Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

28 Nov 2025

Entries for the Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards 2026 are now open! Game-changing companies have until 27 February to submit their entry across eight categories for the chance to win big.

27 Nov 2025

Alt protein startups are pivoting from consumer meat analogues to high-value B2B ingredients, driven by stronger investor interest, better margins, and clearer commercial pathways.

26 Nov 2025

UPFs are consistently associated with an increased risk of diet-related chronic diseases, according to a comprehensive review of global evidence in The Lancet .

25 Nov 2025

Cinnamon may be a top functional ingredient, but it needs stronger protocols to ensure it meets EU food safety laws and quality standards, say researchers.

25 Nov 2025

F&B manufacturers face updated packaging priorities following discussions at COP30, where industry representatives outlined approaches that balance waste reduction with food preservation requirements.

24 Nov 2025

OXO’s entry into bone broth has turned the spotlight on this small but high-performance category – and there is still scope for growth, especially in the area of GLP-1 support.

21 Nov 2025

The UK Government has announced a new package of measures designed to reverse the nation’s childhood obesity epidemic following the release of statistics revealing the scale of the crisis.

20 Nov 2025

Pressure is growing on the UK to follow the EU’s lead after the bloc revised its regulations on the permitted levels of nitrites and nitrates in cured meats.

19 Nov 2025

Five years ago, it was a struggle to find matcha outside of Japan. Now it seems to be popping up everywhere, from coffee shops to supermarket shelves.

18 Nov 2025

Gen Z and millennial consumers’ preferences for transparency, functionality, and purpose are “redefining the very nature of consumption itself”, says SPINS.

17 Nov 2025

Trend forecasters expect food and drink to move more fluidly across occasions, functions, and formats as consumers seek versatility, novelty, and convenience.

13 Nov 2025

Danone is betting on a food industry “tipping point” that will bloat the market for healthy products, particularly those related to gut health.