Latest News in the food Industry

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.

19 Jun 2024

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

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.

3 Jun 2024

Consumers display low acceptance of faba beans, with sensory properties such as bitterness a core concern, a study suggests. However, for product varieties such as cocoa-free chocolate, this attribute could prove to be a benefit.

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...

19 Apr 2024

French startup Balenti uses sustainably sourced, wild-harvested baobab fruit to make its healthy nut butters with functional benefits.

17 Apr 2024

Proposed legislation would prohibit the use of seven additives – six artificial colours and titanium dioxide – in food and drink served in US state schools.

12 Apr 2024

UK retailers could play an even bigger role in helping consumers to make healthier food choices, according to Nesta, an innovation agency targeting social good.

10 Apr 2024

Portugal has adopted the NutriScore as its official – but voluntary – front-of-pack nutrition label to promote healthy eating, with researchers calling this “a great victory for science and public health”.

27 Mar 2024

Due to environmental factors, the International Cocoa Organization predicts an 11% drop in global cocoa output, driving cocoa prices up and raising concerns for farmers' livelihoods.

19 Mar 2024

As South Africa considers introducing front-of-pack warning labels and strict marketing limits for unhealthy foods, research has found that low-income South Africans get around half of their calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs) – “a cause for con...

18 Mar 2024

Mithai is a hugely popular dessert and sweet snack in India and manufacturers are experimenting with unique ingredients, new flavour combinations, and healthier versions to capture new audiences.