All news articles for November 2024

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FDA calls for input on PFAS levels in seafood

By Deniz Ataman

FDA’s request this week for information on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in seafood is part of the agency’s investigation into the potential health impact of PFAS exposures, which may be higher in seafood according to sample data.

Starfish software addresses FSMA 204 compliancy

Starfish closes gap on FSMA 204 compliancy with reporting software

By Ryan Daily

Food traceability software provider Starfish addresses transparency requirements in the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) with technology that simplifies supply-chain data without food and beverage companies changing their current system.

A good meal from insect protein is still novel in the west. Image/Getty

Insect protein buzz waning as patents slow

By Nicholas Robinson

Insect protein’s predicted take off has been less than a flutter as market innovation stagnates, with worldwide patents sliding year-on-year again.

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Startup Spotlight

Pistakio secures retail deals with last-minute recipe pivot

By Deniz Ataman

Pistachio spread brand Pistakio landed key retail partnerships despite a last-minute formula change driven by logistical challenges — a feat made possible by the founders’ pistachio expertise and their commitment to filling a gap in the nut butter market.

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AI could improve dairy safety and QC, study finds

By Teodora Lyubomirova

Machine learning can be used to detect anomalies in dairy samples by analyzing the milk microbiome, paving the way for improvements in safety and QC, according to a study.

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Mood food for mental wellbeing – How can industry capitalize?

Letter from the editor: What is the opportunity for mood-boosting foods, beverages?

By Elizabeth Crawford

Many Americans are eating their feelings or turning to drink to manage their mood, but that isn’t necessarily bad as innovative manufacturers leverage nootropics, adaptogens and botanicals alongside packaging and branding to create products that proactively...

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Mood food for mental wellbeing – How can industry capitalize?

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Consumers increasingly turn to food for ‘emotional wellness’

By Elizabeth Crawford

Emotional wellbeing is emerging as a top health concern for consumers across the generations, according to new research by the Hartman Group, which also found an increasing portion of people prefer to manage their moods with food, beverages and supplements...

Functional foods tap into relaxation, mood-support benefits

Mood food for mental wellbeing – How can industry capitalize?

Video: Relaxation, mood-support foods focus on the ‘other side’ of functional

By Ryan Daily

A good night's sleep could be a functional product away, as consumers swap their alcoholic nightcap for a nonalcoholic option or their favorite comfort food to ease their mind after a long day, Scott Dicker, director of insights at SPINS told FoodNavigator-USA...

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Mood food for mental wellbeing – How can industry capitalize?

Navigating regulatory claims for mood foods & functional ingredients

By Deniz Ataman

Brands marketing foods and ingredients for mood management must navigate a complex regulatory landscape by understanding functional claims, relying on strong scientific evidence and staying informed on emerging trends to market their products effectively...

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Mood food for mental wellbeing – How can industry capitalize?

When function meets convenience: how mood foods are shaping F&B NPD

By Deniz Ataman

High quality nutrients – from vitamins and minerals to botanical extracts – drive consumers’ purchasing decisions, while the line between function and form continues to blur as brands develop foods and beverages that deliver targeted health benefits and...

Matcha is just one of the sources of energy that today's brands are turning to. Pic: getty/amsr

Innovation watch: Natural clean energy drinks

By Rachel Arthur

Health conscious consumers don’t want sugar-laden, taurine energy drinks: but they still want a burst of energy to keep them powering through their day. How are brands providing that better-for-you buzz?

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Beyond Meat grows in Q3 despite demand dip

By Deniz Ataman

Beyond Meat’s strategic decision to reposition its products as premium and rely less on discounts helped the company return its revenue to growth for the first time since 2022, but it cost the company volume, which continued to slide.

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