All news articles for March 2023

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Seafood consumption declines in response to inflation, FMI reports

By Deniz Ataman

Seafood sales fell 3.8% last year to $16.3b from the previous year, as consumers shifted their shopping in response to rising inflation, but remained above pre-pandemic levels as consumers sought options that are healthier, more diverse and environmentally-friendly,...

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What is behind rising food prices and when will they come back down?

By Deniz Ataman

Rapidly rising food prices are expected to slow in 2023 after supply chain challenges, geo-political strife, climate change and agricultural policy changes contributed to record inflation in 2022 and prompted government action, according to federal agencies....

Health-Ade CMO says kombucha “is here to stay,” ready for growth

Health-Ade CMO says kombucha “is here to stay,” ready for growth

By Ryan Daily

With a new can format and marketing campaign geared towards younger consumers, Health-Ade is looking to grow its brand and expand its base by tapping into occasions and capitalizing on greater consumer awareness of gut health, Health-Ade CMO Charlotte...

Low dose resistant potato starch shows prebiotic effects in new study

Low dose resistant potato starch shows prebiotic effects in new study

By Olivia Haslam

A new clinical trial has concluded that Solnul, a resistant potato starch (RPS), has prebiotic effects at low dosages, stimulating increases in beneficial health-associated bacteria and reducing diarrhoea and constipation when compared to a placebo group.

The enriched seaweed biomass (or ‘super-seaweed’) could be consumed raw, as a healthy seaweed snack, used as a spice in cooking, or in seaweed-derived antioxidant products, such as tablets or food supplements. GettyImages/Tammy616

'Super seaweed' developed with impressive antioxidant profile

By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Scientists at Tel Aviv University have created a new ‘super seaweed’ with novel technology that significantly increases bioactive components and enhances possible applications in food, cosmetics, and medicine.

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Simple Mills is creating market demand for biodiverse crops, pushing for equity

By Elizabeth Crawford

Better for you snack brand Simple Mills is taking is mission and products beyond its initial “free from” roots to embrace a “for more” approach that not only skips artificial ingredients that consumers are avoiding but gives them more of what they want...

NPD Trend Tracker: From pro- & prebiotic soda to mushroom coffee

NPD Trend Tracker: From pro- & prebiotic soda to mushroom coffee

By Flora Southey

What new food and beverage products are hitting shelves? With functional foods on-trend, we look at a ‘living soda’ containing both prebiotics and probiotics in the UK. Elsewhere in the health and wellness space, we see coffee infused with Lions Mane...

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