Australia and New Zealand may enforce mandatory “health star rating” labels
Food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand have received a warning regarding the Health Star Rating (HSR) system on packaged foods. The system, which rates...
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Ultra-processed food linked to higher risk of mortality: World Health Organization
In Europe, a staggering 2.7m deaths occur annually due to four major commercial products: ultra-processed food (UPF), alcohol, tobacco, and fossil fuel. The World Health...
Kokomodo supports cell-based cocoa as a solution to the cocoa crisis
Kokomodo, a newcomer in the food and beverage industry, is revolutionizing the chocolate sector with its innovative approach to cellular agriculture. The company believes that...
1440 Foods Announces Opening of New Healthy Snack Plant in the US
1440 Foods, a US-based company, is set to open a new production facility in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to meet the growing demand for healthy snacks in...
France implements new labeling laws for Shrinkflation
The food and drink industry is witnessing a rise in ‘shrinkflation’, a practice where products are reduced in size without a corresponding reduction in price....
Encouragement for the Food Industry to Embrace Plant-Based Options
In today’s rapidly changing food and beverage industry landscape, it is crucial for European food manufacturers to actively engage with consumers. This engagement not only...
Decrease in sales volume for Mondelēz International Europe
The food and beverage industry is currently facing challenges due to high commodity prices. One prominent player feeling the impact is American multinational Mondelēz, particularly...
Volume sales decline for Mondelēz International Europe
The food and beverage industry is currently facing challenges due to high commodity prices, impacting companies like Mondelēz International. In Europe, Mondelēz has encountered customer...
Volume sales decline reported by Unilever in food and beverage sector
Unilever’s Q12024 results reveal a mixed outlook for the food and beverage industry. Despite notable growth, challenges such as increasing commodity prices have led to...
German government calls for further recipe adjustments to reduce sugar, fat, and salt in processed food and drinks
Germany’s Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) recently revealed new data showing that levels of fats, sugars, and salt in some processed food and...