Marise May joins Canada Organic Trade Association panel on soil health and organic food.

🌱 Seed oil-free is quickly becoming more than just a wellness buzzword—it's emerging as a meaningful clean label signal for ingredient-conscious consumers. According to Brightfield Group’s September 2025 market research, “Free from Seed Oils” was the fastest-growing claim in consumer conversations—up 993% month-over-month. While still small in total share of voice, the spike reflects a growing movement toward transparency, simpler formulations, and distrust of ultra-processed ingredients. Forward-thinking food innovators are taking note. Brands like Every Body Eat®, Daily Crunch and TRUBAR INC are already leaning into seed oil-free formulations—while Habiza Hummus and Artisan Tropic are reimagining category norms by using olive, coconut, or other alternative oils. 👉 CPG brands, food innovators, and product marketers: does your portfolio align with the next generation of clean label expectations? 📖 Explore what’s behind the momentum and why seed oil-free could become the next clean label standard: https://hubs.la/Q03Ps2xd0 #CPGTrends #CleanLabel #ConsumerInsights #SeedOils #FreeFromSeedOil #SeedOilFree #FoodInnovation #BrandStrateg #BrightfieldGroup

Citation alert! The study “Functional food consumption by Portuguese university community: Knowledge, barriers and motivators” (Moutinho, Andrade & Macedo, 2022 – Economia agro-alimentare / Food Economy) has been cited in Nutrients by Oliveira, L., Alsabih, A. O., Alfheeaid, H. A., Albaridi, N. A., Alarifi, S. N., Alqarawi, N., ... & Raposo, A. (2025). The original article explored what drives and hinders young consumers’ choices of functional foods, offering insights that help companies and policymakers design healthier, more informed strategies. Its new citation in a psychometric validation study highlights how consumer perception and behavioral understanding remain essential to advancing research on functional foods. 📖 Read the article, looking for the DOI: 10.3280/ecag2022oa13258 #FunctionalFoods #ConsumerBehavior #Health #Nutrition #FoodEconomy #EconomiaAgroAlimentare #EAA

🗞️ Weekly plant-based news round-up 🗞️ Some of this week's top stories on The Plant Base: 💚 New Eat-Lancet report emphasises urgency of global food system transformation 💚 Protein Industries Canada announces five new projects to strengthen Canadian agri-food supply chain 💚 QUT (Queensland University of Technology) invests AUD 18m in pilot-scale fermentation facility Products and solutions 🛒 🍔 Planted's new 'Crispy' breaded range, designed to offer healthier indulgence 💪 L-Nutra, Inc's longevity-focused protein bar, developed to support muscle health and healthy ageing 🍕 BOSH!'s ready meal and pizza range, launching at Tesco next week And this week's exclusive: 💫 Almond Board of California's Harbinder Maan highlights the benefits of formulating with almonds across different product categories as demand rises for healthy and versatile ingredients: https://lnkd.in/emVX8kaB 🔗 For all news and exclusives, visit theplantbasemag.com 💚

Earlier this week Prof Michelle Morris joined Geeta Guru Murthy on BBC News to discuss the new restrictions on multibuy offers for 'unhealthy' foods.   This is the second phase of legislation which restricts the promotion of foods that are high in fat, salt or sugar.   Michelle led the first independent analysis of the earlier legislation, which restricted the location of these products in stores.   📉 Her team analysed 11.6bn product sales from Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons and found that two million fewer in-scope HFSS products were sold per day after phase one of the legislation came in.   📰 Read their findings: https://lnkd.in/ebjrHj4y    The research team used our Priority Places for Food Index and Nutrient Profile Model Calculator in their evaluation.     Priority Places for Food Index: https://lnkd.in/dCNr7pB2 Nutrient Profile Model Calculator: https://lnkd.in/dW697abY   The research project is part of a UK Research and Innovation Transforming UK Food Systems-funded academic collaboration entitled Diet and Health Inequalities (DIO-Food), which is led by Professor Alexandra Johnstone at the The Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen. This HFSS evaluation work package received additional support from IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution) through their Social Impact programmes on healthy and sustainable diets.

