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Mondelēz International under investigation: What is parallel trade?

In 2021, the European Union opened up a formal investigation into Mondelēz International for allegedly restricting parallel trade. What is parallel trade? And how can it harm competition?

Personalised nutrition: What do consumers really think of this new trend?

Personalised nutrition has been hailed as the future of effective nutrition. But how do consumers really feel about it? And is it truly the future of healthy eating?

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How dairy’s nutrient-dense profile can reinforce ‘food as medicine’ and promote holistic health

As the relationship between food and health continues to be explored, studies reveal how the nutrient-dense profile of dairy can support key areas of health.

To date, two companies have submitted novel food applications to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for precision fermentation-derived dairy proteins. GettyImages/seamartini

Animal-free dairy seeks EFSA approval: What we know so far

Precision fermentation-derived dairy players have started submitting novel food applications for pre-market approval in the EU.

Nestlé's HQ in Vevey, Switzerland. Pic: Nestlé

Nestlé rejects resolution to scale back on ‘unhealthy’ products

Nestlé shareholders rejected a resolution at its annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday (19 April) demanding the KitKat maker reduce its reliance on unhealthy products.

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Food x Warming World: 9 key themes to watch at the intersection of food and climate

Sustainable and alternative practices are emerging in the food and beverage industry to reduce the impact of climate change.

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Cocoa feels the bite of climate change

Climate change will affect many industries, but few more than cocoa. While farmers on the ground struggle with fluctuating climatic conditions changing working practices, large companies grapple with environmental regulation.

NPD Trend Tracker: From coffee leaf kombucha to mental health crisps

In this week's NPD Trend Tracker, we have a number of new drinks, including probiotic soda, premium mezcal and coffee leaf kombucha. On the food side of things, we have new menus for Subway and Foodhak, as well as crisps design to raise awareness...

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Enhancing food quality: The role of functional systems

Improve food quality and stability with versatile functional systems to achieve outstanding results across different sectors.

Forever chemicals: What are they and why are they harmful?

PFAS, widely known as forever chemicals, have been found in foods, including fruits and vegetables, across Europe. But what are they? How did they get into the food chain? And are they harmful?

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How much time should dairy cows spend outside?

To have a fulfilling life, cows arguably must be allowed outside. But what constitutes a ‘free-range’ cow is ambiguous. For optimum welfare, farmers must balance time outdoors and time indoors.

CSDDD backed by EU: What’s changed?

After weeks of delay, the CSDDD has finally gained EU backing. However, with a range of concessions and changes made to the legislation, what does the revised CSDDD look like?

Gut health: Why this consumer trend is here to stay

Consumer appetite for gut-health friendly foods shows no signs of abating as understanding of its impact on overall health continues to grow. But how will this trend evolve and grow in the future?

Kemin receives novel food authorization for BetaVia Pure

Kemin Industries has received novel food authorization from the European Commission for its BetaVia Pure postbiotic ingredient, a proprietary strain of the algae Euglena gracilis, with five-year exclusivity in the European market.

German start-up wants to help meat-free manufacturers 'clean up' their labels. Image credit: Nosh Bio

Single-ingredient meat analogue developed in ‘happy accident’: ‘We’re the first and only ones doing this’

Although developing meat alternatives from a single ingredient was not Nosh Bio’s initial aim, the start-up very quickly realised it had something ‘super powerful’ on its hands.

Rural politicians cast doubt on climate targets as they plead: ‘Have faith in our farmers’

MEP candidates from French and Dutch rural parties suggested agrifood producers had been under undue pressure to ‘green up’ their act, but some of their ideas might be too hard for the food industry to swallow.

Non-HFSS doughnuts: Which nutrient is toughest to cut when reinventing the wheel?

It’s very difficult to ‘crack’ better-for-you indulgence, according to maker of HFSS compliant doughnuts Urban Legend. Here’s how founder and ex-Graze CEO Anthony Fletcher claims to have done it.