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Fi Europe’s New Product Zone elevates the nutrition of everyday indulgences

Fi Europe’s New Product Zone elevates the nutrition of everyday indulgences

22 Dec 2023

At Fi Europe 2023's New Product Zone, eight health ingredients, each offering an enhanced nutritional profile of various products, were on display. These ingredients address the evolving needs of the food and beverage industry and cater to consumers se...

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Fi Europe’s New Product Zone explores fresh possibilities with five natural ingredients

Fi Europe’s New Product Zone explores fresh possibilities with five natural ingredients

20 Dec 2023

Fi Europe 2023's New Product Zone unveils five natural ingredients, each catering to the growing demand for clean products and embodying ethical and sustainable choices for today's conscious consumers.

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South-East Asia: Renewed interest in sports nutrition products

South-East Asia: Renewed interest in sports nutrition products

19 Dec 2023

South-East Asia’s renewed focus on the elderly has also given rise to an emerging sports nutrition sector that serves to address similar health issues such as immune support and bone and joint health.

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MyAir plans to expand personalised adaptogen products to UK

MyAir plans to expand personalised adaptogen products to UK

15 Dec 2023

After launches in Japan and the US, B2B personalised nutrition company MyAir is eyeing the UK market with its white-label functional food and drink products. “Taste is a must – but it's not enough,” says its CEO. “Food has become functional and persona...

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Snack trends, ingredient claims, and plant-based perceptions: Highlights from Fi Europe 2023, part 1

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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Exploring new formats for energy boosters beyond brews and traditional energy drinks

Exploring new formats for energy boosters beyond brews and traditional energy drinks

30 Nov 2023

Rev Gum, a caffeine-infused chewing gum challenging the norms of gum consumption, emerges amid the declining chewing gum market and the rise of energy products and functional food.

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FUL Water uses spirulina for sustainable nutrition in functional drinks

FUL Water uses spirulina for sustainable nutrition in functional drinks

10 Nov 2023

Dutch functional water brand, FUL, uses spirulina as a sustainable and nutritious ingredient in its low-carbon FUL Water and is looking to expand into smoothies, juices, and snacks.

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‘Food is medicine’ approach can save lives and cut healthcare costs

‘Food is medicine’ approach can save lives and cut healthcare costs

1 Nov 2023

Targeted food and nutrition strategies, such as medically tailored meals and discounts or free produce such as fruits and vegetables, should be an integral part of healthcare at a national level, say experts.

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Over 90% of US consumers say supplements ‘essential’ for health maintenance

Over 90% of US consumers say supplements ‘essential’ for health maintenance

24 Oct 2023

A survey by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has highlighted the importance of supplements for health in the minds of US consumers, with over 90% agreeing they are essential to maintaining health.

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Wile Women embraces perimenopause ecosystem with support and education

Wile Women embraces perimenopause ecosystem with support and education

6 Oct 2023

Wile Women, a US-based direct-to-consumer supplement brand, offers “naturopathic” products designed to address women’s mental health and aims to break the stigma surrounding perimenopause.

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Infant formula contamination: FDA issues warning letter to three US firms

Infant formula contamination: FDA issues warning letter to three US firms

18 Sep 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters to three infant formula manufacturers – ByHeart, Mead Johnson Nutrition, and Perrigo – urging them to address manufacturing practices to prevent bacterial contamination.

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Meurens Natural: Pioneering the Way in Oat-Based Nutrition

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.

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