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CSDDD approval raises hopes of better tackling child labour in the cocoa industry
31 May 2024
The EU has given the green light to the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), impacting the entire value chain, including the cocoa and chocolate industry.
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EU proposes stricter limits for chemicals used in packaging
30 May 2024
Food and drink businesses may be required to lower their use of hazardous chemicals used in packaging, under proposed changes to the EU legislation on food contact materials.
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Food scientists uncover new way to preserve nutrient and flavour quality
29 May 2024
Researchers have developed a method that guarantees food safety for low-moisture products, such as dried milk, while maximising quality by retaining vitamins, minerals, and flavours, they say.
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FDA scrutinizes milk pasteurisation over HPAI risk
28 May 2024
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is undertaking additional scientific research work to ensure that approved pasteurization processes are rigorous enough after retailer milk tests showed contamination from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPA...
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USDA regulates salmonella in chicken product
27 May 2024
Raw breaded stuffed chicken found with salmonella can no longer be sold in the US, with similar policies on more chicken items expected to follow.
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Latest EIT Food Trust Report finds declining trust in the European food system
24 May 2024
European food innovation organisation EIT Food's latest consumer trust findings call for better consumer engagement to improve trust and access to information, processes, and decision-making.
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Allergen-friendly product launches are on the rise
23 May 2024
Amid Allergy Awareness Week and the growing number of consumers with allergies and sensitivities, manufacturers are increasingly exploring free-from product launches.
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Functional snacks tailored to meet the nutritional needs of children
22 May 2024
Ready, a US-based active nutrition brand has launched its latest product, Clean Kids whole grain protein bars, which it claims are tailored to meet the nutritional needs of active children.
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Meal replacement in the Ozempic age and the intersection of food and pharma
21 May 2024
The development of Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs is radically changing the weight management category. Nutrition Business Journal explores the impact of these new weight-loss drugs on the nutrition industry in its most recent report.
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Mental health crisis presents challenges and opportunities for US supplement industry
20 May 2024
Growing numbers of Americans are experiencing mental health problems and supplements can help relieve people from the symptoms of anxiety, depression and insomnia. Nutrition Business Journal's Mood and Mental Health Report explores the macro trends dri...
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Japanese-inspired umami products expand into global consumer markets
17 May 2024
Brands are responding to shoppers' interest in cooking ingredients with deep flavours, by launching new products that emphasise umami-rich flavours inspired by Japanese cuisine.
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Mintel’s most innovative food and drink of 2024: Part II – Bakery, dairy, ready meals, and more
16 May 2024
The Mintel Most Innovative Food and Drink 2024 showcase features eleven novel products that stand out as particularly disruptive and compelling. In part II of this roundup, we explore the most innovative bakery, dairy, meals and meal components, pet fo...
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