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‘Healthy’ additives make ultra-processed foods more appealing
4 Jan 2024
Almost three-quarters (74%) of Americans would try an ultra-processed food if it provided a health benefit such as better sleep, better immunity, or increased energy, according to an industry survey.
Read moreMeet the innovative ingredients showcased at Fi Europe’s New Product Zone
3 Jan 2024
The Food Ingredients category at Fi Europe’s New Product Zone featured 19 distinct and innovative products. From fermented delights to sustainable proteins, these ingredients are ready to make their mark in the market.
Read moreThe UK prepares to open food security science centre
2 Jan 2024
Amid global food insecurity, the UK government says it is committed to producing crops resilient to climate change and addressing hunger and malnutrition with a food security science centre.
Read moreFi Europe’s New Product Zone elevates the nutrition of everyday indulgences
22 Dec 2023
At Fi Europe 2023's New Product Zone, eight health ingredients, each offering an enhanced nutritional profile of various products, were on display. These ingredients address the evolving needs of the food and beverage industry and cater to consumers se...
Read moreNovel food safety platform could eliminate animal testing
21 Dec 2023
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has introduced a new platform that has the potential to eliminate animal testing in the food industry.
Read moreFi Europe’s New Product Zone explores fresh possibilities with five natural ingredients
20 Dec 2023
Fi Europe 2023's New Product Zone unveils five natural ingredients, each catering to the growing demand for clean products and embodying ethical and sustainable choices for today's conscious consumers.
Read moreSouth-East Asia: Renewed interest in sports nutrition products
19 Dec 2023
South-East Asia’s renewed focus on the elderly has also given rise to an emerging sports nutrition sector that serves to address similar health issues such as immune support and bone and joint health.
Read moreCoca-Cola: Artificial intelligence could help vet open innovation partners
18 Dec 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) could have a role to play in selecting startups and projects that corporates work with in open innovation partnerships, said Faisal Zanjani, global head of open innovation at The Coca-Cola Company, at Fi Europe.
Read moreMyAir plans to expand personalised adaptogen products to UK
15 Dec 2023
After launches in Japan and the US, B2B personalised nutrition company MyAir is eyeing the UK market with its white-label functional food and drink products. “Taste is a must – but it's not enough,” says its CEO. “Food has become functional and persona...
Read moreWater-conscious consumers, upcycled food, and tech-driven sustainability: Highlights from Fi Europe, part 2
14 Dec 2023
With climate change becoming a tangible reality, consumers’ environmental concerns are changing. At Fi Europe, market analysts revealed how people are now interested in everyday issues like water shortages and tech-driven solutions such as GM drought-r...
Read moreAugmented technology is the gateway to new food experiences
13 Dec 2023
Harnessing augmented reality as a digital tool could offer consumers increasingly personalised food and beverage experiences, opening up new ways to see and taste products, according to a report by Canvas8 and Givaudan.
Read moreThe food industry’s single-use packaging problem
12 Dec 2023
The food industry’s reliance on single-use packaging is a sustainability “sticking point” with viable alternatives not widely available – but new EU rules mean food businesses will remain responsible for the collection and disposal of the packaging the...
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