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Brain 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...
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Nutri-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.
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Personalised 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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E-commerce is biggest sales channel for US supplements
30 Aug 2023
E-commerce has become the biggest single channel for sales of dietary supplements in the US, according to Euromonitor data, while online celebrity endorsements and the rise of influencer marketing is fuelling interest in beauty-from-within brands.
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German supermarket trials climate-centric pricing model
29 Aug 2023
German discount supermarket Penny has trialled increasing product prices to mirror their health and environmental costs.
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Kraft Heinz adds fresh fruit to Lunchables with Del Monte partnership
28 Aug 2023
Kraft Heinz has partnered with Fresh Del Monte to offer fresh fruit under its packaged Lunchables brand, and the CEO is hoping to tap into the billion-dollar US school canteen market as a result.
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Breakthrough buckwheat brands promote brain health claims
25 Aug 2023
As buckwheat emerges as a superfood ingredient on the plant-based scene, attention is turning to its brain health claims and the research behind buckwheat’s ability to enhance cognitive function.
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Microwave-safe plastic releases billions of toxic particles into food
24 Aug 2023
Plastic packaging that is labelled as ‘microwave safe’ releases billions of micro- and nano-plastic particles into baby food after being microwaved – and these particles are toxic to human kidney cells, according to a recent study. What does this mean ...
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European Court of Justice to weigh in on French plant-based name ban
23 Aug 2023
France’s Conseil d’Etat has asked the European Court of Justice’s (ECJ) to provide clarification on whether the upcoming French law to ban the use of 'meaty' terms for plant-based foods is valid. “This is a pivotal moment, not just for France, but for ...
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Meal kits are on the rise globally, says Euromonitor
22 Aug 2023
Demand for meal kits is growing globally, according to Euromonitor, with some brands offering affordable options and others developing more premium, personalised products.
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Unilever reduces plastic in Pot Noodle packaging
21 Aug 2023
Unilever is trialling new packaging for its Pot Noodle brand in the UK that is 90% paper and will reduce the use of virgin plastic, it says.
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Coffee innovation centres on value, flavour, and sustainability
18 Aug 2023
Innovation in the coffee category is exploding, with brands experimenting with flavour profiles in ready-to-drink (RTD) products, novel packaging formats, and unique brewing processes.
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