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Meurens Natural: Pioneering the Way in Oat-Based Nutrition
12 Sep 2023
Meurens Natural, a European trailblazer in the organic sector for more than 30 years and expert in hydrolyzed oat syrups, powders, and proteins.
Read morePremium dairy launches defy cost-of-living crisis
6 Sep 2023
From Häagen-Dazs’ Cultured Crème yoghurt to Boursin’s black truffle and sea salt cream cheese, some recent premium dairy product launches suggest there is still appetite for gourmet products despite the cost-of-living crisis.
Read moreMicrowave-safe plastic releases billions of toxic particles into food
24 Aug 2023
Plastic packaging that is labelled as ‘microwave safe’ releases billions of micro- and nano-plastic particles into baby food after being microwaved – and these particles are toxic to human kidney cells, according to a recent study. What does this mean ...
Read moreOne-fifth of Brazilian whey protein products mislabelled
12 Jul 2023
One fifth of whey protein products sold in Brazil are mislabelled, according to one small survey, as the Latin American trade association ALANUR calls on authorities to act against brands that inappropriately advertise the nutritional attributes of the...
Read morePeruvian healthy brand keeps prices low with artificial intelligence
12 May 2023
Nutri Co uses artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce product formulation time, allowing it to offer healthy products with local ingredients at a low cost, serving the price-sensitive Peruvian market.
Read moreHigh-sugar Bournvita in the spotlight over misleading health claims
9 May 2023
Mondelēz-owned chocolate drink brand Bournvita has become embroiled in a legal spat with an Indian social media influencer who questioned the purported healthiness of the high-sugar product.
Read moreIsrael approves Remilk’s animal-free dairy
8 May 2023
The Israeli Ministry of Health has approved precision fermentation startup Remilk’s animal-free dairy whey protein, meaning its ingredients can now be marketed and sold in Israel.
Read moreStrategic priorities: US dairy executives focus on growth, resilience, and sustainability in 2023
19 Apr 2023
In the face of current economic and geopolitical volatility, growth, resilience, and sustainability are the top three strategic priorities for US dairy leaders in 2023, according to a market report by US management consultancy McKinsey.
Read moreFood production needs climate-conscious overhaul
18 Apr 2023
As climate change threatens global food security, urgent action is required to protect food production and secure future supply, say scientists – but is industry ready to act?
Read moreBrick 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...
Read moreNestlé 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.
Read moreSwedish Food Agency updates food plate model to consider planetary health
21 Mar 2023
The Swedish Food Agency (SFA) has updated its national dietary recommendations to prioritise the health of the planet with an emphasis on plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy.
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