Diet & health

Snacktastic 'mega' M&A deals expected from the snacking sector, even after Mars/Kellanova. Image/Getty

Mars' Kellanova buyout the start of hefty snacking M&A

By Nicholas Robinson

Mega deals within snacking are picking up pace after a quiet start to the year, with Mars’ Kellanova acquisition the tip of the iceberg as strong financial performances provide corporates with healthy cashflows.

Study reveals consumers could be in favour of rationing to prevent climate change and address food inequality. Credit: GettyImages

Could governments introduce rationing?

By Donna Eastlake

Rationing could be a reality as populations grow and climate change bites. But would consumers support it and what would it mean for food manufacturers?

Start-up pitch: How BettaF!sh is creating seafood from seaweed. GettyImages/Aamulya

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Start-up pitch: How BettaF!sh is creating seafood from seaweed

By Donna Eastlake

The plant-based seafood market is underserved – enter BettaF!sh. This week we're discovering how founder, Deniz Ficicioglu, is revolutionising the fish-free fish space in the first edition of FoodNavigator’s start-up pitch series.

Conflicting caffeine research confuses consumers. GettyImages/amenic181

Conflicting caffeine research confuses consumers

By Donna Eastlake

Caffeine’s effect on vascular health has been a hot topic for years, with researchers putting forward positive and negative arguments. Now, a new study is adding to the conversation. But what's the truth?

When will the price of olive oil come down? GettyImages/fcafotodigital

When will the price of olive oil come down?

By Donna Eastlake

The price of olive oil has shot up, causing headaches for manufacturers and consumers. So, what does the future hold for this costly commodity, and will the price ever come down?

What's next for the gut health trend? GettyImages-PeopleImages

Gut health: What’s next for this major F&B trend?

By Donna Eastlake

Consumer demand for ‘gut-friendly’ foods and beverages is growing fast, and industry is innovating just as quickly to meet it. So, what’s next for this seemingly unstoppable trend?

It is important for food manufacturers to pay attention to factors affecting iron bioavailability. Image Source: Getty Images/bit245

When is iron most bioavailable?

By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

When it comes to essential nutrients, its vital to understand when they are at their most bioavailable. Iron is no exception.

Danone has removed Nutri-Score from the packaging of key drinkable products. Image Source: Getty Images/aprott

Why is Danone removing Nutri-Score?

By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

After a change in Nutri-Score’s algorithm, Danone has announced it will remove the front-of-pack labelling from some of its products. Why?

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