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Healthy and humane: Noochies launches pet food that is factory farming-free

Healthy and humane: Noochies launches pet food that is factory farming-free

15 Sep 2023

US pet food brand Noochies uses nutritional yeast to make its meat-free, healthy dog food and freeze-dried snacks for cats and dogs – a humane pet food range that is free from factory farming meat, it says.

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Halal halo: Taste, authenticity, and convenience widen Halal food’s appeal

Halal halo: Taste, authenticity, and convenience widen Halal food’s appeal

14 Sep 2023

As Halal food continues to enjoy healthy retail sales, the rise of street food, ‘Grab & Go,’ and snackification is set to satisfy an evolving demographic’s desire for new flavours and food experiences.

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US-China trade relationship for nutraceuticals remains unbalanced

US-China trade relationship for nutraceuticals remains unbalanced

12 Sep 2023

Geopolitical relations between China and the US are strained, meaning the US supplement industry’s relationship with its largest trading partner requires constant re-examination, according to the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA).

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Industry first: Mosa Meat becomes first cultivated meat startup to gain B Corp certification

Industry first: Mosa Meat becomes first cultivated meat startup to gain B Corp certification

11 Sep 2023

A first for the industry, Dutch cultivated meat company Mosa Meat announced that it has received B Corp certification and will soon apply for regulatory approval across the globe.

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Marketing healthy food as fun can have a big impact on kids

Marketing healthy food as fun can have a big impact on kids

7 Sep 2023

Some retailers and brands are finding creative ways to better promote fresh fruit and vegetables to kids such as hard discounter Lidl’s cartoon characters, Banana-Llamas and Tawny Tomatowl.

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Premium dairy launches defy cost-of-living crisis

Premium dairy launches defy cost-of-living crisis

6 Sep 2023

From Häagen-Dazs’ Cultured Crème yoghurt to Boursin’s black truffle and sea salt cream cheese, some recent premium dairy product launches suggest there is still appetite for gourmet products despite the cost-of-living crisis.

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The UK could become world’s next sustainable protein powerhouse, new research suggests

The UK could become world’s next sustainable protein powerhouse, new research suggests

5 Sep 2023

The UK is well-placed to become a world leader in sustainable protein production, yet regulators must act quickly and invest considerably to risk losing out, the findings of a new Good Food Institute (GFI) report suggest.

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Brain health supplements see US growth from two directions converge

Brain health supplements see US growth from two directions converge

4 Sep 2023

The market for brain health supplements has long been seen as two markets, each with specific goals and concerns, one fueled by aspiration and the other by desperation, but new data from Nutrition Business Journal suggests the twin drivers of brain hea...

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Nutri-Score 2.0: Is Europe ready for an ‘ultra-processed’ nutrition label?

Nutri-Score 2.0: Is Europe ready for an ‘ultra-processed’ nutrition label?

1 Sep 2023

Scientists have designed Nutri-Score 2.0, a front-of-pack label that also warns consumers if a product is ultra-processed, calling it “a necessary and useful evolution” – and 88% of consumers surveyed want to see it on product packaging.

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Personalised nutrition for kids gathering pace

Personalised nutrition for kids gathering pace

31 Aug 2023

Cold cereals and supplements are the top two categories for brands to personalise products for children as food makers continue to experiment with nutrient fortification to aid in eye, immune, and gut health at an earlier age.

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E-commerce is biggest sales channel for US supplements

E-commerce is biggest sales channel for US supplements

30 Aug 2023

E-commerce has become the biggest single channel for sales of dietary supplements in the US, according to Euromonitor data, while online celebrity endorsements and the rise of influencer marketing is fuelling interest in beauty-from-within brands.

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German supermarket trials climate-centric pricing model

German supermarket trials climate-centric pricing model

29 Aug 2023

German discount supermarket Penny has trialled increasing product prices to mirror their health and environmental costs.

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