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NutriScore recognition has 'surged' across France

NutriScore recognition has 'surged' across France

13 May 2026

The number of consumers engaging with Europe's front-of-pack nutrient profiling system, NutriScore, is on the rise across France – the first country to scale voluntary use, finds NielsenIQ research.

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Plant-based shift: Netherlands updates national food pyramid

Plant-based shift: Netherlands updates national food pyramid

12 May 2026

The Dutch nutrition authority has updated the country's food pyramid, rebalancing animal and plant-based consumption to align with government updates to dietary guidelines.

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Which technologies can reduce damage and losses in the supply chain?

Which technologies can reduce damage and losses in the supply chain?

11 May 2026

Goods are often damaged throughout the supply chain but novel technologies – such as hyperspectral imaging, automated reject systems, and smart indicators – are reducing losses.

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Biscuits and chocolate: Mondelēz targets 'resilient' categories for US and Europe growth

Biscuits and chocolate: Mondelēz targets 'resilient' categories for US and Europe growth

7 May 2026

Mondelēz International wants to bolster business further in developed markets, focusing on biscuits in the US and chocolate in Europe, as snacking continues to gain momentum globally, its CEO says.

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What are the biggest food health trends for 2026?

What are the biggest food health trends for 2026?

7 May 2026

Protein, gut health, functional beverages, and mental wellbeing are the key health-powered trends driving innovation and growth, says Innova Market Insights.

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Wild possum protein enters the US pet food market

Wild possum protein enters the US pet food market

6 May 2026

New Zealand brand Zealandia has launched canned pet food in the US featuring possum and wallaby, considered to be invasive pests in New Zealand.

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Celebrating the winners of the Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards 2026

Celebrating the winners of the Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards 2026

6 May 2026

Find out which innovative companies were awarded for their efforts in redefining the nutraceutical industry at the Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards 2026.

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Nutri-Score now more compatible with NOVA processed foods classification

Nutri-Score now more compatible with NOVA processed foods classification

5 May 2026

The European front-of-pack nutrition logo, Nutri-Score, is now better aligned with the processed food classification NOVA, following a 2026 algorithm update.

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Harvard and Yuka uncover the hidden costs of cheap food

Harvard and Yuka uncover the hidden costs of cheap food

4 May 2026

The cheapest products contain 2.6 more additives and 21% more sugar than higher-priced products, according to a US study by Harvard and food scanning app Yuka.

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UNICEF issues toolkit on child-focused food marketing

UNICEF issues toolkit on child-focused food marketing

1 May 2026

Global organisation UNICEF has released a best practice toolkit on children’s rights and digital marketing, calling on policymakers and industry to stop unhealthy ads.

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Is paper packaging always better for the environment than plastic?

Is paper packaging always better for the environment than plastic?

30 Apr 2026

Sustainability concerns are driving demand for paper packaging – but without careful design and sourcing, paper packaging may offer “little or no benefit”, say experts.

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Unibio to open ‘world’s largest’ single-cell protein plant in Saudi Arabia

Unibio to open ‘world’s largest’ single-cell protein plant in Saudi Arabia

29 Apr 2026

Unibio is forging ahead with plans to open the “world’s largest” single-cell protein plant in Saudi Arabia. “The Middle East conflict has reinforced how critical local food production is,” says its CEO.

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