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Colombia introduces tax on ultra-processed foods

Colombia introduces tax on ultra-processed foods

7 Dec 2023

In a bid to curb rates of obesity and other non-communicable disease, the Colombian government has introduced a tax on various ultra-processed food (UPF) and drink products.

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Notpla's seaweed-based solution sets a new standard for eco-friendly packaging

Notpla's seaweed-based solution sets a new standard for eco-friendly packaging

6 Dec 2023

Notpla’s seaweed-based packaging has become the first material to be recognised by the Dutch government as plastic-free under the European Single Use Plastics Directive, reducing reliance on traditional plastics, and promoting sustainability amid upcom...

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EU alternative protein market needs legal support to thrive

EU alternative protein market needs legal support to thrive

5 Dec 2023

European alternative protein startups and researchers need a “clear and coherent strategy” from policy makers to make sure the EU does not lag behind the rest of the world, according to EIT Food and its recent policy brief.

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EIT Food introduces policy brief on protein diversification

EIT Food introduces policy brief on protein diversification

4 Dec 2023

The EU-supported food community EIT Food has released recommendations on protein diversification to advance progress and spur production and consumption changes.

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Back to the drawing board for plant-based meat, says Rabobank strategist

Back to the drawing board for plant-based meat, says Rabobank strategist

4 Dec 2023

Plant-based meat alternatives have suffered a drop in sales in recent years. Cyrille Filott, global strategist at RaboResearch, identifies five areas that brands must tackle to get sales back on track.

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Bioactives beneath the surface: Study explores fibre’s hidden benefits

Bioactives beneath the surface: Study explores fibre’s hidden benefits

1 Dec 2023

Research from the University of Minnesota explores the diverse bioactives found in insoluble dietary fibre and sheds light on the potential health benefits beyond conventional fibre advantages.

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Exploring new formats for energy boosters beyond brews and traditional energy drinks

Exploring new formats for energy boosters beyond brews and traditional energy drinks

30 Nov 2023

Rev Gum, a caffeine-infused chewing gum challenging the norms of gum consumption, emerges amid the declining chewing gum market and the rise of energy products and functional food.

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Brands' critical role in ensuring farmers receive fairer agreements

Brands' critical role in ensuring farmers receive fairer agreements

29 Nov 2023

Food brands, manufacturers, and consumers can play a significant role in helping farmers get a more equitable share of and say in agri-food supply chains, according to Fairtrade.

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Consumers want more plant-based meat without GM ingredients

Consumers want more plant-based meat without GM ingredients

28 Nov 2023

Plant-based meat has been a hot and popular category for several years, but not all North American shoppers are embracing vegetarian alternatives that contain genetically modified (GM) ingredients, according to the Non-GMO Project.

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Chocolate giants slated over ethical cocoa sourcing concerns

Chocolate giants slated over ethical cocoa sourcing concerns

27 Nov 2023

Starbucks, Lindt, Godiva, and Kellogg's have scored badly for tackling deforestation and climate in their chocolate supply chains, according to a survey by Be Slavery Free.

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Trendspotting for 2024: Put the ‘plant’ back in ‘plant-based’

Trendspotting for 2024: Put the ‘plant’ back in ‘plant-based’

24 Nov 2023

Consumers will gravitate to brands that are putting the “plant” back in “plant-based” with fewer ingredients overall and more vegetables and protein content, according to 2024 trend predictions from Whole Foods Market.

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Are stricter regulations needed to curb influencer marketing?

Are stricter regulations needed to curb influencer marketing?

23 Nov 2023

European consumer rights groups are calling for stricter regulations of social media influencers and their powerful product marketing practices, which are currently almost completely unregulated.

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