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Ultra-processed foods make up over half of US calorie intake, CDC finds
New CDC data reveals US diets are dominated by ultra-processed foods, especially among children, though consumption has dipped slightly in recent years.
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Engineering compliance: ingredient innovation driving the future of non-HFSS products
ChemBizR Senior Analyst Shivani Nainwal explores how bold ingredient innovation is driving HFSS-compliant food reformulation in the UK, transforming products and helping shape a healthier future ahead of the January 2026 deadline.
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Pepsi launches prebiotic cola to meet modern gut-health demand
PepsiCo debuts Pepsi Prebiotic Cola, four months after acquiring Poppi, blending gut-health benefits with its iconic cola taste.
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Common sugar substitute linked to brain cell damage and increased stroke risk
New study reveals erythritol, a popular sugar substitute often recommended for people with obesity and diabetes, may damage brain cells and raise stroke risk.
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New FSA campaign warns parents: Don’t give slushies containing glycerol to under-7s
New FSA campaign warns parents to avoid giving children under 7 slushies with glycerol this summer amid growing health concerns.
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Coca-Cola sidesteps Trump’s claim it’s switching corn syrup for cane sugar
After Trump’s announcement, Coca-Cola remained tight-lipped, neither confirming nor denying a switch from corn syrup to cane sugar in the brand's US drinks.
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US ice cream makers agree to remove artificial dyes as FDA approves new natural colour
Major US dairy brands pledge to eliminate synthetic colours from ice cream by 2028 as FDA approves new natural blue food dye.
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Government unveils new strategy to improve the UK food system
The new framework sets out 10 priority outcomes to overhaul the UK's food landscape, boosting health, sustainability and economic growth.
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Government funds six projects to tackle UK food insecurity and improve healthy access
Six projects across the UK receive £8.5 million funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to tackle food inequality and improve public health.
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Hershey joins growing food industry push to remove synthetic dyes by 2027
Hershey commits to removing synthetic dyes by 2027, joining a major industry push driven by health concerns and regulatory pressure.
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UK Government launches Healthy Food Standard mandating healthier products
UK’s Healthy Food Standard mandates retailers to increase healthier product sales, targeting obesity reduction and easing NHS burden.
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Protein-rich grasshopper bread developed to combat future food insecurity
Mexican scientists develop sustainable insect-based bread to address global protein demand and combat food insecurity by improving nutritional intake without altering daily diets.
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Lidl research reveals sports nutrition gap ahead of Women’s Euro 2025
Lidl GB research finds most women lack tailored sports nutrition guidance, with experts calling for urgent change ahead of Women’s Euro 2025.
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Ad giants ‘silence’ youth-led campaign against junk food advertising
Bite Back’s award-winning anti-junk food advertising campaign has been blocked by JCDecaux and Global, sparking censorship claims from the young activists.
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Synthetic dyes found in 1 in 5 US packaged foods and drinks
Research finds widespread use of synthetic dyes in US packaged foods and drinks as FDA pushes phase-out amid growing health concerns, especially for children’s products.
