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Children’s food and drink claims centre on health and wellness
1 May 2024
A new report by HealthFocus International shows parents are at the forefront of health and wellness trends, leading the way for packaging claims on children’s products.
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US legislative push to ban 7 food additives in schools
17 Apr 2024
Proposed legislation would prohibit the use of seven additives – six artificial colours and titanium dioxide – in food and drink served in US state schools.
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Ultra-processed foods are the top concern among US consumers, study reveals
15 Apr 2024
New data from HealthFocus International shows that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are the number one food concern for US consumers, ahead of saturated fats and sugar.
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R3PACK Consortium backs BPA ban
9 Apr 2024
The EU-funded research project, R3PACK, urges a ban on Bisphenol A (BPA) and calls for rigorous rules, promoting transparency and prioritising health and the environment.
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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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Brazilian manufacturers must comply with warning label regulation, says court
7 Mar 2024
The Federal Court of São Paulo has ruled that Brazilian manufacturers must comply with front-of-pack labelling regulation that requires unhealthy products to feature warning labels, scrapping a last-minute one-year extension.
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Macauba oil emerges as potential rainforest-friendly palm oil alternative
1 Mar 2024
Producers and researchers consider the rainforest-friendly credentials of Macauba palm oil and whether its sustainability credentials offer an opportunity to replace palm oil.
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China needs maximum sodium targets for packaged foods, say researchers
8 Feb 2024
Packaged and processed foods now contribute to nearly one-third of Chinese people’s sodium intake, prompting researchers to call for maximum sodium reduction targets for manufacturers.
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‘Healthy’ additives make ultra-processed foods more appealing
4 Jan 2024
Almost three-quarters (74%) of Americans would try an ultra-processed food if it provided a health benefit such as better sleep, better immunity, or increased energy, according to an industry survey.
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