Archives for January 6, 2025
How do GLP-1 drugs work?
There may be more to the landmark drugs than just supressing appetite.
Natural Sweetener Alliance aims to ‘democratize’ sweeteners
The partnership between Tate & Lyle and Manus addresses a secure and sustainable supply of Reb M
California governor orders ‘crackdown’ on ultra-processed foods, dyes by April 1
The state’s most recent salvo signed on Friday calls for sweeping changes into how the safety of ultra-processed foods and ingredients, including GRAS status, are evaluated and proposes potential “warning labels” for ingredients state leaders deem a...
FDA outlines allergen labeling dos, don’ts
Improper food allergen labeling can hurt consumers’ health and cost CPG companies millions
Is ‘GLP-1 friendly’ a passing fad or a significant industry shift?
The term ‘GLP-1 friendly’ has quickly infiltrated the lexicon of the food and beverage industry, signalling a new wave of products tailored for individuals using new generation weight-loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. But does it have...
Could caffeine consumption cut cancer risk?
New study links popular stimulant to reduced risk of head and neck cancers. What does this mean for food and beverage brands?
Global food prices slip in 2024 as sugar and cereals slide
World food prices slid overall in 2024 compared to the previous year, Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) data analysis shows.
Sustainable success: Our Top 10 APAC food and beverage sustainability stories in 2024
Bringing you the top 10 most-read sustainability stories from the APAC food and beverage industry in 2024, featuring updates on the EU deforestation regulation, Nestle’s valorisation partnership, Cadbury’s reduced-plastic packaging and more.
Sido Muncul on sugar reduction opportunities in Indonesia’s herbal product sector
Indonesian traditional herbal product brand Sido Muncul believes that now is the time to tap on the sugar reduction trend in the market.