Latest News in the food Industry

22 Apr 2024

Florals are among the most desirable flavours for global consumers right now, a trend that is tied to their association with health and nutritional properties.

19 Apr 2024

French startup Balenti uses sustainably sourced, wild-harvested baobab fruit to make its healthy nut butters with functional benefits.

15 Apr 2024

New data from HealthFocus International shows that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are the number one food concern for US consumers, ahead of saturated fats and sugar.

12 Apr 2024

UK retailers could play an even bigger role in helping consumers to make healthier food choices, according to Nesta, an innovation agency targeting social good.

2 Apr 2024

Following annual revenue and profit losses, plant-based leader Beyond Burger has updated its ingredient list, adding avocado oil for a healthier fat profile and removing “unnecessary” ingredients.

25 Mar 2024

Using a playful and colourful approach with storytelling can encourage children to try new varieties of fruit and vegetables, according to an ongoing Wageningen University study called ‘Miffy eats the rainbow’.

21 Mar 2024

The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule will come into force on 19 March, with the aim of protecting consumers by preventing fraud in the organic supply chain. Are organic producers and brands ready?

20 Mar 2024

Leading EU pork producer Danish Crown has been found guilty of greenwashing by misleading consumers with marketing claims about its “climate-controlled” pork and “climate-friendly” production.

15 Mar 2024

As Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido partners with a food ingredient supplier for the launch of its “inner wellness” division, food-based extracts are playing a defining part in beauty-from-within supplement launches in Asia and beyond.

29 Feb 2024

Nearly four in 10 (38%) of conventional US baby food products contain pesticide residues, according to research that also found that the organic samples were pesticide-free. Could this be an opportunity for organic or ‘pesticide-free’ produce?

20 Feb 2024

Consumers are increasingly leaning on brands for comfort and familiarity - a trend US-based brand Justin’s is tapping into. With its recent launch of Chocolate Candy Pieces, Justin’s is drawing on nostalgic marketing trends, while incorporating better-...

15 Feb 2024

Growing awareness about women’s health needs during perimenopause and menopause has prompted a number of brands to start exploring this space, including the recent launch of a functional tea by UK company D’Amazonia.