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Does low/no alcohol labelling lack clear information?
31 Mar 2023
It’s a booming beverage sector but without definitive rules on labelling, low- and no- alcohol drinks need to avoid misleading consumers to maintain confidence, say experts.
Read moreNestlé drops three plant-based brands in UK and Ireland
27 Mar 2023
Nestlé is to axe three plant-based brands, Wunda, Garden Gourmet, and Mezeast, in the UK and Ireland following disappointing sales that meant the brands were “not viable” in current market conditions.
Read moreInnovations in prebiotics: Developing indulgent treats that are good for the gut
24 Mar 2023
Growing consumer awareness around the link between diet and health is fuelling demand for increased-fibre, reduced-sugar products. Functional soft drink brand Olipop and healthy snack maker Uplift Food are making the most of this trend.
Read moreThirst for no and low-alcohol products intensifies
23 Mar 2023
Demand for alcohol-free beverages is growing but often, alternatives are still seen missing the intense and complex flavour of alcohol. Adding functional botanical ingredients and exploring complex flavour profiles can help address this, say experts....
Read moreUnlocking the prebiotic benefits of unwanted industry side streams
16 Mar 2023
Unwanted by-products from the food and beverage industry can be transformed into prebiotics that provide sought-after health benefits, without harming the earth. BCD Bioscience and ReGrained are two startups making waves in this space.
Read moreClaims that Huel meal replacements can help people save money are ‘irresponsible’
8 Mar 2023
Powdered food brand Huel’s advertising claims that people could save money on food by buying its meal replacements were “misleading” and “irresponsible”, the UK’s advertising watchdog has said.
Read more‘The biggest comeback in industry history’: Sports nutrition market bounces back
22 Feb 2023
After lockdowns, gym closures, and a steep decline in brick-and-mortar shopping during the Covid-19 pandemic, the US sports nutrition market has bounced back, with Nutrition Business Journal calling it “the biggest comeback in nutrition industry histor...
Read more‘Reverse’ strawberries & nootropic kale: How brands are adding value to fresh produce
3 Feb 2023
UK supermarket M&S has launched ‘reverse’ White Pearl strawberries while Singapore vertical farm Sustenir is growing kale that contains GABA, a nootropic that promotes calmness and mental wellbeing.
Read moreFunctional fungi: The global rise of mushrooms
1 Feb 2023
Reishi, shiitake, chaga, and lion’s mane are just some of the mushrooms proving to be a versatile addition to global health and wellness products formulated with functional ingredients.
Read moreWhat do falling sales and disappointing profits mean for the plant-based category?
25 Jan 2023
Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods, and Oatly are restructuring amid falling sales and one plant-based brand, Tatooed Chef, is considering adding meat to a new range to boost profits. Is there light at the end of the tunnel for plant-based meat and dairy al...
Read morePepsiCo targets Gen Z with Starry soda launch
24 Jan 2023
PepsiCo has launched a lemon-lime soda, Starry, targeting young Gen Z consumers and competing with Coca-Cola’s Sprite and Keurig Dr Pepper’s 7-Up.
Read moreDanone sued by environmental groups over its global plastic pollution
16 Jan 2023
A group of environmental groups, led by ClientEarth, is suing Danone for failing to adhere to France’s duty of vigilance law through its use of single-use plastic and pollution.
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