🍹 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭: 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬! 🌍✨ 🔗 Free Sample Report Link : https://lnkd.in/dPDQRqCp Digiroads Consulting presents its latest insights into the Global Juices Market (2024–2034) — exploring how evolving consumer lifestyles, health awareness, and innovation in flavor formulations are reshaping the juice industry across the world. 📊 Market Highlights: ✔️ Rising consumer demand for natural, cold-pressed, and organic fruit juices ✔️ Growing adoption of fortified and functional beverages rich in vitamins, probiotics, and antioxidants ✔️ Expanding product portfolios with exotic and blended fruit flavors ✔️ Shift towards low-sugar, preservative-free, and sustainable packaging formats ✔️ Increasing consumption through on-the-go and convenience segments 🏢 Top Key Players: PepsiCo. | The Coca-Cola Company | NONGFU SPRING CO.,LTD | Del Monte Foods | Tropicana Brands Group | Dabur India Limited | Parle Agro Pvt Ltd | Britvic plc | Suntory Holdings Limited | Nestlé | The Kraft Heinz Not Company | Ocean Spray Cranberries | innocent drinks | RAUCH Fruchtsäfte | Refresco | Ceres Fruit Juices | The Hain Celestial Group | The Campbell's Company | Florida's Natural Growers 🌐 As global consumers increasingly embrace natural wellness, clean-label beverages, and sustainable lifestyles, the juice market continues to innovate with premium blends, functional formulations, and eco-friendly packaging to quench modern health demands. 🔗 Free Sample Report Link: https://lnkd.in/dPDQRqCp #JuicesMarket #FruitJuices #FunctionalBeverages #HealthyDrinks #ColdPressedJuice #OrganicJuice #SustainablePackaging #BeverageTrends #CleanLabel #FMCGTrends #DigiroadsInsights

🎯 Black Beans Market to See Huge Growth by 2032 | Market intelliX, Market Pulse Updates 🔗 Request a sample of this latest research report @ https://lnkd.in/gZ2DWsJ2 📊 Market Snapshot 💰 Valued at USD 2.9 Billion in 2024 🌍 Projected to reach USD 4.5 Billion by 2032 📈 CAGR: 7.2% (2025–2032) Market Dynamics: ✔️ Rising demand for plant-based proteins and healthy diets drives market growth. ✔️ Innovation in canned and powdered black bean products attracts diverse consumers. ✔️ Convenience and ready-to-eat options boost popularity among urban populations. ✔️ Regional preferences, especially in North and Latin America, influence market expansion. 🔗 Have a query? Market an enquiry before purchase @ https://lnkd.in/gPHsYQp2 #BlackBeansMarket #PlantBasedProtein #HealthyEating #CannedBeans #FoodInnovation #NutritiousFood #MarketGrowth #LegumeIndustry

Interesting insights from the Lumina Intelligence on #UPFs and the way consumers are understanding them, avoiding them, or still choosing them because they are cheaper/ available/ convenient. Half of people globally are actively trying to avoid some or all UPFs, but "attitudes differ by market maturity and culture". Key insights: 🍔 In Western markets inc UK 🇬🇧 and France, consumers show high awareness of UPFs but low avoidance, with convenience, cost, and availability still shaping daily choices. [An interesting finding for anyone trying to use health messaging to shift diets]. 🍔 Across markets, shoppers are willing to sacrifice shelf life and convenience for reassurance — but taste and texture remain non-negotiable. [Also a reminder about how important taste and texture are for shifting diets to healthier/ more sustainable options]. 🍔 In Asia, willingness to pay a premium for foods labelled minimally processed is strongest — especially in India and China — as functional ingredients and health-led innovation gain traction. [Anyone know more about this? Is this market 'more mature'? Is it cultural values/ traditions?] Report says these findings "reflect a global balancing act: people want to eat 'better', but within realistic limits of time, budget, and pleasure. For food brands, success lies in understanding these trade-offs, delivering healthier, trusted products that meet modern health expectations without compromising on experience or accessibility." Report here, although it's pricey! https://lnkd.in/ekhTCzDF #health #healthyfood #ultraprocessed #obesity #climatechange #food #farming #sustainability #poverty #inequality

