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SCIENCE
Artificial sweetener neotame does not increase appetite, but could damage gut
Neotame was recently found to have no impact on appetite. But within weeks, researchers have deemed the same artificial sweetener capable of damaging the human intestine and causing illness.... Read more
Finding the most accurate way to measure the environmental impact of coffee
A new scientific review offers recommendations on how to measure the environmental impact of coffee – with the hope of also standardizing how this is done in the future.... Read more
Pesticide use linked to endometrial cancer
Pesticides have gained negative attention in recent years owing to their links to biodiversity loss. But could pesticides also lead to serious illnesses such as cancer?... Read more
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MARKET TRENDS
Mondelēz sees decline in volume sales for Europe, but says customer disruption lower than expected
Despite ongoing strains on volume in Europe due to disagreements with retailers, Mondelēz International suggested negotiations are going better than expected.... Read more
Low-histamine diet: Is this the new food trend to watch?
Understanding of high-histamine and histamine-liberating foods is relatively new, but it’s quickly gaining consumer interest. So, what is this new trend towards consuming low-histamine foods and is it one to watch?... Read more
The smartification of the snackification trend
The rapid uptake of artificial intelligence (AI) by consumers is disrupting the CPG landscape, including the snacking scene.... Read more
Does tax on ‘unhealthy’ foods lower obesity rates?
Rates of obesity continue to rise globally, with governments taking various measures to tackle it, but is taxing unhealthy foods the solution?... Read more
Global wine production down 9.6% as extreme climatic conditions ‘severely impact’ vineyards
In what the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) calls 'one of the most significant declines witnessed in recent history', wine production in 2023 reached its lowest level since 1961: hit by adverse climatic events such as early frost, heavy rainfall, drought and fungal diseases.... Read more
The rising price of olive oil: What’s causing it and how long will it last?
Recent years have seen a steady increase in the price of olive oil. What's causing it and will this upwards trend continue?... Read more
‘I’ve heard of ultra-processed food, but can’t explain it’: Demystifying UPF confusion
What ‘ultra-processed food’ means to one consumer may not be what it means to another.... Read more
Plant-based 3.0: Industry insiders share strategies for pushing alternative proteins forward
After a challenging few years in which falling sales and units dragged plant-based protein into the trough of disillusionment, stakeholders are finding ways up the other side of the Gartner Hype Cycle by leveraging emerging technologies, novel ingredients and new culinary techniques, which FoodNavigator-USA explores in an upcoming free webinar.... Read more
 NPD Trend Tracker: The functional beverage edition
This week’s new product development round-up is celebrating all things functionality in the beverage category. From mushrooms to adaptogens and CBD, we profile the latest drinks and ingredients promising much more than hydration.... See more
When will the price of cocoa come down?
As cocoa prices continue to soar, we ask the question on every chocolate maker’s lips.... Read more
UPCOMING SUPPLIER WEBINARS
Unlocking Consumer Emotions: A Comprehensive Framework for Emotional Associations in Food and Beverage Product Development
Eager to unleash the power of emotions in your next food & beverage innovation? Join us and discover a comprehensive framework designed to support your product development process and identify effective combinations of ingredients that promote specific moods and emotions. Based on extensive consumer research conducted...
28-May-2024
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ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
Real-time Brix monitoring - the secret ingredient your process needs for quality and efficiency
Scaling to meet the need of the rapidly growing global population while providing functional, nutritious, and diverse cuisine requires process optimization that goes beyond getting the maximum amount of product out the door. Join Vaisala for an upcoming webinar to learn why inline brix measurements...
11-Apr-2024
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Sweet Solutions: Exploring the Future of Sugar Reduction
Eager to reduce the sugar in your products by up to 50%? Don't miss out on an engaging discussion with Dr. David Tsivion, CO-CEO & CTO, Incredo®, a global food-tech powerhouse and the creators of Incredo® Sugar, and Melissa Tisoncik, R&D Vice President, Blommer Chocolate, the...
27-Mar-2024
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Free-From
The free-from category is changing shape as more and more people follow restricted diets. These days consumers are not only turning away from common allergens gluten and shellfish, but also other widely used ingredients from soy to nuts and dairy. As an increasing number of...
14-Mar-2024
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Food for Kids
Europe continues to struggle with high levels of childhood obesity. But as understanding around the importance of early years nutrition grows, so too does the opportunity for manufacturers to meet demands for health and functionality. How can industry best support carers and babies in the...
14-Mar-2024
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Personalised Nutrition: Tapping into data for healthier diets
Developments in personalised nutrition – whereby individualised dietary advice is offered based on genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors – continue apace. The market is forecast to grow to over $16bn by 2027. From measuring blood-sugar responses to microbiome diversity, how is this novel sector expected...
13-Mar-2024
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Food as Medicine
Today’s consumers are not turning to food and drink for energy alone. A more nuanced understanding of the relationship between diet and health is coming to shape consumer attitudes to food. So which ingredients offer greatest potential in health and wellness? We ask how the...
13-Mar-2024
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BUSINESS
Coca-Cola fights ‘flat to modest growth’ in North America with innovation, in-store displays & RGM
The Coca-Cola Company anticipates “flat to modest growth in volume” in North America despite characterizing the US consumer as “in good shape” with only modest “compression” among lower-income shoppers, and reporting positive response to stepped-up innovation, increased distribution and “bigger” in-store displays.... Read more
Making 0.0% ABV beer with body and aroma: Inside the brewery with AB InBev
How has non-alcohol brewing evolved over time? The world’s largest brewery reveals how it develops body and aroma in 0.0% beer.... Read more
Sustainability: More than just preventing climate change
Sustainability focuses heavily on the protection of the planet and the prevention of climate change. But there’s so much more to it.... Read more
Road to RIG: Nestle maintains optimistic outlook for non-price driven growth despite Q1 setbacks in APAC
Food and beverage giant Nestle has maintained its optimistic stance on returning to ‘normalised’ non-price driven growth this year, despite seeing some setbacks in the Asia Pacific and US markets in the first three months of 2024.... Read more
Scaling alt-protein production: What to know about moving from lab to commercial scale
Alt-protein companies scaling their fermentation processes beyond the lab face numerous challenges that require them to think through production processes, raw ingredients, and the design of a manufacturing facility to create a commercially viable product.... Read more
Unilever’s food and beverage growth driven by price, not volume sales
Unilever’s first quarter sees growth in all of its categories, including nutrition and ice cream. However, growth in these two categories is driven by price, with volume sales falling.... Read more
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