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Ultra-processed plant-based meat alternatives: Healthy or harmful?

Ultra-processed plant-based meat alternatives: Healthy or harmful?

4 Feb 2025

Although plant-based meats have been under increasing scrutiny for their ultra-processed nature, they might still offer major health benefits compared with animal-based alternatives.

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Singapore introduces Food Safety and Security Bill

Singapore introduces Food Safety and Security Bill

3 Feb 2025

Amid growing food safety concerns and supply chain disruptions, the Singapore Food Agency passes its Food Safety and Security Bill (FSSB) to provide greater clarity, assurance, and credibility.

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High levels of lead and cadmium in protein powder, US study finds

High levels of lead and cadmium in protein powder, US study finds

31 Jan 2025

A study by the Clean Label Project has found that 47% of 160 protein powders tested exceeded safety thresholds for heavy metals. The study highlights the urgent need for improved ingredient sourcing, increased transparency, and stricter regulations.

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Brands, retailers, and countries remain divided over Nutri-Score labels

Brands, retailers, and countries remain divided over Nutri-Score labels

30 Jan 2025

Europe's supermarkets and manufacturers are far from aligned over a standarised approach to nutrition labelling. Some welcome the non-mandatory Nutri-Score labels with open arms, while others have “considerable concerns”.

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Metabolic Maintenance targets brain function with nootropics range

Metabolic Maintenance targets brain function with nootropics range

29 Jan 2025

US supplements player Metabolic Maintenance is entering the fast-growing nootropics category with the launch of its latest supplement, metaMIND, a patented cognitive performance complex available in gummy and capsule formats.

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Entries open for inaugural Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards

Entries open for inaugural Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards

29 Jan 2025

Entries are open for the inaugural Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards, celebrating the ingredients, finished products, partnerships, and initiatives redefining the nutraceutical landscape.

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Impossible Foods secures reinstatement of EU patent for heme protein

Impossible Foods secures reinstatement of EU patent for heme protein

28 Jan 2025

The decision overturns the 2022 revocation of the patent and solidifies legal protection of the innovative ingredient that can be used in plant-based food production.

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The five frozen food trends expected to reshape the US market in 2025

The five frozen food trends expected to reshape the US market in 2025

27 Jan 2025

The future of frozen food is being shaped by the preferences of younger generations who, compared to their older counterparts, are more likely to embrace bold flavours, global cuisines, and adventurous options.

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US wins GMO corn trade dispute with Mexico

US wins GMO corn trade dispute with Mexico

24 Jan 2025

A Mexican decree banning imports of genetically modified (GM) corn for human consumption has been overturned in what has been hailed as a victory for US exports.

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Low-hanging fruit for the blended meat industry? Jackfruit’s potential as a high-fibre, clean-label ‘hybrid’ ingredient

Low-hanging fruit for the blended meat industry? Jackfruit’s potential as a high-fibre, clean-label ‘hybrid’ ingredient

23 Jan 2025

As consumer demand for more sustainable, clean-label meat alternatives and hybrid meat ingredients grows, Fiber Foods is positioning jackfruit as a key solution to solve taste, nutritional, and processing issues faced by other blended meat products.

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SPINS forecasts 2025 US nutraceutical growth driven by younger consumers

SPINS forecasts 2025 US nutraceutical growth driven by younger consumers

22 Jan 2025

The latest SPINS 2025 CPG Outlook: Industry Update & Trends Predictions report highlights younger consumers’ increasing influence on the nutraceutical and functional food markets in the US.

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Ben & Jerry’s accuses Unilever of breaching merger agreement

Ben & Jerry’s accuses Unilever of breaching merger agreement

21 Jan 2025

There is a chill wind blowing through the ice-cream aisles after Ben & Jerry’s sued its parent company Unilever, which also owns Wall’s and Magnum.

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