FDA ruling unlocks the first ever qualified health claim for yogurt
Yogurt brands will be able to leverage a scientifically-backed health claim for the first time thanks to a successful petition lodged by Danone North America.
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EU consumers increasingly exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ in fruit and vegetables, study warns
Fruit and vegetables in Europe are increasingly contaminated with PFAS pesticide residues (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), according to a study by the NGO PAN Europe.
Rethinking free-from: How is the category changing shape?
As an increasing number of people eliminate popular ingredients from their diets, what opportunities are opening up in the free-from space? Join us at Positive Nutrition 2024 to find out.
Commodities
ICCO predicts 11% drop in global cocoa output, after El Niño effect
The El Niño weather phenomenon, which hit the west coast of Africa last year, carrying unseasonal heavy rains followed by dry heat, is the main factor in an 11% drop in the season’s main cocoa harvest, according to the latest figures from the...
NPD Trend Tracker: From ice cream inspired sweets to blood-flow boosting apple juice
Spring is in the air and summer is firmly on the horizon in this week’s new product roundup: there are ice-cream inspired sweets and a seasonally special-edition menu. In other news we discover a supercharged apple juice, with heart-healthy properties,...
Does cheese contain too much salt?
Most hard cheeses contain an abundance of salt according to campaign group Action on Salt. But is this too much? And how easy is it for cheese producers to cut down on salt content?
Potassium depletion in soil a major threat to food security
Potassium deficiency in soil has been revealed as a major threat to livestock and agricultural farming. So what does this mean for global food security and can the current threat be reversed?