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Plant-based proteins ‘have higher levels of chemical contaminants’ due to processing
21 May 2025
Plant-based proteins have higher levels of chemical contaminants than their animal-based counterparts, but there is no suggestion of “immediate risk” to consumers, say scientists.
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How will US ban on artificial dyes impact global F&B brands?
20 May 2025
As the US prepares to ban synthetic colourings from the food and beverage (F&B) industry, what will the impact be for brands in Europe and beyond?
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Dog food startup teams up with Harvard to accelerate AI-driven pet nutrition
19 May 2025
A premium dog food startup is teaming up with Harvard to enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) platform and accelerate pet nutrition product development.
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Nestlé improves nutrition reporting as pressure grows on other food and beverage companies
16 May 2025
Nestlé has urged other major food manufacturing businesses to improve their reporting on the nutritional value of their products.
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Grocery retail shows cautious optimism and stabilisation
15 May 2025
Health and functionality, personalisation, convenience, advancing technologies, and sustainability dominate the grocery retail landscape and the shoppers of the future.
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Bisphenol A packaging ban brings challenges and concerns
14 May 2025
A ban on bisphenol A (BPA), as well as other bisphenols used in so-called “food contact materials” (FCMs), came into force across the EU in January. What happens now?
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US artificial dye phase-out plan drives growth for natural alternatives
13 May 2025
With the US phasing out artificial dyes, brands are exploring aquatic environments, fruits, and food waste to replicate colour in formulations.
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Vivaltes’ Herb-Paths goes beyond generative AI
13 May 2025
Herb-Paths by Vivaltes is not generative AI; it's a tailor-made data platform that predicts herb-health links using scientifically validated data, driving faster, smarter supplement innovation.
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Move towards moderate alcohol consumption drives fruit beers
12 May 2025
UK retailer Tesco recently revealed that interest in fruit beers is on the rise, while market intelligence points to changing alcohol consumption patterns in younger consumers as a likely driving force.
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US snack purchases fall as tariffs and inflation drive indulgence cutbacks
9 May 2025
US consumers are reducing their snack purchases as (fears of) tariffs and sustained inflation drive up food costs and force households to prioritise spending.
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UNIDO highlights food system transformation as a driver of industrial growth
8 May 2025
Agroprocessing and food innovation are driving industrial development, with Senegal and Brazil offering examples of targeted national strategies.
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How can brands navigate US tariffs on sugar alternatives?
7 May 2025
US tariffs on monk fruit and stevia may push food and beverage brands to rethink their sugar reduction strategies.
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