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Diet & Health
The rise of plant-based - and plastic-free - chewing gum
7 May 2024
Conventional chewing gum is typically made from a gum base that can contain plastic, paraffin, and synthetic resin. Enter the challenger brands making plant-based gum from chicle, the chewy sap of the Sapodilla tree. ‘Chew plants, not plastic,’ they sa...
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Children’s food and drink claims centre on health and wellness
1 May 2024
A new report by HealthFocus International shows parents are at the forefront of health and wellness trends, leading the way for packaging claims on children’s products.
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Innova research highlights how floral flavours are having a moment
22 Apr 2024
Florals are among the most desirable flavours for global consumers right now, a trend that is tied to their association with health and nutritional properties.
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US legislative push to ban 7 food additives in schools
17 Apr 2024
Proposed legislation would prohibit the use of seven additives – six artificial colours and titanium dioxide – in food and drink served in US state schools.
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Ultra-processed foods are the top concern among US consumers, study reveals
15 Apr 2024
New data from HealthFocus International shows that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are the number one food concern for US consumers, ahead of saturated fats and sugar.
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Retailers must do more to promote healthy eating
12 Apr 2024
UK retailers could play an even bigger role in helping consumers to make healthier food choices, according to Nesta, an innovation agency targeting social good.
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Portugal officially adopts NutriScore
10 Apr 2024
Portugal has adopted the NutriScore as its official – but voluntary – front-of-pack nutrition label to promote healthy eating, with researchers calling this “a great victory for science and public health”.
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Germany releases new nutrition guidelines
5 Apr 2024
The German Society for Nutrition (DGE) publishes its latest dietary guidelines, focusing more on plant-based foods and highlighting health and sustainability.
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Limiting trans fats in Kenyan food products could prevent heart disease
4 Apr 2024
Implementing trans fat restrictions in Kenya could bring about significant health and economic benefits, saving lives and reducing healthcare costs, study finds.
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Meal kits offer convenience, but do they deliver nutritionally?
3 Apr 2024
A study examining the vegetable content of meal kit subscription services finds significant variations in quantity per serving, presenting an opportunity for brands to enhance their offerings with more veggies.
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KoRo’s limited edition pistachio-packed waffle delivers balanced indulgence
26 Mar 2024
Natural food brand KoRo’s special edition vegan waffle crafted with 45% pistachios, stands as a healthy yet indulgent snack, embracing the nutritious appeal of nuts.
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‘Miffy eats the rainbow’: Tips to market fruit and vegetables to kids
25 Mar 2024
Using a playful and colourful approach with storytelling can encourage children to try new varieties of fruit and vegetables, according to an ongoing Wageningen University study called ‘Miffy eats the rainbow’.
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