Latest News in the food Industry

Product launches & NPD 

EU calls to harmonise allergen labelling increase

EU calls to harmonise allergen labelling increase

1 Jan 2025

Allergy awareness efforts focus on implementing a European reference laboratory and collaboration to standardise labels and support allergen identification.

Read more 
Is it time for a global definition of whole grain?

Is it time for a global definition of whole grain?

30 Dec 2024

Amid a lack of harmonisation, the European Food Information Council (EUFIC) is calling for a global definition of the term whole grain to end consumer confusion.

Read more 
Waitrose taps into British appetite for Portuguese sweet treats

Waitrose taps into British appetite for Portuguese sweet treats

26 Dec 2024

British premium retailer Waitrose has launched a lemon-flavoured bolo de arroz, a Portuguese rice muffin, in a bid to build on the continued popularity of pastel de nata in the UK.

Read more 
Keeping up with consumers: How brands are adapting their plant-based products

Keeping up with consumers: How brands are adapting their plant-based products

25 Dec 2024

Health may be the primary driver for consumers' adoption of plant-based products but innovation is critical for brands to maintain sustained growth in the market, according to an analyst at Euromonitor International.

Read more 
FDA delivers workshop on nutrition regulation and science

FDA delivers workshop on nutrition regulation and science

19 Dec 2024

The FDA hosted a nutrition regulatory science workshop exploring ultra-processed foods and emerging technologies, aiming to spotlight the relationship between nutrition, science, and evidence-based policies.

Read more 
How US soy exports shape Southeast Asian food

How US soy exports shape Southeast Asian food

19 Dec 2024

As Southeast Asia and the US mark 20 years of trade, trends in soy, especially plant-based preferences, signal increasing demand for high-quality protein sources.

Read more 
Nestlé releases products for pregnancy and fertility

Nestlé releases products for pregnancy and fertility

13 Dec 2024

Building on in-house research, existing scientific evidence, and consumer demands, the global food company has developed products designed for mothers and babies.

Read more 
Rapidly expanding pet ownership in Asia fuels demand for pet vitamins and science-backed nutrition

Rapidly expanding pet ownership in Asia fuels demand for pet vitamins and science-backed nutrition

10 Dec 2024

Pet ownership rates have exploded across Asia in recent years. China is leading the way, with predominantly young, urban, female pet owners driving the latest pet food and supplements trends.

Read more 
South Korea launches campaign to correct mistranslated food

South Korea launches campaign to correct mistranslated food

6 Dec 2024

The Seoul city government has created a new campaign to promote standardised foreign-language names for Korean food to overcome translation errors.

Read more 
Impossible Foods courts family-friendly plant-based meals

Impossible Foods courts family-friendly plant-based meals

5 Dec 2024

Plant-based meat and poultry alternatives have faced volatile conditions in both North America and Europe, but Impossible Foods is fighting back by partnering with Disney to promote its Impossible “Chicken” Nuggets.

Read more 
Brazil looks to expand agricultural export opportunities

Brazil looks to expand agricultural export opportunities

4 Dec 2024

Agricultural trade agreements could contribute to sustainable food production in Brazil, according to politicians and key stakeholders from the Brazilian agricultural industry.

Read more 
Exploring Innova’s Top 10 Trends for 2025

Exploring Innova’s Top 10 Trends for 2025

21 Nov 2024

At Fi Europe, Innova Market Insights shared its top food and drink trends for 2025, giving examples and highlighting how brands can tap into each one. Ingredients Network takes a look.

Read more