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South Korean ‘use-by’ dates enter into force

South Korean ‘use-by’ dates enter into force

17 Jan 2023

New guidelines replacing a product’s ‘sell-by' date with a ‘use-by’ date have entered into force in South Korea as the government tries to extend product shelf life and cut food waste.

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Danone sued by environmental groups over its global plastic pollution

Danone sued by environmental groups over its global plastic pollution

16 Jan 2023

A group of environmental groups, led by ClientEarth, is suing Danone for failing to adhere to France’s duty of vigilance law through its use of single-use plastic and pollution.

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Editors’ choice: Our roundup of the most innovative plant-based products

Editors’ choice: Our roundup of the most innovative plant-based products

13 Jan 2023

The plant-based sector is constantly evolving with fresh and innovative products. Creativity is endless in this space with plant-based versions of meat, dairy as well as confectionery advancing this sector of the food industry.

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Ukraine war, shortages, and rising prices affecting consumer food behaviour, survey finds

Ukraine war, shortages, and rising prices affecting consumer food behaviour, survey finds

12 Jan 2023

European consumers are cutting back on red meat, dairy, and alcohol in response to rising food costs, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, according to a new report published by EIT Food.

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Plant-based fish and seafood launches around the world

Plant-based fish and seafood launches around the world

11 Jan 2023

From pea protein-based prawns to microalgae-based tuna alternatives, plant-based alternatives to fish and seafood are on the rise around the world.

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Mondelēz sells gum business; focuses on snacking in developed markets

Mondelēz sells gum business; focuses on snacking in developed markets

10 Jan 2023

Mondelēz’s plan to sell its gum business for $1.35bn, announced last month, reflects a strategy to reshape its portfolio, placing greater focus on its core chocolate, biscuit and baked snacks categories.

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Sustainable shift: The rise of aluminium-free containers

Sustainable shift: The rise of aluminium-free containers

9 Jan 2023

The packaging industry is looking to improve the sustainability of carton products by developing aluminium alternatives using fibre-based materials.

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Plastic packaging reduction requires industry rethink

Plastic packaging reduction requires industry rethink

6 Jan 2023

The food and beverage sector is calling for industry-wide collaboration and business model updates to reduce the environmental impact of plastic packaging.

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Misleading nutrition claims mask true sugar levels in baby food

Misleading nutrition claims mask true sugar levels in baby food

5 Jan 2023

Some baby and toddler food and drink products, sweetened with fruit concentrate, contain up to four teaspoons of sugar per serving yet are marketed as having ‘no added sugar’, according to a survey by Action on Sugar.

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Asian beverage brands deal with rising costs

Asian beverage brands deal with rising costs

4 Jan 2023

Decreasing bottle sizes or increasing prices? Asian beverage brands are finding “creative approaches” to manage rising costs, according to industry analysts.

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Preserving the freshness of food to fight waste

Preserving the freshness of food to fight waste

3 Jan 2023

Several companies are producing products that absorb ethylene, the hormone that causes food to ripen, in attempt to reduce food waste.

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Value-seeking US consumers cut back on food spending

Value-seeking US consumers cut back on food spending

2 Jan 2023

Cheaper items, smaller sizes, and shorter grocery lists: inflationary effects coupled with a global long-term recession are set to continue shaping food spending habits, according to a recent Rabobank report.

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