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Claims that Huel meal replacements can help people save money are ‘irresponsible’

Claims 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.

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‘The biggest comeback in industry history’: Sports nutrition market bounces back

‘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...

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‘Reverse’ strawberries & nootropic kale: How brands are adding value to fresh produce

‘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.

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Functional fungi: The global rise of mushrooms

Functional 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.

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What do falling sales and disappointing profits mean for the plant-based category?

What 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...

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PepsiCo targets Gen Z with Starry soda launch

PepsiCo 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.

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Danone sued by environmental groups over its global plastic pollution

Danone 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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Asian beverage brands deal with rising costs

Asian beverage brands deal with rising costs

4 Jan 2023

Decreasing bottle sizes or increasing prices? Asian beverage brands are finding “creative approaches” to manage rising costs, according to industry analysts.

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Value-seeking US consumers cut back on food spending

Value-seeking US consumers cut back on food spending

2 Jan 2023

Cheaper items, smaller sizes, and shorter grocery lists: inflationary effects coupled with a global long-term recession are set to continue shaping food spending habits, according to a recent Rabobank report.

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Opportunities grow for lower-caffeine coffee

Opportunities grow for lower-caffeine coffee

23 Dec 2022

Many consumers want the mental focus of caffeine without the jitters, prompting a wave of product development such as “half caffeine” ground coffee or ready-to-drink (RTD) cold brew blended with relaxing botanicals.

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Superfrau upcycles liquid whey for energy drinks

Superfrau upcycles liquid whey for energy drinks

22 Dec 2022

US company Superfrau turns surplus whey into sustainable, upcycled-certified dairy products for the recovery drinks market.

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Swedish food agency: One in 10 coffee brands contain excess acrylamide

Swedish food agency: One in 10 coffee brands contain excess acrylamide

7 Dec 2022

New findings from the Swedish Food Agency have revealed three of 29 coffee products sampled contained acrylamide above limits, reinforcing the link between levels and degree of roasting.

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