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Savvy shoppers choose savings despite lower inflation
12 Jun 2024
Consumers remain cautious about spending, despite global drops in inflation and the UK recording its lowest inflation levels in recent years.
Read moreMeet TasteGPT, Tastewise’s AI chatbot helping companies predict the latest food trends
7 Jun 2024
TasteGPT, a Generative AI chatbot, helps companies in the food and beverage industry anticipate future trends and use those insights for new product development.
Read moreEU issues Mondelēz with €337.5 million antitrust fine
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.
Read moreInstant noodles, pasta, and soups launch with Desi flavours
5 Jun 2024
Indian consumers call for Desi flavours formulated in healthier instant noodles, pasta and soups, with manufacturers pitching products with healthier-for-you marketing.
Read moreConsumers dislike faba beans’ sensory profile
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.
Read moreFood scientists uncover new way to preserve nutrient and flavour quality
29 May 2024
Researchers have developed a method that guarantees food safety for low-moisture products, such as dried milk, while maximising quality by retaining vitamins, minerals, and flavours, they say.
Read moreAllergen-friendly product launches are on the rise
23 May 2024
Amid Allergy Awareness Week and the growing number of consumers with allergies and sensitivities, manufacturers are increasingly exploring free-from product launches.
Read moreFunctional snacks tailored to meet the nutritional needs of children
22 May 2024
Ready, a US-based active nutrition brand has launched its latest product, Clean Kids whole grain protein bars, which it claims are tailored to meet the nutritional needs of active children.
Read moreMental health crisis presents challenges and opportunities for US supplement industry
20 May 2024
Growing numbers of Americans are experiencing mental health problems and supplements can help relieve people from the symptoms of anxiety, depression and insomnia. Nutrition Business Journal's Mood and Mental Health Report explores the macro trends dri...
Read moreMintel’s most innovative food and drink of 2024: Part II – Bakery, dairy, ready meals, and more
16 May 2024
The Mintel Most Innovative Food and Drink 2024 showcase features eleven novel products that stand out as particularly disruptive and compelling. In part II of this roundup, we explore the most innovative bakery, dairy, meals and meal components, pet fo...
Read moreMintel’s most innovative food and drink of 2024: Part I – Snacks and beverages
15 May 2024
Despite stalled new product development and a challenging market for food and drinks brands, many creative and disruptive new products have hit the shelves around the world. Mintel analysts have picked the most innovative snacks and beverages.
Read moreGatorade turns on the tap, introducing alkaline water to its latest product offerings
10 May 2024
PepsiCo’s Gatorade has diversified its product portfolio, launching unflavoured alkaline water and energy drink mixes.
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