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News Global demand for instant noodles reached 124.21 billion servings last year, representing a 0.7% year-on-year increase – or 900 million extra servings. The rankings of the top three countries and regions remained unchanged from the previous year. © iStock/Fly View Productions At a glance: Servings of instant noodles increased by 900 million globally in 2025. China and Hong Kong dominate, with “high growth” in Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.

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News Its summer BBQ index tracked 10 popular barbecue products across 25 American cities and found that the contents of a typical barbecue basket now cost an average of $81 (€70), marking the fastest yearly rise in 10 years. © AdobeStock/ivanko80 At a glance: US barbecue basket prices jumped 12% in July, marking the sharpest annual rise in a decade. Price hikes for goods such as steak, ground beef, and Coca-Cola outpaced wage growth, putting a strain on shoppers’ budgets.

News Nissin is taking one of Japan’s most iconic instant meals in a completely new direction with the launch of the first cold water-only Cup Noodles in the brand’s 55-year history. Cup Noodles launched in 1971 as the world’s first cup-style instant noodle product. It has since become one of the most recognisable instant food brands worldwide, with countless flavours released over the decades. © iStock/Claudia Hi At a glance: Nissin has launched the first cold-water Cup Noodles.

News Animal welfare claims on meat have no agreed meaning, meaning shoppers cannot make comparisons between products – and labels on processed foods tell them even less, a report has found. Lamb “reared with care by farmers who share our values”, pork from “trusted farmers, welfare assured”, and ducks “reared in small flocks in airy straw barns with multigrain diet and space to roam”: these are just a few of the welfare claims on meat products sitting on UK supermarket shelves today.

News Hormonal symptoms affect women across life stages, and FMCG Gurus says the ingredients best placed to support them are those with which they are already familiar. For many years, product development within women’s hormonal health has focused on menopause. Only in recent years has this begun to broaden and target women across the life course.

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News Sweet flavours have dominated the high-protein snack category but savoury snacks, such as cheese bars and meat sticks, can appeal to health conscious consumers. Protein snack trends are shifting from sweet flavours to savoury options to attract health-conscious consumers. © iStock/Javi Sanz At a glance: Protein is gaining popularity as consumers seek convenient, nutritious snacks to fit their busy lifestyles.

News Questions have been raised over the “chaotic” response to the cyclosporiasis outbreak in the US after two deaths were reported. According to medical records, both individuals had significant underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by cyclosporiasis and dehydration, according to the Michigan health and human services website. © iStock/chanakon laorob At a glance: The first deaths linked to the cyclosporiasis outbreak in the US have been identified.