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Study finds over half of infant and toddler food products fall short of nutritional recommendations

Study finds over half of infant and toddler food products fall short of nutritional recommendations

27 Sep 2024

Two-thirds of US baby food formulations are unhealthy, according to research from the George Institute for Global Health, presenting an opportunity for food companies to provide convenient and healthier solutions.

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Holistic health trends shape Gen Z and Millennial preferences for functional products

Holistic health trends shape Gen Z and Millennial preferences for functional products

26 Sep 2024

Research from FMCG Gurus points to the fact that functional products are seen as a key step towards holistic regimens that focus on a healthier lifestyle where the aim is prevention rather than cure.

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TikTok Shop offers new retail opportunities for beauty supplement brands

TikTok Shop offers new retail opportunities for beauty supplement brands

25 Sep 2024

TikTok Shop is offering significant opportunities for beauty supplement brands, as the new digital retail channel takes off in a big way for younger consumers.

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Corporations call on startups for help with pet food innovation

Corporations call on startups for help with pet food innovation

24 Sep 2024

The pet food industry is pushing to partner with startups to stay ahead of trends and deliver innovative, sustainable, and functional products.

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Lidl Netherlands launches hybrid beef and pea protein blended mince meat

Lidl Netherlands launches hybrid beef and pea protein blended mince meat

23 Sep 2024

Stepping toward sustainability and reduced meat consumption, Lidl Netherlands has announced a permanent price reduction for its plant-based products and launched a hybrid minced meat product, which combines 60% beef with 40% pea protein.

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Danone removes NutriScore from products

Danone removes NutriScore from products

20 Sep 2024

Following an algorithm update that gives some of its sweetened drinks a worse score, Danone has removed the front-of-pack label, NutriScore, from all of its products – putting profit before public health, say campaigners.

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Africa progresses with food transformation strategy

Africa progresses with food transformation strategy

19 Sep 2024

Large-scale efforts are underway to drastically change the African food sector with a $61 billion (€55 bn) set of proposed transformation plans to be implemented across forty countries. Yet there are concerns that this initiative severely jeopardises s...

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Mood and brain health top of mind for US consumers

Mood and brain health top of mind for US consumers

18 Sep 2024

There is strong growth for cognitive and mental health supplements in the US, according to a Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ) report that examines growth prospects for 22 specific health conditions.

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Diestel is first turkey producer to snag Regenifed certification

Diestel is first turkey producer to snag Regenifed certification

17 Sep 2024

In the US, Diestel Family Ranch, a family-owned turkey farming venture, has become the first producer to gain Regenified certification for its whole turkey and processed turkey product ranges.

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Is a US food law loophole affecting safety?

Is a US food law loophole affecting safety?

16 Sep 2024

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allows companies to self-regulate the safety of their ingredients and additives by declaring them to be “generally recognised as safe” (GRAS), which poses huge public safety concerns, say researchers.

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Europe is hungry for Japanese flavours, with katsu leading the way

Europe is hungry for Japanese flavours, with katsu leading the way

13 Sep 2024

As consumer interest in global flavours has intensified, product launches featuring Japanese-inspired tastes have multiplied across Europe – first in restaurant chains, followed by food and beverage products in mainstream supermarkets. In recent years,...

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Chobani develops shelf-stable, prebiotic-enriched Super Milk

Chobani develops shelf-stable, prebiotic-enriched Super Milk

12 Sep 2024

Chobani has launched a prebiotic-enriched, shelf-stable, high-protein dairy milk to support people in disaster zones who need a nutritious drink that does not require refrigeration.

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