Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

20 Oct 2026

In India, rising interest in protein is more focused on lower-cost protein and local specialties – think protein-fortified atta, paneer, tikis, and chaap – than fitness.

14 Oct 2026

The Brazilian government is pushing ahead with its proposal calling on the World Health Organization (WHO) to restrict the marketing of ultra-processed foods – a move causing a mixed response.

14 Oct 2026

Which companies made the shortlist of the Fi Europe Innovation Awards 2026? Read on to find out who will be competing to win first prize in each category in November.

13 Oct 2026

The EU is considering expanding mandatory country-of-origin labelling to more food categories, but the scope of the potential rules remains undefined.

7 Oct 2026

Consumer concerns over ultra-processed foods have led Tesco, one of the world’s largest supermarkets, to ban or restrict 114 additives from its own-brand products.

6 Oct 2026

Pladis, the maker of iconic British biscuit brand McVitie’s, aims to boost disappointing profits by targeting China with products tailored to Chinese preferences.

5 Oct 2026

Food and drink brands must comply with EU anti-greenwashing rules that ban vague claims – but they do not have to stay silent on sustainability.

1 Oct 2026

Taste 90 years of culinary mastery at Fi Europe (Booth 41G44), where Hügli will feature chilled Bresc Umami compounds alongside Sauce Culture, its newest snack seasoning concept.

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.

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.

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.

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.