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SCIENCE
Could good gut bacteria help prevent cardiovascular disease?
The last decade has seen gut health linked to a multitude of health benefits. So could it also play a role in helping to prevent cardiovascular disease?... Read more
Zoe hails personalized nutrition trial success, results come under scrutiny
Zoe has announced the results of its long-awaited trial comparing its personalized dietary program (PDP) to standard healthcare advice, but the publication has drawn criticism over methodology and results.... Read more
Prebiotics: What are they, what are the different types, and what is their future?
Prebiotics are a unique part of the gut health trend. How are prebiotics used in food and how is regulation impacting the sector? The so-called Father of Prebiotics weighs in.... Read more
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[EDITORIAL WEBINAR] - Plant-based 3.0
[EDITORIAL WEBINAR] - Plant-based 3.0
Join our editorial webinar on May 29 at 11:30 AM CT | 6:30 PM CET as we explore advancements driving plant-based protein innovation. - REGISTER NOW... click here
MARKET TRENDS
Almond growers buck the trend: Good news for food and beverage manufacturers
With reported ingredient shortages and price rises across the food and beverage industry, it appears the almond industry is bucking the trend, with prices at an 'all-time-low' with supply exceeding demand.... Read more
Disgust still poses major barrier to adoption of insect protein
Despite a range of benefits, insect protein has faced strong barriers to adoption. This is largely due to consumer disgust, but some demographics are more put off than others.... Read more
How do consumers perceive ‘gut health’ products?
Products targeting ‘gut health’ have a range of benefits, yet these are not always clear in marketing. How do consumers understand gut health, and is this understanding congruent with reality?... Read more
Feeling the squeeze? How juice brands are dealing with an orange shortage
The world’s top orange production regions are struggling: putting pressure on the global supply of oranges for the juice industry. Beverage brands are finding innovative ways to deal with high costs and shortages.... Read more
Why is the price of tea going up?
Like many other commodities, tea is increasing in price. This is due to instability: instability in the climate and instability in the world of geopolitics.... Read more
What's hitting the shelves? New beverage launches - from gin shots to non-alcoholic rosé
From gin shots to non-alcoholic rosé, we take a look at some of the latest beverages launching around the globe.... Read more
Beyond Meat ‘scaling down’ after revenue decline, but remains ‘bullish’ in Europe
Plant-based pioneer Beyond Meat has seen further declines in revenue, and is scaling down its operations. However, the Beyond Burger maker remains ‘bullish’ in some areas, including the European market.... Read more
 NPD Trend Tracker: From plant-based ice-cream to gluten-free fast food
On our NPD Trend Tracker this week, we have a range of new products from big brands; new flavours from Kettle Chips, plant-based thighs from This, plant-based ice cream from Flora Professional, and a gluten free range from Leon. We also have a collaboration between Disney and Cawston Press and a limited edition beer from Belgian brand Chouffe.... See more
What is 'sogflation' and how is it threatening food supply chains?
First there was inflation, then there was shrinkflation, next came heatflation, now there’s sogflation. But what is sogflation and how is it impacting the food industry?... Read more
'Healthy longevity' trend: The food and drink potential
As ageing population numbers rise in Europe, an opportunity is opening in food and beverage. How can industry best tap into the ‘healthy longevity’ trend?... Read more
Seven ways artificial intelligence is shaking up food retail
Artificial intelligence is unlocking innovation in the retail sector, powering everything from smart trolleys to facial recognition checkouts.... Read more
Kelp seaweed: Is this the next 'superfood' trend?
From the antioxidant effects of blueberries to the cholesterol lowering effects of chia seeds, consumers love so-called superfoods. So could kelp seaweed join the superfood family as a favourite of the wellness world?... 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
How Fazer makes confectionery with upcycled ingredients
Finnish food group Fazer is experimenting with side streams to make confectionery production more sustainable.... Read more
Fonterra to focus on B2B services in sweeping strategic change
The New Zealand co-operative is set to offload some of its best-known consumer brands to create ‘a simpler, higher-performing’ business.... Read more
A world first: How Albert Heijn shares climate footprints to the ingredient level
The Dutch supermarket retailer has become the world’s first to share its products’ climate footprints – to the ingredient level – with consumers. Here’s how.... Read more
China approves safety of gene-edited wheat
The Chinese government has granted approval for the production of the country’s inaugural gene-edited wheat variety, a significant step towards the commercialization of genetically modified (GM) food crops.... Read more
‘Shortcutting the process’: Thailand’s Buono credits plant-based success to portfolio variety and move away from meat replacements
Thailand-based plant-based specialist firm Buono believes that the success of its business can be credited to its portfolio variety which focuses on more unique products as opposed to meat replacements.... Read more
Case of mad cow disease confirmed in the UK: What we know so far
This weekend brought the unwelcome news of a confirmed case of BSE, commonly known as mad cow disease, in Ayrshire, Scotland. Here’s what we know so far.... Read more
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