Archives for January 3, 2025

Can sustainable palm oil be certified at state or even national level?

The RSPO is seeking to expand the scope of its certification with the ‘jurisdictional approach,’ scaling up palm oil certification to the level of states or even countries.

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Top 5 women’s health trends impacting food and beverage

Women’s health is fast becoming one of the biggest food and beverage trends of the decade. We look at the top five categories gaining attention, sparking NPD and boosting sales.

Confectionery brands boost sales with big-name collaborations

Sweet treats are popping up in some interesting, unexplored global brand creations thanks to confectionery industry giants teaming up with other leading names

M&A in 2025: What’s fueling the next wave of deals?

Election-year dynamics and innovation expect to drive 2025 M&A

January Launch Pad

Product launches support New Year’s health resolutions, offer cold comfort as temps drop

Last minute launches in 2024 and early movers in 2025 hint at what foods and flavors will be hot (literally) in the new year and offer solutions for perennial wellness goals that come each January

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High alert: Bird flu cases rise in Europe with bigger hikes in US

Avian influenza cases have ramped up across Europe and the United States, putting farmers and manufacturers on high alert.

Science spotlight: Our Top 10 most-read science, research and tech stories in 2024

See our top 10 most read science, research and technology stories from 2024, featuring the use of science in policy formulation, plant-based dairy research, 3D food printing and more.