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Africa balances policy needs with food processing growth

Africa balances policy needs with food processing growth

1 Nov 2024

Opportunities ramp up in the continent’s food processing industry, yet a lack of policy progression threatens to stall progress.

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EUDR delay: Palm-oil producing countries react

EUDR delay: Palm-oil producing countries react

29 Oct 2024

With the European Council backing a 12-month extension of the EUDR, leading palm oil-producing countries Malaysia and Indonesia are pushing for recommendations and practical guidance.

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Swedish functional mushroom coffee brand blends health with hygge

Swedish functional mushroom coffee brand blends health with hygge

28 Oct 2024

Swedish firm Rå Hygge has launched functional coffee made with the nootropic mushroom, tremella, that is said to promote digestive health thanks to its lower acidity.

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Ferrero updates Nutella brand with new plant-based version

Ferrero updates Nutella brand with new plant-based version

24 Oct 2024

Ferrero has launched a plant-based version of its Nutella brand, which adds chickpeas to its formulation in a move designed to appeal to growing numbers of vegan consumers.

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Protein-packed candy delivers indulgence and nutrition

Protein-packed candy delivers indulgence and nutrition

11 Oct 2024

Protein Candy, launched in September 2024, claims to be the world's first "super candy." Designed to combine indulgence with high nutritional value, the candy gummies offer 14 grams of protein, 4 grams of sugar, 6 grams of prebiotic fibre, and 140 calo...

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Sustainable grains present a healthy growth opportunity

Sustainable grains present a healthy growth opportunity

3 Oct 2024

Food insights provider SPINS unveils the latest trends in the sustainable grains field, exploring how seven leading grains show healthy growth despite challenges in the global value chain.

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Which food and beverage brands made TIME’s Most Influential Companies list?

Which food and beverage brands made TIME’s Most Influential Companies list?

2 Oct 2024

Chickpea pasta, prebiotic sodas, food boxes, non-alcoholic beer, and a soil carbon marketplace are the specialties of the five food and beverage brands that earned a spot on TIME’s 2024 list.

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Will we see a wave of NPD that focuses on insulin management?

Will we see a wave of NPD that focuses on insulin management?

1 Oct 2024

As a new study finds protein and fats can help manage insulin, food manufacturers are building on emerging GLP-1 platforms and supporting nutritional guidance.

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New environmental food scoring standards emerge

New environmental food scoring standards emerge

30 Sep 2024

EIT Food and Foundation Earth collaborate to launch environmental food scoring for products entering the global supply chain.

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Holistic health trends shape Gen Z and Millennial preferences for functional products

Holistic health trends shape Gen Z and Millennial preferences for functional products

26 Sep 2024

Research from FMCG Gurus points to the fact that functional products are seen as a key step towards holistic regimens that focus on a healthier lifestyle where the aim is prevention rather than cure.

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Danone removes NutriScore from products

Danone removes NutriScore from products

20 Sep 2024

Following an algorithm update that gives some of its sweetened drinks a worse score, Danone has removed the front-of-pack label, NutriScore, from all of its products – putting profit before public health, say campaigners.

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Mood and brain health top of mind for US consumers

Mood and brain health top of mind for US consumers

18 Sep 2024

There is strong growth for cognitive and mental health supplements in the US, according to a Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ) report that examines growth prospects for 22 specific health conditions.

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