California to ban ultra-processed foods from school lunches
California has enacted a law to phase out the “most concerning” ultra-processed foods (UPFs) from school meals over the next…
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Gut feel: microbiome might offer answer to personalisation puzzle
I’m a 50-something year-old male. I don’t have any children and I don’t know anyone who has young children. As…
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Why Hispanic packaged foods matter more than ever in the US
The US packaged foods industry is at a crossroads. Consumer preferences are shifting, economic pressures are real and demographics are…
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Coming soon: Mars, ABF, Greencore to feature at Next Generation Ingredients conference
Executives from Mars, Associated British Foods and Greencore are to feature at the Next Generation Ingredients conference in London in…
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UK watershed ad rule changes boost brands but anger NGOs
New regulations published by the UK government on pre-watershed adverts for HFSS foods and drinks have met criticism for favouring…
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Heartland Food Products Group buys North America rights to SlimFast from Glanbia
Splenda owner Heartland Food Products Group has acquired the rights to the SlimFast brand in North America from Irish food…
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US outlines children’s health strategy with few details
The Trump administration has issued a report tracing out policy changes to improve the health of US children but the…
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Mars rings innovation “magic triangle” – R&D VP Karina Zimerfeld on quest for brand loyalty
Mars’ latest innovation in food features a range of ready meals centred on convenience for the busy consumer looking for…
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UK gives baby-food firms 18 months to act on salt, sugar
Baby-food manufacturers operating in the UK have 18 months to cut salt and sugar in their products under new "guidelines"…
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“It had to come back to doubling down on product quality” – White Rabbit’s Nick Croft-Simon on how UK gluten-free firm’s investment is paying off
UK gluten-free business White Rabbit is ten years old and is showing no signs of slowing down. In recent months,…
