Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry
Functional Food & Drink
Grocery retail shows cautious optimism and stabilisation
15 May 2025
Health and functionality, personalisation, convenience, advancing technologies, and sustainability dominate the grocery retail landscape and the shoppers of the future.
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Apollo Health leads charge in growth of brain food delivery
5 May 2025
US-based functional player Apollo Health has launched a home delivery service for its KetoFLEX 12/3 brain health meal plan, a move that points to further expansion in the small but fast-growing food-as-medicine subscription market.
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How biotechnology is developing novel ingredients of the future
29 Apr 2025
Fermented ingredients have the potential to change the food sector at a more rapid pace than once thought, a report by global management consultancy McKinsey suggests.
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Could the US manufacturing space benefit from simplified food laws?
25 Apr 2025
Following a US ban on artificial food dyes, research examines the US food manufacturing and regulatory landscape.
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Plant-based foods face uncertain future
23 Apr 2025
Volatility and uncertainty in the plant-based food sector are making innovation and investment vulnerable, leaving manufacturers concerned for the future of their brands and products.
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Beyond insoluble and soluble: A new framework for fibre
18 Apr 2025
Australian researchers are paving the way for targeted health food products with a proposed reclassification of the traditional soluble vs insoluble dietary fibre model.
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What are the latest global pet food trends?
16 Apr 2025
Pet owners want functional food that prioritises their pets’ health and wellbeing, according to research from market insights provider Innova.
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Low-calorie nutrient-rich milk launched to battle dairy alternatives
7 Apr 2025
Plant-based milk has carved out a growing slice of the milk market in recent years, but now Dairy Farmers of America is pitching its Milk50 by DairyPure to claw back more of the market share.
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Lidl GB debuts on TikTok Shop with high-protein foods promotion
2 Apr 2025
Lidl GB has become the first UK grocery retailer to sell on TikTok Shop, with its limited edition run of high-protein bundles selling out in under 20 minutes.
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Future F&B flavours favour exploration and explosive taste profiles
25 Mar 2025
Exploration and experimentation will define the future of flavour, according to Mintel, as consumers seek out taste profiles and textures that offer an adventurous eating experience.
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Global consumers enjoy food less and perceive it as less healthy
20 Mar 2025
Enjoyment of food and its perceived healthiness is dwindling among most global populations, according to findings from Gallup and Ando Foundation/Nissin Food Products.
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Scientists reveal new crop production ideas to overcome food shortages
13 Mar 2025
Researchers from the University of Illinois are exploring increasing Rubisco levels to enhance photosynthesis and elevate crop productivity.
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