Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

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.

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.

20 Feb 2026

Sixty percent of Indian consumers are interested in branded supplements with many preferring smaller pack sizes, according to a global survey.

19 Feb 2026

Food and drink products in Canada must now carry warning labels for high saturated fat, sugar, and sodium content – a move designed to help consumers make more informed purchasing decisions.

18 Feb 2026

The UK’s largest supermarket chain has achieved its target to increase the proportion of sales from healthier products to 65% by 2025.

12 Feb 2026

UK brand Griddle Bakery makes frozen, clean-label pastries without UPF ingredients. “Frozen often means fresher, cleaner, and less wasteful,” it says.

11 Feb 2026

Pet owners' interest in less processed products is growing, pointing to opportunities for brands to rethink formulations, Mintel says.

10 Feb 2026

The Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards 2026 promote nutraceutical NPD and innovation. Here, some of this year’s jury members discuss what they will be looking out for.

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?

3 Feb 2026

IKEA is launching a soup made with upcycled broccoli leaves, following a partnership with non-profit Axfoundation.

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.