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Reinventing soda: Zero sugar, functional benefits, and new indulgence
30 Sep 2026
Zero-sugar, functional, and indulgent sodas are redefining what a carbonated soft drink can offer in today’s evolving market.
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The £10 ready meal opportunity: UK retail to see premium battle intensify
29 Sep 2026
Premium ready meal innovation – with high-end meals retailing for £10 (around €12) – is heating up in the UK. What are the stand-out attributes for a winning product?
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Industry-led accelerator Breakout Wellness UK seeking next big nutrition brand
28 Sep 2026
Startup accelerator programme Breakout Wellness UK is partnering with retail major Holland & Barrett to propel eleven extraordinary startups into growth.
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Is creatine going mainstream in food and drink formulation?
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.
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New GRAS rules offer consumers confidence but companies are concerned
22 Sep 2026
Public health campaigners are celebrating the US government’s move to close the Generally Recognised as Safe (GRAS) loophole, but companies worry it will stifle innovation.
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Is the FAO’s industrial aquaculture push harming ecosystems?
21 Sep 2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is promoting industrial aquaculture but campaigners say it creates toxic pollution and threatens food sovereignty.
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Lidl says Britain 'significantly off track' with healthy and sustainable eating
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.
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Nestlé divests mainstream VMS business: 'It's a logical piece of portfolio surgery'
14 Sep 2026
Nestlé is to sell its mainstream vitamin, mineral, and supplement (VMS) business for $1 billion – a logical move away from “the unprofitable middle” of this category, say experts.
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M&S launches own-brand pet food range
11 Sep 2026
UK retailer Marks & Spencer has launched its own-brand pet food line Paws & Pals – a well-timed and strategic move that will appeal to loyal shoppers, says a marketing expert.
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Do the US dietary guidelines put UPFs under pressure?
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.
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Food fraud costs UK economy £2bn each year
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.
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Health and wellness engagement matures across Middle East and Africa
4 Sep 2026
Many consumers in the Middle East and Africa are now proactively engaged in health and wellness, looking to integrate better habits and products into their daily lives, say experts.
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