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HyFun Foods team up with Woolworths to expand frozen foods
13 Jan 2025
Ready-to-eat frozen food provider HyFun Foods partners with multinational retail giant Woolworths to move the premiumisation of frozen foods further into mainstream food aisles.
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California companies required to disclose heavy metal content in baby food
10 Jan 2025
As of January 2025, baby food manufacturers selling in California must disclose test results for four heavy metals – arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury – via an on-pack QR code.
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FDA reviews red food colour additive, Red No.3
9 Jan 2025
Amid considerations to tighten regulations around artificial ingredients, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is exploring a potential ban on particular type of red food dye.
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UpSnack Brands acquires Pipcorn Heirloom Snacks and Spudsy
3 Jan 2025
Startup UpSnack expands with acquisitions amid hopes to make a mark in the better-for-you space with a diverse selection of upcycled ingredients.
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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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