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Ultra-processed foods as addictive as alcohol, studies suggest
2 Nov 2023
Biscuits, crisps, ice cream, and many other ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be as addictive as cigarettes and alcohol, research shows.
Read more‘Food is medicine’ approach can save lives and cut healthcare costs
1 Nov 2023
Targeted food and nutrition strategies, such as medically tailored meals and discounts or free produce such as fruits and vegetables, should be an integral part of healthcare at a national level, say experts.
Read moreSugary drink intake on the rise in Sub-Saharan Africa
31 Oct 2023
Sub-Saharan Africa has seen the biggest increase globally in consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages such as soda and energy drinks since 1990, according to a study.
Read moreCould allergen near misses enter food safety procedures?
30 Oct 2023
A new report calls for better food allergy near-miss procedures after finding a lack of reporting consistency and food industry support.
Read morePink Albatross on getting the right formulation for clean label ice cream
27 Oct 2023
Plant-based ice cream brand Pink Albatross has made its clean label ingredient list a focal point of its branding and packaging. “We only use ingredients we can draw…. And it's quite difficult to draw methylcellulose or mono and di-glycerides of fatty ...
Read moreNestlé launches soy-dairy milk blend in African markets
26 Oct 2023
Nestlé has launched an instant milk powder in Central and West Africa made with a blend of dairy and plant-based ingredients, calling the Nido product both affordable and nutritious.
Read moreA look at the latest ‘gut health for immunity’ product launches
25 Oct 2023
From Lipton’s probiotic tea to Babybel’s snack-sized cheeses and smoothie powders, we look at some recent product launches that can benefit immune health by targeting the gut microbiome and a healthier digestive system.
Read moreOver 90% of US consumers say supplements ‘essential’ for health maintenance
24 Oct 2023
A survey by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has highlighted the importance of supplements for health in the minds of US consumers, with over 90% agreeing they are essential to maintaining health.
Read moreUnguilty pleasures: How brands are making savoury snacks healthy
23 Oct 2023
Snacking is going through a redefining period, with consumers increasingly interested in snacks that are healthy and guilt-free but still taste great. We look at some recent innovations in the savoury snack space.
Read moreCall for EU to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in consumer products
20 Oct 2023
A consumer rights group in Europe is pushing for new regulations to reduce dangerous chemicals in food after new product test results found high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Read moreReport reveals Nestlé as most, and Kraft Heinz as least, sustainable coffee brands
19 Oct 2023
A Solidaridad report, which ranks the performance of well-known coffee producers regarding sustainability, has found that the industry is in a “state of crisis”.
Read moreTop consumer food and drink trends to track in 2024, according to Mintel
18 Oct 2023
Increasing awareness about processing levels and methods, healthy ageing for Gen X consumers, and the implications of technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) on food and drink products feature amongst the top consumer trends for 2024, a Mintel repo...
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