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Sweden updates front-of-pack Keyhole labelling rules

Sweden updates front-of-pack Keyhole labelling rules

11 Jul 2024

The Swedish Food Agency has announced updates to the voluntary Keyhole logo, used in four Nordic countries, following recommendations to improve nutrition labelling.

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Asda launches premium brand despite high UK food prices

Asda launches premium brand despite high UK food prices

8 Jul 2024

Grocery retailer Asda has launched a new premium food brand across its UK outlets, a move that comes in the face of an increasing number of households saying they are struggling with the cost of living, particularly with respect to food prices.

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Tesco launches laser-etched avocados to reduce plastic packaging

Tesco launches laser-etched avocados to reduce plastic packaging

3 Jul 2024

UK supermarket chain Tesco is trialing a new laser-etched avocado range as part of its measures to cut down on plastic packaging and enhance its environmental profile.

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Are Indian spice exports heading for crisis?

Are Indian spice exports heading for crisis?

2 Jul 2024

Spice mix contamination investigations, tightened safety rules, market volatility due to crop production changes, and price hikes are affecting India’s spice market.

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Rethinking funding for food technology

Rethinking funding for food technology

28 Jun 2024

The landscape of foodtech investment is evolving. With the need for long-term investment perspectives, what are the most effective strategies driving the next wave in foodtech innovation?

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Demands for urgent action to limit acrylamide grow

Demands for urgent action to limit acrylamide grow

26 Jun 2024

As European consumer organisation SAFE launches a campaign to legally limit acrylamide, global guidance to minimise the substance remains unenforceable.

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Savvy shoppers choose savings despite lower inflation

Savvy shoppers choose savings despite lower inflation

12 Jun 2024

Consumers remain cautious about spending, despite global drops in inflation and the UK recording its lowest inflation levels in recent years.

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EU issues Mondelēz with €337.5 million antitrust fine

EU issues Mondelēz with €337.5 million antitrust fine

6 Jun 2024

Mondelēz International has received a multi-million fine for hindering cross-border trade of its products, causing consumers to pay more for its products.

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Consumers dislike faba beans’ sensory profile

Consumers dislike faba beans’ sensory profile

3 Jun 2024

Consumers display low acceptance of faba beans, with sensory properties such as bitterness a core concern, a study suggests. However, for product varieties such as cocoa-free chocolate, this attribute could prove to be a benefit.

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EU proposes stricter limits for chemicals used in packaging

EU proposes stricter limits for chemicals used in packaging

30 May 2024

Food and drink businesses may be required to lower their use of hazardous chemicals used in packaging, under proposed changes to the EU legislation on food contact materials.

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Latest EIT Food Trust Report finds declining trust in the European food system

Latest EIT Food Trust Report finds declining trust in the European food system

24 May 2024

European food innovation organisation EIT Food's latest consumer trust findings call for better consumer engagement to improve trust and access to information, processes, and decision-making.

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Allergen-friendly product launches are on the rise

Allergen-friendly product launches are on the rise

23 May 2024

Amid Allergy Awareness Week and the growing number of consumers with allergies and sensitivities, manufacturers are increasingly exploring free-from product launches.

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