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Rainforest Alliance praises Nescafé for regenerative agriculture efforts

Rainforest Alliance praises Nescafé for regenerative agriculture efforts

27 Jun 2023

Instant coffee brand Nescafé is supporting coffee farmers to adopt regenerative agricultural practices, according to a recent supply chain assessment by Rainforest Alliance that highlighted “encouraging trends”.

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E-gaming growth influences food and drink collaborations

E-gaming growth influences food and drink collaborations

26 Jun 2023

Food and drink brands are increasingly appealing to e-gamers with special edition launches, such as Coca Cola’s League of Legends product or Swedish ice cream brand N!ck’s Minecraft-inspired flavours.

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Absolut Vodka’s (plastic lined) paper bottle sparks greenwashing accusations

Absolut Vodka’s (plastic lined) paper bottle sparks greenwashing accusations

21 Jun 2023

Social media users have called out Absolut Vodka over greenwashing following its trial of a single-mould paper bottle that contains an integrated barrier of recyclable plastic.

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US consumers want food products that are cheap, tasty, and healthy, survey shows

US consumers want food products that are cheap, tasty, and healthy, survey shows

14 Jun 2023

From cost cutting to sustainability and health considerations: a recent survey by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) reveals the changing consumption habits of US consumers.

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Tea brands accused of human rights abuses

Tea brands accused of human rights abuses

9 Jun 2023

Multinational companies with tea brands, like Unilever, Starbucks and Tetley, have been linked to dozens of counts of human rights abuse in their supply chains from last year alone, according to a recent report from the Business and Human Rights Resour...

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Most categories trading down in US supplements market, says SPINS

Most categories trading down in US supplements market, says SPINS

5 Jun 2023

Hit by the cost-of-living crisis, sales of most US vitamin and mineral supplements have declined – with the exception of probiotics, digestive aids, and homoeopathic medicines, according to SPINS data.

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Ireland forges ahead with alcohol health warning laws

Ireland forges ahead with alcohol health warning laws

2 Jun 2023

The Irish government has introduced the world’s first comprehensive health labelling of alcohol products. The alcohol industry is fighting back – but could this be a taste of things to come, and could the no- and low-alcohol category benefit?

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Cana Technology shuts down rollout of custom beverage printer

Cana Technology shuts down rollout of custom beverage printer

1 Jun 2023

US startup Cana Technology promised to give consumers fully customised drinks via its 3D beverage printers but it has now closed operations. What does this mean for the future of personalised kitchen tech?

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WHO advises non-sugar sweeteners have no nutritional value

WHO advises non-sugar sweeteners have no nutritional value

31 May 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned against using non-sugar sweeteners for weight control or lowering the risk of non-communicable diseases.

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The best pricing strategies to retain consumer loyalty

The best pricing strategies to retain consumer loyalty

30 May 2023

Amidst the uncertainty of inflation and rising costs, a pricing strategy that factors in a degree of elasticity is key to retaining a loyal customer base – as well as keeping track of your competitors’ prices, according to Nielsen IQ.

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Constellation Brands invests in alcohol-free brand TÖST

Constellation Brands invests in alcohol-free brand TÖST

26 May 2023

Corona-owner and global alcohol manufacturer Constellation Brands has invested in premium alcohol-free brand TÖST as it seeks to tap into the growing demand for no- and low-alcohol drinks that offer “complex” flavours.

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Singapore’s Nutri Grade label spurs beverage reformulation

Singapore’s Nutri Grade label spurs beverage reformulation

24 May 2023

Nearly six months after becoming mandatory for drinks, Singapore’s Nutri-Grade front-of-pack label is encouraging some beverage brands to reduce sugar and saturated fat content.

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