Latest News in the food Industry
Plant-based & Alternative Proteins
US artificial dye phase-out plan drives growth for natural alternatives
13 May 2025
With the US phasing out artificial dyes, brands are exploring aquatic environments, fruits, and food waste to replicate colour in formulations.
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UNIDO highlights food system transformation as a driver of industrial growth
8 May 2025
Agroprocessing and food innovation are driving industrial development, with Senegal and Brazil offering examples of targeted national strategies.
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Regenerative agriculture adoption gap threatens food production goals
2 May 2025
Survey data shows that consumers lack a complete understanding of regenerative agriculture, restricting its adoption and scalability within the food and beverage industry.
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East takes on West in the fight for future food flavours
30 Apr 2025
Asian and South American flavours are now key components on global menus, driven by a growing global appetite for culinary mashups.
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How biotechnology is developing novel ingredients of the future
29 Apr 2025
Fermented ingredients have the potential to change the food sector at a more rapid pace than once thought, a report by global management consultancy McKinsey suggests.
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Chinese consumers show strong interest in new plant milk types
28 Apr 2025
Chinese consumers are prioritising taste and health benefits when purchasing plant milks, with growing interest in ingredients such as nuts, grains, and tubers.
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Plant-based foods face uncertain future
23 Apr 2025
Volatility and uncertainty in the plant-based food sector are making innovation and investment vulnerable, leaving manufacturers concerned for the future of their brands and products.
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Value is a top priority for today’s F&B consumers
3 Apr 2025
Research from global consultancy Hartman Group suggests there are six core values that brands must tap into to connect with consumers’ needs.
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Make plant-based meat ‘tastier and more affordable’ to fight climate change
31 Mar 2025
The UK’s Climate Change Committee is calling for tastier, more affordable plant-based meat offerings as part of measures to counteract the nation’s environmental impact.
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Clean-label cereals prompt fortification debate
28 Mar 2025
Marks & Spencer has caused a stir with the launch of a range of breakfast cereals in the UK containing minimal ingredients.
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UK consumers could be eating cultivated meat within two years
26 Mar 2025
Cell-cultivated products (CCPs), from chicken nuggets to beefburgers, could be on UK supermarket shelves by 2027 after regulators launched a sandbox to accelerate approvals.
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Partnership plans to scale cultivated meat production
21 Mar 2025
Food technology innovator Ever After Foods (EAF) and multinational food leader Bühler are striving to overcome hurdles to access and accelerate the development of cultivated meat.
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