Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry
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Don’t be confused by reporting of ‘that’ Oatly ‘milk’ decision
26 Mar 2026
Plant-based milk manufacturer Oatly has lost its long legal battle with the UK dairy industry over the use of the term ‘milk’ in some of its marketing.
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FDA broadens scope for ‘no artificial colours’ claim
23 Mar 2026
US food brands can now make a “no artificial colours” claim when using petroleum-free colours – even if the colourings they do use are manufactured synthetically.
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EU to ban 31 meat names for plant-based foods
19 Mar 2026
The EU looks set to ban 31 animal-associated names for plant-based products – but common terms such as burger, sausage, and nuggets will remain permitted.
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Australia and New Zealand to introduce mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labels
17 Mar 2026
Australia and New Zealand will introduce mandatory front-of-pack nutrition information – the Health Star Rating – on products.
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EU report reveals 'gaps' in olive oil controls
11 Mar 2026
The EU's olive oil market is highly regulated to ensure quality, safety, and traceability – but a recent audit found control system gaps that need improving.
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Can Mondelēz hit net-zero by 2050 without plant-based dairy? ‘Probably not’
9 Mar 2026
Mondelēz International will need to make successful products with plant-based ingredients if it is to meet its long-term climate commitments, it says.
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EFSA to put microplastics under the food safety microscope
6 Mar 2026
EFSA scientists will investigate the health risks of microplastics by 2027 – but what should food brands do in the meantime?
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‘Only … Ingredients’ but more food waste?
5 Mar 2026
British retailer Marks and Spencer has introduced 12 new products to its 'Only … Ingredients' range, as brands are advised to focus on “transparent communication”.
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Lidl top for climate progress – but gaps remain in the retail sector
2 Mar 2026
Lidl is “setting the pace” in Europe's transition towards sustainable food systems. How did other European supermarkets score, according to Superlist Environment Europe 2026?
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What’s the best positioning for healthy indulgent products?
27 Feb 2026
For healthy indulgent products, messaging around enjoyment resonates more strongly than “guilt-free”, according to a study by EIT Food.
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Premium dog food has bigger carbon footprint than owners’ meals
25 Feb 2026
Dogs fed on premium, meat-rich pet food can have bigger dietary carbon footprints than their owners – but using by-products is a “highly relevant” solution for brands.
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How the industry is fighting food fraud in 2026
24 Feb 2026
Herbs, spices, and white powders are highly at risk of food fraud – but the industry is embracing food fingerprinting coupled with artificial intelligence to fight it.
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