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Australia and New Zealand to introduce mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labels

Australia and New Zealand to introduce mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labels

17 Mar 2026

Australia and New Zealand will introduce mandatory front-of-pack nutrition information – the Health Star Rating – on products.

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Eco-friendly polymer material advances plastic-free packaging

Eco-friendly polymer material advances plastic-free packaging

16 Mar 2026

Aquapak has developed a dissolvable, biodegradable polymer that can undergo thermal processing for various food applications.

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French supplements market soars beyond €3bn

French supplements market soars beyond €3bn

13 Mar 2026

The French dietary supplements market has surpassed €3 billion in revenues, with strong and solid growth in pharmacy, online, and specialist nutrition channels – trajectories all set to continue in 2026.

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PetPax develops supplement delivery system for dogs

PetPax develops supplement delivery system for dogs

12 Mar 2026

PetPax has developed a fast-dissolving, thin-film delivery method designed to make supplements easier to give to dogs.

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ChefPaw’s home-cooked pet food device taps into personalisation trend

ChefPaw’s home-cooked pet food device taps into personalisation trend

10 Mar 2026

ChefPaw’s kitchen appliance allows pet owners to create home-cooked pet food, saving them time and money while maximising nutrition for each individual pet, it says.

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EFSA to put microplastics under the food safety microscope

EFSA to put microplastics under the food safety microscope

6 Mar 2026

EFSA scientists will investigate the health risks of microplastics by 2027 – but what should food brands do in the meantime?

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‘Only … Ingredients’ but more food waste?

‘Only … Ingredients’ but more food waste?

5 Mar 2026

British retailer Marks and Spencer has introduced 12 new products to its 'Only … Ingredients' range, as brands are advised to focus on “transparent communication”.

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Are consumers willing to pay for innovative sustainable foods?

Are consumers willing to pay for innovative sustainable foods?

4 Mar 2026

Innovative sustainable animal products and plant-based alternatives can plug health and environmental concerns – but consumer willingness to pay for these products remains variable, finds an EU-funded study.

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Lidl top for climate progress – but gaps remain in the retail sector

Lidl top for climate progress – but gaps remain in the retail sector

2 Mar 2026

Lidl is “setting the pace” in Europe's transition towards sustainable food systems. How did other European supermarkets score, according to Superlist Environment Europe 2026?

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What’s the best positioning for healthy indulgent products?

What’s the best positioning for healthy indulgent products?

27 Feb 2026

For healthy indulgent products, messaging around enjoyment resonates more strongly than “guilt-free”, according to a study by EIT Food.

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How the industry is fighting food fraud in 2026

How the industry is fighting food fraud in 2026

24 Feb 2026

Herbs, spices, and white powders are highly at risk of food fraud – but the industry is embracing food fingerprinting coupled with artificial intelligence to fight it.

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What are the winning strategies in GLP-1-friendly foods?

What are the winning strategies in GLP-1-friendly foods?

23 Feb 2026

Successful GLP-1 friendly products will be the ones that feel inclusive – not those that turn the product into a medical badge, says a Rabobank analyst.

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