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Digital innovations and holistic health in the Chinese market

Digital innovations and holistic health in the Chinese market

13 Jun 2023

Health and wellness consumers in China are much younger than in the West, according to industry experts who say a tendency to act preventatively rather than reactively, coupled with a digital-first culture, gives brands an opportunity to retain consume...

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Insect protein market heats up in APAC region

Insect protein market heats up in APAC region

12 Jun 2023

Packed with superfood-level nutritional benefits and with a neutral taste, Asian brands are using insect protein in finished products, such as Thailand’s Proothie, which makes cricket protein granola bars.

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Tea brands accused of human rights abuses

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...

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EU Parliament strengthens proposed sustainability regulation

EU 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.

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New Zealand mānuka honey producers lose battle to trademark product

New 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.

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Brands must ‘do better’ to meet maternal nutrition needs

Brands 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...

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Most categories trading down in US supplements market, says SPINS

Most 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.

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Ireland forges ahead with alcohol health warning laws

Ireland 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?

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Cana Technology shuts down rollout of custom beverage printer

Cana 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?

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WHO advises non-sugar sweeteners have no nutritional value

WHO 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.

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The best pricing strategies to retain consumer loyalty

The 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.

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Spice up flavour offerings to appeal to Indian consumers

Spice 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.

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