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‘Reverse’ strawberries & nootropic kale: How brands are adding value to fresh produce

‘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.

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Candy manufacturers pressured on heavy metals found in chocolate

Candy 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.

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Functional fungi: The global rise of mushrooms

Functional 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.

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Brands tap into the growing air fryer trend

Brands 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.

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Coffee, tea, and yaupon: Energy drink brands experiment with caffeine sources

Coffee, 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.

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KMC building new innovation center to benefit customers worldwide

KMC 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.

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Healthy additive? Xanthan gum may lower blood sugar levels

Healthy 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.

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Vgarden launches tinned tuna made from pea protein

Vgarden 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.

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What do falling sales and disappointing profits mean for the plant-based category?

What 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...

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PepsiCo targets Gen Z with Starry soda launch

PepsiCo 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.

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Acrylamide regulation: Potential updates create confidence and concern

Acrylamide 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.

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What’s next for Australia and New Zealand’s alternative protein scene?

What’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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