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Grocery retail shows cautious optimism and stabilisation

Grocery retail shows cautious optimism and stabilisation

15 May 2025

Health and functionality, personalisation, convenience, advancing technologies, and sustainability dominate the grocery retail landscape and the shoppers of the future.

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Bisphenol A packaging ban brings challenges and concerns

Bisphenol A packaging ban brings challenges and concerns

14 May 2025

A ban on bisphenol A (BPA), as well as other bisphenols used in so-called “food contact materials” (FCMs), came into force across the EU in January. What happens now?

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US artificial dye phase-out plan drives growth for natural alternatives

US artificial dye phase-out plan drives growth for natural alternatives

13 May 2025

With the US phasing out artificial dyes, brands are exploring aquatic environments, fruits, and food waste to replicate colour in formulations.

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US snack purchases fall as tariffs and inflation drive indulgence cutbacks

US snack purchases fall as tariffs and inflation drive indulgence cutbacks

9 May 2025

US consumers are reducing their snack purchases as (fears of) tariffs and sustained inflation drive up food costs and force households to prioritise spending.

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UNIDO highlights food system transformation as a driver of industrial growth

UNIDO highlights food system transformation as a driver of industrial growth

8 May 2025

Agroprocessing and food innovation are driving industrial development, with Senegal and Brazil offering examples of targeted national strategies.

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How can brands navigate US tariffs on sugar alternatives?

How can brands navigate US tariffs on sugar alternatives?

7 May 2025

US tariffs on monk fruit and stevia may push food and beverage brands to rethink their sugar reduction strategies.

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Regenerative agriculture adoption gap threatens food production goals

Regenerative agriculture adoption gap threatens food production goals

2 May 2025

Survey data shows that consumers lack a complete understanding of regenerative agriculture, restricting its adoption and scalability within the food and beverage industry.

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Dutch regulator steps up anti-greenwashing enforcement in food industry

Dutch regulator steps up anti-greenwashing enforcement in food industry

1 May 2025

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets has warned food companies to tighten sustainability claims.

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East takes on West in the fight for future food flavours

East takes on West in the fight for future food flavours

30 Apr 2025

Asian and South American flavours are now key components on global menus, driven by a growing global appetite for culinary mashups.

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How biotechnology is developing novel ingredients of the future

How biotechnology is developing novel ingredients of the future

29 Apr 2025

Fermented ingredients have the potential to change the food sector at a more rapid pace than once thought, a report by global management consultancy McKinsey suggests.

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Could the US manufacturing space benefit from simplified food laws?

Could the US manufacturing space benefit from simplified food laws?

25 Apr 2025

Following a US ban on artificial food dyes, research examines the US food manufacturing and regulatory landscape.

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Will Trump lower tariff hikes?

Will Trump lower tariff hikes?

25 Apr 2025

The US President’s plan to reduce the 145% tariffs on China’s food and beverage market raises questions over whether a turnaround is likely for other regions.

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