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Compassion in World Farming issues warning over slow progress on poultry welfare standards

Compassion in World Farming issues warning over slow progress on poultry welfare standards

Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) calls for companies to commit to improving animal welfare and sign up to the voluntary Better Chicken Commitment (BCC), a detailed set of science-based criteria designed to improve the lives of chickens reared for food, build brand reputation, and meet expectations from consumers, shareholders, and investors.
Rethinking colors: Regulatory shake-ups spur industry innovation for natural, stable and lasting hues
Rethinking colors: Regulatory shake-ups spur industry innovation for natural, stable and lasting hues
With a growing consumer appetite for memorable eating and drinking experiences that meet emotional expectations, color innovation has become a strong component of product development. Natural color solutions, in particular, are gaining traction as consumers prioritize clean labels and sustainable solutions. Consequently, F&B manufacturers are pushing the boundaries of what colors can achieve while addressing regulatory shake-ups and technical challenges concerning shelf life and stability.
Boosting gluten-free bakery with oats
Boosting gluten-free bakery with oats
In today’s competitive market, gluten-free oats help you create standout baked goods that meet the consumer demand for nutritious and better-tasting gluten-free products. Raisio Food Solutions explains how oats add value to gluten-free bakery products and assists you in choosing the right gluten-free oat ingredients for your needs.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Raisio Food Solutions.
NPEW 2025: How the organics market can weather the storm amid tariffs and cutbacks 
NPEW 2025: How the organics market can weather the storm amid tariffs and cutbacks 
We speak to Matthew Dillon, CEO of the Organic Trade Association, about recent policy shifts made by the new US government. We discuss how international tariffs threaten organics trade and create opportunities for onshoring in the US. Dillon also explains how cuts to the USDA are creating chaos in the industry.
Drinking to Wellness
Drinking to Wellness

In this edition you will learn more about:

  • Top 5 Trends in Beverages, Alcohol for a New Generation, Plant-Powered Preservatives, The Graceful Aging Movement, Compostable Packaging
  • Circularity in Drinks Packaging, Beverage Highlights, “Neo-Hedonism” in Future Food, Nutrient Labeling Systems, Protein from the Extruder
  • Natural Colors in Lifestyle Beverages, Citrus Supply Chains, Trends in Soft Drinks, Vitafoods Preview, Sugar & Sports
  • Beverages Redefined, Live Microbes, Seaweed Hydrocolloids, Mental Performance Drinks, Synbiotics & On-the-Go Nutrition
  • View from the Top: Patrick Niels, president taste, texture & health at dsm-firmenich
NPEW 2025 review: Top trends in healthier foods, functional beverages, and nutrition innovations
NPEW 2025 review: Top trends in healthier foods, functional beverages, and nutrition innovations
At Natural Products Expo West (NPEW) in Anaheim, California, US, the food and nutrition industries showcased their latest innovation in healthier food options, snacks, beverages, and supplements. Weight management, active nutrition, and products for gut, brain, mood, and women’s health took center stage. Exhibitors featured a wide selection of functional hydration, new delivery formats, low- or no-sugar foods, alt-dairy, fibers, and biotics. Protein reigned supreme, from plant-based options to whey, real meat, and eggs, across applications in sports bars, powder, snacks, pasta sauce, and clear drinks.

