Latest News in the food Industry
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Africa and Middle East most vulnerable markets to food fraud
28 May 2025
Consumers in Africa and the Middle East face a higher risk of consuming adulterated foods – especially with tariffs causing chaos in the global food supply chain, experts warn.
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Mars looks to pet food as ‘inspiration’ for regenerative push
26 May 2025
Mars is leveraging pet owners' passion for nutrition to raise awareness of how regenerative approaches to farming can help restore soil health.
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Study finds sharp generational divide in online food ordering
22 May 2025
Gen Z consumers are six times more likely to order food online than generation X, an analysis suggests.
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Plant-based proteins ‘have higher levels of chemical contaminants’ due to processing
21 May 2025
Plant-based proteins have higher levels of chemical contaminants than their animal-based counterparts, but there is no suggestion of “immediate risk” to consumers, say scientists.
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Dog food startup teams up with Harvard to accelerate AI-driven pet nutrition
19 May 2025
A premium dog food startup is teaming up with Harvard to enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) platform and accelerate pet nutrition product development.
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Grocery retail shows cautious optimism and stabilisation
15 May 2025
Health and functionality, personalisation, convenience, advancing technologies, and sustainability dominate the grocery retail landscape and the shoppers of the future.
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Bisphenol A packaging ban brings challenges and concerns
14 May 2025
A ban on bisphenol A (BPA), as well as other bisphenols used in so-called “food contact materials” (FCMs), came into force across the EU in January. What happens now?
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US artificial dye phase-out plan drives growth for natural alternatives
13 May 2025
With the US phasing out artificial dyes, brands are exploring aquatic environments, fruits, and food waste to replicate colour in formulations.
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US snack purchases fall as tariffs and inflation drive indulgence cutbacks
9 May 2025
US consumers are reducing their snack purchases as (fears of) tariffs and sustained inflation drive up food costs and force households to prioritise spending.
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UNIDO highlights food system transformation as a driver of industrial growth
8 May 2025
Agroprocessing and food innovation are driving industrial development, with Senegal and Brazil offering examples of targeted national strategies.
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How can brands navigate US tariffs on sugar alternatives?
7 May 2025
US tariffs on monk fruit and stevia may push food and beverage brands to rethink their sugar reduction strategies.
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Regenerative agriculture adoption gap threatens food production goals
2 May 2025
Survey data shows that consumers lack a complete understanding of regenerative agriculture, restricting its adoption and scalability within the food and beverage industry.
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