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Demand for sustainable pet food drives industry change

Demand for sustainable pet food drives industry change

15 Nov 2024

Sustainability is becoming a powerful force in the pet food industry, as pet owners increasingly seek products that are environmentally responsible without compromising on quality.

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Givaudan factory explosion kills two workers

Givaudan factory explosion kills two workers

15 Nov 2024

An explosion at a Givaudan Sense Colour factory in Kentucky, US on Tuesday killed two employees and left eleven people injured.

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Amazon adds to grocery portfolio with ‘no frills’ brand

Amazon adds to grocery portfolio with ‘no frills’ brand

14 Nov 2024

Amazon has made available a new private-label brand that offer discounts on grocery staples such as beverages, snacks, and pastas, as part of the multinational’s plans to strengthen its online food presence.

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Bone-broth based beverage startup blends indulgence and nutrition

Bone-broth based beverage startup blends indulgence and nutrition

13 Nov 2024

With imminent plans for expansion, a new COO on board, and new listings with Canada’s biggest national retailers secured, it’s fair to say Beck’s Broth is riding on the entrepreneurial wave with no signs of wipeout.

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Herbs, spices, and fruit: Bold flavours driving soda innovation – but not without risk

Herbs, spices, and fruit: Bold flavours driving soda innovation – but not without risk

12 Nov 2024

Brands are experimenting with adventurous flavours like basil, ginger, and even cumin – but with Coca-Cola axing Spiced, its raspberry and spice flavoured soda, not all innovation is risk-free.

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Gates Foundation calls for more fortification to fight malnutrition

Gates Foundation calls for more fortification to fight malnutrition

12 Nov 2024

The 2024 Gates Foundation Goalkeepers Report advocates for fortifying everyday staples like bouillon cubes to combat malnutrition in vulnerable populations.

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Fighting food fraud: Europol seizes fake goods valued at €91m

Fighting food fraud: Europol seizes fake goods valued at €91m

11 Nov 2024

Oil dyed with chlorophyll to look like extra virgin olive oil and low-quality tuna labelled as premium were just some of the counterfeit products seized by Europol in Operation OPSON, which hauled goods worth over €91 million.

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Affordability and taste more important to consumers than environmental responsibility

Affordability and taste more important to consumers than environmental responsibility

8 Nov 2024

For foods produced using regenerative agriculture, affordability and taste are more important than environmental and social responsibility, according to an August report from Purdue.

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Rethinking pet nutrition: The rise of minimally processed fresh and raw pet food

Rethinking pet nutrition: The rise of minimally processed fresh and raw pet food

7 Nov 2024

Concerns over ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and their long-term health effects could see consumers slowly move away from the traditionally dominant kibble.

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Dutch initiative to reduce supermarket waste claims ongoing success

Dutch initiative to reduce supermarket waste claims ongoing success

6 Nov 2024

Food waste in Dutch supermarkets continued to fall, registering a total reduction of 35% since monitoring was introduced by the Food Waste Free United Foundation and the Wageningen University & Research in 2018.

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Culture and innovation converge to unlock India’s nutraceutical potential

Culture and innovation converge to unlock India’s nutraceutical potential

5 Nov 2024

The potential of India’s nutraceutical market is being realised, driven by innovative breakthroughs and increased dietary education among the country’s 1.5 billion inhabitants.

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PFAS remain concerning, says EU report – but will action follow?

PFAS remain concerning, says EU report – but will action follow?

4 Nov 2024

Harmful PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, and their impact on public health remains a key issue, according to the landmark EU Draghi Report.

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