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What’s driving the UK-Europe food inflation gap?

What’s driving the UK-Europe food inflation gap?

5 Jan 2026

UK food inflation was roughly two percentage points higher than the Eurozone’s during the three months ending October, but why?

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Retail landscape lacks nutritious and affordable food, says ATNi

Retail landscape lacks nutritious and affordable food, says ATNi

30 Dec 2025

A rapid increase in modern food retail has given retailers growing influence over consumer diets, according to global non-profit ATNi’s latest assessment.

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Our most-read articles of 2025

Our most-read articles of 2025

23 Dec 2025

From trade tariffs to heavy metals in protein, we look back at some of the industry’s highlights of 2025 and round up our most-read stories of the year.

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Multi-sensory food and drink products to gain traction in 2026

Multi-sensory food and drink products to gain traction in 2026

16 Dec 2025

Trend forecasters predict that sensory elements will play a larger role, helping food and beverage brands differentiate themselves in a competitive market in 2026.

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Big appetite for M&A between European and US food and drink companies

Big appetite for M&A between European and US food and drink companies

3 Dec 2025

Persistent tariffs on EU food and beverage exports have helped drive record levels of M&A activity between European and US companies this year, according to analysis by ING.

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Celebrating the winners of the Fi Europe Innovation Awards 2025

Celebrating the winners of the Fi Europe Innovation Awards 2025

3 Dec 2025

Food industry stakeholders celebrated as the winners of the Fi Europe Innovation Awards were announced at a ceremony in Paris.

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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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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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From fruit to functional solutions: Meet Paradise Fruits at Fi Europe in Paris

From fruit to functional solutions: Meet Paradise Fruits at Fi Europe in Paris

13 Nov 2025

Paradise Fruits Solutions and Paradise Fruits Health will showcase their combined expertise in delivering innovative, fruit-based solutions to the food and beverage industry at the upcoming Fi Europe trade show (2-4 December 2025, Paris).

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New UPF standard hoped to offer consumers ‘coherence and clarity’

New UPF standard hoped to offer consumers ‘coherence and clarity’

10 Nov 2025

Ingredients companies are being urged to enter “a new era of partnership and innovation” following the launch of the industry’s first non-UPF verification scheme.

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Shorter drying time, sweeter success!

Shorter drying time, sweeter success!

30 Oct 2025

Curious about cost-effective, sustainable and delicious candy making? Stefan Wessel reveals how Avebe’s solutions reduce drying time and energy use by up to 50%.

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