Latest News in the food Industry
Regional: North America
Future F&B flavours favour exploration and explosive taste profiles
25 Mar 2025
Exploration and experimentation will define the future of flavour, according to Mintel, as consumers seek out taste profiles and textures that offer an adventurous eating experience.
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US wholesale egg prices plummet, but volatility remains
24 Mar 2025
Egg prices in the US fell sharply in March after supply improved – but risks from avian flu and other market factors keep long-term prices unpredictable.
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Global consumers enjoy food less and perceive it as less healthy
20 Mar 2025
Enjoyment of food and its perceived healthiness is dwindling among most global populations, according to findings from Gallup and Ando Foundation/Nissin Food Products.
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Seafood set to ‘dethrone’ poultry as protein growth king
19 Mar 2025
Seafood is poised to surpass poultry as the leading contributor to global protein supply growth this year, according to Rabobank’s latest protein outlook.
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Scientists reveal new crop production ideas to overcome food shortages
13 Mar 2025
Researchers from the University of Illinois are exploring increasing Rubisco levels to enhance photosynthesis and elevate crop productivity.
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Coca-Cola enters the prebiotic soda category
12 Mar 2025
Coca-Cola is leaning into nostalgia and the growing popularity of “gut-healthy” sodas to launch a line of prebiotic sparkling beverages.
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‘World's first’ precision nutrition system launched in UK
11 Mar 2025
Wellness provider Reviv Global is claiming a “world first” in the field of personalised health with the UK launch of its 10X Precision Health System.
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Tariff volatility leaves food manufacturers in limbo
11 Mar 2025
Rapid US trade policy shifts and tariff escalations are creating uncertainty for food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers.
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‘Health’ labels on products reduce consumers’ willingness to pay
10 Mar 2025
A study into front-of-packaging “health” labelling finds that these labels alone can lower US consumers’ willingness to pay.
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F&B industry hit with fresh greenwashing claims
26 Feb 2025
The food and beverage (F&B) industry is under fresh scrutiny amid claims of greenwashing, with Arla the latest company in the firing line.
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Have scientists discovered a new tool to measure UPFs?
19 Feb 2025
Researchers have developed a new scoring system and database, compiling over 50,000 food items, of which over 1,000 are classified as ultra-processed.
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Most consumers lack trust in AI, but supplement users are ready to embrace the technology
14 Feb 2025
A survey of UK and US consumers found that most supplement users are willing to let AI make decisions on their behalf, but they also demand greater transparency.
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