industry news
25 Apr 2024
--- Nestlé expected a slow start to 2024, and its three-month sales performance for 2024 matches those expectations. The food giant has revealed total reported sales decreased by 5.9% versus Q1 2023, falling to CHF 22.1...
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25 Apr 2024
--- The European Parliament officially endorsed the provisional agreement on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) yesterday, drawing a mix of concerns and support from the industry. The legislation includes...
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25 Apr 2024
--- The overwhelming majority of MEPs voted in favor of a new Plant and Forest Reproductive Material (PRM) legislation, which sets out to combine and update the EU’s current laws on seeds and seedlings. Among the MEPs,...
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25 Apr 2024
--- The UK government plans to introduce common standards on eco-labels for F&B products. A policy paper outlining objectives says this is primarily to avoid greenwashing and consumer confusion, but the revision could be...
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25 Apr 2024
--- The growing demand for alternative, sustainable protein offers opportunities to F&B and nutrition manufacturers, but production roadblocks limit innovations in protein transition — shifting diets toward plant-based...
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24 Apr 2024
--- Unilever has revealed plans to scale back some of its sustainability targets, including more responsible packaging, backing for SMEs and support for the living wage, in a move that has drawn criticism from NGOs. The FMCG...
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24 Apr 2024
--- Today is Stop Food Waste Day, and Polish tech company Fresh Inset is spotlighting its Vidre+ technology, which it says is “transforming the battle against food waste” with a sticker inside the packaging that...
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24 Apr 2024
--- The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recently released its report titled “Integrating Africa’s forgotten foods for better nutrition,” as well as “Compendium of forgotten foods in...
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24 Apr 2024
--- Amid the current challenging economic climate, IFF has unveiled a report that delves into the evolving consumer trends in the dairy and alt-dairy space. The new research highlights the key advantages of offering functional...
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24 Apr 2024
--- The results of the European Union’s last analysis of 110,829 food samples were released this week and showed that 96% fell within legally permitted levels, with only 3.7% exceeding safe levels. The report also shows...
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24 Apr 2024
--- Plant-based, cell-based and precision-fermented solutions are all terms we are hearing more abundantly in the animal-free food arena. The space is brimming with potential to reach new heights in garnering advanced...
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23 Apr 2024
--- Flavor trends in the food industry are constantly shifting, influenced by changing consumer demands, innovations in manufacturing and ingredient advancements. According to a recent study by Innova Market Insights, 1 in 3...
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23 Apr 2024
--- The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the ongoing spread of avian influenza poses a “significant public health concern” and urged health authorities, especially in the US, to closely monitor...
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23 Apr 2024
--- Tapping into forward-looking market insights in Asia, Cargill is showcasing its high-quality gourmet products and versatile solutions for chocolate, compounds, fillings & coatings and decorations, specially tailored for...
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23 Apr 2024
--- The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) commends the recently announced changes to the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Nutrition...
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23 Apr 2024
--- Several plant-based meat alternatives contained more carbohydrates, less protein and a reduced amino acid content than meat-based versions after comparing plant-based steaks and cured meat alternatives with their...
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23 Apr 2024
--- GNT Group, supplier of plant-based Exberry colors for F&B, has identified “Regeneration Rising” as a key industry trend for 2024. The trend is marked by a renewed appreciation for the natural world and a...
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22 Apr 2024
--- Barry Callebaut plans to create a fully scalable, sustainable and profitable cocoa farming model for the industry. The Group will establish the investment company FFI to develop technology and R&D capabilities. The...
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Pharmactive to showcase saffron extract and its aged black garlic botanical ingredients at Vitafoods
22 Apr 2024
--- Spanish biotechnology company Pharmactive Biotech Products, SLU is set to present its Affron saffron extract and ABG+ (aged black garlic) clean label botanical ingredients, as well as its new Affron gummies, at Vitafoods...
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22 Apr 2024
--- Sweden-based food technology company Saveggy, has raised €1.76 million (US$1.87 million) to launch its plant-based packaging alternative for fresh fruit and vegetables at an industrial scale. The investment round was...
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