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Lack of legal definition for vegan food could be dangerous, group warns

Lack of legal definition for vegan food could be dangerous, group warns

3 Aug 2023

With little oversight and enforcement from government agencies, “vegan” food products are being mislabelled and posing a risk to people with allergies, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has warned.

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Healthy acquisition: Mars buys keto and paleo brand

Healthy acquisition: Mars buys keto and paleo brand

2 Aug 2023

US-based global manufacturer Mars has acquired healthy keto and paleo meal brand Kevin’s Natural Foods, whose products include healthy sous-vide meals, sides, and sauces.

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Coca-Cola trials delivery of refillable glass bottles in London

Coca-Cola trials delivery of refillable glass bottles in London

1 Aug 2023

In an effort to make good on commitments to cut back its plastic pollution, Coca-Cola is testing out a new system of delivering, collecting and reusing glass bottles of Coke Zero directly with customers.

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Food safety body strongly against EU glyphosate reapproval

Food safety body strongly against EU glyphosate reapproval

31 Jul 2023

As the European Union (EU) considers the potential reapproval of the common pesticide glyphosate in the food manufacturing space, Safe Food Advocacy Europe (SAFE) confirms its opposition to the move.

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How healthy are plant-based drinks in China?

How healthy are plant-based drinks in China?

28 Jul 2023

Researchers studying the nutritional content of plant-based protein drinks recommend consumers closely observe nutrition facts and ingredient information.

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Paper-based packaging gaining popularity as solution to waste reduction

Paper-based packaging gaining popularity as solution to waste reduction

27 Jul 2023

With efforts being made to offer alternatives to plastic-based packaging, the food industry has renewed efforts to introduce paper- and even plant-based options to complement the sustainably produced food products they serve to protect.

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USDA progresses project to assess ‘raised with antibiotics’ market

USDA progresses project to assess ‘raised with antibiotics’ market

26 Jul 2023

Consumers and the wider food industry are asking for greater transparency and accountability in placing antibiotics claims on animal-based products.

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Latino-owned food startups tackle climate change

Latino-owned food startups tackle climate change

25 Jul 2023

A growing list of Latino-founded food and beverage startups in the US are putting sustainability at the forefront of their businesses for the sake of the planet.

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Coffee industry condemns Fair Trade USA’s price freeze

Coffee industry condemns Fair Trade USA’s price freeze

24 Jul 2023

More than 600 coffee producers are speaking out against Fair Trade USA’s refusal to align with the new international minimum price for coffee set by Fairtrade International earlier this year.

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‘Uncertainties’ over quality of evidence linking ultra-processed foods to poor health

‘Uncertainties’ over quality of evidence linking ultra-processed foods to poor health

21 Jul 2023

A UK government report has cast doubt on the science linking consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) with increased risks of poor health, highlighting “uncertainties around the quality of evidence available”.

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JECFA expert committee reconfirms aspartame safety at approved levels

JECFA expert committee reconfirms aspartame safety at approved levels

20 Jul 2023

The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has found “limited evidence” that aspartame is a possible carcinogenic, yet the sweetener has received a classification of “possibly carcinogenic”.

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Multifunctionality key to consumer adoption of health products

Multifunctionality key to consumer adoption of health products

19 Jul 2023

Mental and physical and the relationship between them are driving interest in multifunctional health products, especially those offering scientifically-backed holistic health benefits, according to a report.

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