7 in 10 consumers that use non-caloric, naturally derived sweeteners report that they would be interested in new options, according to research commissioned by MycoTechnology Most American consumers are now aiming to reduce their sugar intake and continue to look for new, better-tasting, non-caloric alternatives. Recent consumer research commissioned by food and[Read More…]
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Unhealthy dietary patterns drive $8 trillion in annual hidden costs of global agrifood systems
About 70 per cent of global hidden costs stem from health impacts linked to non-communicable diseases, particularly in more industrialised agrifood systems A refined study by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) involving 156 countries confirms that hidden costs within global agrifood systems amount to approximately[Read More…]
New Zealand report highlights risk to vegetable prices
The analysis includes an examination of the economic implications of proposed regional regulations A new report by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) warns that fresh vegetable prices could rise significantly if the Government does not act quickly to establish a clear and workable regulatory framework for vegetable[Read More…]
Instacart and Foodsmart partnership drives clinical outcomes with diet-related chronic conditions
New findings reveal that comprehensive Foodcare – combining Instacart with Foodsmart telenutrition – nearly doubled member engagement, delivered clinically significant improvements in diabetes management, and increased the number of members achieving sustained 5% weight loss Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, and Foodsmart, the nation’s largest telenutrition provider, released[Read More…]
Mintel announces global food and drink trends for 2025
The emergence of weight-loss medications like Ozempic will redefine consumer perceptions of ‘food as medicine’ from being an added functional ingredient Mintel, the experts in what consumers want and why, has announced four key trends that will shape the global food and drink industry in the years ahead. In 2025[Read More…]
LVMH owns all top most valuable wine and champagne brands
Moët & Chandon is the most valuable wine & champagne brand, valued at $1.4 billion LVMH owns all of the top four most valuable wine and champagne brands in 2024, according to a new report from Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy. Moët & Chandon (brand value up 9 per cent[Read More…]
Global Food Policy Report urges transformative action for healthy diets
The report highlights a slowdown in progress on reducing undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies in low- and middle-income countries while observing a rapid rise in overweight and obesity rates The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) launched the 2024 Global Food Policy Report: Food Systems for Healthy Diets and Nutrition at a South[Read More…]
Famine conditions in parts of Sudan
FAO urges at-scale life-saving assistance to boost local food production In response to alarming new findings confirming famine conditions in parts of Darfur, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is urging an immediate cessation of hostilities, rapid scale-up of life-saving food, nutrition and cash assistance as well as[Read More…]
Australia’s winegrape crush up by 9%
Vintage 2024 follows a 23-year low crush in 2023 and, despite the growth, this year’s crush is still well below the 10-year average of 1.73 million tonnes The Australian winegrape crush increased year-on-year by 9 per cent in 2024 to an estimated 1.43 million tonnes according to the National Vintage Report[Read More…]
Report shows drop in proportion of students receiving free breakfast at schools
New Eos Foundation study finds that when breakfast is offered in the classroom, and after the start of the school day, participation rates often double Newly released data from the Eos Foundation revealed that only 48 per cent of students enrolled in the Commonwealth’s 813 high-poverty K-12 schools are receiving the[Read More…]
