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Product trendspotting: Food for blood sugar management
20 Apr 2023
Nestlé USA has launched a new line of ready meals for people managing their blood sugar levels, building on similar launches in Malaysia and China – and products that help control blood sugar levels could be the next big trend, says Mintel.
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Health, taste, and more: US consumers want products that offer multiple benefits
14 Apr 2023
Products that offer double or even triple health benefits are standing out to consumers and dominating new launches in the US, according to Ooyen Research, which went trendspotting at Natural Products Expo West this year.
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Brick and mortar sales show strength for US sports nutrition and weight management products
12 Apr 2023
Sports nutrition and weight management products in the US are doing what no other category in the supplement space have been able to: brick-and-mortar sales aren’t just alive and kicking, they are beating e-commerce, according to a 2023 Nutrition Busin...
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Does low/no alcohol labelling lack clear information?
31 Mar 2023
It’s a booming beverage sector but without definitive rules on labelling, low- and no- alcohol drinks need to avoid misleading consumers to maintain confidence, say experts.
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Nestlé drops three plant-based brands in UK and Ireland
27 Mar 2023
Nestlé is to axe three plant-based brands, Wunda, Garden Gourmet, and Mezeast, in the UK and Ireland following disappointing sales that meant the brands were “not viable” in current market conditions.
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Innovations in prebiotics: Developing indulgent treats that are good for the gut
24 Mar 2023
Growing consumer awareness around the link between diet and health is fuelling demand for increased-fibre, reduced-sugar products. Functional soft drink brand Olipop and healthy snack maker Uplift Food are making the most of this trend.
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Thirst for no and low-alcohol products intensifies
23 Mar 2023
Demand for alcohol-free beverages is growing but often, alternatives are still seen missing the intense and complex flavour of alcohol. Adding functional botanical ingredients and exploring complex flavour profiles can help address this, say experts....
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Unlocking the prebiotic benefits of unwanted industry side streams
16 Mar 2023
Unwanted by-products from the food and beverage industry can be transformed into prebiotics that provide sought-after health benefits, without harming the earth. BCD Bioscience and ReGrained are two startups making waves in this space.
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Claims that Huel meal replacements can help people save money are ‘irresponsible’
8 Mar 2023
Powdered food brand Huel’s advertising claims that people could save money on food by buying its meal replacements were “misleading” and “irresponsible”, the UK’s advertising watchdog has said.
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‘The biggest comeback in industry history’: Sports nutrition market bounces back
22 Feb 2023
After lockdowns, gym closures, and a steep decline in brick-and-mortar shopping during the Covid-19 pandemic, the US sports nutrition market has bounced back, with Nutrition Business Journal calling it “the biggest comeback in nutrition industry histor...
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‘Reverse’ strawberries & nootropic kale: How brands are adding value to fresh produce
3 Feb 2023
UK supermarket M&S has launched ‘reverse’ White Pearl strawberries while Singapore vertical farm Sustenir is growing kale that contains GABA, a nootropic that promotes calmness and mental wellbeing.
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Functional fungi: The global rise of mushrooms
1 Feb 2023
Reishi, shiitake, chaga, and lion’s mane are just some of the mushrooms proving to be a versatile addition to global health and wellness products formulated with functional ingredients.
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