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China bans celebrity endorsement of health and formula foods
22 Nov 2022
China is to ban celebrity endorsement or advertising of certain products, completely banning high profile figures with “lapsed morals” as the country attempts to drive society towards “core socialist values”.
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EU lowers maximum levels for dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs in food
21 Nov 2022
The European Commission (EC) has moved to lower maximum levels for dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) found in foodstuffs produced in or imported into the EU.
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FDA in ‘critical milestone’ for cell-cultured meat in US
18 Nov 2022
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has completed its first pre-market consultation of a cell-cultured chicken product made by UPSIDE Foods, a development that has been hailed a “critical and inspiring milestone in the history of cultivated meat”...
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Plant-based brand launches beet jerky
17 Nov 2022
Theo’s Plant-Based has launched beet Jerky, a vegetable-based beef jerky alternative, made with organic beetroot and spices that taps into a cleaner, sustainable food system preferred by consumers.
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Redefining brand value: Empower consumers to be resourceful and creative in the face of rising costs [Interview]
16 Nov 2022
With inflation, greater instability, and supply chain disruptions as a global backdrop of 2022, consumers are increasing looking for value, products with functional benefits, and convenience for the coming year, says Innova Market Insights.
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Quorn and Nature’s Fynd among founding members of the Fungi Protein Association
15 Nov 2022
Global fungi protein manufacturers have formed the Fungi Protein Association (FPA), a trade body that promotes fungi as a sustainable protein in public policy and conducts consumer research on the ingredient.
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Affordability, indulgence, and health: Top trends for 2023 [Interview]
14 Nov 2022
Consumers want affordable alternatives that offer the same great taste and health benefits as their favourite products. Brands that can deliver on this will dominate in 2023, according to Mintel.In the food and beverage space, consumers are key in driv...
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Create the perfect sensory experience with 100% natural texturizers
11 Nov 2022
To fulfill the growing consumers’ expectations for flavorful traditional and plant-based foods and beverages, Nexira introduces naltive locust bean gum, a complete range of premium and performing texturizing locust bean gum grades.
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How to create a food product that delivers holistic health benefits
11 Nov 2022
As interest in holistic health grows, consumers are looking for food and drink products that help them feel good, both physically and emotionally – but what does such a product look like? Mike Hughes, head of research at FMCG Gurus, shares some insight...
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PlantGuard™: Natural preservation solutions for clean-label products
11 Nov 2022
To respond to consumer demand for naturality and clean labels, Prinova has developed PlantGuard™, a 100% plant-based range which preserves the flavour, colour, and freshness of foods and beverages.
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Chefs give the green light to cultivated meat
10 Nov 2022
Cultivated meat, an animal-free alternative to conventional meat produced via the cultivation and formation of animal cells in a lab-based environment, could be the animal alternative dish of choice for chefs in years to come.
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Enjoy it all: DSM talks taste, texture and health in the run up to FiE 2022
10 Nov 2022
Enhancing plant-based applications in taste, texture and health, addressing trending health priorities and introducing efficiency improving technologies – don’t miss the chance to meet DSM at FiE.
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