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Certification & Labelling
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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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