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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...