The use of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss has surged.In January, the market value of Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharmaceutical giant behind leading GLP-1 drug brands Wegovy and Ozempic, reached 500 billion USD, after the company reported​ sales of its obesity care products had increased by 154% in 2020. The category of pharmaceuticals now makes

In the survey results, 46% of consumers said they are concerned about their sodium intake, and 30% are not concerned at all, with the remaining consumers having varying degrees of concern.  Additionally, 48% of consumers said they do not know how much sodium they consume daily, 20% said they consume less than 1,000 milligrams of

People choosing to eliminate gluten from their diet, either for medical reasons or as an aid to weight loss, have faced one major challenge… buying gluten-free foods and beverages. Because, while an estimated 78 million people globally suffer from celiac disease, an autoimmune disease where ingestion of gluten leads to damage to the small intestine

Predictions that the global menopause market could be worth $24.4bn by 2030​ has sparked a burst of innovation in consumer goods, with a growing number of supplements, teas​ and skincare lines, designed to alleviate symptoms, now available.But food has remained a largely quiet area for product development.That’s despite campaign groups insisting that food is an

Declining investment in European food tech is set to worsen in 2024, amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and a more cautious VC landscape.According to projections from Forward Fooding’s FoodTech Data Navigator, just $4.7bn (€4.3bn) is set to be invested into European start-ups and scale-ups by the end of this year, a 30% decline versus the $6.8bn

From casseroles to pasta bakes, hot chocolates to homemade soups, there’s no doubt about it: consumers are loving their comforting foods and beverages. But while brands may have noticed this particular trend, they may not have realised just how big it is. Because although it’s quiet, in its unassuming cosiness, it is most certainly not

This regulatory green light makes it the first company in the world to receive authorization for cultivated pet food, according to the startup.Meatly secured approval after working closely with the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA), the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).“Over the last 18

Photo illustration Wehah Farms of Richvale, CA is recalling 4600 cases of Lundberg Family Farms Sustainable Wild Blend Gourmet Rice because the product may contain a foreign object that appears to be of rodent origin. According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on May 10

I have been at IAFP this week and learned of the tragic passing of someone I have called a friend. I first met Will on the opposite side of a terrible E. coli outbreak and tragedy. I grew to respect his kindness, humanity and integrity. Thanks to CCOF for posting this. The CCOF community is

Patient counts in two outbreaks of infections from Salmonella have increased in the past week. For a Salmonella Irumu outbreak, there are three more patients compared to a week ago, bringing the total to 29. The cause of the outbreak has not yet been determined. The Food and Drug Administration has begun traceback efforts, but