Latest News in the food Industry

25 Aug 2023

As buckwheat emerges as a superfood ingredient on the plant-based scene, attention is turning to its brain health claims and the research behind buckwheat’s ability to enhance cognitive function.

24 Aug 2023

Plastic packaging that is labelled as ‘microwave safe’ releases billions of micro- and nano-plastic particles into baby food after being microwaved – and these particles are toxic to human kidney cells, according to a recent study. What does this mean ...

23 Aug 2023

France’s Conseil d’Etat has asked the European Court of Justice’s (ECJ) to provide clarification on whether the upcoming French law to ban the use of 'meaty' terms for plant-based foods is valid. “This is a pivotal moment, not just for France, but for ...

22 Aug 2023

Demand for meal kits is growing globally, according to Euromonitor, with some brands offering affordable options and others developing more premium, personalised products.

21 Aug 2023

Unilever is trialling new packaging for its Pot Noodle brand in the UK that is 90% paper and will reduce the use of virgin plastic, it says.

18 Aug 2023

Innovation in the coffee category is exploding, with brands experimenting with flavour profiles in ready-to-drink (RTD) products, novel packaging formats, and unique brewing processes.

17 Aug 2023

The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) has shared tips to follow a healthy and sustainable diet, and has highlighted plant-based products – but consumers should be wary of potentially high levels of salt and saturated fats, it says.

14 Aug 2023

Consumers are opting for traditional product purchases over disruptive, novel launches amid growing inflation, according to a Rabobank report.

10 Aug 2023

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has told UK supermarkets to make their prices more transparent to aid shoppers during the cost-of-living crisis.

9 Aug 2023

US researchers have developed a portable food fraud detection method that can identify a product’s country-of-origin, differentiating a genuine Gruyère cheese made in Switzerland from a gruyere-style cheese made in the US.

8 Aug 2023

The UK government’s decision to push back the introduction of fees for the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) due to inflation has raised doubts about whether this sustainability commitment will ever be realised.

7 Aug 2023

Consumers in the US are increasingly being drawn to unique and nostalgic flavours, introduced by leading national brands like Oreo and Jell-O, says Mintel.