State vet downplays risk of bird flu in raw cheese, milk
A senior US animal health official has urged calmness over recent academic findings suggesting that ageing may not eliminate bird flu viruses from raw cheese
Archives for March 25, 2025
Top 7 immune-boosting ingredients consumers search for
The ‘food as medicine’ trend is powering sales of foods and beverages with immune-boosting ingredients. We take a look at the top seven most in-demand immunity boosters
Why functional is the future of alcohol-free
Exploring a whole new world of ingredients shows the potential of the alcohol-free category
Natural Products Expo West
Plant-based milk’s makeover: Fixing sales and perception
Plant-based milk brands look to premium offerings, category expansion and consumer education to boost sales and rebuild trust
The Global Food Tech Awards 2025
Global Food Tech Awards 2025: Innovation shines in Americas heat as finalists announced
A novel bubble-based precision fermentation technology has scooped the top prize in the Americas heat of the inaugural Global Food Tech Awards
Nectar’s Tasty Award-winners blaze trail for mainstream adoption of plant-based meat
Consumer research reveals that nearly half of shoppers believe plant-based protein is healthier for them and the planet compared to its animal-based counterpart – yet, meat remains a dietary staple for most people in part because they perceive it as more...
Consumers demand more transparency around meat, as organic and grass-fed options grow
Organic and grass-fed meats are growing in popularity and dollar sales, while consumers balance their demand for sustainability and transparency with price
Natural Products Expo West
A new dawn in soft drinks: SunSip rises as prebiotic soda competition enters new era
When other soda manufacturers go high, Health-Ade is going low, and the strategy is paying off for the company’s prebiotic pop brand SunSip, which is carving out space for itself in the so-called modern soda set with distribution in more than 5,000...
Opinion
Is this the end of brand loyalty?
Private label is reshaping the European retail sector. Can brands fight back?
Corn crisis: Manufacturers prepare for price hikes as global stocks fall
Manufacturers prepare for shortages and price rises as vital grain stores in global decline
De-escalation: What EU tariff delay could mean for the global wine and spirits trade
The EU has delayed the introduction of retaliatory tariffs on American whiskey in the hope of de-escalating the trade war with the US
Arla and Weetabix former marketing head unpicks brand success
Foreign brands seeking a way into Europe must prepare for an image overhaul without weakening authenticity and story
Microalgae protein start-up bags $25m funding
An additional $5m was secured, bringing climate food tech company Brevel’s investment round to $25m
The rise of dairy butter equivalents: A ‘scalable, future-proof’ solution
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Traditional dairy butter can be a challenge for manufacturers due to price fluctuations. How can alternatives provide a solution without compromising taste, sustainability and performance?
AI is taking over snack production: Revolution or risk?
AI is streamlining everything from recipe development and quality control to supply chain efficiency and sustainability. But as intelligence reshapes the way we produce food, how will manufacturers balance innovation with transparency, cost and consumer...
Dye-ing for a solution: How to reformulate without Red No. 3
The FDA’s decision to ban erythrosine is forcing brands to rethink how they achieve those signature red and pink hues. With the deadline fast approaching and natural alternatives in limited supply, are you prepared to make the switch - or will you be...
Pre-diabetes on the rise in South Korea: Almost half of all adults affected
Pre-diabetes among adults in South Korea soared from 27.1 per cent in 2015 to 46.7 per cent in 2022, according to newly-released nutrition data.
Food poisoning policy: South Korea seeks to limit large outbreaks to two per year
The South Korean government is striving to clamp down on large scale national food poisoning cases after a spate of significant outbreaks.
Palm oil paradox: ‘Realistic’ approaches and not silver bullets needed in global vegetable oils market
Markets worldwide need to put their faith in ‘realistic’ approaches for the vegetable oils market as opposed to seeking out silver bullets, as the stability of the global food supply hangs in the balance, according to industry experts.