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Grocery retail shows cautious optimism and stabilisation

Grocery retail shows cautious optimism and stabilisation

15 May 2025

Health and functionality, personalisation, convenience, advancing technologies, and sustainability dominate the grocery retail landscape and the shoppers of the future.

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US artificial dye phase-out plan drives growth for natural alternatives

US artificial dye phase-out plan drives growth for natural alternatives

13 May 2025

With the US phasing out artificial dyes, brands are exploring aquatic environments, fruits, and food waste to replicate colour in formulations.

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Move towards moderate alcohol consumption drives fruit beers

Move towards moderate alcohol consumption drives fruit beers

12 May 2025

UK retailer Tesco recently revealed that interest in fruit beers is on the rise, while market intelligence points to changing alcohol consumption patterns in younger consumers as a likely driving force.

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East takes on West in the fight for future food flavours

East takes on West in the fight for future food flavours

30 Apr 2025

Asian and South American flavours are now key components on global menus, driven by a growing global appetite for culinary mashups.

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How biotechnology is developing novel ingredients of the future

How biotechnology is developing novel ingredients of the future

29 Apr 2025

Fermented ingredients have the potential to change the food sector at a more rapid pace than once thought, a report by global management consultancy McKinsey suggests.

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Could the US manufacturing space benefit from simplified food laws?

Could the US manufacturing space benefit from simplified food laws?

25 Apr 2025

Following a US ban on artificial food dyes, research examines the US food manufacturing and regulatory landscape.

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Business confidence in the UK food and drink manufacturing sector falls

Business confidence in the UK food and drink manufacturing sector falls

22 Apr 2025

Business confidence is on a downward trajectory, according to a report from the UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF), which is suggesting 40 actions to help it pick up.

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What are the latest global pet food trends?

What are the latest global pet food trends?

16 Apr 2025

Pet owners want functional food that prioritises their pets’ health and wellbeing, according to research from market insights provider Innova.

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Why is freeze-dried candy taking off in 2025?

Why is freeze-dried candy taking off in 2025?

14 Apr 2025

Freeze-dried candy, with its novel texture and intense flavour, is captivating candy lovers across the globe. Brands are listening, launching freeze-dried twists of classic products, and even the more bizarre, like ice-cream sandwiches.

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Low-calorie nutrient-rich milk launched to battle dairy alternatives

Low-calorie nutrient-rich milk launched to battle dairy alternatives

7 Apr 2025

Plant-based milk has carved out a growing slice of the milk market in recent years, but now Dairy Farmers of America is pitching its Milk50 by DairyPure to claw back more of the market share.

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FoodTech investment plummets, but biotech and circularity are on the rise

FoodTech investment plummets, but biotech and circularity are on the rise

4 Apr 2025

The 2024 FoodTech 500 highlights a major shift in innovation focus, with functional ingredients, biotech, and waste upcycling climbing the ranks amid a steep drop in global funding.

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Value is a top priority for today’s F&B consumers

Value is a top priority for today’s F&B consumers

3 Apr 2025

Research from global consultancy Hartman Group suggests there are six core values that brands must tap into to connect with consumers’ needs.

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