All Labelling, claims & HFSS/UPF articles
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OpinionGoodbye barcodes, hello digital labelling
The barcode has underpinned food supply chains for decades, but changing consumer expectations and regulatory requirements are driving a shift towards smarter packaging. Rob Allen, Divisional Manager for Packing Solutions at Interfood Technology, reveals why QR codes are moving from novelty to necessity – filling the information gaps that are now essential in modern food systems.
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NewsLancet study links Chile food reforms to lower childhood obesity risk
Research published in The Lancet suggests Chile’s combined food labelling, marketing and school food reforms plausibly reduced obesity risk in young children.
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NewsArla research exposes Britain’s growing nutrition gap
Arla research highlights widespread nutrient deficiencies and affordability barriers, prompting calls for industry-wide action to improve diets.
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ArticleThe challenge of reducing saturated fat without compromising flakiness and lift
Demands for clean-label, delicious products that also meet HFSS requirements may seem contradictory, but there is a solution – and it’s nuanced.
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NewsTate & Lyle shares surge amid £2.7bn Ingredion takeover bid talks
The potential takeover would combine two major reformulation specialists as demand grows for healthier food and beverage ingredients solutions.
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NewsWaitrose targets cleaner-label demand with nitrite-free ham range
Waitrose expands its nitrite-free range as health-conscious shoppers drive soaring demand for cleaner-label processed meat products.
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NewsFDA ‘healthy’ label drives healthier snack choices and a price premium
Study finds FDA-backed “healthy” labels increase healthier snack purchases and price premiums, highlighting the commercial power of credible regulatory endorsements.
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NewsM&S recalls vanilla Greek yoghurt over undeclared gluten
Marks & Spencer recalls Authentic Greek Yoghurt with Vanilla after undeclared gluten discovered, posing potential health risk to coeliac consumers.
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NewsGovernment bans high-sugar and deep-fried foods from school menus
Government launches consultation to overhaul School Food Standards, removing high-sugar and deep-fried foods to tackle childhood obesity.
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ArticleUnlocking Snack Success in Europe with yeast-based ingredients
The evolution of the European snacks market: from the quest for health to the thirst for flavor experiences. As consumer demand for healthier and more sustainable snack options grows, manufacturers must adapt by using innovative yeast-based ingredient solutions. Biospringer offers a range of solutions to meet these challenges and address ...
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NewsFSA report highlights future food technologies set to reshape UK diets by 2035
FSA and FSS report identifies emerging food technologies likely to reach UK consumers within a decade, signalling regulatory priorities ahead.
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ArticleTackling taste, cost and trust: insights from the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein 2026 Conference
A week on from the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein 2026 Conference in London, New Food Deputy Editor Ben Cornwell reflects on the ideas, debates and breakthroughs that defined the event and why the future of alternative proteins still hinges on three stubborn challenges: taste, cost and trust.
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NewsEU agrees ban on dozens of meaty names for plant-based foods
EU negotiators agree restrictions on animal-related names for plant-based foods, preserving “burger” and “sausage” but banning dozens of others.
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NewsGovernment launches consultation on statutory guidance to improve allergy safety in schools
Proposals would require schools to stock adrenaline injectors, train staff and implement allergy policies, strengthening safety across the school food system.
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NewsStarbucks expands portfolio with high-protein ready-to-drink coffee range
Starbucks launches Coffee & Protein RTD beverages with 22g protein, expanding its functional drinks portfolio as demand grows for nutrient-rich coffee.
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NewsFDA upgrades frozen blueberries recall to Class I over listeria concern
More than 55,000 pounds of frozen blueberries recalled across US and Canada after listeria detection triggers highest-risk FDA action.
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NewsPepsiCo expands portfolio with Alvalle hot soups to drive year-round growth
PepsiCo enters chilled ready-to-heat soups with Alvalle vegetable range, targeting convenience, plant-based demand and year-round sales expansion across Western Europe markets.
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NewsPlant-based food demand returns to growth amid scratch cooking surge
Rising demand for protein and fibre-rich vegetable-led meals boosts plant-based sales, as UK shoppers seek healthier, natural foods and cooking control.
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NewsNestlé Vital nutrition drinks target growing demand for healthy ageing
Nestlé launches Vital nutrition drinks, expanding into healthy longevity as demand rises for solutions supporting energy, recovery, vitality and sleep.
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NewsEFSA mercury seafood consumption survey reveals EU consumer risk awareness
EFSA study finds frequent intake of high-mercury fish across Europe while consumer understanding of health risks lags behind recognised benefits.