Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

26 Apr 2023

In just two weeks, Vitafoods Europe will showcase the biggest nutraceutical innovations, trends, and startups thanks to its conference programme with expert speakers, Future of Nutrition Summit, and Startup Innovation Challenge.

25 Apr 2023

Singapore is positioning itself as an innovative ecosystem for alternative proteins, with the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) approving cell-cultured chicken, protein made from carbon via precision fermentation, and several insects species in recent years....

24 Apr 2023

The California Assembly’s toxic panel has approved a ban on five food additives – brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propyl paraben, Red Dye No. 3, and titanium dioxide – in food and drink products, with supporters hoping brands will reformu...

21 Apr 2023

Latvian startup has launched a range of creamy, plant-based fermented drinks targeting physical, mental, and planetary health in the increasingly crowded functional beverage category.

20 Apr 2023

Nestlé USA has launched a new line of ready meals for people managing their blood sugar levels, building on similar launches in Malaysia and China – and products that help control blood sugar levels could be the next big trend, says Mintel.

19 Apr 2023

In the face of current economic and geopolitical volatility, growth, resilience, and sustainability are the top three strategic priorities for US dairy leaders in 2023, according to a market report by US management consultancy McKinsey.

18 Apr 2023

As climate change threatens global food security, urgent action is required to protect food production and secure future supply, say scientists – but is industry ready to act?

17 Apr 2023

As trade tensions rise between Mexico and the US over a Mexican ban on imports of genetically modified (GM) corn, Mexican food safety authorities have announced plans to investigate the presence of GM corn in the country’s tortillas and the risk of eat...

14 Apr 2023

Products that offer double or even triple health benefits are standing out to consumers and dominating new launches in the US, according to Ooyen Research, which went trendspotting at Natural Products Expo West this year.

13 Apr 2023

Squeezed incomes and record inflation means UK consumers are eating less meat, creating potential for affordable meat-free and vegetable-forward launches.

12 Apr 2023

Sports nutrition and weight management products in the US are doing what no other category in the supplement space have been able to: brick-and-mortar sales aren’t just alive and kicking, they are beating e-commerce, according to a 2023 Nutrition Busin...

11 Apr 2023

Italy has moved to ban the use of cell-based food, citing quality issues and the preservation of the country’s gastronomic heritage – but the government faces criticism from food industry groups.