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Rethinking funding for food technology

28 Jun 2024

The landscape of foodtech investment is evolving. With the need for long-term investment perspectives, what are the most effective strategies driving the next wave in foodtech innovation?

Chinese Gen Z consumers hungry for alternative proteins

27 Jun 2024

China’s Gen Z could be at the forefront of a dietary shift, with younger consumers increasingly open to and curious about alternative proteins. With the right strategies to address their concerns and highlight the benefits, the alternative protein mark...

Demands for urgent action to limit acrylamide grow

26 Jun 2024

As European consumer organisation SAFE launches a campaign to legally limit acrylamide, global guidance to minimise the substance remains unenforceable.

Could Mexico’s salt-cutting measures extend to reformulation?

25 Jun 2024

Mexico’s consumer watchdog has called on food industry to reduce salt in processed products available in the country to reduce cardiovascular diseases.

Tate & Lyle to acquire CP Kelco in $1.8bn deal

24 Jun 2024

Tate & Lyle has announced plans to acquire the hydrocolloid and pectin supplier, CP Kelo, in a deal worth $1.8 billion.

Will ASEAN harmonise food marketing rules for children?

21 Jun 2024

ASEAN Health Ministries and UNICEF release new guidelines on how food and beverage brands should market their products to children to protect them from harm.

TikTok healthy eating trend inspires Tesco’s new salad bar concept

20 Jun 2024

UK retailer Tesco points to a huge spike in TikTok posts about salad as the inspiration behind the launch of a brand new salad bar concept.

Adventurous US consumers eager for ‘swicy’ flavours

19 Jun 2024

US manufacturers and marketers are tapping into the adventurer consumer persona and enhancing their products with elevated and diverse ‘swicy’ flavours.

Scientists use digital PCR technology to ensure food safety

18 Jun 2024

Researchers are applying digital polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology to accurately identify and quantify allergens in foods and adulteration in meat.

Fibre-filled bread leads health-conscious baked buys in Asia

17 Jun 2024

Value revolves around better-for-you bakery claims and nutritious seed-rich loaves as consumers seek less sugar and more fibre from their baked goods, according to Mintel.

Roquette to acquire IFF Pharma Solutions in $2.85bn deal

14 Jun 2024

Roquette's acquisition of IFF Pharma Solutions, which makes excipients, flavours, and functional ingredients, will strengthen its position in the health and nutrition markets, it says.

FDA warns that tara flour does not meet its safety standards

13 Jun 2024

The FDA has issued an official warning that tara flour in human foods does not meet the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) standard, making it an unapproved additive.