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Report outlines how the US interfered with marketing restrictions on formula across the globe

18 Apr 2024

A recent investigative report by ProPublica unmasked the extensive interference by the US government in international regulations concerning the marketing of formula.

US legislative push to ban 7 food additives in schools

17 Apr 2024

Proposed legislation would prohibit the use of seven additives – six artificial colours and titanium dioxide – in food and drink served in US state schools.

Plastic alternatives: The future of food packaging?

16 Apr 2024

With the retailers Carrefour and U-Group in Belgium, France, and Luxembourg set to package some private label yoghurt, juice and cheese products in cellulose-based packaging, Ingredients Network looks at the most promising food-grade alternatives to pl...

Ultra-processed foods are the top concern among US consumers, study reveals

15 Apr 2024

New data from HealthFocus International shows that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are the number one food concern for US consumers, ahead of saturated fats and sugar.

Retailers must do more to promote healthy eating

12 Apr 2024

UK retailers could play an even bigger role in helping consumers to make healthier food choices, according to Nesta, an innovation agency targeting social good.

Spike in demand for collagen peptide driven by growing body of research

11 Apr 2024

Collagen peptide has become one of the leading beauty from within ingredients in recent years, underlined by its growing inclusion in a significant number of new supplement and functional food launches.

Portugal officially adopts NutriScore

10 Apr 2024

Portugal has adopted the NutriScore as its official – but voluntary – front-of-pack nutrition label to promote healthy eating, with researchers calling this “a great victory for science and public health”.

R3PACK Consortium backs BPA ban

9 Apr 2024

The EU-funded research project, R3PACK, urges a ban on Bisphenol A (BPA) and calls for rigorous rules, promoting transparency and prioritising health and the environment.

MeliBio’s ‘bee-free’ honey to hit the European market

8 Apr 2024

MeliBio, a startup developing honey without bees, rolls out its first plant-based sweetener products to the European market in partnership with Slovenian food maker Narayan.

Germany releases new nutrition guidelines

5 Apr 2024

The German Society for Nutrition (DGE) publishes its latest dietary guidelines, focusing more on plant-based foods and highlighting health and sustainability.

Limiting trans fats in Kenyan food products could prevent heart disease

4 Apr 2024

Implementing trans fat restrictions in Kenya could bring about significant health and economic benefits, saving lives and reducing healthcare costs, study finds.

Meal kits offer convenience, but do they deliver nutritionally?

3 Apr 2024

A study examining the vegetable content of meal kit subscription services finds significant variations in quantity per serving, presenting an opportunity for brands to enhance their offerings with more veggies.