Latest News in the food Industry

26 Jul 2024

A Dutch court has ruled against Upfield’s plant-based butter, Roombeter, stating that its use of the word ‘room’ (cream) in the product name violates European regulations that protect dairy-related terms allowed for dairy products only.

25 Jul 2024

The UK’s food security landscape is “absolute chaos”, according to food safety expert Chris Elliott, and the country urgently needs a food security policy to protect consumers and support businesses.

23 Jul 2024

As New York state pushes forward with its regulation imposing an age limit for certain weight loss and muscle-building supplements, the nutraceutical industry is pushing back.

19 Jul 2024

A new study shows that individuals living in lower-income neighbourhoods without local food stores are more likely to choose snacks and sweet products than people living in higher-income areas with more food retail choices.

8 Jul 2024

Grocery retailer Asda has launched a new premium food brand across its UK outlets, a move that comes in the face of an increasing number of households saying they are struggling with the cost of living, particularly with respect to food prices.

3 Jul 2024

UK supermarket chain Tesco is trialing a new laser-etched avocado range as part of its measures to cut down on plastic packaging and enhance its environmental profile.

20 Jun 2024

UK retailer Tesco points to a huge spike in TikTok posts about salad as the inspiration behind the launch of a brand new salad bar concept.

19 Jun 2024

US manufacturers and marketers are tapping into the adventurer consumer persona and enhancing their products with elevated and diverse ‘swicy’ flavours.

17 Jun 2024

Value revolves around better-for-you bakery claims and nutritious seed-rich loaves as consumers seek less sugar and more fibre from their baked goods, according to Mintel.

12 Jun 2024

Consumers remain cautious about spending, despite global drops in inflation and the UK recording its lowest inflation levels in recent years.

7 Jun 2024

TasteGPT, a Generative AI chatbot, helps companies in the food and beverage industry anticipate future trends and use those insights for new product development.

4 Jun 2024

Food programmes can not only address consumer health concerns but advance the position of retailers wanting to contribute to tackling chronic diseases in the US, according to experts speaking at the Food Is Medicine Summit.