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![Nestlé launches soy-dairy milk blend in African markets](/47/pdcnewsitem/12/27/87/th122787.png)
Nestlé launches soy-dairy milk blend in African markets
26 Oct 2023
Nestlé has launched an instant milk powder in Central and West Africa made with a blend of dairy and plant-based ingredients, calling the Nido product both affordable and nutritious.
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A look at the latest ‘gut health for immunity’ product launches
25 Oct 2023
From Lipton’s probiotic tea to Babybel’s snack-sized cheeses and smoothie powders, we look at some recent product launches that can benefit immune health by targeting the gut microbiome and a healthier digestive system.
Read more![Over 90% of US consumers say supplements ‘essential’ for health maintenance](/47/pdcnewsitem/12/27/49/th122749.png)
Over 90% of US consumers say supplements ‘essential’ for health maintenance
24 Oct 2023
A survey by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has highlighted the importance of supplements for health in the minds of US consumers, with over 90% agreeing they are essential to maintaining health.
Read more![Report reveals Nestlé as most, and Kraft Heinz as least, sustainable coffee brands](/47/pdcnewsitem/12/26/60/th122660.png)
Report reveals Nestlé as most, and Kraft Heinz as least, sustainable coffee brands
19 Oct 2023
A Solidaridad report, which ranks the performance of well-known coffee producers regarding sustainability, has found that the industry is in a “state of crisis”.
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Wile Women embraces perimenopause ecosystem with support and education
6 Oct 2023
Wile Women, a US-based direct-to-consumer supplement brand, offers “naturopathic” products designed to address women’s mental health and aims to break the stigma surrounding perimenopause.
Read more![Lahori Zeera’s spiced soft drinks ‘resonate with the Indian taste palette’](/47/pdcnewsitem/12/25/17/th122517.png)
Lahori Zeera’s spiced soft drinks ‘resonate with the Indian taste palette’
5 Oct 2023
Indian soda brand Lahori Zeera is on a mission to become the largest non-cola drinks brand in the country with its fruit-based soda drinks, available in flavours such as tamarind, lemon, and black pepper. “The ethnic beverages market in India is unders...
Read more![Infant formula contamination: FDA issues warning letter to three US firms](/47/pdcnewsitem/12/22/62/th122262.png)
Infant formula contamination: FDA issues warning letter to three US firms
18 Sep 2023
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters to three infant formula manufacturers – ByHeart, Mead Johnson Nutrition, and Perrigo – urging them to address manufacturing practices to prevent bacterial contamination.
Read more![Microwave-safe plastic releases billions of toxic particles into food](/47/pdcnewsitem/12/20/03/th122003.png)
Microwave-safe plastic releases billions of toxic particles into food
24 Aug 2023
Plastic packaging that is labelled as ‘microwave safe’ releases billions of micro- and nano-plastic particles into baby food after being microwaved – and these particles are toxic to human kidney cells, according to a recent study. What does this mean ...
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Unilever reduces plastic in Pot Noodle packaging
21 Aug 2023
Unilever is trialling new packaging for its Pot Noodle brand in the UK that is 90% paper and will reduce the use of virgin plastic, it says.
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Coffee innovation centres on value, flavour, and sustainability
18 Aug 2023
Innovation in the coffee category is exploding, with brands experimenting with flavour profiles in ready-to-drink (RTD) products, novel packaging formats, and unique brewing processes.
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Coca-Cola trials delivery of refillable glass bottles in London
1 Aug 2023
In an effort to make good on commitments to cut back its plastic pollution, Coca-Cola is testing out a new system of delivering, collecting and reusing glass bottles of Coke Zero directly with customers.
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How healthy are plant-based drinks in China?
28 Jul 2023
Researchers studying the nutritional content of plant-based protein drinks recommend consumers closely observe nutrition facts and ingredient information.
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