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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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Top meat market China also has appetite for ‘conscious consumption’

Top meat market China also has appetite for ‘conscious consumption’

1 Mar 2023

Meat consumption habits in China have drastically changed over the last 50 years, catapulting it to the world’s largest consumer meat market.

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Could alternative sourcing be the future of CBD?

Could alternative sourcing be the future of CBD?

28 Feb 2023

Sales growth of food and drink products containing CBD has fallen drastically in recent years, largely due to regulatory and consumer acceptance issues. Some companies are exploring new sources, such as CBD made from the terpenes in orange peel.

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Brands must start preparing for EU sustainability rules, says Deloitte

Brands must start preparing for EU sustainability rules, says Deloitte

27 Feb 2023

The upcoming EU regulation on corporate sustainability is going to change the way the food industry does business. “Start thinking about this now,” urges Emily Cromwell, sustainability partner at Deloitte.

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High-fibre launches capture consumer interest in gut health

High-fibre launches capture consumer interest in gut health

24 Feb 2023

Amid new research into the gut-brain axis, high-fibre-based launches – from frozen broccoli to granola – are capturing consumer calls for products that support vitality, mental health, and gut health.

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Sustainable rice production: Ensuring long-term cultivation of the staple crop

Sustainable rice production: Ensuring long-term cultivation of the staple crop

23 Feb 2023

In the drive for more sustainably produced foods, rice continues to fall under the microscope as a crop ripe for a ‘green’ overhaul, particularly its highly water-intensive cultivation methods and use of fertilisers and pesticides.

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‘The biggest comeback in industry history’: Sports nutrition market bounces back

‘The biggest comeback in industry history’: Sports nutrition market bounces back

22 Feb 2023

After lockdowns, gym closures, and a steep decline in brick-and-mortar shopping during the Covid-19 pandemic, the US sports nutrition market has bounced back, with Nutrition Business Journal calling it “the biggest comeback in nutrition industry histor...

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