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Toxic elements found in some US soft drinks
19 May 2023
Some US fruit juices and plant-based milks contain heavy metals and toxic elements above US federal drinking water standards, according to a new study – but most products are within safe limits.
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Sugar prices soar in Europe
18 May 2023
Given the rising cost-of-living, global consumers are replacing eating out with affordable, indulgent treats at home and on the move. However, a surge in the price of sugar is causing concern amongst consumers.
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Should brands make healthy products more affordable?
17 May 2023
Do health and wellness products need to be affordable or are consumers willing to pay a premium for a health benefit despite the cost-of-living crisis? We asked two leading market experts – and received different answers.
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Michelle Obama launches healthy food and drink brand for kids
16 May 2023
Former US First Lady Michelle Obama is entering the consumer packaged goods space with Plezi Nutrition, a new healthy food and beverage brand for children.
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Singapore startup uses jack fruit and banana blossom for plant-based products
15 May 2023
Singapore-based startup Jungle Kitchen has entered the vegan food market with its range of foods that include regional ingredients such as jack fruit, banana blossom, and cobra chili.
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Peruvian healthy brand keeps prices low with artificial intelligence
12 May 2023
Nutri Co uses artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce product formulation time, allowing it to offer healthy products with local ingredients at a low cost, serving the price-sensitive Peruvian market.
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Argentina, Panama, and Mexico record strongest growth for food supplements
11 May 2023
The Latin American vitamin and mineral supplement market is bullish, with Argentina, Panama, and Mexico recording the highest growth in the past five years, according to the Latin American Alliance for Responsible Nutrition (ALANUR).
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Asian food brands embrace upcycled ingredients
10 May 2023
A growing number of Asian food and drink brands are using upcycled ingredients, such as soy okara, banana stems, and broken rice, as a source of sustainable nutrition for their products.
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High-sugar Bournvita in the spotlight over misleading health claims
9 May 2023
Mondelēz-owned chocolate drink brand Bournvita has become embroiled in a legal spat with an Indian social media influencer who questioned the purported healthiness of the high-sugar product.
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Israel approves Remilk’s animal-free dairy
8 May 2023
The Israeli Ministry of Health has approved precision fermentation startup Remilk’s animal-free dairy whey protein, meaning its ingredients can now be marketed and sold in Israel.
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Canada rules that gene-edited crops are not GM
5 May 2023
The Canadian government has announced gene-edited seeds and plant materials will be not classified as genetically modified (GM) but considered as conventional, prompting both support and condemnation from different agri-food actors.
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High price of healthy eating in Thailand impacts young people
4 May 2023
Consumers in Thailand say they want to eat healthier but that fresh, nutritious food is too expensive and inaccessible for the average person, according to Mintel.
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