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Functional Food & Drink
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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Coca-Cola enters the prebiotic soda category
12 Mar 2025
Coca-Cola is leaning into nostalgia and the growing popularity of “gut-healthy” sodas to launch a line of prebiotic sparkling beverages.
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‘Health’ labels on products reduce consumers’ willingness to pay
10 Mar 2025
A study into front-of-packaging “health” labelling finds that these labels alone can lower US consumers’ willingness to pay.
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HFSS product placement regulation hits unhealthy food displays
6 Mar 2025
The proportion of space used to display HFSS foods in UK supermarkets fell following the introduction of regulations restricting the location of product promotions, research shows.
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Marks & Spencer brings ‘brain foods’ to the retail space
3 Mar 2025
Marks & Spencer is capitalising on increased consumer interest in “brain food” with the launch of a new product range designed to support cognitive health.
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F&B industry hit with fresh greenwashing claims
26 Feb 2025
The food and beverage (F&B) industry is under fresh scrutiny amid claims of greenwashing, with Arla the latest company in the firing line.
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Singapore explores farmland-free food production
17 Feb 2025
Researchers discover new technology replicating on-farm food production conditions from within the indoor lab environment.
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