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Protein-packed candy delivers indulgence and nutrition

Protein-packed candy delivers indulgence and nutrition

11 Oct 2024

Protein Candy, launched in September 2024, claims to be the world's first "super candy." Designed to combine indulgence with high nutritional value, the candy gummies offer 14 grams of protein, 4 grams of sugar, 6 grams of prebiotic fibre, and 140 calo...

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Top EU court rules that using ‘meaty’ names for plant-based products is lawful

Top EU court rules that using ‘meaty’ names for plant-based products is lawful

11 Oct 2024

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) rules against banning meat terminology on plant-based products.

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Rabobank highlights how food and beverage manufacturers can cut costs while lowering carbon emissions

Rabobank highlights how food and beverage manufacturers can cut costs while lowering carbon emissions

10 Oct 2024

New research from Rabobank highlights a number of strategies food and beverage manufacturers can take in an effort to achieve the holy grail of cutting costs while also lowering carbon emissions.

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Surge in children's hydration market driven by underhydration concerns and celebrity endorsements

Surge in children's hydration market driven by underhydration concerns and celebrity endorsements

9 Oct 2024

The children’s hydration market has seen a dramatic increase in sales, rising by 1,179% year-over-year, according to a new report from market research firm SPINS. This surge is being driven by two main factors: growing concerns about underhydration in ...

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Unilever ups investment in more efficient logistics to make retailer interaction simpler

Unilever ups investment in more efficient logistics to make retailer interaction simpler

8 Oct 2024

Unilever says that the rollout of its new ‘direct dispatch’ logistical model to ship products from factories to retail customers has demonstrated significant improvements across several operational efficiencies.

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Mondelēz to acquire Chinese bakery brand Evirth

Mondelēz to acquire Chinese bakery brand Evirth

7 Oct 2024

Snack manufacturer Mondelēz International has expanded its global reach with its recent agreement to acquire a majority stake in Evirth, one of China's leading producers of pastries and frozen-to-chilled cakes.

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European Commission proposes one-year delay to EUDR deforestation regulation

European Commission proposes one-year delay to EUDR deforestation regulation

7 Oct 2024

The European Commission has proposed a 12-month extension for the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which – if approved – would push back the deadline by one year.

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UK to ban junk food TV advertisements before 9pm

UK to ban junk food TV advertisements before 9pm

4 Oct 2024

In a bid to reduce childhood obesity, the UK government has introduced a policy, coming into effect on 1 October 2025, banning junk food advertising on television before the 9pm watershed.

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Sustainable grains present a healthy growth opportunity

Sustainable grains present a healthy growth opportunity

3 Oct 2024

Food insights provider SPINS unveils the latest trends in the sustainable grains field, exploring how seven leading grains show healthy growth despite challenges in the global value chain.

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Which food and beverage brands made TIME’s Most Influential Companies list?

Which food and beverage brands made TIME’s Most Influential Companies list?

2 Oct 2024

Chickpea pasta, prebiotic sodas, food boxes, non-alcoholic beer, and a soil carbon marketplace are the specialties of the five food and beverage brands that earned a spot on TIME’s 2024 list.

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Will we see a wave of NPD that focuses on insulin management?

Will we see a wave of NPD that focuses on insulin management?

1 Oct 2024

As a new study finds protein and fats can help manage insulin, food manufacturers are building on emerging GLP-1 platforms and supporting nutritional guidance.

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New environmental food scoring standards emerge

New environmental food scoring standards emerge

30 Sep 2024

EIT Food and Foundation Earth collaborate to launch environmental food scoring for products entering the global supply chain.

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