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Singapore explores farmland-free food production

Singapore explores farmland-free food production

17 Feb 2025

Researchers discover new technology replicating on-farm food production conditions from within the indoor lab environment.

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Most consumers lack trust in AI, but supplement users are ready to embrace the technology

Most consumers lack trust in AI, but supplement users are ready to embrace the technology

14 Feb 2025

A survey of UK and US consumers found that most supplement users are willing to let AI make decisions on their behalf, but they also demand greater transparency.

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Indians enjoy first bites of cultivated chicken

Indians enjoy first bites of cultivated chicken

13 Feb 2025

The first public tasting of cultivated meat in India has taken place as the country prepares for the first commercial cultivated meat products – potentially as early as the end of this year.

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UK publishes latest food security report

UK publishes latest food security report

12 Feb 2025

The UK government releases its food security report 2024, detailing five core themes for bolstering and securing the future of the country’s food.

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Disruptor brands spearhead sustainable solutions

Disruptor brands spearhead sustainable solutions

11 Feb 2025

Manufacturers, big and small, sharpen their focus by providing sustainable products and services centred on comprehensive and sustainable approaches to traditional methods.

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The future of UPF regulation: Stricter labelling, more taxation, and no more conflicts of interest?

The future of UPF regulation: Stricter labelling, more taxation, and no more conflicts of interest?

10 Feb 2025

Policymakers are intensifying efforts to regulate ultra-processed foods (UPFs), as mounting evidence links their consumption to increased risks of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic health issues.

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Waitrose data could indicate a return to favour for plant-based ready meals

Waitrose data could indicate a return to favour for plant-based ready meals

5 Feb 2025

Waitrose has unveiled a new plant varieties logo to support the launch of an expanded range of plant-based ready meals, citing its own data as an indicator that this type of meal is regaining popularity.

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Brands, retailers, and countries remain divided over Nutri-Score labels

Brands, retailers, and countries remain divided over Nutri-Score labels

30 Jan 2025

Europe's supermarkets and manufacturers are far from aligned over a standarised approach to nutrition labelling. Some welcome the non-mandatory Nutri-Score labels with open arms, while others have “considerable concerns”.

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Metabolic Maintenance targets brain function with nootropics range

Metabolic Maintenance targets brain function with nootropics range

29 Jan 2025

US supplements player Metabolic Maintenance is entering the fast-growing nootropics category with the launch of its latest supplement, metaMIND, a patented cognitive performance complex available in gummy and capsule formats.

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The five frozen food trends expected to reshape the US market in 2025

The five frozen food trends expected to reshape the US market in 2025

27 Jan 2025

The future of frozen food is being shaped by the preferences of younger generations who, compared to their older counterparts, are more likely to embrace bold flavours, global cuisines, and adventurous options.

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Low-hanging fruit for the blended meat industry? Jackfruit’s potential as a high-fibre, clean-label ‘hybrid’ ingredient

Low-hanging fruit for the blended meat industry? Jackfruit’s potential as a high-fibre, clean-label ‘hybrid’ ingredient

23 Jan 2025

As consumer demand for more sustainable, clean-label meat alternatives and hybrid meat ingredients grows, Fiber Foods is positioning jackfruit as a key solution to solve taste, nutritional, and processing issues faced by other blended meat products.

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SPINS forecasts 2025 US nutraceutical growth driven by younger consumers

SPINS forecasts 2025 US nutraceutical growth driven by younger consumers

22 Jan 2025

The latest SPINS 2025 CPG Outlook: Industry Update & Trends Predictions report highlights younger consumers’ increasing influence on the nutraceutical and functional food markets in the US.

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