Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

7 Jul 2025

A university lab dedicated to exploring food and nutrition insecurity has found that if no climate action is taken, heatwave events may cause global food insecurity to rise by 12.8 percentage points.

2 Jul 2025

Misinformation from social media “superspreaders” poses a risk to global consumer health, affecting confidence and trust in the industry, findings reveal.

30 Jun 2025

Doctors and health campaigners are calling for football's governing body, FIFA, to drop Coca-Cola as a 2025 Club World Cup sponsor, accusing the multinational of “sportswashing”.

27 Jun 2025

As concerns about food security continue to grow, investigators are examining how artificial intelligence (AI) can help enhance the sector’s resilience.

26 Jun 2025

European consumers overwhelmingly support a ban on nitrites, according to a coalition of world-leading scientists and politicians who warn that continued inaction is putting public health at risk.

25 Jun 2025

US researchers are exploring the next generation of virus detection technology in the hope of enhancing food safety and security.

24 Jun 2025

Many consumers express reservations about frozen food – but on-point messaging about health benefits can help manufacturers counter this resistance, says the British Frozen Foods Federation.

23 Jun 2025

Just Egg is set to be produced in Europe’s largest plant-based facility as plant-based egg brands look to take advantage of the supply chain crisis.

19 Jun 2025

On 7 June, the World Health Organization (WHO) held its annual World Food Safety Day, highlighting the role scientific research and innovation play in supporting consumers’ health.

16 Jun 2025

A foodtech company has received EU regulatory approval for its texturised fresh spirulina, the base ingredient in its plant-based smoked salmon analogue.

11 Jun 2025

Manufacturing businesses that adopt sustainable practices are worth more than those that fail to do so, attracting investors to pay a premium, research suggests.

10 Jun 2025

UK supermarket chains have cited TikTok trends as a key driver behind the soaring popularity of F&B products, presenting a timely opportunity for brands – if they adopt the right strategy.