Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

14 Oct 2026

The Brazilian government is pushing ahead with its proposal calling on the World Health Organization (WHO) to restrict the marketing of ultra-processed foods – a move causing a mixed response.

14 Oct 2026

Which companies made the shortlist of the Fi Europe Innovation Awards 2026? Read on to find out who will be competing to win first prize in each category in November.

13 Oct 2026

The EU is considering expanding mandatory country-of-origin labelling to more food categories, but the scope of the potential rules remains undefined.

7 Oct 2026

Consumer concerns over ultra-processed foods have led Tesco, one of the world’s largest supermarkets, to ban or restrict 114 additives from its own-brand products.

5 Oct 2026

Food and drink brands must comply with EU anti-greenwashing rules that ban vague claims – but they do not have to stay silent on sustainability.

1 Oct 2026

PerfectaGEL® can cut vegan gummy drying from 36-72 hours to as little as three, depending on the application. Here is the technology behind it.

24 Sep 2026

The functional ingredient creatine is gaining traction in the food and drink industry, as brands ramp up production investment and explore new applications.

18 Sep 2026

Nestlé says it is committed to “taking all necessary steps to protect its rights” after Russian authorities take temporary control of its operations in the country.

15 Sep 2026

Discounter retailer Lidl has raised concerns about healthy and sustainable eating habits across Britain, spotlighting how affordability remains a barrier for consumers.

10 Sep 2026

Will the US dietary guidelines change the way Americans eat, swapping ultra-processed foods for whole foods? We asked Dr Barry Popkin, renowned nutrition and obesity researcher.

9 Sep 2026

Food fraud is costing the UK economy up to £2 billion (€2.3 billion) every year although the food sector is more “resilient” than others, according to a recent study.

3 Sep 2026

WK Kellogg has announced an accelerated timeline to eliminate all artificial colours and the chemical preservative, BHT, across its full US portfolio of cereals and cereal packaging.