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UK cools trade heat as it suspends tariffs on chilli peppers

UK cools trade heat as it suspends tariffs on chilli peppers

6 May 2025

The UK Government has promised food businesses cheaper ingredients in time for the summer by suspending the UK global tariff (UKGT).

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Apollo Health leads charge in growth of brain food delivery

Apollo Health leads charge in growth of brain food delivery

5 May 2025

US-based functional player Apollo Health has launched a home delivery service for its KetoFLEX 12/3 brain health meal plan, a move that points to further expansion in the small but fast-growing food-as-medicine subscription market.

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Regenerative agriculture adoption gap threatens food production goals

Regenerative agriculture adoption gap threatens food production goals

2 May 2025

Survey data shows that consumers lack a complete understanding of regenerative agriculture, restricting its adoption and scalability within the food and beverage industry.

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Dutch regulator steps up anti-greenwashing enforcement in food industry

Dutch regulator steps up anti-greenwashing enforcement in food industry

1 May 2025

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets has warned food companies to tighten sustainability claims.

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East takes on West in the fight for future food flavours

East takes on West in the fight for future food flavours

30 Apr 2025

Asian and South American flavours are now key components on global menus, driven by a growing global appetite for culinary mashups.

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How biotechnology is developing novel ingredients of the future

How biotechnology is developing novel ingredients of the future

29 Apr 2025

Fermented ingredients have the potential to change the food sector at a more rapid pace than once thought, a report by global management consultancy McKinsey suggests.

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Chinese consumers show strong interest in new plant milk types

Chinese consumers show strong interest in new plant milk types

28 Apr 2025

Chinese consumers are prioritising taste and health benefits when purchasing plant milks, with growing interest in ingredients such as nuts, grains, and tubers.

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Could the US manufacturing space benefit from simplified food laws?

Could the US manufacturing space benefit from simplified food laws?

25 Apr 2025

Following a US ban on artificial food dyes, research examines the US food manufacturing and regulatory landscape.

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Will Trump lower tariff hikes?

Will Trump lower tariff hikes?

25 Apr 2025

The US President’s plan to reduce the 145% tariffs on China’s food and beverage market raises questions over whether a turnaround is likely for other regions.

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Certification or risk scale? Two approaches to the UPF debate

Certification or risk scale? Two approaches to the UPF debate

24 Apr 2025

As the debate over ultra-processed foods intensifies, two frameworks have been developed to tackle the issue. One is a certification to identify non-UPF foods, the other is a risk scale to measure processed foods.

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Plant-based foods face uncertain future

Plant-based foods face uncertain future

23 Apr 2025

Volatility and uncertainty in the plant-based food sector are making innovation and investment vulnerable, leaving manufacturers concerned for the future of their brands and products.

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Business confidence in the UK food and drink manufacturing sector falls

Business confidence in the UK food and drink manufacturing sector falls

22 Apr 2025

Business confidence is on a downward trajectory, according to a report from the UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF), which is suggesting 40 actions to help it pick up.

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