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Beyond Burger’s clean-label recipe revamp

Beyond Burger’s clean-label recipe revamp

2 Apr 2024

Following annual revenue and profit losses, plant-based leader Beyond Burger has updated its ingredient list, adding avocado oil for a healthier fat profile and removing “unnecessary” ingredients.

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‘Miffy eats the rainbow’: Tips to market fruit and vegetables to kids

‘Miffy eats the rainbow’: Tips to market fruit and vegetables to kids

25 Mar 2024

Using a playful and colourful approach with storytelling can encourage children to try new varieties of fruit and vegetables, according to an ongoing Wageningen University study called ‘Miffy eats the rainbow’.

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Are brands ready for new USDA organic food rules?

Are brands ready for new USDA organic food rules?

21 Mar 2024

The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule will come into force on 19 March, with the aim of protecting consumers by preventing fraud in the organic supply chain. Are organic producers and brands ready?

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Danish Crown’s ‘climate-controlled’ claim misleading, court finds

Danish Crown’s ‘climate-controlled’ claim misleading, court finds

20 Mar 2024

Leading EU pork producer Danish Crown has been found guilty of greenwashing by misleading consumers with marketing claims about its “climate-controlled” pork and “climate-friendly” production.

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Food ingredients drive growth in beauty supplements

Food ingredients drive growth in beauty supplements

15 Mar 2024

As Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido partners with a food ingredient supplier for the launch of its “inner wellness” division, food-based extracts are playing a defining part in beauty-from-within supplement launches in Asia and beyond.

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Pesticide residues in conventional baby food: A boost for organic?

Pesticide residues in conventional baby food: A boost for organic?

29 Feb 2024

Nearly four in 10 (38%) of conventional US baby food products contain pesticide residues, according to research that also found that the organic samples were pesticide-free. Could this be an opportunity for organic or ‘pesticide-free’ produce?

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Reviving childhood favourites: Healthier twists on classic snacks

Reviving childhood favourites: Healthier twists on classic snacks

20 Feb 2024

Consumers are increasingly leaning on brands for comfort and familiarity - a trend US-based brand Justin’s is tapping into. With its recent launch of Chocolate Candy Pieces, Justin’s is drawing on nostalgic marketing trends, while incorporating better-...

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D’Amazonia launches functional tea to support menopausal women

D’Amazonia launches functional tea to support menopausal women

15 Feb 2024

Growing awareness about women’s health needs during perimenopause and menopause has prompted a number of brands to start exploring this space, including the recent launch of a functional tea by UK company D’Amazonia.

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Unleashing the power of plants at Fi Europe’s New Product Zone

Unleashing the power of plants at Fi Europe’s New Product Zone

5 Jan 2024

In the diverse landscape of plant-based innovation, Fi Europe 2023's New Product Zone spotlighted ten plant-based ingredients, tailored to meet the rising demand for sustainable and delicious options.

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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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Nestlé faces US lawsuit for allegedly false advertising pet food as ‘natural’

Nestlé faces US lawsuit for allegedly false advertising pet food as ‘natural’

16 Nov 2023

Legal action has been brought against Nestlé Purina Petcare in the US, after various products were allegedly falsely marketed as ‘natural’, despite containing multiple synthetic ingredients.

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