Latest News in the food Industry
Regional: North America

Nordic countries need tougher food waste reporting, new research finds
26 Nov 2024
The Nordic Council of Ministers has released a report recommending how the region can tackle its food waste problem to achieve reduction targets.
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Protein-boosted ready-to-drink beverages expand beyond shakes
26 Nov 2024
Diets such as keto or Atkins may have paved the way to promote a higher protein intake. Now, the high-protein trend has gone mainstream, penetrating the ready-to-drink-beverage market.
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Taking oats from the breakfast bowl to the dinner table
21 Nov 2024
Stoked Oats makes its entrance into the rice category with its latest product, OatRice, an oat-based rice alternative, targeted toward health and eco-conscious consumers.
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Chocolate consumers prioritise sustainability and affordability amid rising prices
20 Nov 2024
Consumers are adjusting to inflation by cutting back on chocolate purchases and opting for smaller products – but they also demand more sustainable and ethically sourced options.
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McKinsey Health & Wellness report shows consumers expect effective, science-backed solutions
19 Nov 2024
Consumers expect food, beverage, and supplements companies to provide solutions that hit key trends and are backed by concrete evidence to prove they work. This is the conclusion from a survey of consumers in China, the UK, and the US published in the ...
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Givaudan factory explosion kills two workers
15 Nov 2024
An explosion at a Givaudan Sense Colour factory in Kentucky, US on Tuesday killed two employees and left eleven people injured.
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Amazon adds to grocery portfolio with ‘no frills’ brand
14 Nov 2024
Amazon has made available a new private-label brand that offer discounts on grocery staples such as beverages, snacks, and pastas, as part of the multinational’s plans to strengthen its online food presence.
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Food industry unites to tackle FDA’s track and trace requirements for ‘high-risk’ foods
31 Oct 2024
Prominent US food industry associations have formed a collaboration to clarify requirements of new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) legislation designed to improve traceability record keeping within the supply chain.
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Churning solutions for the food industry: Food tech startup creates ‘butter’ out of thin air
23 Oct 2024
A foodtech startup has detailed an intriguing method to create fats out of carbon dioxide extracted from the air and hydrogen from water, to develop a sustainably produced butter.
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Mérieux NutriScience to acquire Bureau Veritas
22 Oct 2024
Global food safety service provider Mérieux NutriScience will acquire French food testing business Bureau Veritas, a deal that extends its geographic reach and laboratory testing capabilities.
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Toxic Free Food Act: US to close GRAS loophole
16 Oct 2024
Amid scientific, industry, and Congress backing, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will create an assessment system for food chemicals under the Toxic Free Food Act to prevent food chemicals being commercialised without safety checks.
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PepsiCo scoops up Siete Foods in $1.2 bn deal
14 Oct 2024
PepsiCo has announced its plan to acquire Mexican-American food company Siete Foods known for its heritage-inspired range of tortillas, salsas, seasonings, and sauces, marking PepsiCo’s first food-based acquisition in around five years.
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