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Don’t be confused by reporting of ‘that’ Oatly ‘milk’ decision

Don’t be confused by reporting of ‘that’ Oatly ‘milk’ decision

26 Mar 2026

Plant-based milk manufacturer Oatly has lost its long legal battle with the UK dairy industry over the use of the term ‘milk’ in some of its marketing.

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Danone bets €1 billion on complete nutrition category with Huel acquisition

Danone bets €1 billion on complete nutrition category with Huel acquisition

25 Mar 2026

Danone has agreed to acquire UK-based Huel for approximately €1 billion, marking its entry into the complete nutrition category.

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Scouting out supplement innovation in 2026: Longevity, women’s health, and more

Scouting out supplement innovation in 2026: Longevity, women’s health, and more

24 Mar 2026

Longevity is dominating supplement innovation in Europe, with the inclusion of NAD+ a top strategy for 2026, according to a Mintel report.

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FDA broadens scope for ‘no artificial colours’ claim

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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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