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Unilever to sell Vegetarian Butcher brand to Vivera
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Unilever is selling its Vegetarian Butcher brand to Dutch plant-based foods company Vivera. The brand was bought by Unilever in 2018 by founder Jaap Korteweg and has since then delivered strong double-digit growth on average, expanding to a presence in more than 55 markets worldwide - both in retail and in foodservice. 
Better cheese: dsm-firmenich’s enzyme innovation targets casein protein for enhanced yields and flavor
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dsm-firmenich has unveiled a fermentation-based coagulant enzyme for enhancing cheese texture and flavor, which it says can “transform” cheese production. The enzyme — Maxiren Evo — targets alpha s-1 casein protein in milk through a highly specific mode of action. The innovation aims to provide manufacturers with better yields and increased processing flexibility.
Beyond The Headlines: Coca-Cola expands alcoholic beverage range, Nestlé ends South Korean partnership
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This week in industry news, Coca-Cola rolled out vodka-based lemonade to expand its alcoholic innovations, and Nestlé terminated its South Korean partnership with Lotte Group. Meanwhile, Swedish government officials met with retailers to discuss high food prices, and UK researchers called for an extension of sugar tax on all food products to tackle obesity concerns.
Researchers trial affordable rapid test to target “high impact” viruses in key food crops
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Scientists from New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) are developing a low-cost diagnostic tool that could significantly boost staple crop production in developing countries. The rapid test — the PlantdX2.0 tool — uses a combination of chemistries to spot plant disease. It will enable growers to weed out unhealthy plants in the field while it’s still early in the growing season. This can increase the production of key crops, which serve as crucial food sources worldwide.
USDA announces US$10B aid to farmers amid rising input costs and market uncertainty
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The USDA is issuing up to US$10 billion directly to agricultural producers for the 2024 crop year amid surging input costs and falling commodity prices. The payments will be disbursed through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) to help producers overcome cost pressures.“Producers are facing higher costs and market uncertainty, and the Trump administration is ensuring they get the support they need without delay,” says US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. 
NGOs demand urgent reform as global aid cuts may shift to private-sector investment
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The sudden withdrawal of global humanitarian aid for malnutrition and health security, including steep cuts to USAID programs by the US administration and a proposed shift of resources to private-sector investments, has drained the pockets of numerous welfare organizations.As these organizations call for funding, Nutrition Insight explores the potential for significant reforms to sustain support. We also speak with a Center for Global Development expert to examine the direct impacts on public health and nutrition.
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Campaigners urge EU lawmakers to block industrial octopus farming after permits approved

Animal welfare campaigners in Europe are calling on EU lawmakers to prevent food corporations from establishing large-scale octopus farms throughout the continent following the recent acquisition of a hatchery permit by multinational fishing group Grupo Profand. While the license is specified for research purposes, animal protection organizations say it could open the door to cruel and environmentally damaging industrial production. Grupo Profand claims that the objective of its research hatchery plans, which were approved by the Spanish government, is solely to optimize the larval phase of the common octopus “without the aim of production or commercialization.” However, the project description on the permit request specifies research for “industrial exploitation.” 

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NPEW 2025 review: Organics take center stage amid policy shifts, weight loss and public health concerns

Last week, over 70,000 people attended Natural Products Expo West (NPEW) in Anaheim, California, where over 3,300 F&B industry companies exhibited their latest products and R&D. We spoke with numerous experts and industry representatives at the show and overwhelmingly heard concerns over public dietary health in the US, as well as proposals to limit processed foods and alter industrial agricultural practices. Specifically, organics advocates stressed the importance of strong policy measures to support the expansion of organic production, better consumer education, and a scaling back of the agrochemical industry. Other major themes at the show centered around weight loss management and functional ingredients for medications like GLP-1. Disputes over policy shifts under the new US administration were rife, as Trump’s trade war came into effect the day before with tariffs raised against Canada and Mexico — something significantly impacting international organic trade. 

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Vibrant colorsMar2025

Innova Market Insights data indicates that the growing use of color ingredients in F&B is driving innovation in vibrant colors. Europe leads the way, accounting for 33% of food and beverage launch...

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Functional beverages Mar 2025

According to data from Innova Market Insights, the Soft Drink and Hot Drink categories with functional health claims grew by 8% from 2020 to 2024, with coffee leading innovation. Functional coffee launches surged 29%, while iced coffee grew 21%, driven by consumer demand for more than just a caffeine boost. The fastest-growing functional claims were added iron, immune support, and oral health benefits.

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Boosting bakeryMar 2025

Innova Market Insight’s data indicates a 2% year-over-year growth in bakery launches with health benefits between 2023 and 2024. Sweet biscuits/cookies led with 25% of global launches, while gut health claims continue to rise.

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Martin Luther University: Economist discusses how cost, not taste, is driving plant-based meat acceptance

While most plant-based meat formulators try to mimic animal meat, a US study by Germany’s Martin Luther University finds price is the key factor in consumer acceptance, with meat similarity less crucial. Author Steffen Jahn discusses how subsidies and policies could close the 20% price gap, the...

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NPEW 2025: How the organics market can weather the storm amid tariffs and cutbacks 
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Biofach 2025: Tradin Organic on regenerative agriculture vision and implementation
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NPEW 2025: Cargill breaks down latest research on consumer snacking behaviors 
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