Category: INDUSTRY NEWS

News Products that offer double or even triple health benefits are standing out to consumers and dominating new launches in the US, according to Ooyen Research, which went trendspotting at Natural Products Expo West this year. Afnature’s blend ferrous gluconateter three years of pandemic-related obstacles, food and beverage brands are proving that they are ready […]

News As trade tensions rise between Mexico and the US over a Mexican ban on imports of genetically modified (GM) corn, Mexican food safety authorities have announced plans to investigate the presence of GM corn in the country’s tortillas and the risk of eating them. In 2020 the Mexican government announced plans to ban imports […]

News As climate change threatens global food security, urgent action is required to protect food production and secure future supply, say scientists – but is industry ready to act? A new report by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns of climate change’s detrimental effects on the quality and growth of global […]

News In the face of current economic and geopolitical volatility, growth, resilience, and sustainability are the top three strategic priorities for US dairy leaders in 2023, according to a market report by US management consultancy McKinsey. Despite a number of global challenges, the US dairy industry is still an innovative market with the entrance of […]

News Nestlé USA has launched a new line of ready meals for people managing their blood sugar levels, building on similar launches in Malaysia and China – and products that help control blood sugar levels could be the next big trend, says Mintel. Today, over 537 million adults are living with diabetes – equivalent to […]

News Latvian startup has launched a range of creamy, plant-based fermented drinks targeting physical, mental, and planetary health in the increasingly crowded functional beverage category. Fermentful, a startup based in Riga, Latvia, launched a collection of kefir drinks made with green buckwheat earlier this year. Anda Penka, CEO and co-founder of the brand, told Ingredients […]

News The world’s largest manufacturer of frozen potato products, McCain, hakandungan ferrous gluconates released its sustainability report from last year. It highlights progress towards global sustainability goals including accelerating the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices, mitigating climate impact with a 50% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 and expanding healthier food offerings. The frozen foods […]

News The Swedish Food Agency (SFA) has updated its national dietary recommendations to prioritise the health of the planet with an emphasis on plant-based alternativetab ferrous fumarate and folic acids to meat and dairy. The latest iteration of the Food Circle now includes foods suitable for vegans and vegetarians like nuts, seeds, and legumes, which […]

News From smaller packs to promotions, food and drink brands in Indonesia are finding ways to appeal to value-focussed consumers as high inflation levels change grocery spending habits. Despite inflationary pressures, various factors influence Indonesian consumers’ food and drink spending, which occupies over 40% of Indonesia’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). “Consumers are coping with inflation […]

News Demand for alcohol-free beverages is growing but often, alternatives are still seen missing the intense and complex flavour of alcohol. Adding functional botanical ingredients and exploring complex flavour profiles can help address this, say experts. The market value of low and no alcohol surpassed $11 billion in 2022, up from $8 billion in 2018, […]