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The future of UPF regulation: Stricter labelling, more taxation, and no more conflicts of interest?
10 Feb 2025
Policymakers are intensifying efforts to regulate ultra-processed foods (UPFs), as mounting evidence links their consumption to increased risks of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic health issues.
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Leading regulatory updates in Asia in 2025
7 Feb 2025
As we head into 2025, numerous legislators around Asia are suggesting and solidifying legal updates and changes that will impact the food and beverage space.
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Singapore introduces Food Safety and Security Bill
3 Feb 2025
Amid growing food safety concerns and supply chain disruptions, the Singapore Food Agency passes its Food Safety and Security Bill (FSSB) to provide greater clarity, assurance, and credibility.
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Brands, retailers, and countries remain divided over Nutri-Score labels
30 Jan 2025
Europe's supermarkets and manufacturers are far from aligned over a standarised approach to nutrition labelling. Some welcome the non-mandatory Nutri-Score labels with open arms, while others have “considerable concerns”.
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Entries open for inaugural Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards
29 Jan 2025
Entries are open for the inaugural Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards, celebrating the ingredients, finished products, partnerships, and initiatives redefining the nutraceutical landscape.
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Kraft Heinz, Mondelēz, Coca-Cola, and Nestlé accused of marketing ‘addictive’ UPFs at children
15 Jan 2025
Major food manufacturers have been hit with a first-of-its-kind lawsuit alleging that they specifically engineer their ultra-processed foods (UPFs) to be addictive, and that they market the products towards children.
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Is it time for a global definition of whole grain?
30 Dec 2024
Amid a lack of harmonisation, the European Food Information Council (EUFIC) is calling for a global definition of the term whole grain to end consumer confusion.
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Chile's food labelling laws produce healthy results
23 Dec 2024
Chile’s warning labelling and marketing rules for unhealthy foods led to “significant decreases” in purchases of food and drinks with high levels of sugar, salt and fat, according to a study published in the journal PLOS Medicine.
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FDA delivers workshop on nutrition regulation and science
19 Dec 2024
The FDA hosted a nutrition regulatory science workshop exploring ultra-processed foods and emerging technologies, aiming to spotlight the relationship between nutrition, science, and evidence-based policies.
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Food Compass nutrient profiling system is updated to fit latest nutrition research
9 Dec 2024
A nutrient profiling system widely used in the food and beverage industry has been redesigned to reflect new data on specific ingredients and the latest diet-health evidence.
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Umami Cola shakes up soda drink category with unique flavour
18 Nov 2024
Japan’s Umami Cola is aiming to transform soft drinks with its koji-sweetened, botanical-based soda that taps into the trend for fermented food and drink and natural energy.
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Gates Foundation calls for more fortification to fight malnutrition
12 Nov 2024
The 2024 Gates Foundation Goalkeepers Report advocates for fortifying everyday staples like bouillon cubes to combat malnutrition in vulnerable populations.
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