Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry
Diet & Health
Fairtrade International calls on industry to act for fair supply chains
14 May 2026
Via its Global Strategy 2026-2028, Fairtrade International is calling on the food industry to embed fairer sourcing practices and invest in long-term supplier relationships.
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NutriScore recognition has 'surged' across France
13 May 2026
The number of consumers engaging with Europe's front-of-pack nutrient profiling system, NutriScore, is on the rise across France – the first country to scale voluntary use, finds NielsenIQ research.
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Plant-based shift: Netherlands updates national food pyramid
12 May 2026
The Dutch nutrition authority has updated the country's food pyramid, rebalancing animal and plant-based consumption to align with government updates to dietary guidelines.
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What are the biggest food health trends for 2026?
7 May 2026
Protein, gut health, functional beverages, and mental wellbeing are the key health-powered trends driving innovation and growth, says Innova Market Insights.
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Nutri-Score now more compatible with NOVA processed foods classification
5 May 2026
The European front-of-pack nutrition logo, Nutri-Score, is now better aligned with the processed food classification NOVA, following a 2026 algorithm update.
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Harvard and Yuka uncover the hidden costs of cheap food
4 May 2026
The cheapest products contain 2.6 more additives and 21% more sugar than higher-priced products, according to a US study by Harvard and food scanning app Yuka.
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UNICEF issues toolkit on child-focused food marketing
1 May 2026
Global organisation UNICEF has released a best practice toolkit on children’s rights and digital marketing, calling on policymakers and industry to stop unhealthy ads.
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Unibio to open ‘world’s largest’ single-cell protein plant in Saudi Arabia
29 Apr 2026
Unibio is forging ahead with plans to open the “world’s largest” single-cell protein plant in Saudi Arabia. “The Middle East conflict has reinforced how critical local food production is,” says its CEO.
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Supplement safety: Adulteration and contamination remain worldwide problems
23 Apr 2026
Industry and regulators must tackle global issues like adulteration, contamination, adverse reports, and online compliance to make food supplements safe, an expert says.
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How brands can formulate for GLP-1 food cravings
22 Apr 2026
Research suggests GLP-1 drugs don't remove food cravings – they change them, prompting new product development to focus on nutrition and enjoyment.
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Unilever-McCormick: Is the $65bn megamerger worth its salt?
21 Apr 2026
Unilever is to merge with spice giant McCormick & Company in a $65bn (€48bn) deal – but is it “the deal the market got wrong”, as one analyst suggests?
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Dog food brand shakes up sector with ‘human-quality’ meat
17 Apr 2026
UK pet food startup Years designs its premium meals based on a dog’s breed, life stage, and health, using wholefood recipes and clear plastic packaging.
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