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Report: European consumers embrace indulgent experiences amid economic pressures
A new report from Circana reveals a significant shift in European consumer behaviour, highlighting a growing appetite for indulgent food experiences that provide emotional and mental relief amidst ongoing economic and global challenges.
Mama Shrooms launches ‘UK’s first’ wellness hot chocolate for teens
Mama Shrooms has launched what it claims to be the UK’s first ‘wellness hot chocolate’ developed specifically for teenagers.
Trip partners with Calm on new Wild Strawberry functional beverage
UK functional beverage brand Trip has launched a new innovation, Trip Wild Strawberry, in partnership with mental wellness app Calm.
‘Mindful’ ice cream brand launched by Formula 1 driver and Italian gelato experts
A new ice cream start-up focused on ‘mindful indulgence’ has launched in the UK, founded by Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc alongside gelato specialists Federico Grom and Guido Martinetti.
Vitafoods Europe 2025: Barcelona debut delivers scale, energy and innovation
This year marked a significant milestone for the nutraceutical industry as Vitafoods Europe made its highly anticipated move from Geneva to Barcelona, drawing a record-breaking 25,500+ attendees and over 1,400 exhibitors.
IFF report highlights how GLP-1 drugs impact eating and drinking experience
A new report published by ingredient specialist IFF highlights how GLP-1 agonist drugs are ‘significantly’ impacting the nutritional needs and sensory eating experience of consumers.
August Egg Company issues major recall due to Salmonella contamination risk
August Egg Company has announced a significant recall of approximately 1.7 million dozen brown cage-free and certified organic eggs in the US due to potential contamination with Salmonella Enteritidis.
Texas bill could mandate warning labels on popular packaged foods
Food and drink sold and manufactured in Texas containing artificial ingredients could require on-pack warning labels if a new bill becomes law.
Meala teams up with DSM-Firmenich to launch texturizing protein for meat alternatives
Plant-based start-up Meala FoodTech has partnered with DSM-Firmenich to launch Vertis PB Pea, a texturizing pea protein designed to bring better nutritional value to meat alternatives.
Interview: Ingredia spotlights joint and muscle health innovations at Vitafoods Europe 2025
In an exclusive interview with FoodBev Media at Vitafoods Europe 2025, Cecile Da Cunha and Agathe Hermant discussed the latest innovations from Ingredia, presented at the event.
Interview: Carbery and Synergy unveil GLP-1 companion beverage concepts at Vitafoods 2025
In an exclusive interview with FoodBev Media at Vitafoods Europe 2025, Fiona Rawlinson and Chris Whiting from Carbery and Synergy discussed how the companies are responding to rising consumer interest in GLP-1-supportive products.
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