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‘Reverse’ strawberries & nootropic kale: How brands are adding value to fresh produce
3 Feb 2023
UK supermarket M&S has launched ‘reverse’ White Pearl strawberries while Singapore vertical farm Sustenir is growing kale that contains GABA, a nootropic that promotes calmness and mental wellbeing.
Read moreCandy manufacturers pressured on heavy metals found in chocolate
2 Feb 2023
Consumer Reports recently tested 28 different dark chocolate bars in the US and detected “concerning levels” of cadmium and lead in all of them, two heavy metals linked to a variety of health problems.
Read moreFunctional fungi: The global rise of mushrooms
1 Feb 2023
Reishi, shiitake, chaga, and lion’s mane are just some of the mushrooms proving to be a versatile addition to global health and wellness products formulated with functional ingredients.
Read moreBrands tap into the growing air fryer trend
31 Jan 2023
Air fryer ownership in the UK has risen with consumers citing its health benefits and cost effectiveness. “Food businesses need to consider how this might impact the way their products are prepared,” says Leatherhead Food Research.
Read moreCoffee, tea, and yaupon: Energy drink brands experiment with caffeine sources
30 Jan 2023
Drinks brands are exploring new types, blends, and sources of caffeine to support and optimise brain performance and cognitive function. We look at some recent product launches from Buzz Lite, White Wolf Nutrition, and My Wellness Mushroom.
Read moreKMC building new innovation center to benefit customers worldwide
30 Jan 2023
KMC has just received planning permission to build a new 5,000-square-meter innovation center in Brande. The new center will help customers from all over the world to develop plant-based foods and equip KMC to become a global heavyweight.
Read moreHealthy additive? Xanthan gum may lower blood sugar levels
27 Jan 2023
A xanthan gum-based food additive can decrease blood sugar levels after a meal – and may represent a low-cost method for food brands to improve metabolic health through their products, scientists suggest.
Read moreVgarden launches tinned tuna made from pea protein
26 Jan 2023
Israeli plant-based company Vgarden has recently launched vegan tinned tuna made from pea protein, sunflower oil, and nutritional fibers amidst the rise of sustainably conscious consumers.
Read moreWhat do falling sales and disappointing profits mean for the plant-based category?
25 Jan 2023
Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods, and Oatly are restructuring amid falling sales and one plant-based brand, Tatooed Chef, is considering adding meat to a new range to boost profits. Is there light at the end of the tunnel for plant-based meat and dairy al...
Read morePepsiCo targets Gen Z with Starry soda launch
24 Jan 2023
PepsiCo has launched a lemon-lime soda, Starry, targeting young Gen Z consumers and competing with Coca-Cola’s Sprite and Keurig Dr Pepper’s 7-Up.
Read moreAcrylamide regulation: Potential updates create confidence and concern
23 Jan 2023
With the European Union (EU) reviewing its regulation on acrylamide in 2023, food manufacturers face tighter restrictions on permitted contaminant levels.
Read moreWhat’s next for Australia and New Zealand’s alternative protein scene?
20 Jan 2023
Australian and New Zealand brands in the growing alternative protein sector turn their attention to local production and precision dairy fermentation.
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