Latest News in the food Industry

7 Aug 2023

Consumers in the US are increasingly being drawn to unique and nostalgic flavours, introduced by leading national brands like Oreo and Jell-O, says Mintel.

4 Aug 2023

Scientists have detailed an efficient method to detect six common allergenic foods as part of a project led by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

3 Aug 2023

With little oversight and enforcement from government agencies, “vegan” food products are being mislabelled and posing a risk to people with allergies, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has warned.

2 Aug 2023

US-based global manufacturer Mars has acquired healthy keto and paleo meal brand Kevin’s Natural Foods, whose products include healthy sous-vide meals, sides, and sauces.

1 Aug 2023

In an effort to make good on commitments to cut back its plastic pollution, Coca-Cola is testing out a new system of delivering, collecting and reusing glass bottles of Coke Zero directly with customers.

31 Jul 2023

As the European Union (EU) considers the potential reapproval of the common pesticide glyphosate in the food manufacturing space, Safe Food Advocacy Europe (SAFE) confirms its opposition to the move.

28 Jul 2023

Researchers studying the nutritional content of plant-based protein drinks recommend consumers closely observe nutrition facts and ingredient information.

27 Jul 2023

With efforts being made to offer alternatives to plastic-based packaging, the food industry has renewed efforts to introduce paper- and even plant-based options to complement the sustainably produced food products they serve to protect.

26 Jul 2023

Consumers and the wider food industry are asking for greater transparency and accountability in placing antibiotics claims on animal-based products.

25 Jul 2023

A growing list of Latino-founded food and beverage startups in the US are putting sustainability at the forefront of their businesses for the sake of the planet.

24 Jul 2023

More than 600 coffee producers are speaking out against Fair Trade USA’s refusal to align with the new international minimum price for coffee set by Fairtrade International earlier this year.

21 Jul 2023

A UK government report has cast doubt on the science linking consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) with increased risks of poor health, highlighting “uncertainties around the quality of evidence available”.