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‘Gruyere’ cheese can keep its name in the US, rules court

‘Gruyere’ cheese can keep its name in the US, rules court

17 Mar 2023

A US court recently ruled in favour of American dairy manufacturers by allowing cheese products to use the name “gruyere” even if it is not made in the Gruyère region of Switzerland and France.

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Unlocking the prebiotic benefits of unwanted industry side streams

Unlocking the prebiotic benefits of unwanted industry side streams

16 Mar 2023

Unwanted by-products from the food and beverage industry can be transformed into prebiotics that provide sought-after health benefits, without harming the earth. BCD Bioscience and ReGrained are two startups making waves in this space.

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Frugal food shoppers economise and make trade-offs to tackle inflation, says Deloitte

Frugal food shoppers economise and make trade-offs to tackle inflation, says Deloitte

15 Mar 2023

Rising prices are making consumers around the world increasingly frugal, with some only buying essentials and others purchasing lower-cost meat and ingredients to manage spiraling food inflation, according to a new report by Deloitte.

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World’s biggest brands are ‘over-reliant’ on unhealthy food sales

World’s biggest brands are ‘over-reliant’ on unhealthy food sales

14 Mar 2023

Kraft Heinz, Kellogg’s, Unilever, and Nestlé are “over-reliant” on unhealthy food sales, according to new analysis of over 2,000 products by World Action on Salt, Sugar and Health (WASSH).

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Position snacks as affordable staples, says Euromonitor

Position snacks as affordable staples, says Euromonitor

13 Mar 2023

With snack sales impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, war, and inflation, 2023 could see a slowdown in growth with a consumer focus on value, says Euromonitor. Where are the opportunities for food and beverage brands?

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Public health campaign highlights processed meat and cancer link

Public health campaign highlights processed meat and cancer link

10 Mar 2023

The UK’s World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has highlighted the link between processed meat and the risk of cancer in its latest campaign that encourages people to cut back on processed meat.

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Food for all: Meet the needs of Black American consumers with equitable access

Food for all: Meet the needs of Black American consumers with equitable access

9 Mar 2023

Black American consumers’ spending on food is expected to grow by 5% each year and is set to reach $200 billion by 2030 - but a lack of reliable access to affordable, nutritious food and investment from food retailers is resulting in poor health outcom...

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Claims that Huel meal replacements can help people save money are ‘irresponsible’

Claims that Huel meal replacements can help people save money are ‘irresponsible’

8 Mar 2023

Powdered food brand Huel’s advertising claims that people could save money on food by buying its meal replacements were “misleading” and “irresponsible”, the UK’s advertising watchdog has said.

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Most infant formula products make unfounded health claims

Most infant formula products make unfounded health claims

7 Mar 2023

Most health claims made on baby formula products have little or no supporting evidence, according to a recent study by international researchers who say that stricter marketing regulations are “urgently needed”.

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‘Cognitive-enhancing’ ingredients remain novel yet niche

‘Cognitive-enhancing’ ingredients remain novel yet niche

6 Mar 2023

Adaptogens, nootropics and nervines such as ashwagandha, lavender, hops, and l-theanine are popular among food and drink trend forecasts, yet the regulatory landscape remains challenging.

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Gene-edited wheat reduces acrylamide levels

Gene-edited wheat reduces acrylamide levels

3 Mar 2023

Europe’s first ever field trial of a gene-edited wheat variety, which results in a 45% reduction of acrylamide when the flour is baked, is an important step in commercialising the ingredient and allowing brands to comply with acrylamide limits in food....

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US consumers find comfort in salty snacks

US consumers find comfort in salty snacks

2 Mar 2023

Mintel research shows the US salty snack market continues to grow as consumers increasingly reach for “top performers” – microwavable popcorn, cheese-flavoured snacks, and corn snacks – despite rising costs.

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