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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.

Yuka’s food scanning app helps consumers make healthier choices

2 Dec 2025

Global food scanning app Yuka helps consumers understand the content of their shopping baskets and shapes producers’ reformulation plans.

Malaysian Palm Oil Council calls for a fair and consistent EUDR

28 Nov 2025

The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) is calling for the European Commission to reconsider its U-turn on the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

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 .

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.

Bone broth: From old-fashioned to en vogue

24 Nov 2025

OXO’s entry into bone broth has turned the spotlight on this small but high-performance category – and there is still scope for growth, especially in the area of GLP-1 support.

UK Government overhauls childhood obesity strategy

21 Nov 2025

The UK Government has announced a new package of measures designed to reverse the nation’s childhood obesity epidemic following the release of statistics revealing the scale of the crisis.

Nitrites: Pressure grows on UK to follow EU’s lead

20 Nov 2025

Pressure is growing on the UK to follow the EU’s lead after the bloc revised its regulations on the permitted levels of nitrites and nitrates in cured meats.

Matcha madness: Why green is this year’s hottest colour

19 Nov 2025

Five years ago, it was a struggle to find matcha outside of Japan. Now it seems to be popping up everywhere, from coffee shops to supermarket shelves.

How younger consumers are redefining ingredient choices and rejecting brand loyalty

18 Nov 2025

Gen Z and millennial consumers’ preferences for transparency, functionality, and purpose are “redefining the very nature of consumption itself”, says SPINS.

Hybrid formats and flexible positioning to disrupt category norms in 2026

17 Nov 2025

Trend forecasters expect food and drink to move more fluidly across occasions, functions, and formats as consumers seek versatility, novelty, and convenience.

Danone highlights digestive health as potential ‘tipping point’ for food industry

13 Nov 2025

Danone is betting on a food industry “tipping point” that will bloat the market for healthy products, particularly those related to gut health.

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