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New UPF standard hoped to offer consumers ‘coherence and clarity’
10 Nov 2025
Ingredients companies are being urged to enter “a new era of partnership and innovation” following the launch of the industry’s first non-UPF verification scheme.
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Could plant-based protection replace plastic packaging?
29 Oct 2025
Swedish foodtech company Saveggy has launched an additive-free plant-based protection for cucumbers, offering a waste-free packaging solution for fruit and vegetables.
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Does promoting protein content push up plant-based sales?
27 Oct 2025
Promoting the protein content of meat-free products is a more effective sales strategy than adding carbon labels, a study of UK bakery chain Greggs suggests.
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NMN: An on-trend ‘fountain of youth’ ingredient for anti-ageing products
24 Oct 2025
Dubbed an “on-trend fountain of youth ingredient” by Mintel, NMN is booming in anti-ageing ingestible products in Asia – but regulatory roadblocks are thwarting NPD efforts elsewhere, say experts.
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Will Wicks’ Killer Bar harm the protein bar category?
23 Oct 2025
Joe Wicks’ deliberately dangerous protein bar is fuelling anti-UPF sentiment – but there are concerns that his messaging is misguided and could have unintended consequences.
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Amazon Grocery launch aims to balance quality with affordability
22 Oct 2025
Global e-commerce giant Amazon has introduced a new private-label food brand, combining existing Amazon Fresh and Happy Belly products with new everyday items.
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Powerade enters hydration space with launch of Power Water
21 Oct 2025
Coca-Cola’s Powerade brand has launched a zero-sugar, electrolyte-enhanced functional water, marking the brand's entry into the hydration space.
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EU citizens have high food safety awareness but cost guides purchasing
20 Oct 2025
EFSA’s 2025 Special Eurobarometer report on food safety shows shifting concerns, with cost remaining the primary factor influencing food purchasing decisions.
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Are fertility-focused foods the next functional frontier?
15 Oct 2025
Insights provider Tastewise has named functional foods that focus on fertility and hormonal health as one of its top global trends for 2026.
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Pet food purchasers tap into plant-based potential
14 Oct 2025
Vegan diets provide dogs with similar levels of nutritional benefits to meat-based consumption, highlighting opportunities for diverse pet food development, research suggests.
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Food fraud risks rise as brands fight economic and environmental headwinds
10 Oct 2025
Climate change, geopolitics, regulations, and demand for sustainable products are pushing up food fraud and adulteration risks, warns a world-leading food fraud expert.
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How hormonal health is transforming the F&B space
29 Sep 2025
Meal kit developer Green Chef has launched its first-ever female-focused recipe box, designed to help manage symptoms and reduce the burden of hormonal health issues across all life stages.
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