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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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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.

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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Enhancing food quality: The role of functional systems

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

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...

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.

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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.

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.