Latest News in the food Industry

17 Oct 2024

The European Parliament has blocked a proposal by the European Commission that would have permitted the presence of banned pesticide residue in a range of imported food products.

16 Oct 2024

Nutrition Advocacy in Public Interest (NAPi) releases a new report on perceived tactics used in India’s food sector to promote HFSS and UPF products.

16 Oct 2024

Amid scientific, industry, and Congress backing, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will create an assessment system for food chemicals under the Toxic Free Food Act to prevent food chemicals being commercialised without safety checks.

15 Oct 2024

Heading into 2025, Mintel has identified four key trends that food and beverage brands will need to keep their eyes on to stay competitive. We explore these four trends.

14 Oct 2024

PepsiCo has announced its plan to acquire Mexican-American food company Siete Foods known for its heritage-inspired range of tortillas, salsas, seasonings, and sauces, marking PepsiCo’s first food-based acquisition in around five years.

11 Oct 2024

Protein Candy, launched in September 2024, claims to be the world's first "super candy." Designed to combine indulgence with high nutritional value, the candy gummies offer 14 grams of protein, 4 grams of sugar, 6 grams of prebiotic fibre, and 140 calo...

11 Oct 2024

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) rules against banning meat terminology on plant-based products.

10 Oct 2024

New research from Rabobank highlights a number of strategies food and beverage manufacturers can take in an effort to achieve the holy grail of cutting costs while also lowering carbon emissions.

9 Oct 2024

The children’s hydration market has seen a dramatic increase in sales, rising by 1,179% year-over-year, according to a new report from market research firm SPINS. This surge is being driven by two main factors: growing concerns about underhydration in ...

8 Oct 2024

Unilever says that the rollout of its new ‘direct dispatch’ logistical model to ship products from factories to retail customers has demonstrated significant improvements across several operational efficiencies.

7 Oct 2024

Snack manufacturer Mondelēz International has expanded its global reach with its recent agreement to acquire a majority stake in Evirth, one of China's leading producers of pastries and frozen-to-chilled cakes.

7 Oct 2024

The European Commission has proposed a 12-month extension for the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which – if approved – would push back the deadline by one year.