Saccharin Confirmed Safe: ADI Threshold Raised Following EFSA Review
The acceptable daily intake (ADI) of saccharin will increase from 5mg/kg of body weight to 9mg/kg, as established by a new scientific opinion from EFSA....
Tag : Diet & health
FrieslandCampina Commits to Health Initiatives for Business Expansion
Health and nutrition are significantly shaping trends across various sectors within the food and beverage industry, as highlighted by FrieslandCampina Ingredients during their presentation at...
Start-up Fabas Foods is Revolutionizing Alt Dairy with Nutritious and Sustainable Solutions
“Current dairy alternatives have a problem,” states Anik Thaler, co-founder and CEO of the plant-based brand Fabas Foods. Since its rise to prominence in the...
Plant-Based Brand BettaFish Innovates Seafood Alternatives Using Seaweed
As the food and beverage industry continues to evolve, BettaF!sh is filling a significant gap in the market for plant-based seafood. This insight comes from...
How Meat-Free Sausage is Defying the Downturn
The growth trajectory of the meat-free category remains precarious as manufacturers grapple with various market pressures. These pressures have the potential to deter consumers, particularly...
Mondelēz International Acquires Stake in Urban Legend Donuts
Urban Legend, a key player in the UK bakery sector, specializes in creating doughnuts and pastries that feature HFSS reductions ranging from 30% to 75%....
Cargill Makes Significant Investment in Expansion of Netherlands Spray Facility
As manufacturers navigate rising cocoa prices, the demand for coatings and fillings has shown robust year-on-year growth. This ongoing trend has necessitated a site expansion,...
The impact of an ultra-processed food tax on manufacturers
A recent survey in the UK revealed that a majority of consumers are in favor of imposing a tax on junk and ultra-processed food manufacturers...
Cheeses protected by PDO regulations boast a diverse range of microbiotas
The European Union’s Product Designation of Origin (PDO) scheme is aimed at safeguarding the authenticity of specific foods by regulating their production methods. Iconic examples...
Can clean-label plant-based meat really exist?
The backlash against ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in the food and beverage industry is impacting manufacturers of plant-based meat alternatives. As European consumers express concerns about...