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Proudly made in China: Tips to tap into the guochao trend with success
19 Sep 2023
Thanks to the guochao trend, Chinese consumers see ‘Made in China’ products as trendy and Western brands are capitalising on this with regional flavours or Chinese-style branding. But guochao has become more nuanced and consumers are increasingly wise ...
Read moreInfant formula contamination: FDA issues warning letter to three US firms
18 Sep 2023
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters to three infant formula manufacturers – ByHeart, Mead Johnson Nutrition, and Perrigo – urging them to address manufacturing practices to prevent bacterial contamination.
Read moreHealthy and humane: Noochies launches pet food that is factory farming-free
15 Sep 2023
US pet food brand Noochies uses nutritional yeast to make its meat-free, healthy dog food and freeze-dried snacks for cats and dogs – a humane pet food range that is free from factory farming meat, it says.
Read moreHalal halo: Taste, authenticity, and convenience widen Halal food’s appeal
14 Sep 2023
As Halal food continues to enjoy healthy retail sales, the rise of street food, ‘Grab & Go,’ and snackification is set to satisfy an evolving demographic’s desire for new flavours and food experiences.
Read moreUS-China trade relationship for nutraceuticals remains unbalanced
12 Sep 2023
Geopolitical relations between China and the US are strained, meaning the US supplement industry’s relationship with its largest trading partner requires constant re-examination, according to the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA).
Read moreIndustry first: Mosa Meat becomes first cultivated meat startup to gain B Corp certification
11 Sep 2023
A first for the industry, Dutch cultivated meat company Mosa Meat announced that it has received B Corp certification and will soon apply for regulatory approval across the globe.
Read moreMarketing healthy food as fun can have a big impact on kids
7 Sep 2023
Some retailers and brands are finding creative ways to better promote fresh fruit and vegetables to kids such as hard discounter Lidl’s cartoon characters, Banana-Llamas and Tawny Tomatowl.
Read morePremium dairy launches defy cost-of-living crisis
6 Sep 2023
From Häagen-Dazs’ Cultured Crème yoghurt to Boursin’s black truffle and sea salt cream cheese, some recent premium dairy product launches suggest there is still appetite for gourmet products despite the cost-of-living crisis.
Read moreThe UK could become world’s next sustainable protein powerhouse, new research suggests
5 Sep 2023
The UK is well-placed to become a world leader in sustainable protein production, yet regulators must act quickly and invest considerably to risk losing out, the findings of a new Good Food Institute (GFI) report suggest.
Read moreBrain health supplements see US growth from two directions converge
4 Sep 2023
The market for brain health supplements has long been seen as two markets, each with specific goals and concerns, one fueled by aspiration and the other by desperation, but new data from Nutrition Business Journal suggests the twin drivers of brain hea...
Read moreNutri-Score 2.0: Is Europe ready for an ‘ultra-processed’ nutrition label?
1 Sep 2023
Scientists have designed Nutri-Score 2.0, a front-of-pack label that also warns consumers if a product is ultra-processed, calling it “a necessary and useful evolution” – and 88% of consumers surveyed want to see it on product packaging.
Read morePersonalised nutrition for kids gathering pace
31 Aug 2023
Cold cereals and supplements are the top two categories for brands to personalise products for children as food makers continue to experiment with nutrient fortification to aid in eye, immune, and gut health at an earlier age.
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