Latest News in the food Industry

25 Oct 2023

From Lipton’s probiotic tea to Babybel’s snack-sized cheeses and smoothie powders, we look at some recent product launches that can benefit immune health by targeting the gut microbiome and a healthier digestive system.

24 Oct 2023

A survey by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has highlighted the importance of supplements for health in the minds of US consumers, with over 90% agreeing they are essential to maintaining health.

23 Oct 2023

Snacking is going through a redefining period, with consumers increasingly interested in snacks that are healthy and guilt-free but still taste great. We look at some recent innovations in the savoury snack space.

20 Oct 2023

A consumer rights group in Europe is pushing for new regulations to reduce dangerous chemicals in food after new product test results found high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

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”.

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...

17 Oct 2023

While various organisations promote their new and updated stances on ultra-processed foods (UPFs), efforts to separate fact from fiction prevail. “Most, if not all, foods are not simply good or bad but a mixture of both,”

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.

13 Oct 2023

Connections between scientist-led recommendations on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and the corporations selling them risk eroding consumer confidence.

12 Oct 2023

Unilever will invest nearly €20 million at its instant noodle factory in Poland as it looks to increase production of Knorr, UNOX and Amino noodles and meet rising European demand for convenient meal options.

11 Oct 2023

Danish startup Circular Food Technology produces high-fibre, high-protein flours from upcycled brewer’s spent grain and is gearing up to supply the bakery and bread market.

10 Oct 2023

Four food additives, including the colouring Red No. 3, will be banned in food in the US state of California over safety concerns, with public health campaigners hoping this will spark a nationwide ban in the coming years.