Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

10 Sep 2026

Will the US dietary guidelines change the way Americans eat, swapping ultra-processed foods for whole foods? We asked Dr Barry Popkin, renowned nutrition and obesity researcher.

9 Sep 2026

Food fraud is costing the UK economy up to £2 billion (€2.3 billion) every year although the food sector is more “resilient” than others, according to a recent study.

2 Sep 2026

Consumers see skimpflation – reducing the quality of ingredients due to rising costs – as more unfair than shrinkflation, making it a risky strategy according to recent research.

31 Aug 2026

Britain was the only country to record grocery inflation above 2%, according to NielsenIQ data that compared Europe’s five biggest grocery markets from February to May 2026.

27 Aug 2026

Global food systems are failing to meet 2030 targets across indicators including health, environment, and resilience, according to a report co-authored by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

20 Aug 2026

Herbal and botanical innovation in China's drinks market continues to grow, with ingredients like astragalus root, ginger, and ginseng in the spotlight – and focus shifting far beyond refreshment.

19 Aug 2026

The typical cost of US shoppers’ barbecue baskets has risen by 12% over the past year – the fastest annual rise in a decade, figures from The Economist show.

12 Aug 2026

Functional beverage interest in the US is gaining important ground as consumers now expect function rather than see it as "nice to have", and there are clear market gaps for growth, according to Spate.

11 Aug 2026

Craft chocolate brand Manam Chocolate is investing in local expansion and supply chain innovation throughout India as it works to build out the premium reputation of its locally produced cacao products.

6 Aug 2026

Food and beverage companies are increasingly turning to digital twins to optimise and automate manufacturing processes, but opportunities stretch far beyond this, say experts.

4 Aug 2026

Hungarian zero-waste startup Secon Taste is turning surplus food into upcycled snacks such as fibre-packed granola, instant porridge, and a circular coffee-tasting box.

3 Aug 2026

Codex Alimentarius has adopted its first global guidance on when to use “may contain” allergen warnings, setting thresholds intended to stop the label being used as blanket legal cover.