Latest News in the food Industry

21 Aug 2023

Unilever is trialling new packaging for its Pot Noodle brand in the UK that is 90% paper and will reduce the use of virgin plastic, it says.

14 Aug 2023

Consumers are opting for traditional product purchases over disruptive, novel launches amid growing inflation, according to a Rabobank report.

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.

2 Aug 2023

US-based global manufacturer Mars has acquired healthy keto and paleo meal brand Kevin’s Natural Foods, whose products include healthy sous-vide meals, sides, and sauces.

27 Jul 2023

With efforts being made to offer alternatives to plastic-based packaging, the food industry has renewed efforts to introduce paper- and even plant-based options to complement the sustainably produced food products they serve to protect.

25 Jul 2023

A growing list of Latino-founded food and beverage startups in the US are putting sustainability at the forefront of their businesses for the sake of the planet.

17 Jul 2023

The Netherlands has become the first country in Europe to approve tastings of cultivated meat and seafood in controlled environments, yet there is still a long way to go before widescale commercialisation is achieved.

6 Jul 2023

Sales of plant-based meat are stagnating, products are being withdrawn, and brands are declaring bankruptcy – but Rabobank’s RaboResearch has identified five strategies that could help revive the category, and precision fermentation could be an NPD gam...

22 Jun 2023

Cell-cultivated chicken can now be sold in the US as regulatory authorities give the final greenlight to two cellular agriculture firms, UPSIDE Foods and GOOD Meat.

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...

29 May 2023

Forget “boring” vanilla and chocolate. Indian sweet bakery brands should seek flavour inspiration in seasonal fruits, such as jamun and mango, or traditional desserts like carrot halwa to pique the interest of Indian consumers, says Mintel.

25 May 2023

Growing numbers of pet owners are choosing plant-based food for their pets for health and sustainability reasons, according to ProVeg, with many products containing healthy wholefood ingredients like kale, chia, beetroot, and broccoli.