‘Meaty’ names ban: One step closer after key Parliament vote
The European Parliament wants to further restrict labelling for meat alternatives
Archives for September 10, 2025
Hydration powders quench consumer demand
Category growth fuels retail wins as DryWater scales to 6,000 Walgreens locations
MAHA child health report calls for reforms, lacks specifics
RFK unveils sweeping plan targeting ultra-processed foods and pesticides, while critics call the proposal toothless
Stakeholders agree that nutrition belongs in medicine - the debate is how
While the link between diet and health outcomes is indisputable, the question of how nutrition knowledge should be integrated into medical training remains contested
Climate change, quality loss, and adulteration: Summit calls for sustainable botanical supply chains
Rapid climate change and rising consumer demand are hitting botanical supply chains and impeding the production of sustainable, high quality products.
Scientists crack cocoa’s consistency conundrum
A breakthrough in cocoa fermentation could finally deliver consistent, high-quality flavour every time
Sustainable September
Could the commodity crisis lead to more deforestation?
As crops are driven to more temperate climates, more forests are put under threat
Tate & Lyle seeks start-ups to drive health and sustainability innovation
It is hoping external talent can help it achieve its goals
Ben & Jerry’s has been ‘silenced’ by Unilever - and wants a divorce
As Unilever prepares to spin off its ice cream business, one of its biggest brands wants out
Bach to snacking: The science of sonic seasoning
From a University of Bristol researcher’s track designed to make chocolate sweeter to studies showing how pitch, tempo and timbre can season food like sugar or salt, music is fast becoming the next frontier in flavor
Sustainable September
Space tech explores a new dimension in methane mitigation
Time2Graze uses satellites to optimize pasture-based grazing in a world-first initiative
Who is primed to tap into growing consumer coffee interest in China?
Although China’s coffee consumption may amount to around only five cups of coffee per person each year, the country is fast becoming a market to watch
New Carabao beer marries affordability with low-alcohol appeal
Beverage giant Carabao has launched its new Pattaya Beach Beer, combining budget and refreshment with an eye to dominate new market segments