UK pushes baby food makers to drop artificial sweeteners as childhood obesity costs soar to US$15.3 billion annually.
The integration of NuTek’s intellectual property will also support broader applications beyond bakery, creating opportunities in snacks, dairy, sauces, and plant-based foods.
The companies expect the partnership to unlock new antimicrobial options for food producers seeking to extend shelf life, reduce waste and maintain product quality without compromising clean-label positioning.
Costa’s struggles with profitability and shifting consumer behavior could see Coca-Cola parting ways with the coffee chain.
India’s distributors federation seeks tax rationalisation to ease consumer burden and curb evasion in aerated drinks and packaged water.