Latest News in the food Industry

30 Mar 2023

Italy’s Competition and Market Authority (AGCM) has fined Vivil A. Muller (Vivil) €10,000 due to its misleading use of the Nutri-Score system to indicate the healthiness of its confectionary.

29 Mar 2023

Food and drink claims on climate neutrality are scientifically impossible, misleading, and must be banned, says the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC).

28 Mar 2023

The government of Canada has approved the use of high oleic algae oils designed to replace certain dietary fats and oils in conventional foods.

27 Mar 2023

Nestlé is to axe three plant-based brands, Wunda, Garden Gourmet, and Mezeast, in the UK and Ireland following disappointing sales that meant the brands were “not viable” in current market conditions.

24 Mar 2023

Growing consumer awareness around the link between diet and health is fuelling demand for increased-fibre, reduced-sugar products. Functional soft drink brand Olipop and healthy snack maker Uplift Food are making the most of this trend.

23 Mar 2023

Demand for alcohol-free beverages is growing but often, alternatives are still seen missing the intense and complex flavour of alcohol. Adding functional botanical ingredients and exploring complex flavour profiles can help address this, say experts....

22 Mar 2023

From smaller packs to promotions, food and drink brands in Indonesia are finding ways to appeal to value-focussed consumers as high inflation levels change grocery spending habits.

21 Mar 2023

The Swedish Food Agency (SFA) has updated its national dietary recommendations to prioritise the health of the planet with an emphasis on plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy.

20 Mar 2023

The world’s largest manufacturer of frozen potato products, McCain, has released its sustainability report from last year. It highlights progress towards global sustainability goals including accelerating the adoption of regenerative agricultural pract...

17 Mar 2023

A US court recently ruled in favour of American dairy manufacturers by allowing cheese products to use the name “gruyere” even if it is not made in the Gruyère region of Switzerland and France.

16 Mar 2023

Unwanted by-products from the food and beverage industry can be transformed into prebiotics that provide sought-after health benefits, without harming the earth. BCD Bioscience and ReGrained are two startups making waves in this space.

15 Mar 2023

Rising prices are making consumers around the world increasingly frugal, with some only buying essentials and others purchasing lower-cost meat and ingredients to manage spiraling food inflation, according to a new report by Deloitte.