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Diet & Health
Are brands ready for new USDA organic food rules?
21 Mar 2024
The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule will come into force on 19 March, with the aim of protecting consumers by preventing fraud in the organic supply chain. Are organic producers and brands ready?
Read moreUltra-processed food intake in South Africa at concerning levels, study suggests
19 Mar 2024
As South Africa considers introducing front-of-pack warning labels and strict marketing limits for unhealthy foods, research has found that low-income South Africans get around half of their calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs) – “a cause for con...
Read moreFood ingredients drive growth in beauty supplements
15 Mar 2024
As Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido partners with a food ingredient supplier for the launch of its “inner wellness” division, food-based extracts are playing a defining part in beauty-from-within supplement launches in Asia and beyond.
Read moreTesco trials first ever menopause-dedicated retail space
13 Mar 2024
The growing awareness about how the menopause can affect women’s health has prompted a slew of bespoke supplement and beauty products. Tesco has become the first major retailer to trial a dedicated menopause-friendly retail space.
Read moreBrazilian manufacturers must comply with warning label regulation, says court
7 Mar 2024
The Federal Court of São Paulo has ruled that Brazilian manufacturers must comply with front-of-pack labelling regulation that requires unhealthy products to feature warning labels, scrapping a last-minute one-year extension.
Read moreGeneration X consumers lean into vitamin-based products
5 Mar 2024
Aged between 44 and 60, Gen X consumers want agency over their health and wellness and are adopting a preventative approach using vitamins and supplements to promote healthy ageing.
Read morePesticide residues in conventional baby food: A boost for organic?
29 Feb 2024
Nearly four in 10 (38%) of conventional US baby food products contain pesticide residues, according to research that also found that the organic samples were pesticide-free. Could this be an opportunity for organic or ‘pesticide-free’ produce?
Read moreSuperfoods promoting positive gut health in 2024
28 Feb 2024
Thanks to their role in achieving and maintaining a healthy gut and digestion, several ingredients with nutritional properties are being hailed as superfoods.
Read moreHow Holland & Barrett has responded to the evolving retail landscape
21 Feb 2024
Putting consumers first and anticipating changes to the retail landscape are critical factors in the success of Europe’s leading health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett, says Alex Glover, nutrition development lead for R&D at Holland & Barrett.
Read moreScience is critical to creating complete nutrition products, says Huel co-founder
19 Feb 2024
Consumers need access to science-based facts in order to make informed nutritional choices, says James Collier, co-founder and nutritionist at meal replacement startup Huel – but communication can be tricky. “One challenge is that Covid-19 has sent a l...
Read moreD’Amazonia launches functional tea to support menopausal women
15 Feb 2024
Growing awareness about women’s health needs during perimenopause and menopause has prompted a number of brands to start exploring this space, including the recent launch of a functional tea by UK company D’Amazonia.
Read moreChina needs maximum sodium targets for packaged foods, say researchers
8 Feb 2024
Packaged and processed foods now contribute to nearly one-third of Chinese people’s sodium intake, prompting researchers to call for maximum sodium reduction targets for manufacturers.
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