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NBJ: How vitamin C demonstrates the law(s) of gravity for the US supplement industry

NBJ: How vitamin C demonstrates the law(s) of gravity for the US supplement industry

28 Jun 2023

US sales of vitamin C and botanical supplements saw the biggest growth during the Covid-19 pandemic but have since declined, according to the latest Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ) Supplement Business Report, demonstrating how fast and how far fortune...

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Rainforest Alliance praises Nescafé for regenerative agriculture efforts

Rainforest Alliance praises Nescafé for regenerative agriculture efforts

27 Jun 2023

Instant coffee brand Nescafé is supporting coffee farmers to adopt regenerative agricultural practices, according to a recent supply chain assessment by Rainforest Alliance that highlighted “encouraging trends”.

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E-gaming growth influences food and drink collaborations

E-gaming growth influences food and drink collaborations

26 Jun 2023

Food and drink brands are increasingly appealing to e-gamers with special edition launches, such as Coca Cola’s League of Legends product or Swedish ice cream brand N!ck’s Minecraft-inspired flavours.

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US approves cell-cultured meat

US approves cell-cultured meat

22 Jun 2023

Cell-cultivated chicken can now be sold in the US as regulatory authorities give the final greenlight to two cellular agriculture firms, UPSIDE Foods and GOOD Meat.

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Absolut Vodka’s (plastic lined) paper bottle sparks greenwashing accusations

Absolut Vodka’s (plastic lined) paper bottle sparks greenwashing accusations

21 Jun 2023

Social media users have called out Absolut Vodka over greenwashing following its trial of a single-mould paper bottle that contains an integrated barrier of recyclable plastic.

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Catering to the ‘new’ Vietnamese consumer

Catering to the ‘new’ Vietnamese consumer

20 Jun 2023

Vietnam’s food industry is evolving to meet the needs of “the new face of the Vietnamese consumer” after shifts in consumer class, demographics, and digitalisation, says McKinsey.

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Sustainability commitments lead more LatAm brands to B Corp

Sustainability commitments lead more LatAm brands to B Corp

19 Jun 2023

A growing number of Latin American brands are becoming B Corp certified as they seek to address consumers’ sustainability concerns, from Colombia’s Luker Chocolate to Brazil’s Naveia and B.You Açaí.

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US and Philippines team up to tackle food security

US and Philippines team up to tackle food security

16 Jun 2023

The US and Philippines have agreed on joint actions to mitigate climate change and its impact on our future food system, including through investments in agtech and biotechnology.

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Are consumers ready for purple GM tomatoes?

Are consumers ready for purple GM tomatoes?

15 Jun 2023

Genetically modified (GM) purple tomatoes, developed by a UK company, are hitting the shelves in the US following regulatory approval last year. But are consumers ready to eat purple tomatoes – even if they are high in healthy anthocyanins?

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US consumers want food products that are cheap, tasty, and healthy, survey shows

US consumers want food products that are cheap, tasty, and healthy, survey shows

14 Jun 2023

From cost cutting to sustainability and health considerations: a recent survey by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) reveals the changing consumption habits of US consumers.

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Digital innovations and holistic health in the Chinese market

Digital innovations and holistic health in the Chinese market

13 Jun 2023

Health and wellness consumers in China are much younger than in the West, according to industry experts who say a tendency to act preventatively rather than reactively, coupled with a digital-first culture, gives brands an opportunity to retain consume...

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Insect protein market heats up in APAC region

Insect protein market heats up in APAC region

12 Jun 2023

Packed with superfood-level nutritional benefits and with a neutral taste, Asian brands are using insect protein in finished products, such as Thailand’s Proothie, which makes cricket protein granola bars.

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