All news articles for September 2024

Is the RTD spirits category in decline? GettyImages/Rimma_Bondarenko

Is the RTD spirits category in decline?

By Donna Eastlake

Once the firm favourite of young adults entering into the world of boozy beverages, are RTD spirits starting to lose their appeal? And if so, why?

Rethinking UPFs: New perspectives on chocolate

Is all chocolate a UPF?

By Natasha Jolliffe-Spencer

Controversy around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) continues to grow, especially with mounting scientific research as well as media attention scrutinizing the food group.

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How to find ingredient and packaging suppliers

By Donna Eastlake

Ingredients and packaging materials will form the very foundation of your brand, so getting them right is essential. Here’s how to find the right suppliers and build successful relationships.

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The future of sports drinks in Europe: What do companies need to know?

By Rachel Arthur

Following the European elections in June, the next five years will bring changes for many industries – including sports drinks. As the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) gears up to publish its manifesto, ESSNA chair Luca Bucchini gives...

Food and drink businesses seeking investment face a cautious market. Image/Getty

Food tech investment slump seeing slow u-turn

By Nicholas Robinson

Food and drink investors remain cautious over which businesses to pump funds into on the back of a “challenging” market that’s remained stagnant following a steep decline, a banking expert tells FoodNavigator.

The future financial success of dairy is locked in technology. Source: Getty

How precision tech will reboot dairy industry profits

By Nicholas Robinson

Dairy value sales will balloon to over $1tr in the next decade as the sector combats myriad issues by adopting emerging food technologies like precision fermentation and cellular agriculture.

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Prebiotics may improve frailty in the elderly: RCT

By Stephen Daniells

Three months of supplementation with a prebiotic blend of inulin and oligofructose may significantly improve measures of frailty in the elderly, says a new double-blind, randomized, controlled trial with 200 people.

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What is zebra striping?

By Rachel Arthur

More than a quarter of drinkers embrace 'zebra striping', according to recent research. How can brands engage with this trend?

How to recruit the right staff for your brand. GettyImages/andresr

How to recruit the right staff for your brand

By Donna Eastlake

Making the decision to recruit staff is a big step for any new business. It presents multiple challenges and can generate unexpected costs. We’re here to help guide you through the process.

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