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How US soy exports shape Southeast Asian food

How US soy exports shape Southeast Asian food

19 Dec 2024

As Southeast Asia and the US mark 20 years of trade, trends in soy, especially plant-based preferences, signal increasing demand for high-quality protein sources.

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Europe’s new strategies pave the way for alternative protein growth

Europe’s new strategies pave the way for alternative protein growth

12 Dec 2024

European countries such as Lithuania and the Netherlands are adopting strategic approaches to accelerate the development of alternative proteins, balancing innovation with food safety to drive sustainable food systems.

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Consumer awareness and transparency key factors in shift to natural-based emulsifiers

Consumer awareness and transparency key factors in shift to natural-based emulsifiers

11 Dec 2024

The demand for natural-based emulsifiers in the food industry is surging as health concerns over the use of synthetic emulsifiers have consumers looking for alternatives.

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Rapidly expanding pet ownership in Asia fuels demand for pet vitamins and science-backed nutrition

Rapidly expanding pet ownership in Asia fuels demand for pet vitamins and science-backed nutrition

10 Dec 2024

Pet ownership rates have exploded across Asia in recent years. China is leading the way, with predominantly young, urban, female pet owners driving the latest pet food and supplements trends.

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Impossible Foods courts family-friendly plant-based meals

Impossible Foods courts family-friendly plant-based meals

5 Dec 2024

Plant-based meat and poultry alternatives have faced volatile conditions in both North America and Europe, but Impossible Foods is fighting back by partnering with Disney to promote its Impossible “Chicken” Nuggets.

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New smart frozen food storage system promises energy and labour savings

New smart frozen food storage system promises energy and labour savings

22 Nov 2024

Norwegian retail technology firm, Strongpoint, says it has successfully trialed its new multi-zoned frozen food system with food distribution company Haugaland Storhusholdning.

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Demand for sustainable pet food drives industry change

Demand for sustainable pet food drives industry change

15 Nov 2024

Sustainability is becoming a powerful force in the pet food industry, as pet owners increasingly seek products that are environmentally responsible without compromising on quality.

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Food industry unites to tackle FDA’s track and trace requirements for ‘high-risk’ foods

Food industry unites to tackle FDA’s track and trace requirements for ‘high-risk’ foods

31 Oct 2024

Prominent US food industry associations have formed a collaboration to clarify requirements of new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) legislation designed to improve traceability record keeping within the supply chain.

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Pulses market grows as consumers demand more plant-based protein

Pulses market grows as consumers demand more plant-based protein

25 Oct 2024

Pulses are gaining traction both as a source of protein in developing markets and as key ingredients in plant-based products in developed countries.

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Ferrero updates Nutella brand with new plant-based version

Ferrero updates Nutella brand with new plant-based version

24 Oct 2024

Ferrero has launched a plant-based version of its Nutella brand, which adds chickpeas to its formulation in a move designed to appeal to growing numbers of vegan consumers.

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Top EU court rules that using ‘meaty’ names for plant-based products is lawful

Top EU court rules that using ‘meaty’ names for plant-based products is lawful

11 Oct 2024

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) rules against banning meat terminology on plant-based products.

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Sustainable grains present a healthy growth opportunity

Sustainable grains present a healthy growth opportunity

3 Oct 2024

Food insights provider SPINS unveils the latest trends in the sustainable grains field, exploring how seven leading grains show healthy growth despite challenges in the global value chain.

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