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For years, sugar has been a prominent ingredient in consumer diets throughout many Latin American countries. However, the current average daily intake of added sugars in the Latin America population is higher than World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations1 - which may contribute to the high...

Rising food and energy costs are affecting communities all over the world, while post-pandemic supply shortages and knock-on effects of the conflict in Ukraine are increasingly putting a strain on consumers.

What was your favourite chewy sweet as a kid? Many of us have fond memories of those fruity, tangy and perhaps even sour chewy sweets bought with pocket money or from the school tuck shop. They remain a firm favourite with young people (and adults!) today. The chews themselves have evolved, with...

Within the food and beverage sector we see many global consumers trends influencing new product development. In Europe, there has been growth in two trends, in particular – plant-based and sugar reduction.

Worldwide there is a high prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and certain types of cancer. Western dietary patterns characterized by a high intake of refined food products rich in carbohydrates, especially added sugars, and...