📊 Nutrition Report 2024: People want to know what they eat
The BMEL published the Food Report 2024 last week. Good news: consumers place greater value on animal welfare, regional windows and the EU organic label than in previous years. However, the political instrumentalization of food as well as instructions and regulations are not welcomed. In line with this, we take a closer look at the consumer perspective during our Future Food Excursion.
🫘 You can't miss these AltProtein trends
Progress in alternative proteins is advancing every day and across the globe. In 2023, the market for plant-based meat, fish, dairy, yogurt and cheese alternatives was worth an estimated 29 billion dollars.
💰 Food prices continue to rise
The Federal Statistical Office has calculated the price increases for individual foodstuffs. In some cases, the increase is more than 100% compared to 2020. The reasons for this include the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the war in Ukraine, climate change and rising costs for raw materials and personnel. Nevertheless, consumers no longer had to dig as deep into their pockets for some foods in July as they did a year earlier.
🔇 England introduces daytime ban on junk food advertising
In the fight against obesity among minors, the British government is banning daytime television advertising for foods high in fat, salt and sugar from October 2025. There will then even be a complete ban on junk food advertising online. The aim of the measure is to reduce obesity and overweight in children.
