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Will ASEAN harmonise food marketing rules for children?
21 Jun 2024
ASEAN Health Ministries and UNICEF release new guidelines on how food and beverage brands should market their products to children to protect them from harm.
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Adventurous US consumers eager for ‘swicy’ flavours
19 Jun 2024
US manufacturers and marketers are tapping into the adventurer consumer persona and enhancing their products with elevated and diverse ‘swicy’ flavours.
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Savvy shoppers choose savings despite lower inflation
12 Jun 2024
Consumers remain cautious about spending, despite global drops in inflation and the UK recording its lowest inflation levels in recent years.
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Meet TasteGPT, Tastewise’s AI chatbot helping companies predict the latest food trends
7 Jun 2024
TasteGPT, a Generative AI chatbot, helps companies in the food and beverage industry anticipate future trends and use those insights for new product development.
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EU issues Mondelēz with €337.5 million antitrust fine
6 Jun 2024
Mondelēz International has received a multi-million fine for hindering cross-border trade of its products, causing consumers to pay more for its products.
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Instant noodles, pasta, and soups launch with Desi flavours
5 Jun 2024
Indian consumers call for Desi flavours formulated in healthier instant noodles, pasta and soups, with manufacturers pitching products with healthier-for-you marketing.
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Consumers dislike faba beans’ sensory profile
3 Jun 2024
Consumers display low acceptance of faba beans, with sensory properties such as bitterness a core concern, a study suggests. However, for product varieties such as cocoa-free chocolate, this attribute could prove to be a benefit.
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Food scientists uncover new way to preserve nutrient and flavour quality
29 May 2024
Researchers have developed a method that guarantees food safety for low-moisture products, such as dried milk, while maximising quality by retaining vitamins, minerals, and flavours, they say.
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Allergen-friendly product launches are on the rise
23 May 2024
Amid Allergy Awareness Week and the growing number of consumers with allergies and sensitivities, manufacturers are increasingly exploring free-from product launches.
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Functional snacks tailored to meet the nutritional needs of children
22 May 2024
Ready, a US-based active nutrition brand has launched its latest product, Clean Kids whole grain protein bars, which it claims are tailored to meet the nutritional needs of active children.
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Mental health crisis presents challenges and opportunities for US supplement industry
20 May 2024
Growing numbers of Americans are experiencing mental health problems and supplements can help relieve people from the symptoms of anxiety, depression and insomnia. Nutrition Business Journal's Mood and Mental Health Report explores the macro trends dri...
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Mintel’s most innovative food and drink of 2024: Part II – Bakery, dairy, ready meals, and more
16 May 2024
The Mintel Most Innovative Food and Drink 2024 showcase features eleven novel products that stand out as particularly disruptive and compelling. In part II of this roundup, we explore the most innovative bakery, dairy, meals and meal components, pet fo...
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