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Cottage cheese alternative made from fermented apricot kernels
1 Oct 2026
Revo Foods ferments leftover apricot kernels from jam and juice products into a cottage cheese alternative that naturally contains both protein and fat.
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Reinventing soda: Zero sugar, functional benefits, and new indulgence
30 Sep 2026
Zero-sugar, functional, and indulgent sodas are redefining what a carbonated soft drink can offer in today’s evolving market.
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The £10 ready meal opportunity: UK retail to see premium battle intensify
29 Sep 2026
Premium ready meal innovation – with high-end meals retailing for £10 (around €12) – is heating up in the UK. What are the stand-out attributes for a winning product?
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Industry-led accelerator Breakout Wellness UK seeking next big nutrition brand
28 Sep 2026
Startup accelerator programme Breakout Wellness UK is partnering with retail major Holland & Barrett to propel eleven extraordinary startups into growth.
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Is creatine going mainstream in food and drink formulation?
24 Sep 2026
The functional ingredient creatine is gaining traction in the food and drink industry, as brands ramp up production investment and explore new applications.
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Researchers call for spouted baby food pouches to be classified as drinks
23 Sep 2026
Half of spouted baby food pouches contain liquids that delay the development of feeding skills and should be called drinks, according to researchers.
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New GRAS rules offer consumers confidence but companies are concerned
22 Sep 2026
Public health campaigners are celebrating the US government’s move to close the Generally Recognised as Safe (GRAS) loophole, but companies worry it will stifle innovation.
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Is the FAO’s industrial aquaculture push harming ecosystems?
21 Sep 2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is promoting industrial aquaculture but campaigners say it creates toxic pollution and threatens food sovereignty.
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Kremlin takes control of Nestlé Russia’s assets
18 Sep 2026
Nestlé says it is committed to “taking all necessary steps to protect its rights” after Russian authorities take temporary control of its operations in the country.
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Immunity, wellness, and nutrition: Nutraceutical promise in the Middle East and Africa
17 Sep 2026
Nutraceuticals continue to gain ground across the Middle East and Africa with vitamins, probiotics, and functional drinks doing particularly well, says Euromonitor.
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Climate-friendly shopping tips led to more sustainable and healthier purchases
16 Sep 2026
Shoppers offered climate-friendly grocery swaps in a simulated online store lowered their carbon footprint and purchased healthier foods.
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Lidl says Britain 'significantly off track' with healthy and sustainable eating
15 Sep 2026
Discounter retailer Lidl has raised concerns about healthy and sustainable eating habits across Britain, spotlighting how affordability remains a barrier for consumers.
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