Latest News in the food Industry

26 Apr 2024

Campaign group Pesticide Action Network (PAN) found PFAS pesticides, or ‘forever chemicals’, in over half of the samples of British produce it tested – but the UK government says strict limits are in place.

24 Apr 2024

Consumer attitudes towards packaging are rapidly changing around the world, causing brands to respond with increasing claims of ‘eco-friendly packaging’.

12 Apr 2024

UK retailers could play an even bigger role in helping consumers to make healthier food choices, according to Nesta, an innovation agency targeting social good.

10 Apr 2024

Portugal has adopted the NutriScore as its official – but voluntary – front-of-pack nutrition label to promote healthy eating, with researchers calling this “a great victory for science and public health”.

22 Mar 2024

With the European retail landscape for natural products divided up among many players, market intelligence provider Kantar shares some insights on how different countries in the region compare and where the opportunities lie.

19 Mar 2024

As South Africa considers introducing front-of-pack warning labels and strict marketing limits for unhealthy foods, research has found that low-income South Africans get around half of their calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs) – “a cause for con...

14 Mar 2024

With retail-focussed content sessions, buyer networking, and finished product tasting sessions, this year’s Vitafoods Europe offers a not-to-be-missed opportunity for retailers to up their health and wellness game.

13 Mar 2024

The growing awareness about how the menopause can affect women’s health has prompted a slew of bespoke supplement and beauty products. Tesco has become the first major retailer to trial a dedicated menopause-friendly retail space.

12 Mar 2024

UK supermarket Sainsbury’s announces it has achieved its industry commitment three years ahead of schedule and encourages other retailers to do the same.

11 Mar 2024

Younger consumers are blurring the boundaries between food and beverage – demanding a wide variety of functional ingredients, but in a drinkable format that compliments their on-the-go lifestyles.

27 Feb 2024

Specialised nutrition startup Jelly Drops makes small jelly drops that contain 95% water and added electrolytes and vitamins to combat dehydration among elderly people and those with dementia who often forget to drink– a common yet previously underserv...

26 Feb 2024

Unilever Ventures has invested in US women’s health startup Perelel, which makes products for women’s reproductive health across different stages, such as supplements for the first, second, and third trimesters of pregnancy.