All news articles for August 2024

Film tie-ins are a popular marketing strategy in food and beverage. Image Source: Getty Images/Andrew Brookes

Do film tie-ins boost sales?

By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

Many film studios use tie-ins with food and beverage brands to market their motion pictures. But does this drive sales for the food and beverage products themselves?

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Single cell proteins: A question of cost

By Lynda Searby

Single Cell Protein (SCP) produced by biomass fermentation has long been talked about in terms of its potential as an alternative protein source for feedstock, but how close is it to being a viable option?

How risky are phthalates? Image Source: Getty Images/KevinDyer

Are phthalates linked to reduced fertility?

By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

Phthalates are highly useful chemical compounds often used to soften plastic to make it more flexible. They have also been linked to a range of negative health effects.

Is the organic label still important to consumers? GettyImages/fotosipsak

Is the organic label still important to consumers?

By Donna Eastlake

From organic vegetables to organic meat, the organic tag has proven popular with consumers for decades. But is the label losing its lustre, and if so, what does that mean for manufacturers?

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Tesla enters the candy market

By Natasha Spencer-Jolliffe

He’s disrupted the car, space and social media sectors, is Elon Musk now coming for the confectionery industry?

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APC and Kerry Group explore new gut-brain concepts

By Nikki Hancocks

Leading microbiome researchers at APC Microbiome Ireland (APC), University College Cork, have partnered with global food and drink giant Kerry Group to explore how diet can support cognitive health.

A Kit Institute study showed that overall, the net income of income accelerator communities rose by 38%. Image: Nestlé

How Nestlé increased cocoa yields by 32%

By Natasha Spencer-Jolliffe

Discover how Nestlé's secret weapon is transforming cocoa farming, with an innovative approach to incentivising sustainable practices

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