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Meet TasteGPT, Tastewise’s AI chatbot helping companies predict the latest food trends

Meet TasteGPT, Tastewise’s AI chatbot helping companies predict the latest food trends

7 Jun 2024

TasteGPT, a Generative AI chatbot, helps companies in the food and beverage industry anticipate future trends and use those insights for new product development.

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EU issues Mondelēz with €337.5 million antitrust fine

EU issues Mondelēz with €337.5 million antitrust fine

6 Jun 2024

Mondelēz International has received a multi-million fine for hindering cross-border trade of its products, causing consumers to pay more for its products.

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Instant noodles, pasta, and soups launch with Desi flavours

Instant noodles, pasta, and soups launch with Desi flavours

5 Jun 2024

Indian consumers call for Desi flavours formulated in healthier instant noodles, pasta and soups, with manufacturers pitching products with healthier-for-you marketing.

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How food-as-medicine programmes can advance retailers

How food-as-medicine programmes can advance retailers

4 Jun 2024

Food programmes can not only address consumer health concerns but advance the position of retailers wanting to contribute to tackling chronic diseases in the US, according to experts speaking at the Food Is Medicine Summit.

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Consumers dislike faba beans’ sensory profile

Consumers dislike faba beans’ sensory profile

3 Jun 2024

Consumers display low acceptance of faba beans, with sensory properties such as bitterness a core concern, a study suggests. However, for product varieties such as cocoa-free chocolate, this attribute could prove to be a benefit.

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CSDDD approval raises hopes of better tackling child labour in the cocoa industry

CSDDD approval raises hopes of better tackling child labour in the cocoa industry

31 May 2024

The EU has given the green light to the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), impacting the entire value chain, including the cocoa and chocolate industry.

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EU proposes stricter limits for chemicals used in packaging

EU proposes stricter limits for chemicals used in packaging

30 May 2024

Food and drink businesses may be required to lower their use of hazardous chemicals used in packaging, under proposed changes to the EU legislation on food contact materials.

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Food scientists uncover new way to preserve nutrient and flavour quality

Food scientists uncover new way to preserve nutrient and flavour quality

29 May 2024

Researchers have developed a method that guarantees food safety for low-moisture products, such as dried milk, while maximising quality by retaining vitamins, minerals, and flavours, they say.

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FDA scrutinizes milk pasteurisation over HPAI risk

FDA scrutinizes milk pasteurisation over HPAI risk

28 May 2024

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is undertaking additional scientific research work to ensure that approved pasteurization processes are rigorous enough after retailer milk tests showed contamination from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPA...

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USDA regulates salmonella in chicken product

USDA regulates salmonella in chicken product

27 May 2024

Raw breaded stuffed chicken found with salmonella can no longer be sold in the US, with similar policies on more chicken items expected to follow.

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Latest EIT Food Trust Report finds declining trust in the European food system

Latest EIT Food Trust Report finds declining trust in the European food system

24 May 2024

European food innovation organisation EIT Food's latest consumer trust findings call for better consumer engagement to improve trust and access to information, processes, and decision-making.

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Allergen-friendly product launches are on the rise

Allergen-friendly product launches are on the rise

23 May 2024

Amid Allergy Awareness Week and the growing number of consumers with allergies and sensitivities, manufacturers are increasingly exploring free-from product launches.

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