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Say 'cheese' to smarter formulation with Prolactal’s PROcase Isolate MP 100

Say 'cheese' to smarter formulation with Prolactal’s PROcase Isolate MP 100

25 Sep 2025

Redefining meltability, texture, and shelf stability in processed cheese – Prolactal’s powerful PROcase Isolate delivers precision, simplicity, and reliability.

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Vitifresh: A clean label solution for food protection

Vitifresh: A clean label solution for food protection

24 Sep 2025

Vitifresh, an upcycled grape extract from Spain, offers powerful antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits, extending food shelf life naturally and supporting clean label trends.

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Claim proven prebiotics that naturally nourish good gut bacteria

Claim proven prebiotics that naturally nourish good gut bacteria

22 Sep 2025

BENEO’s prebiotic chicory root fibres offer a wealth of proven health benefits beyond the gut, including reducing inflammation, managing weight, and supporting bone health.

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Can online shopping incentives bolster food security?

Can online shopping incentives bolster food security?

18 Sep 2025

Digital programmes providing financial support for consumers on low incomes can increase healthy food purchases and strengthen food security, according to US researchers.

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Prebiotic and probiotic soft drinks ‘approaching staple status’

Prebiotic and probiotic soft drinks ‘approaching staple status’

15 Sep 2025

Prebiotic and probiotic soft drinks are “approaching staple status”, with a three-year retention rate that puts them way ahead of other emerging beverage categories, say experts.

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Beyond Meat rebrand: Bold marketing move, or messaging misstep?

Beyond Meat rebrand: Bold marketing move, or messaging misstep?

11 Sep 2025

Beyond Meat has dropped “Meat” from its name and is focusing on shorter ingredients lists and nutrient-dense products.

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Prolactal to launch soft protein bar innovation at Fi Asia

Prolactal to launch soft protein bar innovation at Fi Asia

5 Sep 2025

Prolactal will unveil PROper Bar – a soft protein bar solution – at Food ingredients Asia, delivering indulgent texture, low-fat, low-lactose, and cost-effective protein for healthy nutrition.

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Australia's snacking sector achieves near-universal appeal

Australia's snacking sector achieves near-universal appeal

22 Aug 2025

As many as 99% of Australian consumers snack daily, with generational differences and increasing demands presenting novel manufacturing opportunities, according to Mintel data.

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Non-profit calls on Trump administration to support sugar reduction

Non-profit calls on Trump administration to support sugar reduction

21 Aug 2025

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is calling on the US government to create policies that focus on less sugar, not different sugar.

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The dye is cast: Major US food brands commit to phasing out synthetic colours

The dye is cast: Major US food brands commit to phasing out synthetic colours

21 Jul 2025

Major confectionery companies have pledged to eliminate petroleum-based colours by 2027. Yet with 19% of packaged foods containing synthetic dye, will industry leaders follow through on their commitments?

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Harmful meat misinformation threatens consumer health

Harmful meat misinformation threatens consumer health

2 Jul 2025

Misinformation from social media “superspreaders” poses a risk to global consumer health, affecting confidence and trust in the industry, findings reveal.

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Consumers join coalition in call for nitrites ban

Consumers join coalition in call for nitrites ban

26 Jun 2025

European consumers overwhelmingly support a ban on nitrites, according to a coalition of world-leading scientists and politicians who warn that continued inaction is putting public health at risk.

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