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Big appetite for M&A between European and US food and drink companies

Big appetite for M&A between European and US food and drink companies

3 Dec 2025

Persistent tariffs on EU food and beverage exports have helped drive record levels of M&A activity between European and US companies this year, according to analysis by ING.

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Non-UPF Program extends certification scheme to entire food industry

Non-UPF Program extends certification scheme to entire food industry

30 Nov 2025

The Non-UPF Program has extended its certification scheme to the wider food sector, championing a move towards healthier consumption habits.

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Lancet study links UPFs to chronic disease risk

Lancet study links UPFs to chronic disease risk

26 Nov 2025

UPFs are consistently associated with an increased risk of diet-related chronic diseases, according to a comprehensive review of global evidence in The Lancet .

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Concerns swirl around cinnamon’s compliance with EU law

Concerns swirl around cinnamon’s compliance with EU law

25 Nov 2025

Cinnamon may be a top functional ingredient, but it needs stronger protocols to ensure it meets EU food safety laws and quality standards, say researchers.

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How younger consumers are redefining ingredient choices and rejecting brand loyalty

How younger consumers are redefining ingredient choices and rejecting brand loyalty

18 Nov 2025

Gen Z and millennial consumers’ preferences for transparency, functionality, and purpose are “redefining the very nature of consumption itself”, says SPINS.

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Hybrid formats and flexible positioning to disrupt category norms in 2026

Hybrid formats and flexible positioning to disrupt category norms in 2026

17 Nov 2025

Trend forecasters expect food and drink to move more fluidly across occasions, functions, and formats as consumers seek versatility, novelty, and convenience.

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From fruit to functional solutions: Meet Paradise Fruits at Fi Europe in Paris

From fruit to functional solutions: Meet Paradise Fruits at Fi Europe in Paris

13 Nov 2025

Paradise Fruits Solutions and Paradise Fruits Health will showcase their combined expertise in delivering innovative, fruit-based solutions to the food and beverage industry at the upcoming Fi Europe trade show (2-4 December 2025, Paris).

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Empowering innovation in fortification and colouration

Empowering innovation in fortification and colouration

13 Nov 2025

Divi’s Nutraceuticals offers a large portfolio of innovative, high-quality ingredients for foods, beverages, and supplements, with bespoke solutions and expert support for product success.

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New UPF standard hoped to offer consumers ‘coherence and clarity’

New UPF standard hoped to offer consumers ‘coherence and clarity’

10 Nov 2025

Ingredients companies are being urged to enter “a new era of partnership and innovation” following the launch of the industry’s first non-UPF verification scheme.

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Cottage cheese makes a comeback as consumers call for cleaner labels

Cottage cheese makes a comeback as consumers call for cleaner labels

6 Nov 2025

From ice cream to dips and ready meals, cottage cheese is experiencing a renaissance as a high-protein, clean ingredient for health-conscious consumers.

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Ingredient quantities mislabelled on popular protein bars, independent tests show

Ingredient quantities mislabelled on popular protein bars, independent tests show

5 Nov 2025

Some popular protein bars contain more fat, carbs, and/or sugars than claimed on their labels, independent nutrition testing reveals.

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Agrigum Redefined FIBER

Agrigum Redefined FIBER

27 Oct 2025

Agrigum has transformed gum acacia into a natural, science-backed fibre that supports gut health, sustainability, and innovation across global food and nutrition applications.

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