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Alkaline water brands tap into demand for sports nutrition products
7 Oct 2022
With purported health benefits, alkaline water brands are finding success as they position their premium as sports nutrition beverages with added functionality.
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Editors’ choice: Our roundup of the most innovative global dairy products
6 Oct 2022
From omega-3 goat milk in the Netherlands to banana-flavoured cheese from China, the global dairy space is an exciting area full of new and innovative products which are constantly changing perceptions in the sector.
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How can brands improve the transparency of food supply chains? [Interview]
5 Oct 2022
Transparency is vital to ensuring food supply chains are effective, sustainable, and resilient. How transparent is the current global food system and what role do different stakeholders play in contributing to this? Sustainability expert Koen Boone exp...
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US consumers make a beeline for honey-sweetened products
4 Oct 2022
Honey-sweetened products are enjoying rising demand amongst US consumers, perceived as an all-natural product, according to recent USDA figures.
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FDA proposes a new definition of ‘healthy’
3 Oct 2022
Products that exceed limits for sugar, salt, and fat will not be eligible to make a ‘healthy’ claim, under a proposed definition of healthy by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Crunch time: Asian biscuit and cookie innovation offers success
30 Sep 2022
Consumer interest in healthy eating and clean label is shaping new product development in Asia for healthy but indulgent baked goods.
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How the food industry can take action to protect bees
29 Sep 2022
From practicing polyculture to using organic biocontrol measures, the food industry must act to safeguard the population, health, and resilience of bees, says the Best Bees Company.
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EFSA approve roasted and popped water lily seeds
28 Sep 2022
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently granted authorisation to Zenko Superfoods to place roasted and popped kernels from the seeds of prickly water lily plants on the market, paving the way for more innovation with this ingredient.
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Full of beans: Innovating in the tinned food category
27 Sep 2022
The tinned food category is known for delivering pantry staples at a budget price – but tinned food startups are innovating with new flavours and meal formats, such as harissa lemon chickpeas and apricot glazed baked beans.
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Alternative seafood: how consumer demand varies across the APAC region
26 Sep 2022
The Asia-Pacific market is rife in opportunity for manufacturers of alternative seafood products, yet consumer preferences vary significantly between countries. How can manufacturers ensure they are responding to different market demands?
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Singapore startup ProfilePrint expands its AI-powered food grading tech
23 Sep 2022
Singapore startup ProfilePrint has developed artificial intelligence (AI) grading methods that allow it to analyse food ingredients ‘directly at the molecular level’, attracting investment from major suppliers including Cargill, Olam, Louis Dreyfus and...
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Joint health sees strongest growth in US collagen category
22 Sep 2022
Collagen supplements for hair, skin and nails have historically dominated due to ‘beauty from within’ promotion, but an interest in joint health is growing as US consumers are increasingly educated on the overall health benefits of collagen, reports Nu...
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