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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
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
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
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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Oat Barista: Innovation for game-changing beverages
20 Nov 2025
Oat Barista is a clean label, sustainable, and innovative drink base specifically designed to create the perfect foam in one single ingredient.
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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
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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Danone highlights digestive health as potential ‘tipping point’ for food industry
13 Nov 2025
Danone is betting on a food industry “tipping point” that will bloat the market for healthy products, particularly those related to gut health.
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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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Faravelli at Fi Europe: Showcasing FARA® functional solutions for food and nutra
28 Oct 2025
At Fi Europe 2025 in Paris (stand 72M39), Faravelli showcases FARA® Customized Functional Solutions and a wide ingredient portfolio for food and nutra – delivering quality, innovation, and expertise.
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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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Expanding boundaries in food & beverage innovation
23 Oct 2025
IMCD and FrieslandCampina Professional expand partnership to deliver Kievit® across EMEA, enabling brands to enhance quality and accelerate time-to-market for tomorrow’s food & beverage creations.
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