6+ mon, 4+ day ago  (675+ words) In August, US start-up Levelle Nutrition sparked intrigue as it unveiled the first-ever protein powder tailored to women’s menstrual cycles. Speaking to FoodNavigator, co-founder and CEO Linda Alvarez said the launch “establishes a new category in sports and functional nutrition…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (620+ words) Industry, regulators, and caregivers are grappling with a wave of global infant formula recalls linked to toxin concerns. Some of the biggest names in the sector are implicated, with Nestlé, Danone and Lactalis all triggering recalls. At the centre of…...

5+ mon, 4+ week ago  (564+ words) Last week, the ranking of the biggest confectionery companies was published. Leading the charge is Mars, Inc. In second place, Mondelēz International. So far, so good. What stands out, is that these companies don’t appear to identify as the world’s…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (532+ words) Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are often associated with negative health outcomes. They have been linked to cancer, cardiovascular disease and even Parkinson’s disease. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has connected them to millions of deaths in Europe alone. Now, a new…...

11+ mon, 4+ week ago  (621+ words) Plant-based naming restrictions are back! A recent proposal from the European Commission has set out a list of 29 words that cannot be used to market products that do not contain meat. Meat, it clarifies, means exclusively “the edible part of…...