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BelliWelli secures funding for retail and team expansion
2 Jan 2025
US fibre brand BelliWelli has confirmed a further $10 million series B investment from Invus. The investment will help the company further expand its presence in the US.
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Is it time for a global definition of whole grain?
30 Dec 2024
Amid a lack of harmonisation, the European Food Information Council (EUFIC) is calling for a global definition of the term whole grain to end consumer confusion.
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EFSA publishes new food additive research on non-nutritive sweetener saccharine
27 Dec 2024
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released new recommendations on saccharin and its sodium, potassium and calcium salts (E 954) as food additives.
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Waitrose taps into British appetite for Portuguese sweet treats
26 Dec 2024
British premium retailer Waitrose has launched a lemon-flavoured bolo de arroz, a Portuguese rice muffin, in a bid to build on the continued popularity of pastel de nata in the UK.
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Coca-Cola waters down environmental targets on packaging, sustainable sourcing
24 Dec 2024
The Coca-Cola Company has changed its targets relating to water, packaging, climate, and agriculture, drawing fire from campaigners.
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Chile's food labelling laws produce healthy results
23 Dec 2024
Chile’s warning labelling and marketing rules for unhealthy foods led to “significant decreases” in purchases of food and drinks with high levels of sugar, salt and fat, according to a study published in the journal PLOS Medicine.
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FDA delivers workshop on nutrition regulation and science
19 Dec 2024
The FDA hosted a nutrition regulatory science workshop exploring ultra-processed foods and emerging technologies, aiming to spotlight the relationship between nutrition, science, and evidence-based policies.
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Simplifying food labels with EUFIC’s interactive tool
16 Dec 2024
The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) hopes to turn consumer confusion into clarity with its new interactive online resource for healthier food and beverage choices.
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Consumer awareness and transparency key factors in shift to natural-based emulsifiers
11 Dec 2024
The demand for natural-based emulsifiers in the food industry is surging as health concerns over the use of synthetic emulsifiers have consumers looking for alternatives.
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EU's food labelling laws are full of gaps, says EU Court of Auditors
2 Dec 2024
Food labels are confusing consumers and misleading them with false claims, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA).
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Exploring Innova’s Top 10 Trends for 2025
21 Nov 2024
At Fi Europe, Innova Market Insights shared its top food and drink trends for 2025, giving examples and highlighting how brands can tap into each one. Ingredients Network takes a look.
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Kerry Group prepares to divest dairy operations
18 Nov 2024
Kerry Group is to sell its dairy business, whose brands include Cheestrings, Dairygold, and Kerrymaid, for an expected €500 million in order to focus on its B2B taste and nutrition business.
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