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Meet TasteGPT, Tastewise’s AI chatbot helping companies predict the latest food trends

Meet TasteGPT, Tastewise’s AI chatbot helping companies predict the latest food trends

7 Jun 2024

TasteGPT, a Generative AI chatbot, helps companies in the food and beverage industry anticipate future trends and use those insights for new product development.

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EU issues Mondelēz with €337.5 million antitrust fine

EU issues Mondelēz with €337.5 million antitrust fine

6 Jun 2024

Mondelēz International has received a multi-million fine for hindering cross-border trade of its products, causing consumers to pay more for its products.

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Instant noodles, pasta, and soups launch with Desi flavours

Instant noodles, pasta, and soups launch with Desi flavours

5 Jun 2024

Indian consumers call for Desi flavours formulated in healthier instant noodles, pasta and soups, with manufacturers pitching products with healthier-for-you marketing.

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Consumers dislike faba beans’ sensory profile

Consumers dislike faba beans’ sensory profile

3 Jun 2024

Consumers display low acceptance of faba beans, with sensory properties such as bitterness a core concern, a study suggests. However, for product varieties such as cocoa-free chocolate, this attribute could prove to be a benefit.

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Food scientists uncover new way to preserve nutrient and flavour quality

Food scientists uncover new way to preserve nutrient and flavour quality

29 May 2024

Researchers have developed a method that guarantees food safety for low-moisture products, such as dried milk, while maximising quality by retaining vitamins, minerals, and flavours, they say.

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Allergen-friendly product launches are on the rise

Allergen-friendly product launches are on the rise

23 May 2024

Amid Allergy Awareness Week and the growing number of consumers with allergies and sensitivities, manufacturers are increasingly exploring free-from product launches.

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Japanese-inspired umami products expand into global consumer markets

Japanese-inspired umami products expand into global consumer markets

17 May 2024

Brands are responding to shoppers' interest in cooking ingredients with deep flavours, by launching new products that emphasise umami-rich flavours inspired by Japanese cuisine.

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Mintel’s most innovative food and drink of 2024: Part II – Bakery, dairy, ready meals, and more

Mintel’s most innovative food and drink of 2024: Part II – Bakery, dairy, ready meals, and more

16 May 2024

The Mintel Most Innovative Food and Drink 2024 showcase features eleven novel products that stand out as particularly disruptive and compelling. In part II of this roundup, we explore the most innovative bakery, dairy, meals and meal components, pet fo...

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Mintel’s most innovative food and drink of 2024: Part I – Snacks and beverages

Mintel’s most innovative food and drink of 2024: Part I – Snacks and beverages

15 May 2024

Despite stalled new product development and a challenging market for food and drinks brands, many creative and disruptive new products have hit the shelves around the world. Mintel analysts have picked the most innovative snacks and beverages.

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Health and environmental food trends boost umami presence

Health and environmental food trends boost umami presence

9 May 2024

Plant-based products, lower salt formulations, and snacking options resonate with manufacturers looking to enhance umami flavour profiles in their offerings.

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Researchers tap into sticky rice as a potential source of clean label starch

Researchers tap into sticky rice as a potential source of clean label starch

8 May 2024

Pigmented waxy rice may prove to be a good source of clean label starch, according to researchers at the University of Arkansas.

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Children’s food and drink claims centre on health and wellness

Children’s food and drink claims centre on health and wellness

1 May 2024

A new report by HealthFocus International shows parents are at the forefront of health and wellness trends, leading the way for packaging claims on children’s products.

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