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French supplements market soars beyond €3bn

French supplements market soars beyond €3bn

13 Mar 2026

The French dietary supplements market has surpassed €3 billion in revenues, with strong and solid growth in pharmacy, online, and specialist nutrition channels – trajectories all set to continue in 2026.

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PetPax develops supplement delivery system for dogs

PetPax develops supplement delivery system for dogs

12 Mar 2026

PetPax has developed a fast-dissolving, thin-film delivery method designed to make supplements easier to give to dogs.

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EU report reveals 'gaps' in olive oil controls

EU report reveals 'gaps' in olive oil controls

11 Mar 2026

The EU's olive oil market is highly regulated to ensure quality, safety, and traceability – but a recent audit found control system gaps that need improving.

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ChefPaw’s home-cooked pet food device taps into personalisation trend

ChefPaw’s home-cooked pet food device taps into personalisation trend

10 Mar 2026

ChefPaw’s kitchen appliance allows pet owners to create home-cooked pet food, saving them time and money while maximising nutrition for each individual pet, it says.

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Can Mondelēz hit net-zero by 2050 without plant-based dairy? ‘Probably not’

Can Mondelēz hit net-zero by 2050 without plant-based dairy? ‘Probably not’

9 Mar 2026

Mondelēz International will need to make successful products with plant-based ingredients if it is to meet its long-term climate commitments, it says.

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EFSA to put microplastics under the food safety microscope

EFSA to put microplastics under the food safety microscope

6 Mar 2026

EFSA scientists will investigate the health risks of microplastics by 2027 – but what should food brands do in the meantime?

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‘Only … Ingredients’ but more food waste?

‘Only … Ingredients’ but more food waste?

5 Mar 2026

British retailer Marks and Spencer has introduced 12 new products to its 'Only … Ingredients' range, as brands are advised to focus on “transparent communication”.

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Are consumers willing to pay for innovative sustainable foods?

Are consumers willing to pay for innovative sustainable foods?

4 Mar 2026

Innovative sustainable animal products and plant-based alternatives can plug health and environmental concerns – but consumer willingness to pay for these products remains variable, finds an EU-funded study.

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Aspirational food culture at odds with everyday reality

Aspirational food culture at odds with everyday reality

3 Mar 2026

Social media platforms that encourage food experimentation and product discovery are driving consumer disengagement and disconnection from food, a consumer survey finds.

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Lidl top for climate progress – but gaps remain in the retail sector

Lidl top for climate progress – but gaps remain in the retail sector

2 Mar 2026

Lidl is “setting the pace” in Europe's transition towards sustainable food systems. How did other European supermarkets score, according to Superlist Environment Europe 2026?

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What’s the best positioning for healthy indulgent products?

What’s the best positioning for healthy indulgent products?

27 Feb 2026

For healthy indulgent products, messaging around enjoyment resonates more strongly than “guilt-free”, according to a study by EIT Food.

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Europe to tighten import controls for pesticides

Europe to tighten import controls for pesticides

26 Feb 2026

The European Commission will tighten controls on food and feed imports and may extend France's ban on products containing prohibited pesticides.

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