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Singapore’s Nutri Grade label spurs beverage reformulation

Singapore’s Nutri Grade label spurs beverage reformulation

24 May 2023

Nearly six months after becoming mandatory for drinks, Singapore’s Nutri-Grade front-of-pack label is encouraging some beverage brands to reduce sugar and saturated fat content.

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US introduces Food Labeling Modernization Act

US introduces Food Labeling Modernization Act

23 May 2023

Amid calls for better food integrity and safety, the US Congress has proposed a bill for clearer nutritional information and accurate labelling claims.

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Toxic elements found in some US soft drinks

Toxic elements found in some US soft drinks

19 May 2023

Some US fruit juices and plant-based milks contain heavy metals and toxic elements above US federal drinking water standards, according to a new study – but most products are within safe limits.

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Sugar prices soar in Europe

Sugar prices soar in Europe

18 May 2023

Given the rising cost-of-living, global consumers are replacing eating out with affordable, indulgent treats at home and on the move. However, a surge in the price of sugar is causing concern amongst consumers.

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Should brands make healthy products more affordable?

Should brands make healthy products more affordable?

17 May 2023

Do health and wellness products need to be affordable or are consumers willing to pay a premium for a health benefit despite the cost-of-living crisis? We asked two leading market experts – and received different answers.

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Michelle Obama launches healthy food and drink brand for kids

Michelle Obama launches healthy food and drink brand for kids

16 May 2023

Former US First Lady Michelle Obama is entering the consumer packaged goods space with Plezi Nutrition, a new healthy food and beverage brand for children.

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Singapore startup uses jack fruit and banana blossom for plant-based products

Singapore startup uses jack fruit and banana blossom for plant-based products

15 May 2023

Singapore-based startup Jungle Kitchen has entered the vegan food market with its range of foods that include regional ingredients such as jack fruit, banana blossom, and cobra chili.

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Peruvian healthy brand keeps prices low with artificial intelligence

Peruvian healthy brand keeps prices low with artificial intelligence

12 May 2023

Nutri Co uses artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce product formulation time, allowing it to offer healthy products with local ingredients at a low cost, serving the price-sensitive Peruvian market.

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Argentina, Panama, and Mexico record strongest growth for food supplements

Argentina, Panama, and Mexico record strongest growth for food supplements

11 May 2023

The Latin American vitamin and mineral supplement market is bullish, with Argentina, Panama, and Mexico recording the highest growth in the past five years, according to the Latin American Alliance for Responsible Nutrition (ALANUR).

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Asian food brands embrace upcycled ingredients

Asian food brands embrace upcycled ingredients

10 May 2023

A growing number of Asian food and drink brands are using upcycled ingredients, such as soy okara, banana stems, and broken rice, as a source of sustainable nutrition for their products.

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High-sugar Bournvita in the spotlight over misleading health claims

High-sugar Bournvita in the spotlight over misleading health claims

9 May 2023

Mondelēz-owned chocolate drink brand Bournvita has become embroiled in a legal spat with an Indian social media influencer who questioned the purported healthiness of the high-sugar product.

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Israel approves Remilk’s animal-free dairy

Israel approves Remilk’s animal-free dairy

8 May 2023

The Israeli Ministry of Health has approved precision fermentation startup Remilk’s animal-free dairy whey protein, meaning its ingredients can now be marketed and sold in Israel.

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