Global guidance on meat and dairy consumption in the works
The WHO is developing new global guidelines on how much meat, dairy, and eggs people should eat, weighing health, nutrition,
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Flora Southey
10:22
Cocoa alternative promises ‘feel-good factor’ of chocolate
Food innovators are tackling cocoa shortages with cocoa-free chocolate alternatives. Born Maverick’s Betta Choc, made from date seeds and mycelium,
Flora Southey
08:22
Hot weather boosts and busts Big Food’s bottom line
Summer 2025 brought record-breaking heatwaves across Europe, impacting the food and beverage industry. From Mondelēz’s chocolate sales dip to PepsiCo’s
Flora Southey
23:19
GLP-1 users are undernourished: why F&B needs to fill the gap
GLP-1 drugs are reshaping how people eat, but the food industry is lagging behind. This op-ed explores the growing nutrient
Flora Southey
22:19
Unilever’s Magnum Co. launches first new brand
Unilever’s soon-to-be-demerger ice cream unit, The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC), has launched Hydro:ICE—a citrus-flavoured, vitamin-enriched water ice designed for
Flora Southey
23:20
Global plastics treaty talks collapse
Major food companies including Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever express disappointment after global treaty talks on plastic pollution end without agreement.
Flora Southey
13:19
Nestlé invents novel cocoa technique amid chocolate crisis
Nestlé unveils a patented technique to boost chocolate production by using up to 30% more of the cocoa fruit, including
Flora Southey
04:26
Weight loss on ultra-processed foods? Yes, but there’s a catch
New research from University College London reveals that weight loss is possible on both ultra-processed and minimally processed diets when
Flora Southey
02:28
What makes a food tech start-up irresistible to investors?
What do food tech investors look for in start-ups? This article explores the key criteria venture capitalists use to evaluate
Flora Southey
02:27
The Great UPF Rejection: Millions say no to ultra-processed food
UK consumers are ditching ultra-processed foods in record numbers, prioritising natural ingredients over fortified products. What does this mean for
