New Zealand welcomes Brexit certainty
The New Zealand meat industry has expressed a sense of relief over the UK’s exit from the European Union this week as it provides clarity on the situation.
Archives for January 28, 2020
Do low-calorie sweeteners make you fat? Controversy and confusion over the role of high-intensity sweeteners in weight management
The war on sugar continues to gather steam as increasingly health-conscious consumers seek to limit their intake by opting for products that are perceived as healthier. But controversy continues to swirl over the impact of high intensity sweeteners - a...
FSA urged to keep CBD products on-shelf: ‘Enforcement could hit millions of consumers’
The Cannabis Trades Association is putting pressure on the Food Standards Agency to keep cannabidiol-infused food and drink products – legally classified as ‘unauthorised novel foods’ – on retail shelves in the UK.
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Eau de Lion: Nestlé launches breakfast-inspired perfume in France
Nestlé-owned Lion Cereals has developed a perfume ‘inspired by breakfast cereal’. Boasting notes of caramel and chocolate, the spoof Eau de Lion brand is designed to make foodies ‘roar with pleasure’.
UK post-Brexit advisory groups warns against divergence from existing EU food standards
Three advisory groups have warned the UK government that moving away from European food standards post-Brexit risks diminishing choice and value for consumers.
How does vegan protein stack up against traditional dairy protein bars?
The protein bar landscape has evolved beyond tradition, blending protein sources and improving taste quality. But dairy still holds the most share in bar formats for sports nutrition.