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Will ASEAN harmonise food marketing rules for children?

Will ASEAN harmonise food marketing rules for children?

21 Jun 2024

ASEAN Health Ministries and UNICEF release new guidelines on how food and beverage brands should market their products to children to protect them from harm.

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TikTok healthy eating trend inspires Tesco’s new salad bar concept

TikTok healthy eating trend inspires Tesco’s new salad bar concept

20 Jun 2024

UK retailer Tesco points to a huge spike in TikTok posts about salad as the inspiration behind the launch of a brand new salad bar concept.

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Adventurous US consumers eager for ‘swicy’ flavours

Adventurous US consumers eager for ‘swicy’ flavours

19 Jun 2024

US manufacturers and marketers are tapping into the adventurer consumer persona and enhancing their products with elevated and diverse ‘swicy’ flavours.

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Scientists use digital PCR technology to ensure food safety

Scientists use digital PCR technology to ensure food safety

18 Jun 2024

Researchers are applying digital polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology to accurately identify and quantify allergens in foods and adulteration in meat.

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Fibre-filled bread leads health-conscious baked buys in Asia

Fibre-filled bread leads health-conscious baked buys in Asia

17 Jun 2024

Value revolves around better-for-you bakery claims and nutritious seed-rich loaves as consumers seek less sugar and more fibre from their baked goods, according to Mintel.

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Roquette to acquire IFF Pharma Solutions in $2.85bn deal

Roquette to acquire IFF Pharma Solutions in $2.85bn deal

14 Jun 2024

Roquette's acquisition of IFF Pharma Solutions, which makes excipients, flavours, and functional ingredients, will strengthen its position in the health and nutrition markets, it says.

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FDA warns that tara flour does not meet its safety standards

FDA warns that tara flour does not meet its safety standards

13 Jun 2024

The FDA has issued an official warning that tara flour in human foods does not meet the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) standard, making it an unapproved additive.

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Savvy shoppers choose savings despite lower inflation

Savvy shoppers choose savings despite lower inflation

12 Jun 2024

Consumers remain cautious about spending, despite global drops in inflation and the UK recording its lowest inflation levels in recent years.

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Brazilian study finds high levels of mycotoxins in flour and rice

Brazilian study finds high levels of mycotoxins in flour and rice

10 Jun 2024

For the first time, scientists in Brazil used biomarkers to analyse the risk of mycotoxins in consumers’ diets, finding that some exceed maximum permitted levels.

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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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