Weight-loss drugs such as Wegovy are on the rise, driving up the value of the companies, such as Novo Nordisk, that sell them.While they are predominantly aimed at treating diabetes and obesity, a new perspective, published in the journal Science, suggests that they have a range of other potential benefits. How could this impact the food

It’s been nearly two years since the first phase of restrictions on HFSS products came into force in the UK. From October 2022, the UK government placed significant curbs on the in-store merchandising of products classified as high in fat, sugar and/or salt (HFSS). These included a ban on secondary promotional locations, such as end-of-aisle displays

For many brands, large and small, wholesalers are essential. They function as the link between manufacturers and retailers, making selling at scale a reality. And while many of those relationships are professional, and more importantly profitable, they can also be complicated and, in some cases, fraught with difficulty.So, how do you establish a strong and

The firm said it launched the ‘Daily 30+’ supplement, containing more than 30 plants and 5 grams of fibre per serving, in response to its members ‘always looking for ways to easily add more plants, diversity and fiber to their diets’.Sara Gordon, general manager at Zoe Daily 30+ told NutraIngredients: “Daily30+ is category-defining and entirely different to other supplements on the

Mamame makes its tempeh chips using black-eyed beans – also known as black-eyed peas or cowpeas – as opposed to the more common soybeans, and has found success for these with a more premium positioning in markets such as Singapore, South Korea, Japan and Thailand.“Better-for-you snacks and especially snacks with protein claims have been huge

According to a recent report, most foodborne pathogens increased in the Netherlands in 2023 compared to the year before, and a large Salmonella outbreak with 150 cases was recorded. The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) said the number of people with gastrointestinal illnesses in 2023 was comparable to before the COVID-19

Mitzi Baum, Chief Executive Officer of Stop Foodborne Illness (STOP), has announced her plan to step down from her role by the end of the year. Baum informed the board of directors of her decision, expressing gratitude for her time at the organization and a commitment to supporting STOP in the future. Baum joined STOP

The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below. Click here to go to the FDA page with links to details

A senator and representative are calling for a single agency to be established to deal with food safety in America. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-CT, and Sen. Dick Durbin, D-IL, have introduced the Federal Food Administration Act in their respective chambers. The legislation would establish the Federal Food Administration, which would be a single agency responsible

The best sign that post-pandemic normalcy is back at USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is that everybody is again getting their meeting times. That means that Dr. Emilio Esteban, USDA’s Under Secretary for Food Safety, is again rounding up top FSIS personnel like Administrator Paul Kiecker and his deputy Sandra Eskin for meetings with