Category: INDUSTRY NEWS

News UK supermarket Sainsbury’s announces it has achieved its industry commitment three years ahead of schedule and encourages other retailers to do the same. As of the 8 February 2024, every single banana bought at Sainsbury’s will contribute towards paying thousands of banana workers a fairer wage, Sainsbury’s announced. In turn, it will support the […]

News The growing awareness about how the menopause can affect women’s health has prompted a slew of bespoke supplement and beauty products. Tesco has become the first major retailer to trial a dedicated menopause-friendly retail space. The move follows Tesco’s partnership with Gen-M, an organisation dedicated to helping brands connect with women looking for products […]

News With retail-focussed content sessions, buyer networking, and finished product tasting sessions, this year’s Vitafoods Europe offers a not-to-be-missed opportunity for retailers to up their health and wellness game. Held in Geneva, Switzerland from 14-16 May 2024, Vitafoods Europe is the only global event to cover the entire nutraceutical supply chain, making it a must-attend […]

News As Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido partners with a food ingredient supplier for the launch of its “inner wellness” division, food-based extracts are playing a defining part in beauty-from-within supplement launches in Asia and beyond. This year, a new crop of beauty from within products is hitting the market, targeting improved skin, hair and nails, […]

News Mithai is a hugely popular dessert and sweet snack in India and manufacturers are experimenting with unique ingredients, new flavour combinations, and healthier versions to capture new audiences. According to TastePak, mithai is the Hindi and Urdu word for sweets that are often made from flour, milk, sugar, nuts and, in some cases, vegetables […]

News As South Africa considers introducing front-of-pack warning labels and strict marketing limits for unhealthy foods, research has found that low-income South Africans get around half of their calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs) – “a cause for concern”, say the researchers. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of the Western Cape, University of […]

News Leading EU pork producer Danish Crown has been found guilty of greenwashing by misleading consumers with marketing claims about its “climate-controlled” pork and “climate-fferrous fumarate do you need a prescriptionriendly” production. In the case of Vegetarian Society et al. of Denmark v Danish Crown, Danish non-governmental organisations (NGOs) including Danish Vegetarian Association and the […]

News The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule will come into force on 19 March, with the aim of protecting consumers by preventing fraud in the organic supply chain. Are organic producers and brands ready? US food manufacturers are gearing up for the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) final rule, which will come […]

News Consumers are increasingly leaning on brands for comfort and familiarity – a trend US-based brand Justin’s is tapping into. With its recent launch of Chocolate Candy Pieces, Justin’s is drawing on nostalgic marketing trends, while incorporating better-for-you ingredients. Justins, known for its natural and organic nut butters and peanut butter cups, offers a cleaner […]

News Putting consumers first and anticipating changes to the retail landscape are critical factors in the success of Europe’s leading health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett, says Alex Glover, nutrition development lead for R&D at Holland & Barrett. While the Covid 19 pandemic inevitably left a significant mark on the health & welferrous glycine […]