Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry
Bakery & Snacks
Brands should partner to recategorise their UPF products
22 Jan 2026
Processed brands should strive to shift their products from NOVA group 4 to NOVA 3 wherever possible,” says the president of The Non-UPF Program.
Read more
Bonsucro strengthens its Chain of Custody Standard
21 Jan 2026
Global sustainable sugarcane platform Bonsucro has made several key changes to its Chain of Custody Standard, designed to increase access to data relating to industry operators’ sustainable practices.
Read more
Quality counts: Don’t be seduced by big grams in protein bars
19 Jan 2026
Interactions with other ingredients can affect protein digestibility in energy bars. We look at how brands can ensure their ‘high protein’ claims do, in fact, benefit the consumer.
Read more
Push for sugar alternatives as European cultivation declines
15 Jan 2026
Global consultancy firm Roland Berger’s latest research on the sugar industry demonstrates Europe’s need for diverse product portfolios.
Read more
Food industry groups sue Texas over ingredient labels
14 Jan 2026
Groups representing companies such as Kraft Heinz and Coca-Cola sue Texas to block a new law requiring warning labels, arguing it misleads consumers.
Read more
Spotlighting the hidden chemicals in processing equipment
13 Jan 2026
Food companies have been warned not to “overlook” processing equipment as a path for chemicals to contaminate foods.
Read more
Global cheese producers pursue a bigger wedge
12 Jan 2026
Mintel is predicting a wave of new product launches, global influences, formats, and eating occasions in the cheese category in 2026.
Read more
What’s driving the UK-Europe food inflation gap?
5 Jan 2026
UK food inflation was roughly two percentage points higher than the Eurozone’s during the three months ending October, but why?
Read more
PepsiCo formulates ‘naked’ Cheetos and Doritos products
31 Dec 2025
US food giant PepsiCo has launched its Simply NKD range, a move it says reimagines its popular products with new formulations free from artificial flavours, dyes, and colours.
Read more
Retail landscape lacks nutritious and affordable food, says ATNi
30 Dec 2025
A rapid increase in modern food retail has given retailers growing influence over consumer diets, according to global non-profit ATNi’s latest assessment.
Read more
Whole Foods Market forecasts fibre frenzy for 2026
11 Dec 2025
Whole Foods Market has released its top 2026 trends, predicting that a fibre frenzy will take place next year as health-conscious consumers seek out nutritious, filling options.
Read more
Sorghum emerges as better-for-you hero ingredient
9 Dec 2025
With the launch of Novak Djokovic’s sorghum-based brand, the grain’s popularity in the better-for-you snacking sphere is on the rise, thanks to its nutritional and sensory properties.
Read more