News The financial struggles of Ÿnsect, one of Europe’s largest insect protein producers, have raised concerns about the viability of large-scale mealworm farming. The company, which had positioned itself as a leader in the sector, now requires €130 million to continue operating its facility. Its difficulties reflect broader challenges in the industry, including slow consumer […]
F&B industry hit with fresh greenwashing claims
News The food and beverage (F&B) industry is under fresh scrutiny amid claims of greenwashing, with Arla the latest company in the firing line. Consumer trust is being eroded by practices such as making false or exaggerated claims, using misleading labels and certifications, and being ambiguous or vague, which are among the most common greenwashing […]
Does calorie labelling lead to reduced consumption?
News Calorie labelling of food products leads to a small, but consistent, reduction in the number of calories consumed, a study suggests. However, to have a bigger impact, labelling needs to be implemented alongside a broader set of approaches “that place more onus on industry rather than individuals”, said University College London (UCL) researcher and […]
Crop failures threaten Nigeria’s ginger industry
News A sharp drop in Nigerian ginger production is affecting global supply chains, with exports falling by 74% due to a severe outbreak of ginger blight. Nigeria, one of the world’s largest ginger producers, has been a key supplier to international markets, particularly in Europe and North America. The decline comes as demand for ginger […]
Marks & Spencer brings ‘brain foods’ to the retail space
News Marks & Spencer is capitalising on increased ferrous sulfate can you crushconsumer interest in “brain food” with the launch of a new product range designed to support cognitive health. The retailer partnered with supplier Wholebake to launch the Brain Ball – which contains freeze-dried blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries, as well as chicory fibre and […]
Is the price of a sustainable and healthy diet… unsustainable?
News Healthier foods are more than twice as expensive per calorie as less healthy foods, with healthier food increasing in price at twice the rate in the past two years. Food with a lower environmental impact also comes with a considerable premium, with plant-based milk (£1.92 per litre) now 55% more expensive than dairy milk […]
Leading regulatory updates in Asia in 2025
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UK publishes latest food security report
News The UK government releases its food security report 2024, detailing five core themes for bolstering and securing the future of the country’s food. On 14 January 2025, the UK government’s food arm, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), published its UK Food Security Report 2024. The report explores past, present, and […]
Indians enjoy first bites of cultivated chicken
News The first public tasting of cultivated meat in India has taken place as the country prepares for the first commercial cultivated meat products – potentially as early as the end of this year. “This event underscores [thferrous gluconate 240 mg tablete potential of these meats] to revolutionise the industry … and put India on […]
Most consumers lack trust in AI, but supplement users are ready to embrace the technology
News A survey of UK and US consumers found that most supplement users are willing to let AI make decisions on their behalf, but they also demand greater transparency. Ingredient Communications, a UK communications consultancy specialising in the B2B ingredient sector, examined attitudes toward using artificial intelligence (AI) in the food industry in October 2024 […]