All Labelling, claims & HFSS/UPF articles
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WebinarDeveloping foods for the GLP-1 era: reformulation, claims and market readiness
As GLP-1 use redefines appetites and nutritional priorities, expectations around what food products need to deliver are changing. This webinar explores nutrient-dense reformulation and the claims and labelling challenges involved in bringing these new products to market.
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NewsFDA targets longstanding GRAS loophole but UPF definition remains unpublished
The US Department of Health and Human Services proposes mandatory GRAS notifications but leaves the UPF definition still unresolved.
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NewsM&S calls for simpler fibre messaging as UK intake gap persists
M&S says technical authorised fibre claims make it harder to communicate health benefits clearly as most UK adults fall short on intake.
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OpinionUltra-processed foods and dietary guidance: why context matters
Choosing foods for good health can be difficult when availability, taste and budget shape decisions. While broad categories aim to simplify choices, new evidence suggests greater nuance is needed to improve global food environments.
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WebinarSignal or noise? Making sense of food’s most confusing regulations
Join this free webinar to learn how to spot the signals early, turn regulatory uncertainty into commercial advantage, and make smarter decisions about your product portfolio.
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NewsMRC and BHF invest in new £72m UK Obesity Research Institute
The institute will unite obesity research, cardiovascular science and industry to accelerate targeted prevention, treatment and improved national health outcomes.
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NewsMcVitie’s owner pladis targets doubling sales of better-balanced products by 2030
McVitie’s owner pladis aims to double volumes from better-balanced products through reformulation, innovation and expansion into additional markets by 2030.
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NewsNew Listeria label proposed for ready-to-eat foods such as smoked salmon
DTU National Food Institute researchers say a voluntary “STABILISED” label could help consumers identify ready-to-eat foods that prevent Listeria growth and reduce infections.
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NewsBritish Nutrition Foundation report urges action to close fibre gap
New report reveals just four percent of UK adults meet fibre recommendations and highlights major opportunities for reformulation across foodservice and retail.
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NewsNPM reforms could drive costs 50 times above government estimates
Oxford Economics finds proposed Nutrient Profiling Model reforms could impose multimillion-pound costs and reduce the availability of some healthier food options.
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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 ...