Latest News in the food Industry
Regional: Africa
Allergen-friendly product launches are on the rise
23 May 2024
Amid Allergy Awareness Week and the growing number of consumers with allergies and sensitivities, manufacturers are increasingly exploring free-from product launches.
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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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Balenti adds the benefits of baobab to functional nut butters
19 Apr 2024
French startup Balenti uses sustainably sourced, wild-harvested baobab fruit to make its healthy nut butters with functional benefits.
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Limiting trans fats in Kenyan food products could prevent heart disease
4 Apr 2024
Implementing trans fat restrictions in Kenya could bring about significant health and economic benefits, saving lives and reducing healthcare costs, study finds.
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Cocoa prices likely to increase significantly in 2024
27 Mar 2024
Due to environmental factors, the International Cocoa Organization predicts an 11% drop in global cocoa output, driving cocoa prices up and raising concerns for farmers' livelihoods.
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Ultra-processed food intake in South Africa at concerning levels, study suggests
19 Mar 2024
As South Africa considers introducing front-of-pack warning labels and strict marketing limits for unhealthy foods, research has found that low-income South Africans get around half of their calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs) – “a cause for con...
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Sainsbury’s reaches living wage goal for banana workers
12 Mar 2024
UK supermarket Sainsbury’s announces it has achieved its industry commitment three years ahead of schedule and encourages other retailers to do the same.
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