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Is it time for a global definition of whole grain?
30 Dec 2024
Amid a lack of harmonisation, the European Food Information Council (EUFIC) is calling for a global definition of the term whole grain to end consumer confusion.
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EFSA publishes new food additive research on non-nutritive sweetener saccharine
27 Dec 2024
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released new recommendations on saccharin and its sodium, potassium and calcium salts (E 954) as food additives.
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Waitrose taps into British appetite for Portuguese sweet treats
26 Dec 2024
British premium retailer Waitrose has launched a lemon-flavoured bolo de arroz, a Portuguese rice muffin, in a bid to build on the continued popularity of pastel de nata in the UK.
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Keeping up with consumers: How brands are adapting their plant-based products
25 Dec 2024
Health may be the primary driver for consumers' adoption of plant-based products but innovation is critical for brands to maintain sustained growth in the market, according to an analyst at Euromonitor International.
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Chile's food labelling laws produce healthy results
23 Dec 2024
Chile’s warning labelling and marketing rules for unhealthy foods led to “significant decreases” in purchases of food and drinks with high levels of sugar, salt and fat, according to a study published in the journal PLOS Medicine.
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Cristiano Ronaldo investment helps raise the stakes for personalised nutrition player Bioniq
20 Dec 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo has invested $15 million in personalised nutrition company Bioniq, a move that not only raises the value of the company to $82 million, but also kickstarts its marketing and branding efforts.
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How US soy exports shape Southeast Asian food
19 Dec 2024
As Southeast Asia and the US mark 20 years of trade, trends in soy, especially plant-based preferences, signal increasing demand for high-quality protein sources.
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FDA delivers workshop on nutrition regulation and science
19 Dec 2024
The FDA hosted a nutrition regulatory science workshop exploring ultra-processed foods and emerging technologies, aiming to spotlight the relationship between nutrition, science, and evidence-based policies.
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Nestlé releases products for pregnancy and fertility
13 Dec 2024
Building on in-house research, existing scientific evidence, and consumer demands, the global food company has developed products designed for mothers and babies.
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Consumer awareness and transparency key factors in shift to natural-based emulsifiers
11 Dec 2024
The demand for natural-based emulsifiers in the food industry is surging as health concerns over the use of synthetic emulsifiers have consumers looking for alternatives.
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South Korea launches campaign to correct mistranslated food
6 Dec 2024
The Seoul city government has created a new campaign to promote standardised foreign-language names for Korean food to overcome translation errors.
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Impossible Foods courts family-friendly plant-based meals
5 Dec 2024
Plant-based meat and poultry alternatives have faced volatile conditions in both North America and Europe, but Impossible Foods is fighting back by partnering with Disney to promote its Impossible “Chicken” Nuggets.
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