Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry
Dairy
Global cheese producers pursue a bigger wedge
12 Jan 2026
Mintel is predicting a wave of new product launches, global influences, formats, and eating occasions in the cheese category in 2026.
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Oatly stirs debate over plant-based milk processing
8 Jan 2026
Oatly has weighed into the health debate surrounding processed foods via messaging on packaging for its oat drinks.
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Nestlé removes chocolate from popular products amid cocoa crisis
7 Jan 2026
Nestlé has reduced the cocoa content of its Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband recipes, meaning they can no longer be called “chocolate”.
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Retail landscape lacks nutritious and affordable food, says ATNi
30 Dec 2025
A rapid increase in modern food retail has given retailers growing influence over consumer diets, according to global non-profit ATNi’s latest assessment.
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Debate over ban on ‘meaty’ names for plant-based products reaches stalemate
26 Dec 2025
The debate over a ban on plant-based products using “meaty” terms has reached a stalemate, leaving manufacturers in limbo and still facing overhauls to their marketing and packaging.
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Innovation promise in 'maturing' plant-based dairy alternatives market
8 Dec 2025
Plant-based dairy is a maturing market that still faces significant hurdles around taste, functionality, nutrition, and price, but industry is innovating fast, according to experts speaking at Fi Europe.
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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.
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Celebrating the winners of the Fi Europe Innovation Awards 2025
3 Dec 2025
Food industry stakeholders celebrated as the winners of the Fi Europe Innovation Awards were announced at a ceremony in Paris.
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Non-UPF Program extends certification scheme to entire food industry
30 Nov 2025
The Non-UPF Program has extended its certification scheme to the wider food sector, championing a move towards healthier consumption habits.
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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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Empowering innovation in fortification and colouration
13 Nov 2025
Divi’s Nutraceuticals offers a large portfolio of innovative, high-quality ingredients for foods, beverages, and supplements, with bespoke solutions and expert support for product success.
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Standing Ovation and Bel scale up casein production from dairy co-products
11 Nov 2025
Foodtech company Standing Ovation has partnered with cheese specialist Bel Group to manufacture dairy serums for industrial-scale casein production via precision fermentation.
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