Latest News in the food Industry
Regional: North America
Holistic health trends shape Gen Z and Millennial preferences for functional products
26 Sep 2024
Research from FMCG Gurus points to the fact that functional products are seen as a key step towards holistic regimens that focus on a healthier lifestyle where the aim is prevention rather than cure.
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TikTok Shop offers new retail opportunities for beauty supplement brands
25 Sep 2024
TikTok Shop is offering significant opportunities for beauty supplement brands, as the new digital retail channel takes off in a big way for younger consumers.
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Diestel is first turkey producer to snag Regenifed certification
17 Sep 2024
In the US, Diestel Family Ranch, a family-owned turkey farming venture, has become the first producer to gain Regenified certification for its whole turkey and processed turkey product ranges.
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Upside Foods sues Florida over cultivated meat ban
10 Sep 2024
In May, Florida became the first US state to ban cultivated meat's sale, manufacture, and distribution. Upside Foods, a cultivated chicken startup, has filed a federal lawsuit in response, arguing that the law is unconstitutional.
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How alternative proteins could transform US agriculture and restore natural ecosystems
30 Aug 2024
As the US seeks new strategies to meet its environmental targets, a recent report from the Good Food Institute (GFI) and Highland Economics highlights the potential of alternative proteins to drive significant progress.
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How insecure are our global food systems?
29 Aug 2024
Countries across the globe are struggling to secure safe and accessible food, according to recent reports.
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USDA launches new nutrition hub network
22 Aug 2024
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest $4.5 million into providing nutritional advice and guidance across the US.
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Vitamin Shoppe says popularity of GLP-1 medication is driving demand for nutritional support
21 Aug 2024
US health and supplement retailer Vitamin Shoppe has highlighted growing demand in nutritional support for GLP-1 weight loss medication users as one of its top current trends.
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Will ‘foie gras’ become the EU’s first approved cultivated meat?
20 Aug 2024
French startup Gourmey has submitted its cultivated foie gras for approval in the European Union (EU), signalling the first application of its kind in the region.
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UPF policies stall amid confusing science
14 Aug 2024
As a new WHO report puts processed foods in the same harmful category as tobacco, confusion behind ultra-processed food (UPF) science remains, stalling policy and regulatory creation.
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Voyage Foods launches beanless coffee
8 Aug 2024
US company Voyage Foods has launched a range of “bean-free brews”, an alternative to coffee made from roasted rice hulls, chickpeas, and caffeine derived from green tea.
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Rising orange juice prices press brands to innovate
29 Jul 2024
Supply constraints, crop disease, high prices, and changing consumer preferences are hitting the orange juice industry. Manufacturers are responding by turning to alternatives like functional formulations.
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