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FDA warns that tara flour does not meet its safety standards

FDA warns that tara flour does not meet its safety standards

13 Jun 2024

The FDA has issued an official warning that tara flour in human foods does not meet the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) standard, making it an unapproved additive.

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Savvy shoppers choose savings despite lower inflation

Savvy shoppers choose savings despite lower inflation

12 Jun 2024

Consumers remain cautious about spending, despite global drops in inflation and the UK recording its lowest inflation levels in recent years.

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Brazilian study finds high levels of mycotoxins in flour and rice

Brazilian study finds high levels of mycotoxins in flour and rice

10 Jun 2024

For the first time, scientists in Brazil used biomarkers to analyse the risk of mycotoxins in consumers’ diets, finding that some exceed maximum permitted levels.

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Meet TasteGPT, Tastewise’s AI chatbot helping companies predict the latest food trends

Meet TasteGPT, Tastewise’s AI chatbot helping companies predict the latest food trends

7 Jun 2024

TasteGPT, a Generative AI chatbot, helps companies in the food and beverage industry anticipate future trends and use those insights for new product development.

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EU issues Mondelēz with €337.5 million antitrust fine

EU issues Mondelēz with €337.5 million antitrust fine

6 Jun 2024

Mondelēz International has received a multi-million fine for hindering cross-border trade of its products, causing consumers to pay more for its products.

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Instant noodles, pasta, and soups launch with Desi flavours

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.

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How food-as-medicine programmes can advance retailers

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.

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Consumers dislike faba beans’ sensory profile

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.

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CS3D approval raises hopes of better tackling child labour in the cocoa industry

CS3D 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 (CS3D), impacting the entire value chain, including the cocoa and chocolate industry.

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EU proposes stricter limits for chemicals used in packaging

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.

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Food scientists uncover new way to preserve nutrient and flavour quality

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.

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FDA scrutinizes milk pasteurisation over HPAI risk

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...

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