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Ingredient transparency key to success in European natural health market

Ingredient transparency key to success in European natural health market

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.

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Whole Foods Market forecasts fibre frenzy for 2026

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.

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Which sustainability-related labels are consumers willing to pay a premium for?

Which sustainability-related labels are consumers willing to pay a premium for?

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.

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Sorghum emerges as better-for-you hero ingredient

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.

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Turning global trade challenges into opportunities

Turning global trade challenges into opportunities

4 Dec 2025

While our food innovation ecosystem is in a healthy place, certain barriers persist. A panel of experts at Fi Europe shared their ideas and strategies for overcoming these, to fully unleash Europe’s potential.

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Yuka’s food scanning app helps consumers make healthier choices

Yuka’s food scanning app helps consumers make healthier choices

2 Dec 2025

Global food scanning app Yuka helps consumers understand the content of their shopping baskets and shapes producers’ reformulation plans.

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Plastic packaging toxicity a ‘ticking timebomb’ for FMCG companies

Plastic packaging toxicity a ‘ticking timebomb’ for FMCG companies

1 Dec 2025

Studies on the toxicity of plastic have spiked in the past decade – and the evidence points to a “ticking timebomb” for manufacturers and consumers alike, an analysis suggests.

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Non-UPF Program extends certification scheme to entire food industry

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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Malaysian Palm Oil Council calls for a fair and consistent EUDR

Malaysian Palm Oil Council calls for a fair and consistent EUDR

28 Nov 2025

The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) is calling for the European Commission to reconsider its U-turn on the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

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Lancet study links UPFs to chronic disease risk

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

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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UK Government overhauls childhood obesity strategy

UK Government overhauls childhood obesity strategy

21 Nov 2025

The UK Government has announced a new package of measures designed to reverse the nation’s childhood obesity epidemic following the release of statistics revealing the scale of the crisis.

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