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Tea brands accused of human rights abuses
9 Jun 2023
Multinational companies with tea brands, like Unilever, Starbucks and Tetley, have been linked to dozens of counts of human rights abuse in their supply chains from last year alone, according to a recent report from the Business and Human Rights Resour...
Read moreEU Parliament strengthens proposed sustainability regulation
8 Jun 2023
Sustainability stakeholders have praised the EU Parliament for making “significant improvements” to the proposed regulation that will make companies accountable for environmental and human rights violations in their supply chains.
Read moreNew Zealand mānuka honey producers lose battle to trademark product
7 Jun 2023
New Zealand’s Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has ruled that mānuka honey cannot be trademarked, which means that neighbouring Australian producers can use the valuable name.
Read moreBrands must ‘do better’ to meet maternal nutrition needs
6 Jun 2023
Brands in the health and nutraceutical space must work harder to overcome common challenges and meet the nutritional needs of pregnant and post-natal women, says Caroline Munari, global R&D platform lead for maternal nutrition at Nestlé's sp...
Read moreMost categories trading down in US supplements market, says SPINS
5 Jun 2023
Hit by the cost-of-living crisis, sales of most US vitamin and mineral supplements have declined – with the exception of probiotics, digestive aids, and homoeopathic medicines, according to SPINS data.
Read moreIreland forges ahead with alcohol health warning laws
2 Jun 2023
The Irish government has introduced the world’s first comprehensive health labelling of alcohol products. The alcohol industry is fighting back – but could this be a taste of things to come, and could the no- and low-alcohol category benefit?
Read moreCana Technology shuts down rollout of custom beverage printer
1 Jun 2023
US startup Cana Technology promised to give consumers fully customised drinks via its 3D beverage printers but it has now closed operations. What does this mean for the future of personalised kitchen tech?
Read moreWHO advises non-sugar sweeteners have no nutritional value
31 May 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned against using non-sugar sweeteners for weight control or lowering the risk of non-communicable diseases.
Read moreThe best pricing strategies to retain consumer loyalty
30 May 2023
Amidst the uncertainty of inflation and rising costs, a pricing strategy that factors in a degree of elasticity is key to retaining a loyal customer base – as well as keeping track of your competitors’ prices, according to Nielsen IQ.
Read moreSpice up flavour offerings to appeal to Indian consumers
29 May 2023
Forget “boring” vanilla and chocolate. Indian sweet bakery brands should seek flavour inspiration in seasonal fruits, such as jamun and mango, or traditional desserts like carrot halwa to pique the interest of Indian consumers, says Mintel.
Read moreConstellation Brands invests in alcohol-free brand TÖST
26 May 2023
Corona-owner and global alcohol manufacturer Constellation Brands has invested in premium alcohol-free brand TÖST as it seeks to tap into the growing demand for no- and low-alcohol drinks that offer “complex” flavours.
Read morePlant-based could be the way forward in pet food
25 May 2023
Growing numbers of pet owners are choosing plant-based food for their pets for health and sustainability reasons, according to ProVeg, with many products containing healthy wholefood ingredients like kale, chia, beetroot, and broccoli.
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