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Kefir goes plant-based with green buckwheat superfood

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.

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Product trendspotting: Food for blood sugar management

Product 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.

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Strategic priorities: US dairy executives focus on growth, resilience, and sustainability in 2023

Strategic 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.

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Food production needs climate-conscious overhaul

Food 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?

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US-Mexico trade tensions rise over Mexico’s GM import ban

US-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...

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Health, taste, and more: US consumers want products that offer multiple benefits

Health, 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.

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UK meat consumption drops due to cost-of-living crisis

UK 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.

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Brick and mortar sales show strength for US sports nutrition and weight management products

Brick 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...

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Italy looks to ban cell-based meat to preserve food heritage

Italy 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.

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How the EU is strengthening agrifood system resilience

How 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.

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Sustainability a growing focus for global pet food brands

Sustainability 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.

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SAFE raises concerns over EU directive to avoid false green claims

SAFE 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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