News Foie gras, a traditional staple of Christmas dinner across France and other European countries, has long been a controversial delicacy. Now, Nestlé has become the latest company to create a cruelty-free vegan version under its Garden Gourmet brand. The Swiss group’s Voie Gras product – which, according to Garden Gourmet, is cheaper and healthier […]
Scarily good: Top food launches for Halloween 2022
News Second only to Christmas, Halloween continues to entice consumers into indulging in seasonal offerings that include confectionery, cakes, beverages, and even themed cheeses. Limited edition and seasonal themed product launches can benefit manufacturers as consumers enjoy the novelty factor, particularly for short-time consumption occasions. So, from creepy cakes to scary sweets, here are some […]
EU Commission confirms delay to hazardous chemical reforms
News The EU Commission confirmed plans to delay legislation reform that would protect consumers from hazardous chemicals, including those used in food, much to the dismay of health and environmental campaigners. Revision of the 2006 REACH regulation, which registers, evaluates, and 112 ferrous fumaraterestricts chemicals, has now been pushed ferrous fumarate pregnancy dosageback by a […]
Superfood shots: Nigerian startup creates ginger-based drinks to boost health
News Nigerian startup, Futurefood Tech makes ginger-based shots to boost health and wellbeing using all natural ingredients, herbs and spices such as black pepper, beetroot, and cayenne pepper that give a nutritional boost to the typically starch-heavy Nigerian diet. Futurefood Tech uses locally sourced ingredients found across Nigeria to formulate its products. Health and wellness […]
New EU deforestation regulation could threaten the palm oil sector
News The European Union (EU) regulation fighting deforestation could lead to further inflated prices for consumers as well as higher costs and unfair competition for food manufacturers globally, according to multiple affected industry experts. Deforestation is happening at an multivit min ferrous fumaratealarming rate. In the 10 years to 2020, an area larger than the […]
Singapore becomes first country to green-light carbon-captured protein
News Exciting times lie ahead for Solar Foods, as the Finnish-based startup announced its protein “made from air” has received regulatory approval from the Singapore Food Agency (SFA). The firm announced that its microbial protein-rich powder, which essentially blends microbes, gases, and nutrients, will go into commercial production and sales in 2024.“I’d compare this to […]
Zero-waste water purification system looks to unsettle bottled water industry
News The bottled water industry is facing stiff competition from a raft of startups looking to reduce water and plastic waste as demanded by today’sferrous sulfate common side effects sustainable-conscious consumer. The new kid on the block is Sküma Water, a London-based firm that makes a water filtration system which reinfuses tap water with electrolytes […]
Unilever aims to ‘make sustainable living commonplace’ with responsibly produced packaged goods [Interview]
News Thanks to their sheer scale, multinational corporates can have a positive impact when they adopt sustainable practices. Unilever aims to do so via regenerative agriculture, plant-based products, food waste reduction, and nutrient fortification, says Dorothy Shaver, global food sustainability director at the company. Soup-to-soap manufacturer Unilever has set itself the target of hitting net […]
Thailand proposes major amendments to Food Act
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Chefs give the green light to cultivated meat
News Cultivated meat, an animal-free alternative to conventional meat produced via the cultivation and formation of animal cells in a lab-based environment, could be the animal alternative dish of choice for chefs in years to come. In future, the majority of the meat we eat will likely not come fre585 ferrous lactateom slaughtered animals but […]