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The food industry’s single-use packaging problem
12 Dec 2023
The food industry’s reliance on single-use packaging is a sustainability “sticking point” with viable alternatives not widely available – but new EU rules mean food businesses will remain responsible for the collection and disposal of the packaging the...
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Snack trends, ingredient claims, and plant-based perceptions: Highlights from Fi Europe 2023, part 1
7 Dec 2023
Value-led snacking, sustainability storytelling, and the importance of having a ‘star ingredient’: we asked consumer analysts and market experts at Fi Europe about the trends and innovations that are shaping the food industry.
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HELM and Allied Biotech partnership make possible natural crystal-clear colours
7 Nov 2023
As one of the leading Carotenoid producers, Allied Biotech has successfully launched the clear colour product lines. The new products are mainly used in transparent applications. Clear colours are ideal candidates for replacement of the artificial colo...
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Impact taste in your recipe substantially - through Chilled-Fresh ingredients
29 Sep 2023
Bresc is the European pioneer of Chilled-Fresh ingredients for culinary professionals that has its origins in French Cuisine. While focusing on best raw materials choice, Bresc’s recipes are conceived to inspire product development and to add-up in tas...
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Elevate your products, with Butter Buds® concentrates
4 Sep 2023
Butter Buds Inc. is excited to return to Fi Europe, where we look forward to discovering more global food trends and sharing Fi Europe’s world of taste and opportunity. We are proud to be a part of the community of food & beverage tastemakers working t...
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Well-known brands win over US consumers with unique and nostalgic flavours
7 Aug 2023
Consumers in the US are increasingly being drawn to unique and nostalgic flavours, introduced by leading national brands like Oreo and Jell-O, says Mintel.
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Digital innovations and holistic health in the Chinese market
13 Jun 2023
Health and wellness consumers in China are much younger than in the West, according to industry experts who say a tendency to act preventatively rather than reactively, coupled with a digital-first culture, gives brands an opportunity to retain consume...
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Brands must ‘do better’ to meet maternal nutrition needs
6 Jun 2023
Brands in the health and nutraceutical space must work harder to overcome common challenges and meet the nutritional needs of pregnant and post-natal women, says Caroline Munari, global R&D platform lead for maternal nutrition at Nestlé's sp...
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Most categories trading down in US supplements market, says SPINS
5 Jun 2023
Hit by the cost-of-living crisis, sales of most US vitamin and mineral supplements have declined – with the exception of probiotics, digestive aids, and homoeopathic medicines, according to SPINS data.
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Should brands make healthy products more affordable?
17 May 2023
Do health and wellness products need to be affordable or are consumers willing to pay a premium for a health benefit despite the cost-of-living crisis? We asked two leading market experts – and received different answers.
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Health innovation takes centre stage at Vitafoods Europe
26 Apr 2023
In just two weeks, Vitafoods Europe will showcase the biggest nutraceutical innovations, trends, and startups thanks to its conference programme with expert speakers, Future of Nutrition Summit, and Startup Innovation Challenge.
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Redefining brand value: Empower consumers to be resourceful and creative in the face of rising costs [Interview]
16 Nov 2022
With inflation, greater instability, and supply chain disruptions as a global backdrop of 2022, consumers are increasing looking for value, products with functional benefits, and convenience for the coming year, says Innova Market Insights.
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