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Ultra-processed foods as addictive as alcohol, studies suggest

Ultra-processed foods as addictive as alcohol, studies suggest

2 Nov 2023

Biscuits, crisps, ice cream, and many other ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be as addictive as cigarettes and alcohol, research shows.

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‘Food is medicine’ approach can save lives and cut healthcare costs

‘Food is medicine’ approach can save lives and cut healthcare costs

1 Nov 2023

Targeted food and nutrition strategies, such as medically tailored meals and discounts or free produce such as fruits and vegetables, should be an integral part of healthcare at a national level, say experts.

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Report reveals Nestlé as most, and Kraft Heinz as least, sustainable coffee brands

Report reveals Nestlé as most, and Kraft Heinz as least, sustainable coffee brands

19 Oct 2023

A Solidaridad report, which ranks the performance of well-known coffee producers regarding sustainability, has found that the industry is in a “state of crisis”.

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Top consumer food and drink trends to track in 2024, according to Mintel

Top consumer food and drink trends to track in 2024, according to Mintel

18 Oct 2023

Increasing awareness about processing levels and methods, healthy ageing for Gen X consumers, and the implications of technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) on food and drink products feature amongst the top consumer trends for 2024, a Mintel repo...

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WHO launches an AI-powered tool to counter unethical marketing

WHO launches an AI-powered tool to counter unethical marketing

16 Oct 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) is asking consumers to help counter the “unethical” online promotion of unhealthy products by sending in pictures of products that will “train” its artificial intelligence (AI) tool.

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Redistributing unwanted food to those in need: A cost- and hassle-free solution

Redistributing unwanted food to those in need: A cost- and hassle-free solution

4 Oct 2023

London-based charity City Harvest is solving the longstanding issues of food waste and hunger by providing food businesses with a convenient and cost-free solution to redistributing food waste.

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The EU may be set to scrap its sustainability commitments

The EU may be set to scrap its sustainability commitments

27 Sep 2023

A speech delivered by President Ursula von der Leyen last week inferred that the EU could be drawing back on its commitments to create a more sustainable and healthier food system.

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Infant formula contamination: FDA issues warning letter to three US firms

Infant formula contamination: FDA issues warning letter to three US firms

18 Sep 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters to three infant formula manufacturers – ByHeart, Mead Johnson Nutrition, and Perrigo – urging them to address manufacturing practices to prevent bacterial contamination.

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The UK could become world’s next sustainable protein powerhouse, new research suggests

The UK could become world’s next sustainable protein powerhouse, new research suggests

5 Sep 2023

The UK is well-placed to become a world leader in sustainable protein production, yet regulators must act quickly and invest considerably to risk losing out, the findings of a new Good Food Institute (GFI) report suggest.

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Brain health supplements see US growth from two directions converge

Brain health supplements see US growth from two directions converge

4 Sep 2023

The market for brain health supplements has long been seen as two markets, each with specific goals and concerns, one fueled by aspiration and the other by desperation, but new data from Nutrition Business Journal suggests the twin drivers of brain hea...

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Nutri-Score 2.0: Is Europe ready for an ‘ultra-processed’ nutrition label?

Nutri-Score 2.0: Is Europe ready for an ‘ultra-processed’ nutrition label?

1 Sep 2023

Scientists have designed Nutri-Score 2.0, a front-of-pack label that also warns consumers if a product is ultra-processed, calling it “a necessary and useful evolution” – and 88% of consumers surveyed want to see it on product packaging.

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Personalised nutrition for kids gathering pace

Personalised nutrition for kids gathering pace

31 Aug 2023

Cold cereals and supplements are the top two categories for brands to personalise products for children as food makers continue to experiment with nutrient fortification to aid in eye, immune, and gut health at an earlier age.

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