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Brands' critical role in ensuring farmers receive fairer agreements

Brands' critical role in ensuring farmers receive fairer agreements

29 Nov 2023

Food brands, manufacturers, and consumers can play a significant role in helping farmers get a more equitable share of and say in agri-food supply chains, according to Fairtrade.

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Nestlé faces US lawsuit for allegedly false advertising pet food as ‘natural’

Nestlé faces US lawsuit for allegedly false advertising pet food as ‘natural’

16 Nov 2023

Legal action has been brought against Nestlé Purina Petcare in the US, after various products were allegedly falsely marketed as ‘natural’, despite containing multiple synthetic ingredients.

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Advocacy groups condemn EU Commission for backpedalling on animal rights

Advocacy groups condemn EU Commission for backpedalling on animal rights

3 Oct 2023

Amid rumours that the EU may abandon its plans to improve animal welfare in farming and end the use of cages, many stakeholders have condemned this possibility and urged the EU to reconsider.

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EU to ban generic sustainability claims like ‘natural’ and ‘carbon neutral’

EU to ban generic sustainability claims like ‘natural’ and ‘carbon neutral’

21 Sep 2023

The European Union will clamp down on greenwashing with provisional rules that will prohibit generic sustainability claims, such as “environmentally friendly”, “natural”, “biodegradable”, and those related to emissions offsetting schemes like “carbon n...

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Rainforest Alliance praises Nescafé for regenerative agriculture efforts

Rainforest Alliance praises Nescafé for regenerative agriculture efforts

27 Jun 2023

Instant coffee brand Nescafé is supporting coffee farmers to adopt regenerative agricultural practices, according to a recent supply chain assessment by Rainforest Alliance that highlighted “encouraging trends”.

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‘Cognitive-enhancing’ ingredients remain novel yet niche

‘Cognitive-enhancing’ ingredients remain novel yet niche

6 Mar 2023

Adaptogens, nootropics and nervines such as ashwagandha, lavender, hops, and l-theanine are popular among food and drink trend forecasts, yet the regulatory landscape remains challenging.

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‘Super nut’? Indonesia’s ‘best kept secret’ wins EU novel food approval

‘Super nut’? Indonesia’s ‘best kept secret’ wins EU novel food approval

6 Dec 2022

A previously obscure, nutrient-rich Indonesian nut is set to hit European shelves after winning EU novel foods approval that could also help protect under-threat kenari forests on the archipelago.

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Introducing Anhui Xingzhou Pharma Co., Ltd.

Introducing Anhui Xingzhou Pharma Co., Ltd.

18 Nov 2022

Our company is a private enterprise engaged in the R&D, manufacturing, sales and export of gluconic acid products such as Glucono Delta Lactone, Ferrous , Zinc, Potassium, Calcium and series Gluconates.

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Plant-based brand launches beet jerky

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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Phytaphix harnesses phytonutrient power to deliver all-natural immune support

Phytaphix harnesses phytonutrient power to deliver all-natural immune support

18 Oct 2022

Founded by a doctor, supplement brand Phytaphix uses food ingredients for whole food nutrition, such as matcha tea, mushroom, and elderberry, rather than isolated chemicals.

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US consumers make a beeline for honey-sweetened products

US consumers make a beeline for honey-sweetened products

4 Oct 2022

Honey-sweetened products are enjoying rising demand amongst US consumers, perceived as an all-natural product, according to recent USDA figures.

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Hyperlocalisation promotes food system resilience and diversification

Hyperlocalisation promotes food system resilience and diversification

30 Aug 2022

Climate change action and new technologies are driving a rise in hyperlocalisation throughout the global food chain, improving the industry’s adaptability and ability to meet consumer demands for greater choice.

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