Has gum lost its chew?
NGOs and grassroots organisations deliver an open letter to the UK government, calling for a ban on plastic chewing gum
Archives for February 19, 2025
Livestock and meat will remain a long-term focus for EU agri-food
European Union plans show the bloc will continue to have livestock and meat production as a key part of its agri-food strategy
Founders' Fundamentals
Expo West guide: How founders can prepare for CPG’s ‘Super Bowl’
Founders and startups are on the hunt for retail buyers and possible investors at one of the largest food and beverages shows in North America, so entrepreneurs will need to hone their pitches and networking skills to breakthrough the noise
Booze makers in hot water as financial distress rates rise
Britain’s booze industry is on the brink as rates of financial distress increase among makers, especially smaller producers
FDA deputy commissioner’s abrupt retirement and massive agency layoffs undercut MAHA slogan, stakeholders warn
FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Jim Jones' abrupt resignation on Monday following the wholesale termination of thousands of employees across the Department of Health and Human Services late last week does not bode well for the Trump...
‘30 plants a week’ trend big opportunity for food and beverage
Europeans are not eating enough fruits and vegetables. But popular new ’30 plants a week’ trend is turning things around and creating exciting NPD opportunities F&B
Ingredion enhances CPG innovation with focus on texture and health
Ingredion doubles down on developing its texture and health-focused ingredients to meet more nuanced consumer preferences for clean label food and beverages
How will Coca-Cola’s prebiotic drink launch shake up the gut health soda category?
Coca-Cola enters the prebiotic soda market with Simply Pop: a move projected to take the fast-growing category to the next level...
Japanese firm launches madeleines made from thinned apples and upcycled cacao husks
Japan’s GOOD NATURE MARKET has launched madeleines made using materials that are commonly discarded, including thinned apples and upcycled cacao husks.
Increasing preference for snacks over meals in Asia spells diversification opportunities
Consumers in Asia are increasingly favouring snack consumption over meals, which spells opportunities, particularly in savoury snacks, for food companies to innovate and diversify, according to industry experts.
Kewpie looks to apply elderly-friendly food development expertise from Japan to China market
Japan’s Kewpie hopes to apply the expertise it has developed in producing elderly friendly foods in Japan to the China market in light of the latter’s rapidly increasing elderly population size.
India launches a series of food safety measures, but experts warn gaps remain
Grey areas between food and drug regulations, coupled with roadblocks to innovation, pose challenges to India’s food and nutraceutical industries, even as the government launches key reforms to ensure safety, quality, and nutrition.
Global food and drink slammed for migrant worker abuse ‘failures’
Leading food and beverage brands central to agri-food production and sales have been criticised for doing too little to ensure their supply chains are free from abuse