Food fortification is no longer optional — it’s essential. Key drivers: •2.4B people lack access to healthy food •148M children stunted, 45M wasted, 37M overweight •Governments, NGOs, and consumers are prioritizing fortified foods Key challenges: •High fortification costs •Nutrient stability across shelf life Key opportunities: •Biofortification of staple crops (rice, wheat, maize) •Fortified convenience foods meeting urban lifestyle needs •Innovation & partnerships accelerating adoption At cmXp2, we help food, beverage, and nutraceutical companies transform these challenges into opportunities with science-based innovation, regulatory expertise, and strategic communication. Let’s connect to discuss how fortification can grow your portfolio and impact public health: www.cmxp2.com Source: Straits Research https://lnkd.in/g8-tnCCB Irene Gomez Dennis Susay Regina Moench Pfanner Heizeline de Gracia #foodfortification #foodandbeverage #nutraceutical #supplement #fortification

#️⃣ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 (𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧) | MarketIntelReports The 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 is valued at approximately USD 450 Million in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.50% from 2024–2032. 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 @ https://lnkd.in/dykb_iYK Chicken feet are a significant by-product of poultry processing with growing demand across food and pharmaceutical industries. Known for their high collagen content, they are widely used in broths, soups, snacks, and health supplements, especially in Asian markets. ✨ 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬: 🔹 Culinary Demand: High consumption in Asia-Pacific for traditional dishes, soups, and snacks. 🔹 Health & Wellness Focus: Increasing use in collagen-based supplements and #FunctionalFoods. 🔹 Export Growth: Expanding trade from poultry-producing countries to regions with high demand. 📊 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 👉 https://lnkd.in/dsYk7QYe 🚀 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡: 🔹 Premium & Processed Products: Ready-to-eat and seasoned chicken feet gaining popularity in urban markets. 🔹 Sustainability & Utilization: Better use of by-products reducing waste and increasing profitability in the #PoultryIndustry. 🔹 Regional Dynamics: Asia-Pacific dominates consumption, while North America and Europe show rising interest due to ethnic cuisines. 🏢 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬: Tyson Foods | JBS Foods S.A. | Pilgrim's | Sanderson Farms | Cargill | Perdue Farms | BRF S. A. | Mountaire Farms | CP Foods | Maple Leaf Foods Inc | JBS USA | Koch Foods, Inc. | Wayne Farms | Simmons Foods | George's, Inc. | PECO FOODS INC | Claxton Poultry Farms | Amick Farms, LLC | Keystone Foods | OSI Group | Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. | Foster Farms | Sysco | US Foods

#️⃣ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 (𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧) | MarketIntelReports The 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 is valued at approximately USD 450 Million in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.50% from 2024–2032. 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 @ https://lnkd.in/dykb_iYK Chicken feet are a significant by-product of poultry processing with growing demand across food and pharmaceutical industries. Known for their high collagen content, they are widely used in broths, soups, snacks, and health supplements, especially in Asian markets. ✨ 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬: 🔹 Culinary Demand: High consumption in Asia-Pacific for traditional dishes, soups, and snacks. 🔹 Health & Wellness Focus: Increasing use in collagen-based supplements and #FunctionalFoods. 🔹 Export Growth: Expanding trade from poultry-producing countries to regions with high demand. 📊 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 👉 https://lnkd.in/dsYk7QYe 🚀 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡: 🔹 Premium & Processed Products: Ready-to-eat and seasoned chicken feet gaining popularity in urban markets. 🔹 Sustainability & Utilization: Better use of by-products reducing waste and increasing profitability in the #PoultryIndustry. 🔹 Regional Dynamics: Asia-Pacific dominates consumption, while North America and Europe show rising interest due to ethnic cuisines. 🏢 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬: Tyson Foods | JBS Foods S.A. | Pilgrim's | Sanderson Farms | Cargill | Perdue Farms | BRF S. A. | Mountaire Farms | CP Foods | Maple Leaf Foods Inc | JBS USA | Koch Foods, Inc. | Wayne Farms | Simmons Foods | George's, Inc. | PECO FOODS INC | Claxton Poultry Farms | Amick Farms, LLC | Keystone Foods | OSI Group | Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. | Foster Farms | Sysco | US Foods