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The dye is cast: Major US food brands commit to phasing out synthetic colours

The dye is cast: Major US food brands commit to phasing out synthetic colours

21 Jul 2025

Major confectionery companies have pledged to eliminate petroleum-based colours by 2027. Yet with 19% of packaged foods containing synthetic dye, will industry leaders follow through on their commitments?

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Fast food goes premium

Fast food goes premium

15 Jul 2025

As consumers seek convenience, quality, and familiar fast-food favourites with a premium twist, producers can tap into this trend with novel at-home product creations.

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PepsiCo feels the heat as drinks giant cools its climate targets

PepsiCo feels the heat as drinks giant cools its climate targets

3 Jul 2025

PepsiCo has become the latest global food and beverage manufacturer to attract criticism for changing a number of its environmental goals.

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World Food Safety Day shines a spotlight on science

World Food Safety Day shines a spotlight on science

19 Jun 2025

On 7 June, the World Health Organization (WHO) held its annual World Food Safety Day, highlighting the role scientific research and innovation play in supporting consumers’ health.

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Sustainable food sector requires synthetic chemical solutions

Sustainable food sector requires synthetic chemical solutions

2 Jun 2025

Researchers from global organisations have released a study analysing the prevalence of food contaminants in food packaging and their health impacts.

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How will US ban on artificial dyes impact global F&B brands?

How will US ban on artificial dyes impact global F&B brands?

20 May 2025

As the US prepares to ban synthetic colourings from the food and beverage (F&B) industry, what will the impact be for brands in Europe and beyond?

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Nestlé improves nutrition reporting as pressure grows on other food and beverage companies

Nestlé improves nutrition reporting as pressure grows on other food and beverage companies

16 May 2025

Nestlé has urged other major food manufacturing businesses to improve their reporting on the nutritional value of their products.

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Grocery retail shows cautious optimism and stabilisation

Grocery retail shows cautious optimism and stabilisation

15 May 2025

Health and functionality, personalisation, convenience, advancing technologies, and sustainability dominate the grocery retail landscape and the shoppers of the future.

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US snack purchases fall as tariffs and inflation drive indulgence cutbacks

US snack purchases fall as tariffs and inflation drive indulgence cutbacks

9 May 2025

US consumers are reducing their snack purchases as (fears of) tariffs and sustained inflation drive up food costs and force households to prioritise spending.

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How can brands navigate US tariffs on sugar alternatives?

How can brands navigate US tariffs on sugar alternatives?

7 May 2025

US tariffs on monk fruit and stevia may push food and beverage brands to rethink their sugar reduction strategies.

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East takes on West in the fight for future food flavours

East takes on West in the fight for future food flavours

30 Apr 2025

Asian and South American flavours are now key components on global menus, driven by a growing global appetite for culinary mashups.

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How biotechnology is developing novel ingredients of the future

How biotechnology is developing novel ingredients of the future

29 Apr 2025

Fermented ingredients have the potential to change the food sector at a more rapid pace than once thought, a report by global management consultancy McKinsey suggests.

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