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Balenti adds the benefits of baobab to functional nut butters

Balenti adds the benefits of baobab to functional nut butters

19 Apr 2024

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

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Beyond Burger’s clean-label recipe revamp

Beyond Burger’s clean-label recipe revamp

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.

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KoRo’s limited edition pistachio-packed waffle delivers balanced indulgence

KoRo’s limited edition pistachio-packed waffle delivers balanced indulgence

26 Mar 2024

Natural food brand KoRo’s special edition vegan waffle crafted with 45% pistachios, stands as a healthy yet indulgent snack, embracing the nutritious appeal of nuts.

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India’s mithai market develops new ingredient and flavour profiles

India’s mithai market develops new ingredient and flavour profiles

18 Mar 2024

Mithai is a hugely popular dessert and sweet snack in India and manufacturers are experimenting with unique ingredients, new flavour combinations, and healthier versions to capture new audiences.

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Exploring the future of health and wellness retail at Vitafoods Europe

Exploring the future of health and wellness retail at Vitafoods Europe

14 Mar 2024

With retail-focussed content sessions, buyer networking, and finished product tasting sessions, this year’s Vitafoods Europe offers a not-to-be-missed opportunity for retailers to up their health and wellness game.

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Trust, comfort, convenience, and reframing ageing dominate in the US

Trust, comfort, convenience, and reframing ageing dominate in the US

8 Mar 2024

Clear communication, comfort choices, optimising eating occasions, and changing how we think about ageing are among North America’s top food and drink trends in 2024.

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Unilever and Perfect Day’s animal-free dairy dessert: Is precision fermentation the future of dairy?

Unilever and Perfect Day’s animal-free dairy dessert: Is precision fermentation the future of dairy?

6 Mar 2024

Perfect Day, a precision fermentation dairy supplier, has partnered with Unilever's Breyers, a brand of ice cream and frozen dairy desserts, to launch Breyers lactose-free chocolate frozen dessert.

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Jelly Drops made of 95% water tackle dehydration among seniors

Jelly Drops made of 95% water tackle dehydration among seniors

27 Feb 2024

Specialised nutrition startup Jelly Drops makes small jelly drops that contain 95% water and added electrolytes and vitamins to combat dehydration among elderly people and those with dementia who often forget to drink– a common yet previously underserv...

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D’Amazonia launches functional tea to support menopausal women

D’Amazonia launches functional tea to support menopausal women

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.

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Unleashing the power of plants at Fi Europe’s New Product Zone

Unleashing the power of plants at Fi Europe’s New Product Zone

5 Jan 2024

In the diverse landscape of plant-based innovation, Fi Europe 2023's New Product Zone spotlighted ten plant-based ingredients, tailored to meet the rising demand for sustainable and delicious options.

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‘Healthy’ additives make ultra-processed foods more appealing

‘Healthy’ additives make ultra-processed foods more appealing

4 Jan 2024

Almost three-quarters (74%) of Americans would try an ultra-processed food if it provided a health benefit such as better sleep, better immunity, or increased energy, according to an industry survey.

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Fi Europe’s New Product Zone elevates the nutrition of everyday indulgences

Fi Europe’s New Product Zone elevates the nutrition of everyday indulgences

22 Dec 2023

At Fi Europe 2023's New Product Zone, eight health ingredients, each offering an enhanced nutritional profile of various products, were on display. These ingredients address the evolving needs of the food and beverage industry and cater to consumers se...

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