Pladis reformulates to capture trends in HFSS, protein, fibre
Pladis is launching a reformulation strategy to try to capture demand for HFSS and functional snack products. The London-headquartered manufacturer…
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Step up to the plate: new UK PM Andy Burnham faces complex food-policy picture
For the second time in little more than two years, this week a new UK Prime Minister stood in front…
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GLP-1 drugs and the shift in consumer demand “from quantity and towards quality”
Sobering evidence is emerging from users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, from cutting back on chocolate, confectionery, desserts and alcoholic drinks…
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MPs call for “bold” action on obesity in England
A cross-party group of MPs has called for “bold” action from the UK government to tackle an “obesity epidemic” in…
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Novo Nordisk signs pact to assess semaglutide implant
Novo Nordisk, the owner of the Ozempic and Wegovy GLP-1 drugs, has announced a deal to work with a Californian…
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M&M’s character infringes UK food advert rules
The UK regulator has banned an M&M’s ad, ruling one of its brand characters breached the country's rules on the…
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Barebells owner to merge with protein-bar manufacturer
Vitamin Well Group is merging with EMPWR, the manufacturer of the sports-nutrition firm's Barebells protein bars. The financial terms of…
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Finnish sports-nutrition firm Elite Fitness gets new owner
Finland-based sports nutrition company Elite Fitness has a new majority shareholder. Swedish sports equipment specialist WeSport has struck a deal…
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Dairy group Ehrmann to launch RTD collagen coffees
German dairy group Ehrmann is working alongside local beauty and wellness business Glow25 to launch coffees containing collagen. The RTD…
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“We see protein as one of the foundations of healthy food” – Lactalis health and nutrition chief Anne Supplisson on dairy trajectory
The buzz around protein has been a factor in a number of high-profile M&A deals by some of the globally…
