FDA ruling unlocks the first ever qualified health claim for yogurt
Yogurt brands will be able to leverage a scientifically-backed health claim for the first time thanks to a successful petition lodged by Danone North America.
Archives for March 4, 2024
Future of Seafood
Plant-based seafood brands explore seaweed, mycelium and 3D printing to enhance texture, taste
As the plant-based seafood segment continues to evolve, ingredient innovation paves the way towards consumer acceptance, shown through notable VC investments in the sector.
WK Kellogg Co. unveils its Feeding Happiness platform, focuses on three-tiered sustainability initiatives
With the goal of improving food and nutrition access for Americans while reducing environmental impact, WK Kellogg Co.’s Feeding Happiness is a framework for sustainable business, Sarah Ludmer, chief wellbeing and sustainable business officer at WK...
EU consumers increasingly exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ in fruit and vegetables, study warns
Fruit and vegetables in Europe are increasingly contaminated with PFAS pesticide residues (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), according to a study by the NGO PAN Europe.
Female fluctuations, cycles and stages key to sports nutrition market
Understanding women’s real needs presents a considerable commercial opportunity, particularly when it comes to sports and active nutrition.
Rethinking free-from: How is the category changing shape?
As an increasing number of people eliminate popular ingredients from their diets, what opportunities are opening up in the free-from space? Join us at Positive Nutrition 2024 to find out.
Commodities
ICCO predicts 11% drop in global cocoa output, after El Niño effect
The El Niño weather phenomenon, which hit the west coast of Africa last year, carrying unseasonal heavy rains followed by dry heat, is the main factor in an 11% drop in the season’s main cocoa harvest, according to the latest figures from the...
NPD Trend Tracker: From ice cream inspired sweets to blood-flow boosting apple juice
Spring is in the air and summer is firmly on the horizon in this week’s new product roundup: there are ice-cream inspired sweets and a seasonally special-edition menu. In other news we discover a supercharged apple juice, with heart-healthy properties,...
Does cheese contain too much salt?
Most hard cheeses contain an abundance of salt according to campaign group Action on Salt. But is this too much? And how easy is it for cheese producers to cut down on salt content?
Potassium depletion in soil a major threat to food security
Potassium deficiency in soil has been revealed as a major threat to livestock and agricultural farming. So what does this mean for global food security and can the current threat be reversed?
Hassle-free healthy eating: Australia’s v2food eyes new avenues of growth through acquisition of ready meals brand
Australia’s plant-based pioneer v2food is aiming to strengthen its position in the category through the acquisition of ready meals brand Soulara, with portfolio expansion and broadening sales channels as growth drivers.
Food safety investments: South Korea looks to boost local HACCP advancement
The South Korean government has plans to significantly boost the level of food safety assurance in the local food system by investing into facility and technological improvements for Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) advancement.
Dual strategies: Nestle Malaysia hopes ‘core brand strength’ and local production can beat ‘subdued’ consumer sentiment
Nestle Malaysia believes that the strength of its core brands such as KitKat and Maggi, as well as the advantages of its large local production operations, will serve it well in overcoming current ‘subdued’ consumer sentiment in the country.
TikTok Shop reopens in Indonesia but supplement sales yet to return to pre-closure volumes
Dietary supplements sales on the re-opened TikTok shop in Indonesia are struggling to get back to previous heights, despite other categories such as FMCG and beauty products soaring.
Scooping-up savings: How ice cream manufacturers are leveraging flavor science to tackle rising production costs
Paid for by T. Hasegawa USA
Production costs in the ice cream and frozen treats industry are challenging US manufacturers but new flavor technologies are helping cut production costs without sacrificing indulgence.
How almond ingredients are enhancing plant-based yogurts
Paid for by Blue Diamond Global Ingredients
Almond ingredients give manufacturers the opportunity to create more appealing plant-based yogurts that better mimic the sensory qualities of dairy yogurts.