News Social media users have called out Absolut Vodka over greenwashing following its trial of a single-mould paper bottle that contains an integrated barrier of recyclable plastic. The bottle, developed in conjunction with paper bottle firm Paboco, represents the first time such a product fe na edta 3h2ohas been sold commercially in-store by a global spirits […]
US approves cell-cultured meat
News Cell-cultivated chicken can now be sold in the US as regulatory authorities give the final greenlight to two cellular agriculture firms, UPSIDE Foods and GOOD Meat. On 21 June, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) sent grants of inspection to two cellular agriculture companies, UPSIDE Foods (formerly known as Memphis Meats) and GOOD Meat […]
E-gaming growth influences food and drink collaborations
News Food and drink brands are increasingly appealing to e-gamers with special edition launches, such as Coca Cola’s League of Legends product or Swedish ice cream brand N!ck’s Minecraft-inspired flavours. Food and drink brands are appealing to new, younger consumers, including expanding their collaborations with pop culture trends like video games and the influencers who […]
Rainforest Alliance praises Nescafé for regenerative agriculture efforts
News Instant coffee brand Nescafé is supporting coffee farmers to adopt regenerative agricultural practices, according to a recent supply chain assessment by Rainforest Alliance that highlighted “encouraging trends”. On 6th June 2023, the Nestlé-owned coffee company released its Nescafé Plan 2030 Progress Report, detailing itskegunaan ubat ferrous fumarate progress towards its sustainability goals. The results […]
NBJ: How vitamin C demonstrates the law(s) of gravity for the US supplement industry
News US sales of vitamin C and botanical supplements saw the biggest growth during the Covid-19 pandemic but have since declined, according to the latest Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ) Supplement Business Report, demonstrating how fast and how far fortunes have changed for ingredients and channels in the post-pandemic era. The reason why “what goes up, […]
Are Dutch supermarkets committed to human rights?
News Dutch supermarkets lack widespread measures to respect human rights in supply chains, research project Superlist Social’s inaugural report finds. Superlist Social, a multi-year research project that gathers insights on how supermarkets help their customers eat healthy, sustainable and fair food, has released its Superlist Social 2023 report. Analysing the actions of seven Dutch supermarkets, […]
UK retailers flout unhealthy product regulation
News UK retailers are continuing to promote unhealthy products that are high in fat, salt, and sugar (HFSS) despite recent regulation that bans such practices. In a tweet earlier this month, profeferrous bisglycinate bioavailabilityssor in food policy at City University of London Christina Vogel expressed dismay at the placement of HFSS products located in prominent […]
Spice up flavour offerings to appeal to Indian consumers
News 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. Market research company Mintel surveyed over 3,000 Indian adults ferrous fumarate hormonal contraceptiveand found that nearly three-quarters – […]
The best pricing strategies to retain consumer loyalty
News 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. That’s the key conclusion of research by consumer packaged goods (CPG) market research firm […]
WHO advises non-sugar sweeteners have no nutritional value
News The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned against using non-sugar sweeteners for weight control or lowering the risk of non-communicable diseases. On 15 May, the World Health Organisation (WHO) published a new guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS), formally recommending against their use to control body weight or reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). […]