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Surge in children's hydration market driven by underhydration concerns and celebrity endorsements

Surge in children's hydration market driven by underhydration concerns and celebrity endorsements

9 Oct 2024

The children’s hydration market has seen a dramatic increase in sales, rising by 1,179% year-over-year, according to a new report from market research firm SPINS. This surge is being driven by two main factors: growing concerns about underhydration in ...

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Sustainable grains present a healthy growth opportunity

Sustainable grains present a healthy growth opportunity

3 Oct 2024

Food insights provider SPINS unveils the latest trends in the sustainable grains field, exploring how seven leading grains show healthy growth despite challenges in the global value chain.

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Will we see a wave of NPD that focuses on insulin management?

Will we see a wave of NPD that focuses on insulin management?

1 Oct 2024

As a new study finds protein and fats can help manage insulin, food manufacturers are building on emerging GLP-1 platforms and supporting nutritional guidance.

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New environmental food scoring standards emerge

New environmental food scoring standards emerge

30 Sep 2024

EIT Food and Foundation Earth collaborate to launch environmental food scoring for products entering the global supply chain.

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Study finds over half of infant and toddler food products fall short of nutritional recommendations

Study finds over half of infant and toddler food products fall short of nutritional recommendations

27 Sep 2024

Two-thirds of US baby food formulations are unhealthy, according to research from the George Institute for Global Health, presenting an opportunity for food companies to provide convenient and healthier solutions.

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Holistic health trends shape Gen Z and Millennial preferences for functional products

Holistic health trends shape Gen Z and Millennial preferences for functional products

26 Sep 2024

Research from FMCG Gurus points to the fact that functional products are seen as a key step towards holistic regimens that focus on a healthier lifestyle where the aim is prevention rather than cure.

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TikTok Shop offers new retail opportunities for beauty supplement brands

TikTok Shop offers new retail opportunities for beauty supplement brands

25 Sep 2024

TikTok Shop is offering significant opportunities for beauty supplement brands, as the new digital retail channel takes off in a big way for younger consumers.

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Danone removes NutriScore from products

Danone removes NutriScore from products

20 Sep 2024

Following an algorithm update that gives some of its sweetened drinks a worse score, Danone has removed the front-of-pack label, NutriScore, from all of its products – putting profit before public health, say campaigners.

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Diestel is first turkey producer to snag Regenifed certification

Diestel is first turkey producer to snag Regenifed certification

17 Sep 2024

In the US, Diestel Family Ranch, a family-owned turkey farming venture, has become the first producer to gain Regenified certification for its whole turkey and processed turkey product ranges.

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Europe is hungry for Japanese flavours, with katsu leading the way

Europe is hungry for Japanese flavours, with katsu leading the way

13 Sep 2024

As consumer interest in global flavours has intensified, product launches featuring Japanese-inspired tastes have multiplied across Europe – first in restaurant chains, followed by food and beverage products in mainstream supermarkets. In recent years,...

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European Commission releases new supply chain recommendations

European Commission releases new supply chain recommendations

6 Sep 2024

The European Union’s (EU) legislative arm publishes its latest guidance on protecting the market’s food supply chain against current and future crises.

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European consumers want more freedom to choose biotech-based food

European consumers want more freedom to choose biotech-based food

3 Sep 2024

Survey findings point to growing levels of interest in cultivated meat as European consumers say they want the freedom to choose the lab-based products.

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