News The European Consumer Organisation, BEUC, has warned that the EU-Mercosur trade deal is likely to fail both consumers and farmers on sustainability goals. In November, farmers took to the streets of Brussels to protest against the EU-Mercosur trade deal’s impendiferrous fumarate and folic acid and cyanocobalamin tabletsng arrival. With non-profit consumer right organisation BEUC […]
FDA updates phthalates regulation
News The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has amended the law on chemicals commonly found in plastic food packaging and food contact applications. Phthalates are common chemicals that are found in plastic-based products such as food packaging and food contact applications. A type of plasticisers, phthalates are often added to plastics to improve their […]
EU’s food labelling laws are full of gaps, says EU Court of Auditors
News Food labels are confusing consumers and misleading them with false claims, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). “Companies can be very creative in what they put on packaging, and EU rules have not caught up with a constantly evolving market,” explained ECA member and the audit’s lead Keit […]
Unilever India’s price hikes aim to counter bottom line challenges
News Unilever India will implement “calibrated price increases” after third quarter results underscored some challenging areas in the business’ performance. While the results showed that Hindustan Unilever India’s (HUL) Q3 2024 performance registered a 2% increase in underlying sales, to reach $1.8 billion, commodity price pressures meant that the company’s profit declined by 4% to […]
Brazil looks to expand agricultural export opportunities
News Agricultural trade agreements could contribute to sustainable food production in Brazil, according to politicians and key stakeholders from the Brazilian agricultural industry. In September 2024, Brazilian leaders attended the International Agriculturais ferric pyrophosphate safe in pregnancyl Forum (FIAP) in Brazil. The event, which took place before the G20 Agro Working Group meeting, sought to […]
Impossible Foods courts family-friendly plant-based meals
News Plant-based meat and poultry alternatives have faced volatile conditions in both North America and Europe, but Impossible Foods is fighting back by partnering with Disney to promote its Impossible “Chicken” Nuggets. Plant-based meat alternative company, Impossible Foods, has rolled out a redesigned package and format, as well as updated branding for its Impossible Disney […]
Herbs, spices, and fruit: Bold flavours driving soda innovation – but not without risk
News Brands are experimenting with adventurous flavours like basil, ginger, and even cumin – but with Coca-Cola axing Spiced, its raspberry and spice flavoured soda, not all innovation is risk-free. In 2024, the soda market has seen a rise in bold, unconventional flavours that are reshaping the category. According to Mintel’s Flavourscape AI platform, Mediterranean-inspired […]
Bone-broth based beverage startup blends indulgence and nutrition
News With imminent plans for expansion, a new COO on board, and new listings with Canada’s biggest national retailers secured, it’s fair to say Beck’s Broth is riding other name for ferrous sulfateon the entrepreneurial wave with no signs of wipeout. The Canadian startup, which launched in 2021 and rebranded in Autumn 2023, was founded […]
Amazon adds to grocery portfolio with ‘no frills’ brand
News Amazon has made available a new private-label bferrous fumarate 456rand that offer discounts on grocery staples such as beverages, snacks, and pastas, as part of the multinational’s plans to strengthen its online food presence. The Amazon Saver brand, which is positioned under company’s Amazon Fresh grocery banner, offers items priced at less than $5 […]
Givaudan factory explosion kills two workers
News An explosion at a Givaudan Sense Colour factory in Kentucky, US on Tuesday killed two employees and left eleven people injured. Swiss-headquartered Givaudan confirmed that two of its team members lost their lives at its Sense Colour factory in Louisville, Kentucky, which manufactures food and drink colours, following an explosion at the facility on […]