Category: INDUSTRY NEWS

News Unilever’s Future Menu Trend 2024 report identifies the global food trends shaping the food service industry, providing insights into changing consumer preferences that could provide inspiration for packaged food and drink brands. Amidst rising ingredient costs and labour shortages, chefs across the world are faced with a multitude of challenges. According to Kees van […]

News Consumer attitudes towards packaging are rapidly changing around the world, causing brands to respond with increasing claims of ‘eco-friendly packaging’. Between December 2018 and November 2023, market intelligence agency Mintel found that the proportion of new food, drink, beauty & personal care, and household products with such a claim nearly doubled from 15% to […]

News Red yeast rice supplements from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical were recalled over their potential link to kidney disease following five deaths and approximately 240 hospitalisations. Osaka-based Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s cholesterol-lowering supplements have been recalled over their possible connection to kidney disease after recent deaths and hospitalisations raise significant health concerns.Five people have died and 240 have been […]

News Campaign group Pesticide Action Network (PAN) found PFAS pesticides, or ‘forever chemicals’, in over half of the samples of British produce it tested – but the UK government says strict limits are in place. Pesticide Action Network (PAN) UK, a charity advocating for safe and sustainable alternatives to hazardous pesticides, identified polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) […]

News With the European retail landscape for natural products divided up among many players, market intelligence provider Kantar shares some insights on how different countries in the region compare and where the opportunities lie. The retail of natural products in the region is characterised by what is going on in the UK market, where Holland […]

News Using a playful and colourful approach with storytelling can encourage children to try new varieties of fruit and vegetables, according to an ongoing Wageningen University study called ‘Miffy eats the rainbow’. Netherlands-based Wageningen University & Research launched the ‘Miffy’s eat the rainbow’ marketing initiative to encourage fruit and vegetable consumption among children. The campaign […]

News Natural food brand KoRo’s special edition vegan waffle crafted with 45% pistachios, stands as a healthy yet indulgent snack, embracing the nutritious appeal of nuts. Featured in the top ten list of most mentioned brands on Instagram in Germany in 2023, KoRo is continuing to pique interest with its special edition snack launched in […]

News Due to environmental factors, the International Cocoa Organization predicts an 11% drop in global cocoa output, driving cocoa prices up and raising concerns for farmers’ livelihoods. In its Quarterly Bulletin of Cocoa Statistics, the International Cocoa Organization’s (ICCO) latest figures show a projected 11% decline in the season’s main cocoa harvest for the forthcoming […]

News Following the discovery of elevated lead levels in ground cinnamon, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked cinnamon processers to be more vigilant about testing to ensure that supplies of the spice comply with health and safety regulations. Earlier this month, the FDA sent a letter to cinnamon processors throughout the US, […]

News Following annual revenue and profit losses, plant-based leader Beyond Burger has updated its ingredient list, adding avocado oil for a healthier fat profile and removing “unnecessary” ingredients. Beyond Meat has changed its ingredient list. Launching its Beyond IV Platform, the plant-based meat leader announced the fourth iteration of Beyond Burger and Beyond Beef. “Beyond […]