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The rise of the UPF diet: Lancet papers call on industry to address 'major health threat'
A series of three new research papers describe how the overconsumption of ultra-processed foods has created an ‘urgent health challenge,’ and call on the food industry to act.
Nestlé faces criticism from NGO over sugar content in baby foods sold in Africa
Swiss non-governmental organisation Public Eye has accused Nestlé of maintaining a double standard regarding the sugar content in its infant cereals sold in Africa.
Nutrifood and ViPlus Dairy debut GippsNature Organic A2
Nutrifood and Australia’s ViPlus Dairy have introduced GippsNature Organic A2, the first product under their new international joint venture, ViPlus Nutritional Australia, marking a major milestone in the companies’ long-term partnership and sets the foundation for an ambitious global expansion strategy.
Tetra Pak launches sunflower protein to meet demand for plant-based products
Tetra Pak has unveiled a sunflower protein ingredient aimed at empowering F&B producers to capitalise on the surging demand for plant-based products.
Syren Spreads launches first spoonable adaptogenic beauty chocolate
Syren Spreads has debuted what it calls the world’s first spoonable adaptogenic and botanical beauty chocolate, set to launch 1 December 2025.
Functional mushroom start-up Kääpä Biotech secures €9m investment
Kääpä Biotech, a Finnish start-up specialising in functional mushroom ingredients, has successfully secured a €9 million strategic investment.
Creatine: The powerhouse making gains in the functional F&B market
‘High-protein’ has been the buzzword in food and beverages in recent years. But another sports-focused ingredient is muscling in to take protein’s crown. FoodBev's Melissa Bradshaw delves into the creatine craze.
Jungbunzlauer expands North American presence with acquisition of IFF’s Illinois production site
Global ingredient producer, Jungbunzlauer, has announced the successful acquisition of International Flavors and Fragrances’ (IFF) production site in Thomson, Illinois, marking the company’s first US-based manufacturing facility.
Cancer? Fertility problems? Obesity? What is the truth about PFAS?
From pesticides to packaging, chemicals infiltrate the food system at every stage. Deep Science Ventures' Harry Macpherson shares what F&B needs to know about toxic chemicals.
Herbalife expands Liftoff energy line with new soda-inspired flavours
Herbalife, a global health and wellness company, has expanded its Liftoff energy supplement line with two new flavours – Cola and Ginger Beer.
CDPH testing links ByHeart infant formula to US botulism outbreak
Infant nutrition brand ByHeart has recalled two batches of its Whole Nutrition Infant Formula following notification from the FDA about an ongoing investigation into the recent outbreak of infant botulism in the US.
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