an unavoidable part of a festive spread (for more advice on which wines, beers and other drinks I like for each and every occasion, take a look at last week’s Christmas drinks guide), but, sometimes, a drink deserves a place under the tree as well as around it – especially if it’s an easy win for a drinks devotee for whom you need to buy a prezzie.As I said at this time l
  
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• Coca-Cola names new CEO

  11-12-2025 11:26 via beveragedaily.com
  
  Henrique Braun, currently the executive vice president and chief operating officer, will become the new CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, succeeding James Quincey. Quincey will step down after a successful nine-year tenure leading the company.
  
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• Nestlé strips ‘chocolate’ from iconic bars as cocoa costs soar

  11-12-2025 09:47 via confectionerynews.com
  
  Nestlé has dropped the word ‘chocolate’ from Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband after reformulating recipes to reduce cocoa content amid rising costs. Discover why this change matters, its impact on the confectionery industry, and similar examples from other brands.
  
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• The single biggest food trend for 2026 revealed

  11-12-2025 09:46 via foodnavigator.com
  
  The article explores the dominant food trend projected for 2026: the continued rise of protein-enhanced products, including innovative items like protein sodas and functional "protein-plus" foods. Despite predictions of a more balanced diet by 2030, protein remains a key focus globally, with significant growth opportunities, especially in Asia. The piece highlights insights from ingredient experts and discusses the intersection of protein with functional food trends, emphasizing the market's ong
  
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• Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband no longer called ‘chocolate’ after recipe change

  10-12-2025 21:22
  Nestlé confectionery treats now described as being ‘encased in a smooth milk chocolate flavour coating’Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband bars can no longer be called chocolate after Nestlé reformulated their recipes due to the increasing cost of ingredients.The Swiss conglomerate now describes the treats as being “encased in a smooth milk chocolate flavour coating”, rather than being covered in milk chocolate. Continue reading...
  
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• Is the world facing a feta shortage?

  10-12-2025 14:55 via dairyreporter.com
  
  A sheep and goat pox outbreak in Greece has culled 420,000 animals, risking feta production and global supply of the country’s prized ‘white gold’.
  
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• Alternative cocoa: Ways confectionery’s most under-threat ingredient is being replaced

  10-12-2025 14:49 via foodnavigator.com
  
  A deep dive into how confectionery makers are responding to the ongoing cocoa crisis. From rising prices and supply shortages to innovative cocoa-saving solutions, we explore how major players and ingredient suppliers are using functional fats, natural extracts, and flavour-boosting technologies to replicate cocoa’s taste and performance—helping manufacturers stay resilient amid market volatility.
  
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• How to use a spent tea bag to make a boozy, fruity treat – recipe | Waste not

  10-12-2025 14:00
  Save a used teabag to flavour dried fruit, then just add whisky for a boozy festive treatA jar of tea-soaked prunes with a cheeky splash of whisky is the gift you never knew you needed. Sticky, sweet and complex, these boozy treats are wonderful spooned over rice pudding, porridge, yoghurt, ice-cream or even panna cotta.Don’t waste a fresh tea bag, though – enjoy a cuppa first, then use the spent one to infuse the prunes overnight. Earl grey adds fragrant, citrus notes, builders&rsqu
  
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• Cocoa, coffee, and wine won’t survive with climate cooling alone

  10-12-2025 13:56 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Climate cooling alone won’t save cocoa, coffee and wine crops. Discover why geoengineering falls short and what food and beverage industries must do next.
  
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• Is the commodity crisis really turning a corner?

  10-12-2025 11:01 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Commodities like cocoa, coffee and sugar have been under pressure for the past two years. But with cocoa and coffee prices dropping significantly, and coffee prices predicted to fall, could the commodity crisis be turning a corner?
  
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• GLP-1 has changed the snack game: Here’s how to win it back

  10-12-2025 09:52 via bakeryandsnacks.com
  
  GLP-1 users are rewriting the rules of appetite, texture and indulgence. Tate & Lyle’s latest research shows exactly where producers are missing the moment.
  
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• Christmas food gifts: Gurdeep Loyal’s recipes for Mexican-spiced brittle and savoury pinwheels

  10-12-2025 07:00
  Sweet, Mexican-inspired seed and salted spice brittle, and super-savoury XO sauce-laced cheesy pinwheel cookiesEdible Christmas gifts are a great excuse to get experimental with global flavours. For spice lovers, this moreish Mexican brittle, which is inspired by salsa macha (a delicious chilli-crunch), is sweet, salty, smoky, crunchy and has hints of anise. Then, for savoury lovers, some cheesy pinwheel cookies enlivened with XO sauce. XO is a deeply umami condiment from Hong Kong made from dri
  
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• Top 10 food and beverage trends for 2026

  09-12-2025 14:07 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Discover the top 10 food and beverage trends for 2026. From powerhouse protein and gut health to authentic plant-based, mindful eating, and sustainable choices.
  
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• Mars-Kellanova merger “approved unconditionally”

  09-12-2025 08:52 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Mars gains EU approval for €31bn Kellanova merger, expanding its snacking empire and promising growth, innovation, and more billion-dollar brands.
  
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• Festive treats: Adriann Ramirez’s recipes for pumpkin loaf and gingerbread cookies

  09-12-2025 07:00
  Two easy bakes to share or gift: soft and peppery gingerbread cookies and a ginger and pumpkin loaf with spiced lemon icingAs a self-proclaimed America’s sweetheart (Julia Roberts isn’t using that title any more, is she?) who moved to the UK nearly 10 years ago, there are a few British traditions and customs that I have adopted, especially around Christmas time. However, there are also a few American ones that I hold on to staunchly: one is the pronunciation of “aluminum”
  
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• CRISPR crops: The next frontier for food security?

  08-12-2025 17:27 via foodnavigator.com
  
  CRISPR, the gene-editing technology which won its creators the 2020 Nobel Prize for Chemistry, is most well-known for its potential for human genes. But it can also be used to enhance food security: by heightening crop resilience to disease and drought, improving nutritional density, and making production more efficient.
  
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• Inside the rise of the world’s biggest ice cream company

  08-12-2025 11:55 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Unilever exits ice cream as TMICC launches as world’s largest ice cream company with €7.9bn revenue, 21% market share, and major UK investment to boost growth.
  
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