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One-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.
Read moreConsumer trust in plant-based products grows in Europe, survey reveals
3 Nov 2023
Trust in plant-based proteins is on the rise as Europe’s flexitarian population grows, the results of a new survey show. However, not all countries are on board with the shift to plant-based.
Read moreUltra-processed foods as addictive as alcohol, studies suggest
2 Nov 2023
Biscuits, crisps, ice cream, and many other ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be as addictive as cigarettes and alcohol, research shows.
Read more‘Food is medicine’ approach can save lives and cut healthcare costs
1 Nov 2023
Targeted food and nutrition strategies, such as medically tailored meals and discounts or free produce such as fruits and vegetables, should be an integral part of healthcare at a national level, say experts.
Read moreSugary drink intake on the rise in Sub-Saharan Africa
31 Oct 2023
Sub-Saharan Africa has seen the biggest increase globally in consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages such as soda and energy drinks since 1990, according to a study.
Read moreCould allergen near misses enter food safety procedures?
30 Oct 2023
A new report calls for better food allergy near-miss procedures after finding a lack of reporting consistency and food industry support.
Read morePink Albatross on getting the right formulation for clean label ice cream
27 Oct 2023
Plant-based ice cream brand Pink Albatross has made its clean label ingredient list a focal point of its branding and packaging. “We only use ingredients we can draw…. And it's quite difficult to draw methylcellulose or mono and di-glycerides of fatty ...
Read moreNestlé launches soy-dairy milk blend in African markets
26 Oct 2023
Nestlé has launched an instant milk powder in Central and West Africa made with a blend of dairy and plant-based ingredients, calling the Nido product both affordable and nutritious.
Read moreA look at the latest ‘gut health for immunity’ product launches
25 Oct 2023
From Lipton’s probiotic tea to Babybel’s snack-sized cheeses and smoothie powders, we look at some recent product launches that can benefit immune health by targeting the gut microbiome and a healthier digestive system.
Read moreOver 90% of US consumers say supplements ‘essential’ for health maintenance
24 Oct 2023
A survey by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has highlighted the importance of supplements for health in the minds of US consumers, with over 90% agreeing they are essential to maintaining health.
Read moreUnguilty pleasures: How brands are making savoury snacks healthy
23 Oct 2023
Snacking is going through a redefining period, with consumers increasingly interested in snacks that are healthy and guilt-free but still taste great. We look at some recent innovations in the savoury snack space.
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