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How hormonal health is transforming the F&B space

How hormonal health is transforming the F&B space

29 Sep 2025

Meal kit developer Green Chef has launched its first-ever female-focused recipe box, designed to help manage symptoms and reduce the burden of hormonal health issues across all life stages.

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US food programme cuts squeeze budgets tighter

US food programme cuts squeeze budgets tighter

23 Sep 2025

The Trump administration’s cuts to the SNAP programme will disproportionately harm children, older adults, people with disabilities, and working families, experts estimate.

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Claim proven prebiotics that naturally nourish good gut bacteria

Claim proven prebiotics that naturally nourish good gut bacteria

22 Sep 2025

BENEO’s prebiotic chicory root fibres offer a wealth of proven health benefits beyond the gut, including reducing inflammation, managing weight, and supporting bone health.

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Eco-Score labels improve consumer identification of sustainable foods

Eco-Score labels improve consumer identification of sustainable foods

22 Sep 2025

The presence of a front-of-pack Eco-Score label improves consumers' accuracy in identifying sustainable food products from 52% to 72%, a study suggests.

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Can online shopping incentives bolster food security?

Can online shopping incentives bolster food security?

18 Sep 2025

Digital programmes providing financial support for consumers on low incomes can increase healthy food purchases and strengthen food security, according to US researchers.

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ASA bans UK supplement ads over GLP-1 weight loss claims

ASA bans UK supplement ads over GLP-1 weight loss claims

17 Sep 2025

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned several food supplement ads that referenced prescription GLP-1 weight loss drugs or made unapproved health claims.

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Prebiotic and probiotic soft drinks ‘approaching staple status’

Prebiotic and probiotic soft drinks ‘approaching staple status’

15 Sep 2025

Prebiotic and probiotic soft drinks are “approaching staple status”, with a three-year retention rate that puts them way ahead of other emerging beverage categories, say experts.

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Beyond Meat rebrand: Bold marketing move, or messaging misstep?

Beyond Meat rebrand: Bold marketing move, or messaging misstep?

11 Sep 2025

Beyond Meat has dropped “Meat” from its name and is focusing on shorter ingredients lists and nutrient-dense products.

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Widespread confusion among US consumers around food insecurity

Widespread confusion among US consumers around food insecurity

10 Sep 2025

A US consumer survey indicates that widespread confusion exists around the term “food insecurity”.

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Prolactal to launch soft protein bar innovation at Fi Asia

Prolactal to launch soft protein bar innovation at Fi Asia

5 Sep 2025

Prolactal will unveil PROper Bar – a soft protein bar solution – at Food ingredients Asia, delivering indulgent texture, low-fat, low-lactose, and cost-effective protein for healthy nutrition.

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Alcohol consumption in the US hits a record low as health concerns rise

Alcohol consumption in the US hits a record low as health concerns rise

3 Sep 2025

Alcohol use among US adults has reached its lowest point in nearly nine decades, with growing health concerns and alternative beverage options driving a shift in drinking habits.

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New microbial map uncovers hidden concern for dwindling network

New microbial map uncovers hidden concern for dwindling network

1 Sep 2025

Scientists are learning more about the role microbes play in global food systems, advocating for their protection to preserve and enhance the world's food supply.

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