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FDA broadens scope for ‘no artificial colours’ claim
23 Mar 2026
US food brands can now make a “no artificial colours” claim when using petroleum-free colours – even if the colourings they do use are manufactured synthetically.
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Nestlé to launch 'smart ageing' powdered drink brand Vital
20 Mar 2026
Nestlé has developed Vital, a nutritional powdered drink line to support smart and healthy ageing, that will first launch in Brazil later this year.
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EU to ban 31 meat names for plant-based foods
19 Mar 2026
The EU looks set to ban 31 animal-associated names for plant-based products – but common terms such as burger, sausage, and nuggets will remain permitted.
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Iran war: As fertiliser prices jump, ‘your ingredient costs will follow’
18 Mar 2026
The US-Israeli war on Iran is hitting the food industry with higher fuel prices, reduced fertiliser availability, and closed trade routes – and the impact could be long-lived, say experts.
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Australia and New Zealand to introduce mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labels
17 Mar 2026
Australia and New Zealand will introduce mandatory front-of-pack nutrition information – the Health Star Rating – on products.
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Eco-friendly polymer material advances plastic-free packaging
16 Mar 2026
Aquapak has developed a dissolvable, biodegradable polymer that can undergo thermal processing for various food applications.
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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
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
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
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’
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
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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