Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

4 Feb 2026

Hybrid blends of dairy and plant-based milk and cheese may be emerging as a credible growth space, according to experts.

3 Feb 2026

By recognising innovation, the Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards 2026 stimulate better science, higher standards, and faster progress. But what gives a company the X factor?

30 Jan 2026

Nestlé is not as vocal as it could be about its sustainability programmes– in part due to US president Trump’s opposition to tackling climate change, Nestlé CEO has said.

28 Jan 2026

The vote underscores ongoing concerns over the impact on EU farming sectors, especially beef, and deepens uncertainty around the agreement’s timeline.

23 Jan 2026

Recalls of ByHeart and Nestlé infant formula products over concerns of botulism and bacterial toxins have put food safety back in the spotlight.

22 Jan 2026

Processed brands should strive to shift their products from NOVA group 4 to NOVA 3 wherever possible,” says the president of The Non-UPF Program.

16 Jan 2026

The US government says its updated US dietary guidelines are “common sense” advice to “eat real food” – but they are compromised by conflicts of interest, critics argue.

14 Jan 2026

Groups representing companies such as Kraft Heinz and Coca-Cola sue Texas to block a new law requiring warning labels, arguing it misleads consumers.

13 Jan 2026

Food companies have been warned not to “overlook” processing equipment as a path for chemicals to contaminate foods.

12 Jan 2026

Mintel is predicting a wave of new product launches, global influences, formats, and eating occasions in the cheese category in 2026.

8 Jan 2026

Oatly has weighed into the health debate surrounding processed foods via messaging on packaging for its oat drinks.

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”.