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Brands, retailers, and countries remain divided over Nutri-Score labels

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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SPINS forecasts 2025 US nutraceutical growth driven by younger consumers

SPINS forecasts 2025 US nutraceutical growth driven by younger consumers

22 Jan 2025

The latest SPINS 2025 CPG Outlook: Industry Update & Trends Predictions report highlights younger consumers’ increasing influence on the nutraceutical and functional food markets in the US.

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Ben & Jerry’s accuses Unilever of breaching merger agreement

Ben & Jerry’s accuses Unilever of breaching merger agreement

21 Jan 2025

There is a chill wind blowing through the ice-cream aisles after Ben & Jerry’s sued its parent company Unilever, which also owns Wall’s and Magnum.

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Major Belgian retailers promise standardised, reusable packaging at scale

Major Belgian retailers promise standardised, reusable packaging at scale

16 Jan 2025

Albert Heijn, Aldi, Carrefour, Colruyt, Delhaize, and Lidl have launched a new reusable packaging coalition that aims to accelerate the use of reusable packaging, starting with mushrooms.

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HyFun Foods team up with Woolworths to expand frozen foods

HyFun Foods team up with Woolworths to expand frozen foods

13 Jan 2025

Ready-to-eat frozen food provider HyFun Foods partners with multinational retail giant Woolworths to move the premiumisation of frozen foods further into mainstream food aisles.

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California companies required to disclose heavy metal content in baby food

California companies required to disclose heavy metal content in baby food

10 Jan 2025

As of January 2025, baby food manufacturers selling in California must disclose test results for four heavy metals – arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury – via an on-pack QR code.

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UpSnack Brands acquires Pipcorn Heirloom Snacks and Spudsy

UpSnack Brands acquires Pipcorn Heirloom Snacks and Spudsy

3 Jan 2025

Startup UpSnack expands with acquisitions amid hopes to make a mark in the better-for-you space with a diverse selection of upcycled ingredients.

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BelliWelli secures funding for retail and team expansion

BelliWelli secures funding for retail and team expansion

2 Jan 2025

US fibre brand BelliWelli has confirmed a further $10 million series B investment from Invus. The investment will help the company further expand its presence in the US.

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EU calls to harmonise allergen labelling increase

EU calls to harmonise allergen labelling increase

1 Jan 2025

Allergy awareness efforts focus on implementing a European reference laboratory and collaboration to standardise labels and support allergen identification.

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Waitrose taps into British appetite for Portuguese sweet treats

Waitrose taps into British appetite for Portuguese sweet treats

26 Dec 2024

British premium retailer Waitrose has launched a lemon-flavoured bolo de arroz, a Portuguese rice muffin, in a bid to build on the continued popularity of pastel de nata in the UK.

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Coca-Cola waters down environmental targets on packaging, sustainable sourcing

Coca-Cola waters down environmental targets on packaging, sustainable sourcing

24 Dec 2024

The Coca-Cola Company has changed its targets relating to water, packaging, climate, and agriculture, drawing fire from campaigners.

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Chile's food labelling laws produce healthy results

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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