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South Korea’s Nongshim invests €6.9m in food tech
21 Nov 2023
South Korean multinational food and beverage firm Nongshim, which has a range of plant-based products, is to invest €6.9m ($7.4m) in food tech such as vertical farms and cultivated meat.
Read moreA sweet controversy: Sucralose, safety, and shifting consumer preferences
20 Nov 2023
Recent research has raised questions about sucralose, a widely-used artificial sugar-free sweetener that provides the same sweetness as traditional sugar, minus the calories. While it sounds like a win-win scenario for health-conscious consumers, conce...
Read moreExploring the path to replicating breast milk's magic in infant formula
17 Nov 2023
While breast milk is often hailed as nature's gold standard for infant nutrition, it’s not always readily available. Enter infant formula enriched with human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), a game-changing product that seek to mirror the composition of b...
Read moreNestlé faces US lawsuit for allegedly false advertising pet food as ‘natural’
16 Nov 2023
Legal action has been brought against Nestlé Purina Petcare in the US, after various products were allegedly falsely marketed as ‘natural’, despite containing multiple synthetic ingredients.
Read moreMega brands balance sustainability goals with ‘greenwashing’ accusations
15 Nov 2023
Global companies like Nestlé, Unilever, Coca-Cola and Danone all have significantly revised and improved their sustainability goals in the last decade – but how much is meaningful change and how much is greenwashing?
Read moreFDA proposes US ban on brominated vegetable oil, an additive found in sodas
14 Nov 2023
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a ban on brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food and drink products, following a similar ban by the state of California, after scientific studies in animals found that the ingredient may be harmful ...
Read moreAPAC pursues regulatory approval for cellular agriculture
13 Nov 2023
Several Asia-Pacific nations sign an MOU and launch a new platform for cross-border collaboration to speed up regulatory review processes and approval.
Read moreFUL Water uses spirulina for sustainable nutrition in functional drinks
10 Nov 2023
Dutch functional water brand, FUL, uses spirulina as a sustainable and nutritious ingredient in its low-carbon FUL Water and is looking to expand into smoothies, juices, and snacks.
Read more‘Climatarian’ consumers centre sustainability in food choices
9 Nov 2023
The climate is a growing concern for consumers when they choose what type of diet to follow and which food products they buy, according to recent data from packaging giant Tetra Pak.
Read moreEU consumers seek plant-based products that resemble ‘the real thing’
8 Nov 2023
Moral, environmental, and health considerations are driving demand for plant-based alternatives across Europe. Yet consumers want products that resemble conventional animal products where taste, appearance, and texture are concerned, Mintel data shows....
Read moreOne-third of US chocolate products contain unsafe levels of heavy metals, study shows
7 Nov 2023
A study conducted by American non-for-profit consumer group Consumer Reports revealed that around one-third of chocolate products sold in the US contain amounts of heavy metals that exceed established limits.
Read moreManufacturers miss over-55s marketing opportunity
6 Nov 2023
Demand and disposable income meet in the over-55s demographic, yet only 1% of recent launches cater to these consumers, Mintel insights show.
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