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Edible bird’s nest functional drink shows hypertension management potential
A cocoa-flavoured soy drink enriched with edible bird’s nest hydrolysates shows promising functional benefits for managing hypertension, diabetes and satiety.
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Episode 64: Evolving your brand alongside a changing market with CleanCo
In this week's episode, Assistant Editor Ben Cornwell sits down with CleanCo's Global CMO Sophie Brisbourne-Rhodes to discuss the challenges of marketing alcohol-free products alongside traditional alcoholic spirits brands.
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Heineken invests €45 million in new R&D centre to drive innovation and sustainability goals
Construction work has started on Heineken's new global R&D Centre in the Netherlands, set to open in mid-2025.
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Aldi’s new sustainable beers give surplus bread and fruit a second life
The supermarket chain is making strides in tackling food waste with a new line of beers crafted from surplus food items.
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Starbucks ends non-dairy milk surcharge ahead of new holiday menu launch
Starbucks will eliminate the surcharge for non-dairy milk customisations, making plant-based milk options more accessible from 7 November.
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Researchers discover PFAS chemicals in drinking water across UK and China
A new study reveals the presence of toxic 'Forever Chemicals' in drinking water samples available for consumption across the UK and China.
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FSA issues urgent caffeine consumption guidance following fatal overdose incident
Consumers advised to monitor caffeine intake from supplements as food standards bodies highlight risks of high doses.
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Johnnie Walker Black Label introduces 90 percent paper-based bottle in Edinburgh trial
Diageo has launched its first-ever 90 percent paper-based bottle for Johnnie Walker Black Label in an exclusive trial at Edinburgh’s Johnnie Walker Princes Street bar. This eco-friendly innovation aims to reduce carbon emissions and marks a significant step in sustainable packaging.
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New partnerships fuel Heineken’s journey to Net Zero emissions by 2030
Heineken announces three new technical partners for its global integrated Net Zero Production (i-NZP) programme, aiming to drive carbon reduction in its breweries by the end of the decade.
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Breakthrough app can measure microplastic emissions from everyday items
Microplastics and nanoplastics are increasingly infiltrating our food, water and the air we breathe. To combat this, researchers at the University of British Columbia have now introduced a low-cost tool designed to accurately measure plastic particles from everyday sources such as disposable cups and water bottles.
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Episode 56: Innovating in the spirits sector
In the latest episode of Food to Go, Grace Galler is joined by Craig van Niekerk, Vice President of Marketing for Malibu and Kahlúa at The Absolut Group, to discuss Malibu's innovation strategies and how changes in consumer preferences and demands is driving new product development in the alcohol market.
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Brewing trouble: the rising costs of coffee in an unpredictable climate
Soaring coffee prices have been driven by extreme weather in Brazil and Vietnam, and here Kanica Goel shares strategies to mitigate consumer impact.
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Tilray launches new non-alcoholic brand, Runner’s High Brewing Company
Tilray's new Runner’s High Brewing Company has been designed for those of the social running community that want to enjoy the beverage without the buzz.
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New President of British Soft Drinks Association announced
William Watkins, CEO of Radnor Hills, has been elected as the next President of the British Soft Drinks Association.
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Researchers use plants to enhance baby formula nutrition
Researchers at UC Berkeley and UC Davis have engineered plants to produce human milk sugars, potentially revolutionising infant formula nutrition.
