Latest News in the food Industry
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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?
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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UK cools trade heat as it suspends tariffs on chilli peppers
6 May 2025
The UK Government has promised food businesses cheaper ingredients in time for the summer by suspending the UK global tariff (UKGT).
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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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Chinese consumers show strong interest in new plant milk types
28 Apr 2025
Chinese consumers are prioritising taste and health benefits when purchasing plant milks, with growing interest in ingredients such as nuts, grains, and tubers.
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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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Low-calorie nutrient-rich milk launched to battle dairy alternatives
7 Apr 2025
Plant-based milk has carved out a growing slice of the milk market in recent years, but now Dairy Farmers of America is pitching its Milk50 by DairyPure to claw back more of the market share.
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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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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
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’
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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Coca-Cola enters the prebiotic soda category
12 Mar 2025
Coca-Cola is leaning into nostalgia and the growing popularity of “gut-healthy” sodas to launch a line of prebiotic sparkling beverages.
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