US announces plans to phase-out petroleum-based food dyes
The US Food and Drug Administration has unveiled measures to phase out the use of petroleum-based food dyes by the…
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Science in Sport directors back B-D Capital takeover bid
Science in Sport directors have thrown their weight behind a takeover bid for the UK sports-nutrition group from private-equity firm…
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Takeover approach for sports-nutrition group Science in Sport
UK sports-nutrition group Science in Sport has expressed its interest in a tentative takeover approach from private-equity firm BD-Capital. In…
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“There’s nothing better culturally for a bigger organisation” – snacks group Pladis R&D chief on new accelerator
Snacks group Pladis has launched an accelerator programme aimed at supporting early-stage companies both locally and internationally. Eyeing an ageing population…
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Where did my favourite treat go? Indulgent sugar reformulation is no quick fix
An indulgent treat without the sugar? Consumers will take some convincing, presenting an uphill task for confectionery and sweet baked…
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US dairy producers unpack health benefits to woo Gen Z
The US dairy industry is turning to what it says are the innate health and nutritional benefits of cows’ milk-based…
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“We are more like a better-for-you Haribo” – Wild Thingz founder Fliss Newland on the UK sweets brand’s positioning
UK-based start-up Wild Thingz is aiming to make a splash in the confectionery category with reduced-sugar sweets, which, combined with…
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Food for thought: will brain function link and GLP-1 drugs usage boost gut health category?
Nascent research into the link between gut health and brain function and the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could aid…
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US delays decision on “healthy” definition
The US government has pushed back the publication of the new definition of the food claim “healthy”. In December, the…
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Why functional foods for brain health remain work in progress
Do functional foods specifically targeted at brain or cognitive health deliver the benefits they claim and often at added expense…
