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The prize no brand wants to win: 2022’s most misleading products
28 Nov 2022
Food industry watchdog Foodwatch is asking consumers to vote for 2022’s most misleading product. A high-sugar vitamin water and “artisan” salad made with artificial additives are among the nominees.
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Titanium dioxide still banned in Europe
25 Nov 2022
The EU Court of Justice has annulled the regulation that classifies titanium dioxide as a carcinogenic substance in certain conditions – but this does not impact its use as a food additive, which remains prohibited in the EU.
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Thanksgiving trends and new product launches
24 Nov 2022
Cranberry cocktails, plant-based turkey, and a half-pumpkin and half-pecan pie are just some recent products launched in time for this year’s Thanksgiving, a traditional holiday in the US.
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enduracarb®: A science-backed trehalose ingredient for athletic endurance
24 Nov 2022
enduracarb® is a science-backed, slow-acting carbohydrate that can power athletes’ performance. Produced using a high-purity production process, it is suitable for a wide variety of applications.
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Food brands are getting creative to help customers save
23 Nov 2022
As consumers are hit by the cost-of-living crisis, retailers such as Tesco and Sainsbury’s in the UK and Target and Kroger in the US are rolling out various strategies to help people save money and reduce food waste.
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China bans celebrity endorsement of health and formula foods
22 Nov 2022
China is to ban celebrity endorsement or advertising of certain products, completely banning high profile figures with “lapsed morals” as the country attempts to drive society towards “core socialist values”.
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EU lowers maximum levels for dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs in food
21 Nov 2022
The European Commission (EC) has moved to lower maximum levels for dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) found in foodstuffs produced in or imported into the EU.
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FDA in ‘critical milestone’ for cell-cultured meat in US
18 Nov 2022
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has completed its first pre-market consultation of a cell-cultured chicken product made by UPSIDE Foods, a development that has been hailed a “critical and inspiring milestone in the history of cultivated meat”...
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Plant-based brand launches beet jerky
17 Nov 2022
Theo’s Plant-Based has launched beet Jerky, a vegetable-based beef jerky alternative, made with organic beetroot and spices that taps into a cleaner, sustainable food system preferred by consumers.
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Redefining brand value: Empower consumers to be resourceful and creative in the face of rising costs [Interview]
16 Nov 2022
With inflation, greater instability, and supply chain disruptions as a global backdrop of 2022, consumers are increasing looking for value, products with functional benefits, and convenience for the coming year, says Innova Market Insights.
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Quorn and Nature’s Fynd among founding members of the Fungi Protein Association
15 Nov 2022
Global fungi protein manufacturers have formed the Fungi Protein Association (FPA), a trade body that promotes fungi as a sustainable protein in public policy and conducts consumer research on the ingredient.
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Affordability, indulgence, and health: Top trends for 2023 [Interview]
14 Nov 2022
Consumers want affordable alternatives that offer the same great taste and health benefits as their favourite products. Brands that can deliver on this will dominate in 2023, according to Mintel.In the food and beverage space, consumers are key in driv...
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