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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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Will Trump lower tariff hikes?

Will Trump lower tariff hikes?

25 Apr 2025

The US President’s plan to reduce the 145% tariffs on China’s food and beverage market raises questions over whether a turnaround is likely for other regions.

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Why is freeze-dried candy taking off in 2025?

Why is freeze-dried candy taking off in 2025?

14 Apr 2025

Freeze-dried candy, with its novel texture and intense flavour, is captivating candy lovers across the globe. Brands are listening, launching freeze-dried twists of classic products, and even the more bizarre, like ice-cream sandwiches.

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Value is a top priority for today’s F&B consumers

Value is a top priority for today’s F&B consumers

3 Apr 2025

Research from global consultancy Hartman Group suggests there are six core values that brands must tap into to connect with consumers’ needs.

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Lidl GB debuts on TikTok Shop with high-protein foods promotion

Lidl GB debuts on TikTok Shop with high-protein foods promotion

2 Apr 2025

Lidl GB has become the first UK grocery retailer to sell on TikTok Shop, with its limited edition run of high-protein bundles selling out in under 20 minutes.

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Clean-label cereals prompt fortification debate

Clean-label cereals prompt fortification debate

28 Mar 2025

Marks & Spencer has caused a stir with the launch of a range of breakfast cereals in the UK containing minimal ingredients.

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Changing global food retail environments linked to rise in obesity

Changing global food retail environments linked to rise in obesity

27 Mar 2025

Changes in retail food environments – particularly the growing prominence of large chains – are positively correlated with rising obesity prevalence, a study suggests.

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Future F&B flavours favour exploration and explosive taste profiles

Future F&B flavours favour exploration and explosive taste profiles

25 Mar 2025

Exploration and experimentation will define the future of flavour, according to Mintel, as consumers seek out taste profiles and textures that offer an adventurous eating experience.

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Global consumers enjoy food less and perceive it as less healthy

Global consumers enjoy food less and perceive it as less healthy

20 Mar 2025

Enjoyment of food and its perceived healthiness is dwindling among most global populations, according to findings from Gallup and Ando Foundation/Nissin Food Products.

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Plans to abandon mandatory Nutri-Score labelling ‘would be a step back’

Plans to abandon mandatory Nutri-Score labelling ‘would be a step back’

17 Mar 2025

Critics have slammed reports that mandatory Nutri-Score labelling is to be abandoned as “a step back” that puts citizens’ health at risk.

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