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EU Parliament supports loosening of regulations for NGT Plants
22 Feb 2024
After voting in favour of the European Commission's proposal to ease restrictions for some plants produced by new genomic techniques (NGTs), the European Parliament is ready to start negotiations with EU member states on the final law.
Read moreHow Holland & Barrett has responded to the evolving retail landscape
21 Feb 2024
Putting consumers first and anticipating changes to the retail landscape are critical factors in the success of Europe’s leading health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett, says Alex Glover, nutrition development lead for R&D at Holland & Barrett.
Read moreReviving childhood favourites: Healthier twists on classic snacks
20 Feb 2024
Consumers are increasingly leaning on brands for comfort and familiarity - a trend US-based brand Justin’s is tapping into. With its recent launch of Chocolate Candy Pieces, Justin’s is drawing on nostalgic marketing trends, while incorporating better-...
Read moreScience is critical to creating complete nutrition products, says Huel co-founder
19 Feb 2024
Consumers need access to science-based facts in order to make informed nutritional choices, says James Collier, co-founder and nutritionist at meal replacement startup Huel – but communication can be tricky. “One challenge is that Covid-19 has sent a l...
Read moreSingapore's Islamic council: Cultivated meat can be halal
16 Feb 2024
The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) has said that cultivated meat consumption is permissible as halal under certain conditions, and where a more “rigorous” set of requirements are needed to ensure consumer assurance.
Read moreD’Amazonia launches functional tea to support menopausal women
15 Feb 2024
Growing awareness about women’s health needs during perimenopause and menopause has prompted a number of brands to start exploring this space, including the recent launch of a functional tea by UK company D’Amazonia.
Read moreEU proposes import limits for Ukrainian poultry, egg and sugar to calm protesting farmers
14 Feb 2024
The European Commission has proposed measures to limit agricultural imports such as poultry, eggs and sugar from Ukraine in efforts to appease protesting farmers in France and other EU members.
Read moreEU backtracks on food and farming sustainability targets
13 Feb 2024
A European Commission proposal has recommended a 90% net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) by 2040 but has dropped original references to the role of agriculture and dietary changes in achieving this.
Read moreMycelium to move beyond plant-based applications
12 Feb 2024
As mycelium development kicks off in 2024 with new multi-million investment, product development, and retail expansion, manufacturers lean into launches.
Read moreChina needs maximum sodium targets for packaged foods, say researchers
8 Feb 2024
Packaged and processed foods now contribute to nearly one-third of Chinese people’s sodium intake, prompting researchers to call for maximum sodium reduction targets for manufacturers.
Read moreUnilever CEO calls for global treaty to tackle plastic pollution
7 Feb 2024
Following calls by Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher for industry to back a global treaty to tackle the problem of plastic pollution, we consider whether this initiative could make a real difference.
Read more‘Not for EU’ label signals confusion and extra costs
6 Feb 2024
With affordability, variety, and choice paramount in today’s uncertain landscape, concerns exist around the UK’s “Not for EU” label.
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