Latest News in the food Industry

11 Jul 2024

The Swedish Food Agency has announced updates to the voluntary Keyhole logo, used in four Nordic countries, following recommendations to improve nutrition labelling.

9 Jul 2024

There is a small but growing anti-seed oil movement, with some consumers perceiving seed oils – such as rapeseed oil and sunflower oil – as harmful for human health, despite the advice of nutritionists and assurances from dietary authorities.

4 Jul 2024

Nestlé Health Science has introduced GLP-1 Nutrition, an initiative to support consumers during their weight loss efforts, building on the recent launch of its Vital Pursuit product range. “Nutrition, science, and wellness must merge – not collide,” it...

27 Jun 2024

China’s Gen Z could be at the forefront of a dietary shift, with younger consumers increasingly open to and curious about alternative proteins. With the right strategies to address their concerns and highlight the benefits, the alternative protein mark...

25 Jun 2024

Mexico’s consumer watchdog has called on food industry to reduce salt in processed products available in the country to reduce cardiovascular diseases.

21 Jun 2024

ASEAN Health Ministries and UNICEF release new guidelines on how food and beverage brands should market their products to children to protect them from harm.

10 Jun 2024

For the first time, scientists in Brazil used biomarkers to analyse the risk of mycotoxins in consumers’ diets, finding that some exceed maximum permitted levels.

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.

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.

27 May 2024

Raw breaded stuffed chicken found with salmonella can no longer be sold in the US, with similar policies on more chicken items expected to follow.

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.