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Kefir goes plant-based with green buckwheat superfood
21 Apr 2023
Latvian startup has launched a range of creamy, plant-based fermented drinks targeting physical, mental, and planetary health in the increasingly crowded functional beverage category.
Read moreProduct trendspotting: Food for blood sugar management
20 Apr 2023
Nestlé USA has launched a new line of ready meals for people managing their blood sugar levels, building on similar launches in Malaysia and China – and products that help control blood sugar levels could be the next big trend, says Mintel.
Read moreStrategic priorities: US dairy executives focus on growth, resilience, and sustainability in 2023
19 Apr 2023
In the face of current economic and geopolitical volatility, growth, resilience, and sustainability are the top three strategic priorities for US dairy leaders in 2023, according to a market report by US management consultancy McKinsey.
Read moreFood production needs climate-conscious overhaul
18 Apr 2023
As climate change threatens global food security, urgent action is required to protect food production and secure future supply, say scientists – but is industry ready to act?
Read moreUS-Mexico trade tensions rise over Mexico’s GM import ban
17 Apr 2023
As trade tensions rise between Mexico and the US over a Mexican ban on imports of genetically modified (GM) corn, Mexican food safety authorities have announced plans to investigate the presence of GM corn in the country’s tortillas and the risk of eat...
Read moreHealth, taste, and more: US consumers want products that offer multiple benefits
14 Apr 2023
Products that offer double or even triple health benefits are standing out to consumers and dominating new launches in the US, according to Ooyen Research, which went trendspotting at Natural Products Expo West this year.
Read moreUK meat consumption drops due to cost-of-living crisis
13 Apr 2023
Squeezed incomes and record inflation means UK consumers are eating less meat, creating potential for affordable meat-free and vegetable-forward launches.
Read moreBrick and mortar sales show strength for US sports nutrition and weight management products
12 Apr 2023
Sports nutrition and weight management products in the US are doing what no other category in the supplement space have been able to: brick-and-mortar sales aren’t just alive and kicking, they are beating e-commerce, according to a 2023 Nutrition Busin...
Read moreItaly looks to ban cell-based meat to preserve food heritage
11 Apr 2023
Italy has moved to ban the use of cell-based food, citing quality issues and the preservation of the country’s gastronomic heritage – but the government faces criticism from food industry groups.
Read moreHow the EU is strengthening agrifood system resilience
7 Apr 2023
The EU faces significant challenges in ensuring food affordability and security in the face of multiple shocks. Developing domestically produced fertilisers and prioritising sustainability are key in building future resilience.
Read moreSustainability a growing focus for global pet food brands
6 Apr 2023
Pet food brands around the world are responding to consumer demands for sustainable pet food in many ways, from upcycled ingredients to carbon footprint claims and reduced-plastic packaging.
Read moreSAFE raises concerns over EU directive to avoid false green claims
5 Apr 2023
Following the release of the European Commission’s proposal to avoid false and misleading green claims, Safe Food Advocacy Europe (SAFE) is calling for updates to prevent consumer confusion and exploitation.
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