Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

22 May 2024

Ready, a US-based active nutrition brand has launched its latest product, Clean Kids whole grain protein bars, which it claims are tailored to meet the nutritional needs of active children.

7 May 2024

Conventional chewing gum is typically made from a gum base that can contain plastic, paraffin, and synthetic resin. Enter the challenger brands making plant-based gum from chicle, the chewy sap of the Sapodilla tree. ‘Chew plants, not plastic,’ they sa...

19 Apr 2024

French startup Balenti uses sustainably sourced, wild-harvested baobab fruit to make its healthy nut butters with functional benefits.

15 Apr 2024

New data from HealthFocus International shows that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are the number one food concern for US consumers, ahead of saturated fats and sugar.

12 Apr 2024

UK retailers could play an even bigger role in helping consumers to make healthier food choices, according to Nesta, an innovation agency targeting social good.

10 Apr 2024

Portugal has adopted the NutriScore as its official – but voluntary – front-of-pack nutrition label to promote healthy eating, with researchers calling this “a great victory for science and public health”.

26 Mar 2024

Natural food brand KoRo’s special edition vegan waffle crafted with 45% pistachios, stands as a healthy yet indulgent snack, embracing the nutritious appeal of nuts.

19 Mar 2024

As South Africa considers introducing front-of-pack warning labels and strict marketing limits for unhealthy foods, research has found that low-income South Africans get around half of their calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs) – “a cause for con...

18 Mar 2024

Mithai is a hugely popular dessert and sweet snack in India and manufacturers are experimenting with unique ingredients, new flavour combinations, and healthier versions to capture new audiences.

7 Mar 2024

The Federal Court of São Paulo has ruled that Brazilian manufacturers must comply with front-of-pack labelling regulation that requires unhealthy products to feature warning labels, scrapping a last-minute one-year extension.

1 Mar 2024

Producers and researchers consider the rainforest-friendly credentials of Macauba palm oil and whether its sustainability credentials offer an opportunity to replace palm oil.

20 Feb 2024

Consumers are increasingly leaning on brands for comfort and familiarity - a trend US-based brand Justin’s is tapping into. With its recent launch of Chocolate Candy Pieces, Justin’s is drawing on nostalgic marketing trends, while incorporating better-...