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Dog food brand shakes up sector with ‘human-quality’ meat

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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Organic food sales up in the US and UK

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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A new standard for omega-3 experience

A new standard for omega-3 experience

13 Apr 2026

Omega-3 quality is no longer just about purity or concentration. Senses™ by Naturmega delivers ultra-pure, sensory-optimised omega-3 with no taste, no odour, and improved stability.

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Securing sweetness in bakery, without the sweetener effect

Securing sweetness in bakery, without the sweetener effect

13 Apr 2026

EFSA has confirmed sucralose cannot be used in most bakery applications. So, which sweeteners can manufacturers of healthy indulgent baked goods use?

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Princes Group introduces 5% price increase due to Iran war

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

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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Rising automation requires clear risk management strategy

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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Danone calls for unified definition of ‘healthy’

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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Danone bets €1 billion on complete nutrition category with Huel acquisition

Danone bets €1 billion on complete nutrition category with Huel acquisition

25 Mar 2026

Danone has agreed to acquire UK-based Huel for approximately €1 billion, marking its entry into the complete nutrition category.

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Scouting out supplement innovation in 2026: Longevity, women’s health, and more

Scouting out supplement innovation in 2026: Longevity, women’s health, and more

24 Mar 2026

Longevity is dominating supplement innovation in Europe, with the inclusion of NAD+ a top strategy for 2026, according to a Mintel report.

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FDA broadens scope for ‘no artificial colours’ claim

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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Nestlé to launch 'smart ageing' powdered drink brand Vital

Nestlé to launch 'smart ageing' powdered drink brand Vital

20 Mar 2026

Nestlé has developed Vital, a nutritional powdered drink line to support smart and healthy ageing, that will first launch in Brazil later this year.

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