Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

22 Jan 2026

Processed brands should strive to shift their products from NOVA group 4 to NOVA 3 wherever possible,” says the president of The Non-UPF Program.

21 Jan 2026

Global sustainable sugarcane platform Bonsucro has made several key changes to its Chain of Custody Standard, designed to increase access to data relating to industry operators’ sustainable practices.

20 Jan 2026

The market for natural pet food hit $13.2 billion in 2024, and could reach more than double that by the end of 2033, research suggests.

19 Jan 2026

Interactions with other ingredients can affect protein digestibility in energy bars. We look at how brands can ensure their ‘high protein’ claims do, in fact, benefit the consumer.

16 Jan 2026

The US government says its updated US dietary guidelines are “common sense” advice to “eat real food” – but they are compromised by conflicts of interest, critics argue.

15 Jan 2026

Global consultancy firm Roland Berger’s latest research on the sugar industry demonstrates Europe’s need for diverse product portfolios.

13 Jan 2026

Food companies have been warned not to “overlook” processing equipment as a path for chemicals to contaminate foods.

12 Jan 2026

Mintel is predicting a wave of new product launches, global influences, formats, and eating occasions in the cheese category in 2026.

9 Jan 2026

The Vitafoods portfolio of nutraceutical events is expanding, with Vitafoods Middle East and Africa launching in September 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

8 Jan 2026

Oatly has weighed into the health debate surrounding processed foods via messaging on packaging for its oat drinks.

5 Jan 2026

UK food inflation was roughly two percentage points higher than the Eurozone’s during the three months ending October, but why?

31 Dec 2025

US food giant PepsiCo has launched its Simply NKD range, a move it says reimagines its popular products with new formulations free from artificial flavours, dyes, and colours.