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Ultra-processed food intake in South Africa at concerning levels, study suggests

Ultra-processed food intake in South Africa at concerning levels, study suggests

19 Mar 2024

As South Africa considers introducing front-of-pack warning labels and strict marketing limits for unhealthy foods, research has found that low-income South Africans get around half of their calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs) – “a cause for con...

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India’s mithai market develops new ingredient and flavour profiles

India’s mithai market develops new ingredient and flavour profiles

18 Mar 2024

Mithai is a hugely popular dessert and sweet snack in India and manufacturers are experimenting with unique ingredients, new flavour combinations, and healthier versions to capture new audiences.

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Food ingredients drive growth in beauty supplements

Food ingredients drive growth in beauty supplements

15 Mar 2024

As Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido partners with a food ingredient supplier for the launch of its “inner wellness” division, food-based extracts are playing a defining part in beauty-from-within supplement launches in Asia and beyond.

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Exploring the future of health and wellness retail at Vitafoods Europe

Exploring the future of health and wellness retail at Vitafoods Europe

14 Mar 2024

With retail-focussed content sessions, buyer networking, and finished product tasting sessions, this year’s Vitafoods Europe offers a not-to-be-missed opportunity for retailers to up their health and wellness game.

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Tesco trials first ever menopause-dedicated retail space

Tesco trials first ever menopause-dedicated retail space

13 Mar 2024

The growing awareness about how the menopause can affect women’s health has prompted a slew of bespoke supplement and beauty products. Tesco has become the first major retailer to trial a dedicated menopause-friendly retail space.

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Sainsbury’s reaches living wage goal for banana workers

Sainsbury’s reaches living wage goal for banana workers

12 Mar 2024

UK supermarket Sainsbury’s announces it has achieved its industry commitment three years ahead of schedule and encourages other retailers to do the same.

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Young consumers' demand for functional ingredients is driving change in the beverage industry

Young consumers' demand for functional ingredients is driving change in the beverage industry

11 Mar 2024

Younger consumers are blurring the boundaries between food and beverage – demanding a wide variety of functional ingredients, but in a drinkable format that compliments their on-the-go lifestyles.

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As Gen Z shies away from alcoholic drinks exotic flavours are the big draw

As Gen Z shies away from alcoholic drinks exotic flavours are the big draw

11 Mar 2024

With Gen Z drinkers proving to be the driving force behind the sober curious movement, we spoke to Bax Botanics, an artisanal distiller of zero-alcohol botanical beverages, to find out what appeals to its younger drinkers.

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Trust, comfort, convenience, and reframing ageing dominate in the US

Trust, comfort, convenience, and reframing ageing dominate in the US

8 Mar 2024

Clear communication, comfort choices, optimising eating occasions, and changing how we think about ageing are among North America’s top food and drink trends in 2024.

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Brazilian manufacturers must comply with warning label regulation, says court

Brazilian manufacturers must comply with warning label regulation, says court

7 Mar 2024

The Federal Court of São Paulo has ruled that Brazilian manufacturers must comply with front-of-pack labelling regulation that requires unhealthy products to feature warning labels, scrapping a last-minute one-year extension.

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Unilever and Perfect Day’s animal-free dairy dessert: Is precision fermentation the future of dairy?

Unilever and Perfect Day’s animal-free dairy dessert: Is precision fermentation the future of dairy?

6 Mar 2024

Perfect Day, a precision fermentation dairy supplier, has partnered with Unilever's Breyers, a brand of ice cream and frozen dairy desserts, to launch Breyers lactose-free chocolate frozen dessert.

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Generation X consumers lean into vitamin-based products

Generation X consumers lean into vitamin-based products

5 Mar 2024

Aged between 44 and 60, Gen X consumers want agency over their health and wellness and are adopting a preventative approach using vitamins and supplements to promote healthy ageing.

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