Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

Consumer trends

Emissions-reduction technologies can help brands hit green goals

Emissions-reduction technologies can help brands hit green goals

14 Apr 2026

Emissions-reduction technologies can help global manufacturers lower their environmental impact while increasing operational efficiency and making savings.

Read more 
Securing sweetness in bakery, without the sweetener effect

Securing sweetness in bakery, without the sweetener effect

13 Apr 2026

EFSA has confirmed sucralose cannot be used in most bakery applications. So, which sweeteners can manufacturers of healthy indulgent baked goods use?

Read more 
Princes Group introduces 5% price increase due to Iran war

Princes Group introduces 5% price increase due to Iran war

10 Apr 2026

UK company Princes Group has set a minimum 5% price increase on its products, making it the one of first major suppliers to openly raise prices due to the Iran war.

Read more 
The rise of CPG disruptor brands

The rise of CPG disruptor brands

9 Apr 2026

Bold, relevant, and agile disruptor brands, such as Olly and Poppi are reshaping consumer packaged goods (CPG) and driving growth in stagnant areas – reframing everything about the categories they are showing up in, say experts.

Read more 
Unreviewed GRAS chemicals in US products risk consumer confidence

Unreviewed GRAS chemicals in US products risk consumer confidence

8 Apr 2026

There are over 100 unreviewed GRAS chemicals in US food and drink products, undermining consumer trust, according to an analysis.

Read more 
Rising automation requires clear risk management strategy

Rising automation requires clear risk management strategy

6 Apr 2026

Automation is helping manufacturers reduce bottlenecks but it also comes with risks. Successful brands will have clear risk management strategies.

Read more 
Could the Strait of Hormuz supply shock boost regenerative farming?

Could the Strait of Hormuz supply shock boost regenerative farming?

31 Mar 2026

The Iran war has exposed the frailties of a fossil fuel-dependent food system. Could regenerative agriculture benefit from soaring fertiliser prices?

Read more 
Closing the hygiene gap in cold-chain environments

Closing the hygiene gap in cold-chain environments

30 Mar 2026

Maintaining hygiene while meeting health and safety requirements between cleans is vital yet challenging for food operators, requiring a holistic approach.

Read more 
General Mills CEO: We are 'innovating on how we innovate' through AI

General Mills CEO: We are 'innovating on how we innovate' through AI

27 Mar 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are adding speed, depth and innovative angles to several areas of business at General Mills and will prove invaluable in enhancing brand traction globally, its CEO says.

Read more 
Oatly loses legal battle over ‘Post milk generation’ claim

Oatly loses legal battle over ‘Post milk generation’ claim

26 Mar 2026

Oatly has lost a long legal battle with the UK dairy industry and cannot use the term “Post milk generation” in its marketing.

Read more 
Danone bets €1 billion on complete nutrition category with Huel acquisition

Danone bets €1 billion on complete nutrition category with Huel acquisition

25 Mar 2026

Danone has agreed to acquire UK-based Huel for approximately €1 billion, marking its entry into the complete nutrition category.

Read more 
Nestlé to launch 'smart ageing' powdered drink brand Vital

Nestlé to launch 'smart ageing' powdered drink brand Vital

20 Mar 2026

Nestlé has developed Vital, a nutritional powdered drink line to support smart and healthy ageing, that will first launch in Brazil later this year.

Read more