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Chocolate consumers prioritise sustainability and affordability amid rising prices
20 Nov 2024
Consumers are adjusting to inflation by cutting back on chocolate purchases and opting for smaller products – but they also demand more sustainable and ethically sourced options.
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Innovation Award winners revealed at Fi Europe ceremony
20 Nov 2024
The food ingredient industry gathered to discover which companies scooped up first prize at the 2024 Fi Europe Innovation Awards in Frankfurt on 19 November. Discover the full list of winners.
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McKinsey Health & Wellness report shows consumers expect effective, science-backed solutions
19 Nov 2024
Consumers expect food, beverage, and supplements companies to provide solutions that hit key trends and are backed by concrete evidence to prove they work. This is the conclusion from a survey of consumers in China, the UK, and the US published in the ...
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Umami Cola shakes up soda drink category with unique flavour
18 Nov 2024
Japan’s Umami Cola is aiming to transform soft drinks with its koji-sweetened, botanical-based soda that taps into the trend for fermented food and drink and natural energy.
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Kerry Group prepares to divest dairy operations
18 Nov 2024
Kerry Group is to sell its dairy business, whose brands include Cheestrings, Dairygold, and Kerrymaid, for an expected €500 million in order to focus on its B2B taste and nutrition business.
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Tesco’s 2024 accelerator programme focuses on healthy brands
15 Nov 2024
From high-fibre snack bars to sugar-free supplements for kids, health and wellness brands are prominent in the 2024 cohort of UK retailer Tesco’s accelerator programme.
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Demand for sustainable pet food drives industry change
15 Nov 2024
Sustainability is becoming a powerful force in the pet food industry, as pet owners increasingly seek products that are environmentally responsible without compromising on quality.
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Givaudan factory explosion kills two workers
15 Nov 2024
An explosion at a Givaudan Sense Colour factory in Kentucky, US on Tuesday killed two employees and left eleven people injured.
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Amazon adds to grocery portfolio with ‘no frills’ brand
14 Nov 2024
Amazon has made available a new private-label brand that offer discounts on grocery staples such as beverages, snacks, and pastas, as part of the multinational’s plans to strengthen its online food presence.
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Bone-broth based beverage startup blends indulgence and nutrition
13 Nov 2024
With imminent plans for expansion, a new COO on board, and new listings with Canada’s biggest national retailers secured, it’s fair to say Beck’s Broth is riding on the entrepreneurial wave with no signs of wipeout.
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Herbs, spices, and fruit: Bold flavours driving soda innovation – but not without risk
12 Nov 2024
Brands are experimenting with adventurous flavours like basil, ginger, and even cumin – but with Coca-Cola axing Spiced, its raspberry and spice flavoured soda, not all innovation is risk-free.
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Gates Foundation calls for more fortification to fight malnutrition
12 Nov 2024
The 2024 Gates Foundation Goalkeepers Report advocates for fortifying everyday staples like bouillon cubes to combat malnutrition in vulnerable populations.
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