Latest news in the food and nutraceutical 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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Could the US manufacturing space benefit from simplified food laws?
25 Apr 2025
Following a US ban on artificial food dyes, research examines the US food manufacturing and regulatory landscape.
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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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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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Future F&B flavours favour exploration and explosive taste profiles
25 Mar 2025
Exploration and experimentation will define the future of flavour, according to Mintel, as consumers seek out taste profiles and textures that offer an adventurous eating experience.
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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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Food companies urged to bring ‘joy’ and urgency to healthy food mission
14 Mar 2025
For too long, businesses have treated health and sustainability as separate agendas – but there is growing evidence to show diets that benefit human health can also enhance that of the planet, say experts.
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Scientists reveal new crop production ideas to overcome food shortages
13 Mar 2025
Researchers from the University of Illinois are exploring increasing Rubisco levels to enhance photosynthesis and elevate crop productivity.
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‘Health’ labels on products reduce consumers’ willingness to pay
10 Mar 2025
A study into front-of-packaging “health” labelling finds that these labels alone can lower US consumers’ willingness to pay.
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Food industry lags on healthier product formulation, nutrition index finds
7 Mar 2025
The world’s biggest food manufacturers derive just 34% of their sales from healthier products, according to the 2024 Global Access to Nutrition Index.
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