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07 Sep 2022

Vitawatch: your agrifood intelligence round-up for September

Throughout the world, researchers working on nutrition-health, food formulation, sustainable agriculture or consumer behaviours are providing us with exciting new advancements in scientific knowledge.   In this Vitawatch bulletin: the role of diet in emotional health, unlocking the secrets of flavour persistence in the mouth, innovative imaging for reducing salt content, roasting and bitterness in cacao beans, the attitude of consumers to ani…

17 May 2022

Microbiota: research in animal nutrition is providing insight into human gut microbes

Microbiota: everyone’s talking about it… but what do we really know about it? While human gut microbiota is new area of research for many – and opening new questions on the links between gut health, mental health and immunity – Dijon-based scientific teams have been working on animal microbiota since the 1950s and 60s. Today, scientific knowledge on animal gut microbiota is allowing researchers to accelerate learning on human gut health. Sa…

20 Apr 2022

Microbiology: what are the latest technological innovations?

It’s amazing how far we've come since the days of Louis Pasteur! 2022 marks the bicentenary of the birth of this man, who we can only describe as the true father of modern microbiology. It also gives us an opportunity to reflect on the fact that his discoveries have made it possible to create the right balance between food safety and the craftsmanship of our forebears (whilst also helping to transition these activies to the modern era, of co…

09 Feb 2022

Vitawatch: your agrifood intelligence round-up for February

Throughout the world, researchers working on nutrition-health, food formulation, sustainable agriculture or consumer behaviours are providing us with exciting new advancements in scientific knowledge.   In this Vitawatch bulletin, find out more about the composition of our gut microbiota and the health benefits of xanthohumol, the effect of coffee on Alzheimer’s, the first “lab grown” coffee, the rise of flexitarianism in Europe, consumers…

26 Jan 2022

Institutional catering in France: evolving consumer expectations and emerging innovations

Soggy asparagus, overcooked fish or watery spinach… Are these the pervasive memories French people have of “canteen” food? Well, in 2021, institutional catering meals (served in the cafeterians of companies, institutions or schools, for example) in fact had a positive image for 69% of French adults (source: Ifop report for SNRC – November 2021). Speed and ease of use, a friendly ambiance, diverse and high-quality products, but also digitali…

10 Dec 2021

Methods for exploring the links between emotions and food choices

Standing in front of a kitchen cupboard, a market stall or the shelves of a supermarket, how do consumers carry out their food choices? How are decisions made about the composition of a meal or a trolley?   According to experts, rational criteria (such as price, availability, or labels of quality) take second place to emotions in our decisions about food.   What links are there between food and emotions? What tools and methodologies can…

16 Nov 2021

What does flexitarianism mean for meat consumption in France?

In our circles, working on food innovation consumer trends, flexitarianism is a frequent topic of conversation, as are meat-free proteins and plant-based foods. I recently hosted a webinar on the topic of new sources of protein (you can see it here – in French).   So just for once, today I’ll be talking about… meat! While the overall quantities of meat eaten in France have been going down over the last 30 years, the picture is being more n…

26 Oct 2021

Vitawatch: your agrifood intelligence round-up for October

The impact of intestinal health on blood pressure and mental well-being, new processes for extracting pectin, innovative methods for evaluating soil health or for protecting crops from insects, consumer acceptance of lab-grown cheese...   Read the latest round-up of agri-food scientific intelligence in our Vitawatch bulletin for October 2021. Food and health Gut microflora and foods high in flavenoids work together to improve blood pres…

13 Oct 2021

The various realities, and opportunities, of urban agriculture in France

Whether from a growing awareness of the environmental impact of food production, or the travel restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic that encouraged the consumption of locally grown foods, or even the various food industry scandals that are corroding trust... French consumers are looking to retake control of their food with a focus on local and minimally-processed products.   As a well-spring of development for a territory, urban agricultu…

29 Sep 2021

Sustainable packaging: let's sort it out!

In total, France produces five million tonnes of household packaging per year (source: ADEME). While 70% of household packaging is currently recyclable, this depends above all on the materials used: 100% of steel, 85% of glass, and 64% of paper/cardboard packaging are recycled, but in the case of plastic, only 28% of packaging is recycled (source: CITEO).   To move in the direction of sustainable development, to meet the expectations of consu…

LE COVID-19 : INFORMATION IMPORTANTE

Compte-tenu des mesures prises par le gouvernement, concernant la situation sanitaire liée à la propagation du virus COVID-19, toutes les réunions physiques, manifestations, et visites en entreprise sont à nouveau suspendues à partir du vendredi 30 octobre 2020 à minima jusqu'au 1er décembre.

Cependant, tout comme lors du confinement de printemps, toute l’équipe Vitagora adopte des mesures de télétravail et reste entièrement disponible pour répondre à vos questions et demandes liées aux services et actions proposés par Vitagora.

Nous vous rappelons qu’une cellule de crise au sein de Vitagora liée à l’impact du COVID-19 sur l’activité de nos entreprises agroalimentaires régionales, en lien avec l’ANIA et les autorités régionales, est toujours en place.

Vous pouvez joindre cette cellule de crise pour toute demande relative à ce sujet au 06 72 39 66 96, Tom Vaudoux, ou par email, au elisabeth.lustrat@vitagora.com.

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