Latest News in the food Industry
Regional: North America
Nestlé releases products for pregnancy and fertility
13 Dec 2024
Building on in-house research, existing scientific evidence, and consumer demands, the global food company has developed products designed for mothers and babies.
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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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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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South Korea launches campaign to correct mistranslated food
6 Dec 2024
The Seoul city government has created a new campaign to promote standardised foreign-language names for Korean food to overcome translation errors.
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FDA updates phthalates regulation
29 Nov 2024
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has amended the law on chemicals commonly found in plastic food packaging and food contact applications.
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Protein-boosted ready-to-drink beverages expand beyond shakes
26 Nov 2024
Diets such as keto or Atkins may have paved the way to promote a higher protein intake. Now, the high-protein trend has gone mainstream, penetrating the ready-to-drink-beverage market.
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Nordic countries need tougher food waste reporting, new research finds
26 Nov 2024
The Nordic Council of Ministers has released a report recommending how the region can tackle its food waste problem to achieve reduction targets.
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Taking oats from the breakfast bowl to the dinner table
21 Nov 2024
Stoked Oats makes its entrance into the rice category with its latest product, OatRice, an oat-based rice alternative, targeted toward health and eco-conscious consumers.
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Chocolate consumers prioritise sustainability and affordability amid rising prices
20 Nov 2024
Consumers are adjusting to inflation by cutting back on chocolate purchases and opting for smaller products – but they also demand more sustainable and ethically sourced options.
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McKinsey Health & Wellness report shows consumers expect effective, science-backed solutions
19 Nov 2024
Consumers expect food, beverage, and supplements companies to provide solutions that hit key trends and are backed by concrete evidence to prove they work. This is the conclusion from a survey of consumers in China, the UK, and the US published in the ...
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Givaudan factory explosion kills two workers
15 Nov 2024
An explosion at a Givaudan Sense Colour factory in Kentucky, US on Tuesday killed two employees and left eleven people injured.
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Amazon adds to grocery portfolio with ‘no frills’ brand
14 Nov 2024
Amazon has made available a new private-label brand that offer discounts on grocery staples such as beverages, snacks, and pastas, as part of the multinational’s plans to strengthen its online food presence.
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