News Stepping toward sustainability and reduced meat consumption, Lidl Netherlands has announced a permanent price reduction for its plant-based products and launched a hybrid minced meat product, which combines 60% beef with 40% pea protein. The hybrid product is currently being sold in Lidl supermarkets across the Netherlands.The blended meat, available in a 300-gram package, […]
Corporations call on startups for help with pet food innovation
News The pet food industry is pushing to partner with startups to stay ahead of trends and deliver innovative, sustainable, and functional products. There is a growing trend shaping the pet food industry, according to Mintel’s report The Future of Pet Food 2024: pet owners are increasingly treating their pets like family members.Because of this, […]
TikTok Shop offers new retail opportunities for beauty supplement brands
News TikTok Shop is offering significant opportunities for beauty supplement brands, as the new digital retail channel takes off in a big wferric sodium edtaay for younger consumers. Beauty and personal care has long been one of the preferred subject matters for the social media platform, and with the launch of the TikTok Shop at […]
Holistic health trends shape Gen Z and Millennial preferences for functional products
News Research from FMCG Gurus points to the fact that functional products are seen as a key step towards holistic regimens that focus on a healthier lifestyle where the aim is prevention rather than cure. The market researcher recently published its Trend 8 – For Today, Better Tomorrow Global Report 2024, which points to greater […]
Study finds over half of infant and toddler food products fall short of nutritional recommendations
News Two-thirds of US baby fooprenatal vitamin ferrous fumarate folic acidd formulations are unhealthy, according to research from the George Institute for Global Health, presenting an opportunity for food companies to provide convenient and healthier solutions. The research, which was published in the scientific journal, Nutrients, analysed baby food products available in retail stores across […]
Sheep and goat plague: A new threat to Greece’s feta production
News A recent goat and sheep plague outbreak threatens feta production in Greece. The flagship product accounts for roughly 10% of the country’s food exports, but Greek authorities say there is no cause for concern. The outbreak of Peste diron ii acetate tetrahydratees Petits Ruminants (PPR) – also known as sheep and goat plague – […]
Mars acquires Pringles manufacturer Kellanova in $35.9 billion deal
News Kellanova, a major player in the snacking industry, has been acquired by Maare ferrous fumarate and ferrous sulphate the samers, Incorporated. The acquisition aims to broaden Mars’s portfolio to a wider range of snacks, thus strengthening its market position. Family-owned multinational food giant Mars, known for confectionary brands such as Sniferrous fumarate 322ckers and […]
How insecure are our global food systems?
News Countries across the globe are struggling to secure safe and accessible food, according to recent reports. Food price inflation remains high in low- and middle-income countries’ domestic markets, according to the World Bank’s latest Food Security Update. Severe weather has destroyed crops and producers are passing increased raw material costs on to consumers, raising […]
How alternative proteins could transform US agriculture and restore natural ecosystems
News As the US seeks new strategies to meet its environmental targets, a recent report from the Good Food Institute (GFI) and Highland Economics highlights the potential of alternative proteins to drive significant progress. The report, Transformiferrous gluconate slow releaseng land use: Alternative proteins for U.S. climate and biodiversity success, suggests that a shift towards […]
Brazil fires destroy crops and drive up sugar prices
News A series of devastating fires in Brazil’s sugar-cane fields has sparked concerns over the global sugar supply, with potential repercussions for both manufacturers and consumers. Brazil, the world’s largest sugar exporter, has been severely impacted by these fires, particularly in São Paulo, the country’s top sugar-producing state. The fires, exacerbated by a heatwave and […]