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Red yeast rice: Japan recalls supplements after investigation into deaths
25 Apr 2024
Red yeast rice supplements from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical were recalled over their potential link to kidney disease following five deaths and approximately 240 hospitalisations.
Read moreShifting global consumer sentiment drives non-plastic packaging innovation
24 Apr 2024
Consumer attitudes towards packaging are rapidly changing around the world, causing brands to respond with increasing claims of ‘eco-friendly packaging’.
Read moreThe eight global food trends shaping the future of dining
23 Apr 2024
Unilever’s Future Menu Trend 2024 report identifies the global food trends shaping the food service industry, providing insights into changing consumer preferences that could provide inspiration for packaged food and drink brands.
Read moreInnova research highlights how floral flavours are having a moment
22 Apr 2024
Florals are among the most desirable flavours for global consumers right now, a trend that is tied to their association with health and nutritional properties.
Read moreBalenti adds the benefits of baobab to functional nut butters
19 Apr 2024
French startup Balenti uses sustainably sourced, wild-harvested baobab fruit to make its healthy nut butters with functional benefits.
Read moreReport outlines how the US interfered with marketing restrictions on formula across the globe
18 Apr 2024
A recent investigative report by ProPublica unmasked the extensive interference by the US government in international regulations concerning the marketing of formula.
Read moreUS legislative push to ban 7 food additives in schools
17 Apr 2024
Proposed legislation would prohibit the use of seven additives – six artificial colours and titanium dioxide – in food and drink served in US state schools.
Read morePlastic alternatives: The future of food packaging?
16 Apr 2024
With the retailers Carrefour and U-Group in Belgium, France, and Luxembourg set to package some private label yoghurt, juice and cheese products in cellulose-based packaging, Ingredients Network looks at the most promising food-grade alternatives to pl...
Read moreUltra-processed foods are the top concern among US consumers, study reveals
15 Apr 2024
New data from HealthFocus International shows that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are the number one food concern for US consumers, ahead of saturated fats and sugar.
Read moreRetailers must do more to promote healthy eating
12 Apr 2024
UK retailers could play an even bigger role in helping consumers to make healthier food choices, according to Nesta, an innovation agency targeting social good.
Read moreSpike in demand for collagen peptide driven by growing body of research
11 Apr 2024
Collagen peptide has become one of the leading beauty from within ingredients in recent years, underlined by its growing inclusion in a significant number of new supplement and functional food launches.
Read morePortugal officially adopts NutriScore
10 Apr 2024
Portugal has adopted the NutriScore as its official – but voluntary – front-of-pack nutrition label to promote healthy eating, with researchers calling this “a great victory for science and public health”.
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