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World Food Safety Day shines a spotlight on science

World Food Safety Day shines a spotlight on science

19 Jun 2025

On 7 June, the World Health Organization (WHO) held its annual World Food Safety Day, highlighting the role scientific research and innovation play in supporting consumers’ health.

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How the food industry can tap into demand from viral TikTok trends

How the food industry can tap into demand from viral TikTok trends

10 Jun 2025

UK supermarket chains have cited TikTok trends as a key driver behind the soaring popularity of F&B products, presenting a timely opportunity for brands – if they adopt the right strategy.

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Compostable packaging claims rubbished by regulator

Compostable packaging claims rubbished by regulator

9 Jun 2025

Compostable coffee capsule ads from brands including Dualit and Lavazza Coffee have been banned after the UK’s advertising watchdog deemed them to be "misleading".

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Could flies fix the global food waste problem?

Could flies fix the global food waste problem?

5 Jun 2025

Black soldier flies could offer a sustainable solution for reducing food waste, research from Purdue University in the US suggests.

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European alternative protein sector investment rises 23%

European alternative protein sector investment rises 23%

4 Jun 2025

Privately held European alternative protein companies raised $509 million (€470 million) in capital in 2024, 23% more than the previous year, figures reveal.

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H&B 'transformation' hoped to demystify health and wellness market

H&B 'transformation' hoped to demystify health and wellness market

3 Jun 2025

Holland & Barrett is undergoing a transformation, with new product launches and a revamp of its supplement ranges, in a bid to demystify what it describes as “an increasingly complex” health and wellness market.

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Sustainable food sector requires synthetic chemical solutions

Sustainable food sector requires synthetic chemical solutions

2 Jun 2025

Researchers from global organisations have released a study analysing the prevalence of food contaminants in food packaging and their health impacts.

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The winners of Vitafoods Europe Startup Challenge 2025 revealed

The winners of Vitafoods Europe Startup Challenge 2025 revealed

29 May 2025

Four startups – Yomio Drops, PFx Biotech, Revobiom, and Favamole – took top prizes at this year’s Vitafoods Europe Startup Challenge awards.

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Study finds sharp generational divide in online food ordering

Study finds sharp generational divide in online food ordering

22 May 2025

Gen Z consumers are six times more likely to order food online than generation X, an analysis suggests.

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How will US ban on artificial dyes impact global F&B brands?

How will US ban on artificial dyes impact global F&B brands?

20 May 2025

As the US prepares to ban synthetic colourings from the food and beverage (F&B) industry, what will the impact be for brands in Europe and beyond?

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Dog food startup teams up with Harvard to accelerate AI-driven pet nutrition

Dog food startup teams up with Harvard to accelerate AI-driven pet nutrition

19 May 2025

A premium dog food startup is teaming up with Harvard to enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) platform and accelerate pet nutrition product development.

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Nestlé improves nutrition reporting as pressure grows on other food and beverage companies

Nestlé improves nutrition reporting as pressure grows on other food and beverage companies

16 May 2025

Nestlé has urged other major food manufacturing businesses to improve their reporting on the nutritional value of their products.

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