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Could plant-based protection replace plastic packaging?

Could plant-based protection replace plastic packaging?

29 Oct 2025

Swedish foodtech company Saveggy has launched an additive-free plant-based protection for cucumbers, offering a waste-free packaging solution for fruit and vegetables.

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Will Wicks’ Killer Bar harm the protein bar category?

Will Wicks’ Killer Bar harm the protein bar category?

23 Oct 2025

Joe Wicks’ deliberately dangerous protein bar is fuelling anti-UPF sentiment – but there are concerns that his messaging is misguided and could have unintended consequences.

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Amazon Grocery launch aims to balance quality with affordability

Amazon Grocery launch aims to balance quality with affordability

22 Oct 2025

Global e-commerce giant Amazon has introduced a new private-label food brand, combining existing Amazon Fresh and Happy Belly products with new everyday items.

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Supplement shoppers seek storytelling and science-backed suppliers

Supplement shoppers seek storytelling and science-backed suppliers

17 Oct 2025

Supplement consumers want specific health benefits that focus on prevention and personalisation, according to data from HealthFocus International.

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Are fertility-focused foods the next functional frontier?

Are fertility-focused foods the next functional frontier?

15 Oct 2025

Insights provider Tastewise has named functional foods that focus on fertility and hormonal health as one of its top global trends for 2026.

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Pet food purchasers tap into plant-based potential

Pet food purchasers tap into plant-based potential

14 Oct 2025

Vegan diets provide dogs with similar levels of nutritional benefits to meat-based consumption, highlighting opportunities for diverse pet food development, research suggests.

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VC backing for foodtech startups slumps but ‘new ingredients’ attract interest

VC backing for foodtech startups slumps but ‘new ingredients’ attract interest

13 Oct 2025

Agrifoodtech investments slumped this year to levels not seen since 2015, with “little hope” they will increase significantly by the end of the year, a report has found.

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US beverage industry hails growth in packaging investment

US beverage industry hails growth in packaging investment

6 Oct 2025

The US drinks industry is forecasting a period of investment in packaging machinery as companies expand, introduce new lines, and change materials to meet client demand.

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The growing appeal of nutrient-dense food claims

The growing appeal of nutrient-dense food claims

2 Oct 2025

Nutrient-dense claims are rising as consumers reject the “empty calories” of UPFs in favour of products that provide meaningful nutrition with every calorie, Mintel data shows.

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A ‘battlefield for innovation’: US dinner trends for 2026

A ‘battlefield for innovation’: US dinner trends for 2026

1 Oct 2025

New technologies and global influences are changing what US consumers eat for dinner and how, creating “a fierce battlefield for innovation”, says Mintel.

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How hormonal health is transforming the F&B space

How hormonal health is transforming the F&B space

29 Sep 2025

Meal kit developer Green Chef has launched its first-ever female-focused recipe box, designed to help manage symptoms and reduce the burden of hormonal health issues across all life stages.

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AI adoption slow despite potential gamechanger status

AI adoption slow despite potential gamechanger status

24 Sep 2025

F&B brands should explore how they can use AI to adapt to disruption and build long-term resilience if its adoption is to transform their operations effectively, according to Argon & Co.

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