Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry
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Organic food sales up in the US and UK
16 Apr 2026
Organic food sales are rising in both the UK and US – but domestic organic production is stagnant, leading to a reliance on imports.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Partnership between Tesco and Buy Women Built spotlights female-founded brands
2 Apr 2026
The partnership featured dedicated Buy Women Built in-store displays across more than 150 Tesco UK stores, showcasing female-founded brands.
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Danone calls for unified definition of ‘healthy’
1 Apr 2026
Danone is calling on government and industry stakeholders to develop a unified definition of “healthy” in order to reduce consumer confusion and encourage reformulation.
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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?
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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.
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FDA broadens scope for ‘no artificial colours’ claim
23 Mar 2026
US food brands can now make a “no artificial colours” claim when using petroleum-free colours – even if the colourings they do use are manufactured synthetically.
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Iran war: As fertiliser prices jump, ‘your ingredient costs will follow’
18 Mar 2026
The US-Israeli war on Iran is hitting the food industry with higher fuel prices, reduced fertiliser availability, and closed trade routes – and the impact could be long-lived, say experts.
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