Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

7 Nov 2023

A study conducted by American non-for-profit consumer group Consumer Reports revealed that around one-third of chocolate products sold in the US contain amounts of heavy metals that exceed established limits.

6 Nov 2023

Demand and disposable income meet in the over-55s demographic, yet only 1% of recent launches cater to these consumers, Mintel insights show.

3 Nov 2023

Trust in plant-based proteins is on the rise as Europe’s flexitarian population grows, the results of a new survey show. However, not all countries are on board with the shift to plant-based.

2 Nov 2023

Biscuits, crisps, ice cream, and many other ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be as addictive as cigarettes and alcohol, research shows.

1 Nov 2023

Targeted food and nutrition strategies, such as medically tailored meals and discounts or free produce such as fruits and vegetables, should be an integral part of healthcare at a national level, say experts.

31 Oct 2023

Sub-Saharan Africa has seen the biggest increase globally in consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages such as soda and energy drinks since 1990, according to a study.

30 Oct 2023

A new report calls for better food allergy near-miss procedures after finding a lack of reporting consistency and food industry support.

27 Oct 2023

Plant-based ice cream brand Pink Albatross has made its clean label ingredient list a focal point of its branding and packaging. “We only use ingredients we can draw…. And it's quite difficult to draw methylcellulose or mono and di-glycerides of fatty ...

26 Oct 2023

Nestlé has launched an instant milk powder in Central and West Africa made with a blend of dairy and plant-based ingredients, calling the Nido product both affordable and nutritious.

25 Oct 2023

From Lipton’s probiotic tea to Babybel’s snack-sized cheeses and smoothie powders, we look at some recent product launches that can benefit immune health by targeting the gut microbiome and a healthier digestive system.

24 Oct 2023

A survey by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has highlighted the importance of supplements for health in the minds of US consumers, with over 90% agreeing they are essential to maintaining health.

23 Oct 2023

Snacking is going through a redefining period, with consumers increasingly interested in snacks that are healthy and guilt-free but still taste great. We look at some recent innovations in the savoury snack space.