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Siniora Foods plans multi-million-dollar food manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia

Siniora Foods plans multi-million-dollar food manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia

14 Jan 2025

Food processing company Siniora Foods builds upon its expansion efforts with a new food manufacturing facility in the burgeoning Saudi Arabian market.

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HyFun Foods team up with Woolworths to expand frozen foods

HyFun Foods team up with Woolworths to expand frozen foods

13 Jan 2025

Ready-to-eat frozen food provider HyFun Foods partners with multinational retail giant Woolworths to move the premiumisation of frozen foods further into mainstream food aisles.

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California companies required to disclose heavy metal content in baby food

California companies required to disclose heavy metal content in baby food

10 Jan 2025

As of January 2025, baby food manufacturers selling in California must disclose test results for four heavy metals – arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury – via an on-pack QR code.

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Sperri builds investment momentum with US expansion plans

Sperri builds investment momentum with US expansion plans

7 Jan 2025

Hailed as Canada’s first organic and allergen-free plant-based meal replacement drink, food-as-medicine brand Sperri progresses its efforts to enter the US market.

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BelliWelli secures funding for retail and team expansion

BelliWelli secures funding for retail and team expansion

2 Jan 2025

US fibre brand BelliWelli has confirmed a further $10 million series B investment from Invus. The investment will help the company further expand its presence in the US.

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EU calls to harmonise allergen labelling increase

EU calls to harmonise allergen labelling increase

1 Jan 2025

Allergy awareness efforts focus on implementing a European reference laboratory and collaboration to standardise labels and support allergen identification.

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Japanese study points to risk of excessive nutritional fortification

Japanese study points to risk of excessive nutritional fortification

31 Dec 2024

Fortified foods and supplements are mainly beneficial but there is a small risk of over-supplementation – particularly for vitamin B6, a Japanese study has concluded.

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Is it time for a global definition of whole grain?

Is it time for a global definition of whole grain?

30 Dec 2024

Amid a lack of harmonisation, the European Food Information Council (EUFIC) is calling for a global definition of the term whole grain to end consumer confusion.

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EFSA publishes new food additive research on non-nutritive sweetener saccharine

EFSA publishes new food additive research on non-nutritive sweetener saccharine

27 Dec 2024

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released new recommendations on saccharin and its sodium, potassium and calcium salts (E 954) as food additives.

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How US soy exports shape Southeast Asian food

How US soy exports shape Southeast Asian food

19 Dec 2024

As Southeast Asia and the US mark 20 years of trade, trends in soy, especially plant-based preferences, signal increasing demand for high-quality protein sources.

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FDA delivers workshop on nutrition regulation and science

FDA delivers workshop on nutrition regulation and science

19 Dec 2024

The FDA hosted a nutrition regulatory science workshop exploring ultra-processed foods and emerging technologies, aiming to spotlight the relationship between nutrition, science, and evidence-based policies.

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Hormel Foods sells its Health Labs brands to Lyons Magnus

Hormel Foods sells its Health Labs brands to Lyons Magnus

17 Dec 2024

Hormel Foods has confirmed the sale of its Hormel Health Labs division to Lyons Magnus, creating Lyons Health Labs. The strategic move aims to better position Lyons Magnus as a leading player in the growing US market for nutritional and health products...

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