Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

7 May 2025

US tariffs on monk fruit and stevia may push food and beverage brands to rethink their sugar reduction strategies.

30 Apr 2025

Asian and South American flavours are now key components on global menus, driven by a growing global appetite for culinary mashups.

29 Apr 2025

Fermented ingredients have the potential to change the food sector at a more rapid pace than once thought, a report by global management consultancy McKinsey suggests.

25 Apr 2025

The US President’s plan to reduce the 145% tariffs on China’s food and beverage market raises questions over whether a turnaround is likely for other regions.

14 Apr 2025

Freeze-dried candy, with its novel texture and intense flavour, is captivating candy lovers across the globe. Brands are listening, launching freeze-dried twists of classic products, and even the more bizarre, like ice-cream sandwiches.

3 Apr 2025

Research from global consultancy Hartman Group suggests there are six core values that brands must tap into to connect with consumers’ needs.

27 Mar 2025

Changes in retail food environments – particularly the growing prominence of large chains – are positively correlated with rising obesity prevalence, a study suggests.

25 Mar 2025

Exploration and experimentation will define the future of flavour, according to Mintel, as consumers seek out taste profiles and textures that offer an adventurous eating experience.

20 Mar 2025

Enjoyment of food and its perceived healthiness is dwindling among most global populations, according to findings from Gallup and Ando Foundation/Nissin Food Products.

17 Mar 2025

Critics have slammed reports that mandatory Nutri-Score labelling is to be abandoned as “a step back” that puts citizens’ health at risk.

14 Mar 2025

For too long, businesses have treated health and sustainability as separate agendas – but there is growing evidence to show diets that benefit human health can also enhance that of the planet, say experts.

6 Mar 2025

The proportion of space used to display HFSS foods in UK supermarkets fell following the introduction of regulations restricting the location of product promotions, research shows.