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Texas bill could mandate warning labels on popular packaged foods
Food and drink sold and manufactured in Texas containing artificial ingredients could require on-pack warning labels if a new bill becomes law.
Meala teams up with DSM-Firmenich to launch texturizing protein for meat alternatives
Plant-based start-up Meala FoodTech has partnered with DSM-Firmenich to launch Vertis PB Pea, a texturizing pea protein designed to bring better nutritional value to meat alternatives.
Interview: Ingredia spotlights joint and muscle health innovations at Vitafoods Europe 2025
In an exclusive interview with FoodBev Media at Vitafoods Europe 2025, Cecile Da Cunha and Agathe Hermant discussed the latest innovations from Ingredia, presented at the event.
Interview: Carbery and Synergy unveil GLP-1 companion beverage concepts at Vitafoods 2025
In an exclusive interview with FoodBev Media at Vitafoods Europe 2025, Fiona Rawlinson and Chris Whiting from Carbery and Synergy discussed how the companies are responding to rising consumer interest in GLP-1-supportive products.
Interview: Faravelli showcases innovations at Vitafoods 2025
In an exclusive interview with FoodBev Media at Vitafoods, Giulia Dal Moro, product manager at Faravelli, highlighted the company’s latest innovations on display.
Food industry reacts to MAHA report exploring impact of UPFs and chemicals on children’s health
A new report from the White House’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) commission places emphasis on ultra-processed foods and chemical exposure as key drivers of chronic disease in American children.
Report finds widespread arsenic contamination in rice sold across US
A recent report has found that 100% of 145 rice samples tested contained arsenic, with more than one in four samples exceeding the FDA’s safety limit for infant rice cereal.
UK government’s junk food advertising ban delayed until January 2026
The UK government’s planned ban on advertising F&B products high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) before 9pm is being delayed until January 2026.
Research study unlocks new functional F&B potential through Xampla’s microencapsulation technology
A new peer-reviewed study has shown how bio-based materials start-up Xampla’s novel plant protein microcapsules protect fat-soluble active ingredients through simulated digestion, through to the intestinal phase.
NutraTea expands women’s health range with menopause and PCOS blends
NutraTea has added two new herbal teas to its women’s health range: NutraMeno, aimed at easing symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, and Spearmint & White Peony, developed to support women with PCOS.
PepsiCo finalises nearly $2bn deal to acquire Poppi
The net purchase price stands at $1.65 billion, with an additional earnout tied to performance targets.
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