Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry
Food Safety & Quality
China bets big on AI to ‘reshape’ the global agri-food system
10 Nov 2026
Leveraging AI is part of the Chinese government’s six-point consensus to deliver on its agri-food ambitions.
Read more
How manufacturers can reduce food loss in factory operations
4 Nov 2026
Small factory inefficiencies can send valuable ingredients down the drain, resulting in losses and prompting the sector to audit its waste-reduction methods. What solutions exist?
Read more
Pressure grows on UK-EU SPS deal that promises price drops
27 Oct 2026
A new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement could cut red tape and reduce costs, reviving agri-food trade between the UK and EU – but there are headaches on the horizon.
Read more
The CBD market in Europe: A challenging regulatory picture
26 Oct 2026
Despite a recent novel food approval, the landscape for CBD in Europe is challenging – and with the UK set to align with EU safety rules, could the end be in sight for high-dose British CBD products?
Read more
Whey protein production struggles to keep pace with demand
22 Oct 2026
Despite high whey protein prices and strong demand, growing production pressures are prompting questions about pricing sustainability, processing capacity, and alternative dairy options.
Read more
Manufacturers face volatility as food prices near four-year high
21 Oct 2026
Commodity pressures are mounting with the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Food Price Index reaching its highest level since 2022.
Read more
Brazil pushes forward on restricting ultra-processed foods
14 Oct 2026
The Brazilian government is pushing ahead with its proposal calling on the World Health Organization (WHO) to restrict the marketing of ultra-processed foods – a move causing a mixed response.
Read more
EU considers extending mandatory country-of-origin labelling
13 Oct 2026
The EU is considering expanding mandatory country-of-origin labelling to more food categories, but the scope of the potential rules remains undefined.
Read more
More than half of the UK’s SACN advisors have food industry ties
8 Oct 2026
Of the 19 experts on the UK’s Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition, 11 have ties to the food industry. Industry professionals are split as to whether that is appropriate.
Read more
Tesco restricts or bans over 100 additives in UPF reformulation response
7 Oct 2026
Consumer concerns over ultra-processed foods have led Tesco, one of the world’s largest supermarkets, to ban or restrict 114 additives from its own-brand products.
Read more
Is creatine going mainstream in food and drink formulation?
24 Sep 2026
The functional ingredient creatine is gaining traction in the food and drink industry, as brands ramp up production investment and explore new applications.
Read more
New GRAS rules offer consumers confidence but companies are concerned
22 Sep 2026
Public health campaigners are celebrating the US government’s move to close the Generally Recognised as Safe (GRAS) loophole, but companies worry it will stifle innovation.
Read more