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GNT Names DKSH to Distribute EXBERRY Plant-Based Colors in Vietnam
Starting October 12, DKSH distributes GNT's EXBERRY colors in Vietnam, with technical support for beverages, confectionery and dairy.
GLP-1 Users Are Rewriting the Restaurant Order: Smaller Plates, More Protein, Less Beer
A Lumina Intelligence report finds GLP-1 users pick restaurants for health, want smaller high-protein portions, and are swapping beer for wine and lighter cocktails.
High-Protein Food Patent Filings Hit 5,626 in a Year, Led by Nestle, Cargill and Arla
Patent applications for high-protein foods rose to 5,626 in the year to June 30, up 80% from five years earlier, according to IP firm Mathys & Squire.
Study Links a Diet Heavy in Fat and Food Additives to Fever After Covid-19 Vaccines
A study in Science of 171 young adults tied an inflammatory gut microbiome, associated with diets higher in fat or processed food additives, to fever after mRNA vaccination.
FDA Final Rule Opens 139 Standardized Foods to Salt Substitutes
A new FDA final rule lets makers of 139 standardized foods use salt substitutes. It is voluntary and takes effect 60 days after October 13 publication.
Oterra Partners With HowGood to Put Carbon Footprints on Natural Colors
Natural color maker Oterra will use HowGood's sustainability data to give customers product carbon footprints for selected colors, to support Scope 3 reporting.
Physician’s Choice Launches Fiber Jelly With 6 Grams of Prebiotic Fiber
Physician's Choice Fiber Jelly packs 6 grams of prebiotic fiber per stick, with no artificial dyes, and reaches 4,501 Walmart stores on October 24.
GLP-1 Side Effects Are Still Coming Into Focus as Use Spreads to Kids
New research links GLP-1 drugs to hair loss, prescriptions for children aged 8 to 11 have risen 310-fold, and the WHO advises against the drugs for kids under 10.
Coca-Cola Adds Prebiotic Fiber to Coke Zero Sugar, Sprite Zero Sugar and Fresca
Coca-Cola is piloting versions of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Sprite Zero Sugar and Fresca with 6 grams of prebiotic fiber, starting in late October.
Study: Diet Support Cut Weight Regain After Stopping GLP-1s
In a 39-person pilot study, people who stopped GLP-1 drugs regained about 3.6% of body weight with meals or an app, versus 10.75% without support.
Bob Evans Launches Protein Mac & Cheese With 18 Grams Per Serving
Bob Evans has added a Protein Macaroni & Cheese to its refrigerated sides, with 18 grams of protein per serving from milk, cheese and whey protein.