Latest News in the food Industry

30 May 2023

Amidst the uncertainty of inflation and rising costs, a pricing strategy that factors in a degree of elasticity is key to retaining a loyal customer base – as well as keeping track of your competitors’ prices, according to Nielsen IQ.

29 May 2023

Forget “boring” vanilla and chocolate. Indian sweet bakery brands should seek flavour inspiration in seasonal fruits, such as jamun and mango, or traditional desserts like carrot halwa to pique the interest of Indian consumers, says Mintel.

19 May 2023

Some US fruit juices and plant-based milks contain heavy metals and toxic elements above US federal drinking water standards, according to a new study – but most products are within safe limits.

3 May 2023

A recent British Medical Journal (BMJ) review advises people to cut intake of added sugars to six teaspoons a day but industry group The Sugar Association has slammed the quality of data used in the review as “garbage”.

4 Apr 2023

Honey fraud is rife in the EU, with almost half of all imports likely to be adulterated with added syrups and cheaper sugar, according to new EU analysis.

21 Mar 2023

The Swedish Food Agency (SFA) has updated its national dietary recommendations to prioritise the health of the planet with an emphasis on plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy.

9 Mar 2023

Black American consumers’ spending on food is expected to grow by 5% each year and is set to reach $200 billion by 2030 - but a lack of reliable access to affordable, nutritious food and investment from food retailers is resulting in poor health outcom...

6 Mar 2023

Adaptogens, nootropics and nervines such as ashwagandha, lavender, hops, and l-theanine are popular among food and drink trend forecasts, yet the regulatory landscape remains challenging.

3 Mar 2023

Europe’s first ever field trial of a gene-edited wheat variety, which results in a 45% reduction of acrylamide when the flour is baked, is an important step in commercialising the ingredient and allowing brands to comply with acrylamide limits in food....

14 Feb 2023

As indigestible plant-based releases evolve, dietary fibre solidifies its position in the health and wellbeing space.

6 Feb 2023

Freshwater fish in the US contain high levels of harmful “forever chemicals”, according to a US study – although levels are lower in commercially sold fish.

2 Feb 2023

Consumer Reports recently tested 28 different dark chocolate bars in the US and detected “concerning levels” of cadmium and lead in all of them, two heavy metals linked to a variety of health problems.