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How hormonal health is transforming the F&B space

How hormonal health is transforming the F&B space

29 Sep 2025

Meal kit developer Green Chef has launched its first-ever female-focused recipe box, designed to help manage symptoms and reduce the burden of hormonal health issues across all life stages.

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Walmart Marketplace’s record growth prompts search for UK sellers

Walmart Marketplace’s record growth prompts search for UK sellers

26 Sep 2025

Walmart’s third-party e-commerce platform, Marketplace, has witnessed extraordinary growth – but a need for more product diversity has prompted the retailer to recruit UK sellers.

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Sainsbury’s facial recognition pilot scheme hoped to benefit suppliers

Sainsbury’s facial recognition pilot scheme hoped to benefit suppliers

25 Sep 2025

UK supermarket Sainsbury’s hopes its trial of controversial facial recognition in two stores will help to tackle a rise in shoplifting and bring down costs for suppliers.

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AI adoption slow despite potential gamechanger status

AI adoption slow despite potential gamechanger status

24 Sep 2025

F&B brands should explore how they can use AI to adapt to disruption and build long-term resilience if its adoption is to transform their operations effectively, according to Argon & Co.

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US food programme cuts squeeze budgets tighter

US food programme cuts squeeze budgets tighter

23 Sep 2025

The Trump administration’s cuts to the SNAP programme will disproportionately harm children, older adults, people with disabilities, and working families, experts estimate.

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Eco-Score labels improve consumer identification of sustainable foods

Eco-Score labels improve consumer identification of sustainable foods

22 Sep 2025

The presence of a front-of-pack Eco-Score label improves consumers' accuracy in identifying sustainable food products from 52% to 72%, a study suggests.

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Can online shopping incentives bolster food security?

Can online shopping incentives bolster food security?

18 Sep 2025

Digital programmes providing financial support for consumers on low incomes can increase healthy food purchases and strengthen food security, according to US researchers.

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ASA bans UK supplement ads over GLP-1 weight loss claims

ASA bans UK supplement ads over GLP-1 weight loss claims

17 Sep 2025

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned several food supplement ads that referenced prescription GLP-1 weight loss drugs or made unapproved health claims.

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India’s biscuit and cookie consumers want extra indulgence

India’s biscuit and cookie consumers want extra indulgence

16 Sep 2025

Premiumisation, health consciousness, and a focus on texture are driving new product developments (NPD) in the Indian biscuit and cookie market, Mintel figures suggest.

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Prebiotic and probiotic soft drinks ‘approaching staple status’

Prebiotic and probiotic soft drinks ‘approaching staple status’

15 Sep 2025

Prebiotic and probiotic soft drinks are “approaching staple status”, with a three-year retention rate that puts them way ahead of other emerging beverage categories, say experts.

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Beyond Meat rebrand: Bold marketing move, or messaging misstep?

Beyond Meat rebrand: Bold marketing move, or messaging misstep?

11 Sep 2025

Beyond Meat has dropped “Meat” from its name and is focusing on shorter ingredients lists and nutrient-dense products.

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Widespread confusion among US consumers around food insecurity

Widespread confusion among US consumers around food insecurity

10 Sep 2025

A US consumer survey indicates that widespread confusion exists around the term “food insecurity”.

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