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Retailers 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”.
Read moreR3PACK Consortium backs BPA ban
9 Apr 2024
The EU-funded research project, R3PACK, urges a ban on Bisphenol A (BPA) and calls for rigorous rules, promoting transparency and prioritising health and the environment.
Read moreMeliBio’s ‘bee-free’ honey to hit the European market
8 Apr 2024
MeliBio, a startup developing honey without bees, rolls out its first plant-based sweetener products to the European market in partnership with Slovenian food maker Narayan.
Read moreGermany releases new nutrition guidelines
5 Apr 2024
The German Society for Nutrition (DGE) publishes its latest dietary guidelines, focusing more on plant-based foods and highlighting health and sustainability.
Read moreLimiting trans fats in Kenyan food products could prevent heart disease
4 Apr 2024
Implementing trans fat restrictions in Kenya could bring about significant health and economic benefits, saving lives and reducing healthcare costs, study finds.
Read moreMeal kits offer convenience, but do they deliver nutritionally?
3 Apr 2024
A study examining the vegetable content of meal kit subscription services finds significant variations in quantity per serving, presenting an opportunity for brands to enhance their offerings with more veggies.
Read moreBeyond Burger’s clean-label recipe revamp
2 Apr 2024
Following annual revenue and profit losses, plant-based leader Beyond Burger has updated its ingredient list, adding avocado oil for a healthier fat profile and removing “unnecessary” ingredients.
Read moreGround cinnamon’s lead levels trigger FDA call for more stringent testing
28 Mar 2024
Following the discovery of elevated lead levels in ground cinnamon, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked cinnamon processers to be more vigilant about testing to ensure that supplies of the spice comply with health and safety regulations...
Read moreCocoa prices likely to increase significantly in 2024
27 Mar 2024
Due to environmental factors, the International Cocoa Organization predicts an 11% drop in global cocoa output, driving cocoa prices up and raising concerns for farmers' livelihoods.
Read moreKoRo’s limited edition pistachio-packed waffle delivers balanced indulgence
26 Mar 2024
Natural food brand KoRo’s special edition vegan waffle crafted with 45% pistachios, stands as a healthy yet indulgent snack, embracing the nutritious appeal of nuts.
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