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Peruvian healthy brand keeps prices low with artificial intelligence

Peruvian 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.

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Asian food brands embrace upcycled ingredients

Asian food brands embrace upcycled ingredients

10 May 2023

A growing number of Asian food and drink brands are using upcycled ingredients, such as soy okara, banana stems, and broken rice, as a source of sustainable nutrition for their products.

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High-sugar Bournvita in the spotlight over misleading health claims

High-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.

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Israel approves Remilk’s animal-free dairy

Israel 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.

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Singapore positions itself as alternative protein pioneer

Singapore positions itself as alternative protein pioneer

25 Apr 2023

Singapore is positioning itself as an innovative ecosystem for alternative proteins, with the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) approving cell-cultured chicken, protein made from carbon via precision fermentation, and several insects species in recent years....

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Kefir goes plant-based with green buckwheat superfood

Kefir goes plant-based with green buckwheat superfood

21 Apr 2023

Latvian startup has launched a range of creamy, plant-based fermented drinks targeting physical, mental, and planetary health in the increasingly crowded functional beverage category.

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Product trendspotting: Food for blood sugar management

Product trendspotting: Food for blood sugar management

20 Apr 2023

Nestlé USA has launched a new line of ready meals for people managing their blood sugar levels, building on similar launches in Malaysia and China – and products that help control blood sugar levels could be the next big trend, says Mintel.

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Health, taste, and more: US consumers want products that offer multiple benefits

Health, taste, and more: US consumers want products that offer multiple benefits

14 Apr 2023

Products that offer double or even triple health benefits are standing out to consumers and dominating new launches in the US, according to Ooyen Research, which went trendspotting at Natural Products Expo West this year.

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Brick and mortar sales show strength for US sports nutrition and weight management products

Brick 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...

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SAFE raises concerns over EU directive to avoid false green claims

SAFE raises concerns over EU directive to avoid false green claims

5 Apr 2023

Following the release of the European Commission’s proposal to avoid false and misleading green claims, Safe Food Advocacy Europe (SAFE) is calling for updates to prevent consumer confusion and exploitation.

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Does low/no alcohol labelling lack clear information?

Does low/no alcohol labelling lack clear information?

31 Mar 2023

It’s a booming beverage sector but without definitive rules on labelling, low- and no- alcohol drinks need to avoid misleading consumers to maintain confidence, say experts.

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Innovations in prebiotics: Developing indulgent treats that are good for the gut

Innovations in prebiotics: Developing indulgent treats that are good for the gut

24 Mar 2023

Growing consumer awareness around the link between diet and health is fuelling demand for increased-fibre, reduced-sugar products. Functional soft drink brand Olipop and healthy snack maker Uplift Food are making the most of this trend.

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