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Food warning labels are inconsistent in discouraging unhealthy foods

Food warning labels are inconsistent in discouraging unhealthy foods

25 Oct 2022

A front-of-pack nutrition warning label is more of a deterrent on breakfast cereals than indulgent products, such as chocolate and cookies, according to findings from a recent Chilean study.

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Editors’ choice: Our roundup of the most innovative global beverages

Editors’ choice: Our roundup of the most innovative global beverages

24 Oct 2022

From molecular coffee in the US to sparkling mood drinks in the UK, the global beverage industry is constantly evolving and elevating even the most mundane of drinking experiences.

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Red Bull’s ex-head of marketing shares strategies for social branding success [Interview]

Red Bull’s ex-head of marketing shares strategies for social branding success [Interview]

21 Oct 2022

Ex-head of marketing at Red Bull Europe and current CEO of energy drink TENZING, Huib van Bockel, shares his top tips for cutting through the marketing noise and creating a socially relevant brand.

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Deloitte report outlines future challenges of plant-based meat sector

Deloitte report outlines future challenges of plant-based meat sector

20 Oct 2022

After years of growth, positive press and some brave predictions, the alternative meat category is suffering from falling sales and consumer apathy, according to a recent report by Deloitte.

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Ice cream innovation draws on health and wellness trend

Ice cream innovation draws on health and wellness trend

19 Oct 2022

Manufacturers are formulating ice cream ranges with probiotics, protein, and plant-based ingredients to appeal to growing health and wellness demand.

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Phytaphix harnesses phytonutrient power to deliver all-natural immune support

Phytaphix harnesses phytonutrient power to deliver all-natural immune support

18 Oct 2022

Founded by a doctor, supplement brand Phytaphix uses food ingredients for whole food nutrition, such as matcha tea, mushroom, and elderberry, rather than isolated chemicals.

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Consumer interest in food safety in Europe falls

Consumer interest in food safety in Europe falls

17 Oct 2022

The extent to which European consumers are engaged with food safety has decreased in recent years, nevertheless it remains a topic of personal interest for one in seven, the results of a recent EU Barometer on food safety shows.

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Healthy Heights product expansion highlights demand for nutritious kids’ food

Healthy Heights product expansion highlights demand for nutritious kids’ food

14 Oct 2022

US retail giant Walmart has expanded the Healthy Heights KidzProtein food range, highlighting growing global consumer demand for “nutritious, tasty, and scientifically-backed” food for children, it says.

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Healthy food interest continues despite rising prices

Healthy food interest continues despite rising prices

13 Oct 2022

Deloitte insights show that consumers are willing to pay a premium for food linked to health and wellness even though cost concerns are growing.

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Brands and retailers find ways to reduce food waste

Brands and retailers find ways to reduce food waste

12 Oct 2022

From supermarkets selling imperfect ‘wonky’ vegetables to drinks brands using upcycled barley for plant-based milks, retailers and manufacturers alike are finding ways to reduce food waste across the value chain.

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Drought in southern Europe threatens global olive oil supply

Drought in southern Europe threatens global olive oil supply

11 Oct 2022

Drought and limited rainfall across much of southern Europe throughout the summer months has lowered the supply and increased the price of olive oil worldwide.

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Climate change fuels France’s mustard shortage

Climate change fuels France’s mustard shortage

10 Oct 2022

Droughts and the Ukraine conflict are fuelling a shortage of Dijon mustard in France, the world’s biggest consumer of the condiment, and could hit consumers particularly hard in the run-up to Christmas.

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