Category: INDUSTRY NEWS

News Chile’s warning labelling and marketing rules for unhealthy foods led to “significant decreases” in purchases of food and drinks with high levels of sugar, salt and fat, according to a study published in the journal PLOS Medicine. The Chilean Law of Food Labelling and Advertising, implemented in three phases in 2016, 2018 and 2019, […]

News The Coca-Cola Company has changed its targets relating to water, packaging, climate, and agriculture, drawing fire from campaigners. On packaging, for example, a commitment to use at least 50% recycled material in its primary packaging by 2030 has been replaced with an “aim” to use 35% to 40% recycled material in plastic, glass and […]

News Health may be the primary driver for consumers’ adoption of plant-based products but innovation is critical for brands to maintain sustained growth in the market, according to an analyst at Euromonitor International. At Fi Europe, Javier Muñoz, senior analyst at Euromonitor International, drew on the company’s global market research to explore the current and […]

News British premium retailer Waitrose has launched a lemon-flavoured bolo de arroz, a Portuguese rice muffin, in a bid to build on the continued popularity of pastel de nata in the UK. Pastel de nata, a well-known Portuguese patisserie has become a firm favourite with UK consumers over recent years. Waitrose, leaning into this interest […]

News The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released new recommendations on saccharin and its sodium, potassium and calcium salts (E 954) as food additives. On 15 November 2024, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published its scientific opinion. The Authority made several key recommendations in its paper, re-evaluating saccharin and its sodium, potassium and […]

News Amid a lack of harmonisation, the European Food Information Council (EUFIC) is calling for a global definition of the term whole grain to end consumer confusion. The food sector lacks a global standardised way to define whole grains, prompting confusion and potential differences in understanding its exact meaning. “A global definition of whole grains […]

News Fortified foods and supplements are mainly beneficial but there is a small risk of over-supplementation – particularly for vitamin B6, a Japanese study has concluded. The team, which was led by Minami Sugimoto and Keiko Asakura, at the university of Toho’s department of preventative medicine, examined how fortified foods and supplements can contribute to […]

News Allergy awareness efforts focus on implementing a European reference laboratory and collaboration to standardise labels and support allergen identification. Allergen labelling varies across European countries. Unifying standards and fostering collaboration throughout Europe could support the harmonisation of allergen labelling. Wageningen University and Research, based in the Netherlands, has said that scientists and allergen-focused advocates […]

News US fibre brand BelliWelli has confirmed a further $10 million series B investment from Invus. The investment will help the company further expand its presence in the US. The latest round of investment will help the company both grow its team and expand its developing footprint in larger scale grocery spaces, including a move […]

News Startup UpSnack expands with acquisitions amid hopes to make a mark in the better-for-you space with a diverse selection of upcycled ingredients. New brand UpSnack Brands acquires Pipcorn, known for heirloom coliquid ferrous sulfatern snacks, and Spudsy, a leader in upcycled sweet potato products, to grow its sustainable snack offerings. Through its acquisition, UpSnacks […]