Archives for April 19, 2024

Natural Products Expo West

Evergreen launches Waffles 'N' Bites, continues expanding into breakfast category

The debut of breakfast brand Evergreen’s Waffles 'N' Bites at Natural Products Expo West last month taps into a growing consumer demand for handheld and “snackable quick breakfast formats,” and frozen quick options, which Innova Market Insights suggests...

Protecting the 'middle-aging' brain: Combination herbal extract might help

A blend of Bacopa, ginseng and whole coffee fruit may boost brain efficiency in middle-age by improving positive mood and memory function, according to a new study funded by Usana Health Sciences.

Mondelēz International under investigation: What is parallel trade?

In 2021, the European Union opened up a formal investigation into Mondelēz International for allegedly restricting parallel trade. What is parallel trade? And how can it harm competition?

Company news

Nestlé rejects resolution to scale back on ‘unhealthy’ products

Nestlé shareholders rejected a resolution at its annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday (19 April) demanding the KitKat maker reduce its reliance on unhealthy products.

Personalised nutrition: What do consumers really think of this new trend?

Personalised nutrition has been hailed as the future of effective nutrition. But how do consumers really feel about it? And is it truly the future of healthy eating?

Kemin receives novel food authorization for BetaVia Pure

Kemin Industries has received novel food authorization from the European Commission for its BetaVia Pure postbiotic ingredient, a proprietary strain of the algae Euglena gracilis, with five-year exclusivity in the European market.