News Entries are open for the inaugural Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards, celebrating the ingredients, finished products, partnerships, and initiatives redefining the nutraceutical landscape. For the first time in the show’s history, companies and organisations that are exhibiting at Vitafoods Europe will have the opportunity for their breakthroughs and innovations to be recognised for their contributions […]
Metabolic Maintenance targets brain function with nootropics range
News US supplements player Metabolic Maintenance is entering the fast-growing nootropics category with the launch of its latest supplement, metaMIND, a patented cognitive performance complex available in gummy and capsule formats. Metabolic Maintenance already has a sferrous fumarate 200 mg elemental ironubstantial portfolio of supplements targeting brain function under the MetaMIND brand name. The recent […]
Brands, retailers, and countries remain divided over Nutri-Score labels
News Europe’s supermarkets and manufacturers are far from aligned over a standarised approach to nutrition labelling. Some welcome the non-mandatory Nutri-Score labels with open arms, while others have “considerable concerns”. In September, Danone removed the voluntary front-of-pack label from all of its products. An algorithm update reclassified dairy- and plant-based drinks as beverages rather than […]
High levels of lead and cadmium in protein powder, US study finds
News A study by the Clean Label Project has found that 47% of 160 protein powders tested exceeded safety thresholds for heavy metals. The study highlights the urgent need for improved ingredient sourcing, increased transparency, and stricter regulations. 35,862 individual tests were conducted on 160 protein sodium ferric edta dogspowders. The tests assessed four contaminants […]
Singapore introduces Food Safety and Security Bill
News Amid growing food safety concerns and supply chain disruptions, the Singapore Food Agency passes its Food Safety and Security Bill (FSSB) to provide greater clarity, assurance, and credibility. On 8th January 2025, the Singaporean government’s statutory arm, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), passed its Food Safety and Security Bill (FSSB) to respond to current […]
Ultra-processed plant-based meat alternatives: Healthy or harmful?
News Although plant-based meats have been under increasing scrutiny for their ultra-processed nature, they might still offer major health benefits compared with animal-based alternatives. This was the focus of a webinar hosted last month by the Good Food Institute (GFI), an organisation dedicated to alternative protein innovation. The session featured Dr Michael Greger, a physician, […]
Waitrose data could indicate a return to favour for plant-based ready meals
News Waitrose has unveiled a new plant varieties logo to support the launch of an expanded range of plant-based ready meals, citing its own data as an indicator that this type of meal is regaining popularity. The retailer has taken the decision to add a number of new meals to the plant-based ready meal range […]
RSPO prepares for next stage of sustainable palm oil production
News The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), a global standards and governance body, is advocating for stronger regulations and frameworks, and taking action to plug supply chain and traceability interruptions. According to RSPO’s Impact Report 2024, the certified palm oil area across the globe now spans 5.2 million hectares, stretching across 23 countries – […]
Is meat consumption a barrier to China’s GHG emission-lowering potential?
News New research by the global industry community Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) findferrous fumarate and folic acid tablet uses hindis that adopting healthy diets could halve the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in China from the country’s agricultural sector by 2050. FOLU has previously found that China’s food and land use system […]
FDA reviews red food colour additive, Red No.3
News Amid considerations to tighten regulations around artificial ingredients, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is exploring a potential ban on particular type of red food dye. Following a formal request, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is actively reviewing the petition for Red No. 3, approved under the Federal Food, Drug, and […]