Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

2 Feb 2026

The European Union will soon adopt a regulation on new genomic techniques for plants to drive innovation and sustainability – but consumer groups have raised concerns.

30 Jan 2026

Nestlé is not as vocal as it could be about its sustainability programmes– in part due to US president Trump’s opposition to tackling climate change, Nestlé CEO has said.

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.

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.

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.

8 Jan 2026

Oatly has weighed into the health debate surrounding processed foods via messaging on packaging for its oat drinks.

7 Jan 2026

Nestlé has reduced the cocoa content of its Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband recipes, meaning they can no longer be called “chocolate”.

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.

26 Dec 2025

The debate over a ban on plant-based products using “meaty” terms has reached a stalemate, leaving manufacturers in limbo and still facing overhauls to their marketing and packaging.

12 Dec 2025

Europe’s $40.7 billion supplements market is growing fast, fuelled by demand for products that support healthy ageing, mental wellbeing, and preventive health, say experts.

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.

10 Dec 2025

Products with animal welfare and geographic origin labels elicit a higher willingness to pay a premium than those with carbon-related labels, research suggests.