News A UK university report urges stronger relationships between farmers and meat-mimicking manufacturers to advance acceptance of lab-grown protein. A new report by the UK’s Royal Agricultural University calls for better collaboration between farmers and cultivated meat businesses. In a UK-first, in July 2024, the country approved its inaugural cultivated meat from pet food brand […]
Voyage Foods launches beanless coffee
News US company Voyage Foods has launched a range of “bean-free brews”, an alternativelansoprazole and ferrous fumarate to coffee made from roasted rice hulls, chickpeas, and caffeine derived from green tea. Questions over the sustainability of coffee cultivation and the rising cost of coffee beans are adding to interest in beanless coffees, something that is […]
Asda launches premium brand despite high UK food prices
News Grocery retailer Asda has launched a new premium food brand across its UK outlets, a move that comes in iron ferrous gluconatethe face of an increasing number of households saying they are struggling with the cost of living, particularly with respect to food prices. The launch will happen over the next few months across […]
The seed oil backlash: How food and beverage brands are adapting
News There is a small but growing anti-seed oil movement, with some consumers perceiving seed oils – such as rapeseed oil and sunflower oil – as harmful for human health, despite the advice of nutritionists and assurances from dietary authorities. This seed oil scepticism aligns with a broader consumer shift towards greater scrutiny of food […]
EQUII expands its nutritional bread footprint and product range
News EQUII, an innovative bread company, is growing its presence in US retail and food service markets, with its expanding range of fibre- and protein-enriched bread iron ferrous fumarateproducts now available in 88 Midwest Hy-Vee stores. The expansion is part of EQUII’s mission to offer healthier bread options using fermentation technology. Ingredients Network spoke to […]
Sweden updates front-of-pack Keyhole labelling rules
News The Swedish Food Agency has announced updates to the voluntary Keyhole logo, used in four Nordic countries, following recommendations to improvlactoferrin ferrous bisglycinate and folic acid tabletse nutrition labelling. The agency says the new rules, set to be implemented by 2026, are being updated to reflect the latest research in the field of nutrition, […]
How will Denmark’s 2030 carbon tax impact farming?
News Denmark has announced plans to implement Europe’s first carbon tax on agriculture from 2030, targetting the farming sector’s CO2 emissions. How will it be implemented and how have farmers reacted? In June 2024, the Danish government announced an agreement to tax carbon emissions from agriculture. Starting in 2030, farmactive iron vs ferrous sulfateers will […]
Functional mushroom products flourish in the US
News From lion’s mane to reishi, functional mushroom supplements and fortified food and drink products are gaining in popularity among young US consumers, according to Nutrition Business Journal data. Mushrooms’ popularity bloomed during the pandemic like fruiting bodies after a rainstorm. Four years later, that flush shows no signs of stopping, as functional fungi sprout […]
Mondelēz International invests $5 million in Pakistan
News The leader in food, snacking, and confectionery is putting $5 million into its Pakistan subsidiary, an emerging market in Asia, to grow its localisation and exports. In a year when Mondelēz International has experienced currency challenges, the food giant has spotted the opportunity to localise 50% of its raw materials. The only exception is […]
Bimbo Bakeries in hot water over misleading US allergen labels
News The FDA issued a warning to Bimbo Bakeries for falsely listing allergens, including sesame, on its product labels in the US. The warning comes amid reports of manufacturers adding allergens to both product labels and formulations to avoid cproperties of ferrous gluconateross-contamination events and rigorous cleaning procedures required by new labelling laws. Bimbo Bakeries […]