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Soy story: WWF scores UK supermarkets on sustainability efforts
12 Nov 2025
WWF has published its latest “Soy Scorecard”, ranking UK supermarkets’ efforts to combat deforestation and land conversion in their soy supply chains.
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New UPF standard hoped to offer consumers ‘coherence and clarity’
10 Nov 2025
Ingredients companies are being urged to enter “a new era of partnership and innovation” following the launch of the industry’s first non-UPF verification scheme.
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Cottage cheese makes a comeback as consumers call for cleaner labels
6 Nov 2025
From ice cream to dips and ready meals, cottage cheese is experiencing a renaissance as a high-protein, clean ingredient for health-conscious consumers.
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AI attraction means foodtech startups must ‘prove’ rather than ‘promise’
4 Nov 2025
Reports suggest that artificial intelligence (AI) is sucking investment from foodtech and agritech, but investors say the picture is complicated.
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Will postbiotics become the go-to functional ingredient?
3 Nov 2025
Postbiotics show significant promise for the functional foods market due to their safety profile and beneficial bioactive properties, research suggests.
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Could plant-based protection replace plastic packaging?
29 Oct 2025
Swedish foodtech company Saveggy has launched an additive-free plant-based protection for cucumbers, offering a waste-free packaging solution for fruit and vegetables.
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Does promoting protein content push up plant-based sales?
27 Oct 2025
Promoting the protein content of meat-free products is a more effective sales strategy than adding carbon labels, a study of UK bakery chain Greggs suggests.
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NMN: An on-trend ‘fountain of youth’ ingredient for anti-ageing products
24 Oct 2025
Dubbed an “on-trend fountain of youth ingredient” by Mintel, NMN is booming in anti-ageing ingestible products in Asia – but regulatory roadblocks are thwarting NPD efforts elsewhere, say experts.
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Will Wicks’ Killer Bar harm the protein bar category?
23 Oct 2025
Joe Wicks’ deliberately dangerous protein bar is fuelling anti-UPF sentiment – but there are concerns that his messaging is misguided and could have unintended consequences.
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EU citizens have high food safety awareness but cost guides purchasing
20 Oct 2025
EFSA’s 2025 Special Eurobarometer report on food safety shows shifting concerns, with cost remaining the primary factor influencing food purchasing decisions.
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Supplement shoppers seek storytelling and science-backed suppliers
17 Oct 2025
Supplement consumers want specific health benefits that focus on prevention and personalisation, according to data from HealthFocus International.
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Food security-insecurity gap grows, hitting vulnerable regions hardest
16 Oct 2025
While food security has increased in most countries, the world’s most vulnerable nations’ struggles continue and intensify, a USDA analysis reveals.
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