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US study links low income with a lack of food retail choice and unhealthier snack choices
19 Jul 2024
A new study shows that individuals living in lower-income neighbourhoods without local food stores are more likely to choose snacks and sweet products than people living in higher-income areas with more food retail choices.
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Bimbo Bakeries in hot water over misleading US allergen labels
17 Jul 2024
The FDA issued a warning to Bimbo Bakeries for falsely listing allergens, including sesame, on its product labels in the US. The warning comes amid reports of manufacturers adding allergens to both product labels and formulations to avoid cross-contami...
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Mondelēz International invests $5 million in Pakistan
16 Jul 2024
The leader in food, snacking, and confectionery is putting $5 million into its Pakistan subsidiary, an emerging market in Asia, to grow its localisation and exports.
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Sweden updates front-of-pack Keyhole labelling rules
11 Jul 2024
The Swedish Food Agency has announced updates to the voluntary Keyhole logo, used in four Nordic countries, following recommendations to improve nutrition labelling.
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EQUII expands its nutritional bread footprint and product range
10 Jul 2024
EQUII, an innovative bread company, is growing its presence in US retail and food service markets, with its expanding range of fibre- and protein-enriched bread products now available in 88 Midwest Hy-Vee stores.
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The seed oil backlash: How food and beverage brands are adapting
9 Jul 2024
There is a small but growing anti-seed oil movement, with some consumers perceiving seed oils – such as rapeseed oil and sunflower oil – as harmful for human health, despite the advice of nutritionists and assurances from dietary authorities.
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Asda launches premium brand despite high UK food prices
8 Jul 2024
Grocery retailer Asda has launched a new premium food brand across its UK outlets, a move that comes in the face of an increasing number of households saying they are struggling with the cost of living, particularly with respect to food prices.
Read more![Celebrating healthy indulgence with Barebell’s new birthday cake protein bar](/47/pdcnewsitem/12/47/71/birthday-cake-barebells-protein-bar.jpg)
Celebrating healthy indulgence with Barebell’s new birthday cake protein bar
1 Jul 2024
Health and fun can go hand-in-hand, as evidenced by the latest celebration-themed product launch from Barebells. The brand, known for its high-protein snacks, has introduced a new Birthday Cake protein bar, aimed at the US market.
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EU issues Mondelēz with €337.5 million antitrust fine
6 Jun 2024
Mondelēz International has received a multi-million fine for hindering cross-border trade of its products, causing consumers to pay more for its products.
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Functional snacks tailored to meet the nutritional needs of children
22 May 2024
Ready, a US-based active nutrition brand has launched its latest product, Clean Kids whole grain protein bars, which it claims are tailored to meet the nutritional needs of active children.
Read more![The rise of plant-based - and plastic-free - chewing gum](/47/pdcnewsitem/12/42/31/th124231.png)
The rise of plant-based - and plastic-free - chewing gum
7 May 2024
Conventional chewing gum is typically made from a gum base that can contain plastic, paraffin, and synthetic resin. Enter the challenger brands making plant-based gum from chicle, the chewy sap of the Sapodilla tree. ‘Chew plants, not plastic,’ they sa...
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Balenti adds the benefits of baobab to functional nut butters
19 Apr 2024
French startup Balenti uses sustainably sourced, wild-harvested baobab fruit to make its healthy nut butters with functional benefits.
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