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Faravelli at Fi Europe: Showcasing FARA® functional solutions for food and nutra

Faravelli at Fi Europe: Showcasing FARA® functional solutions for food and nutra

28 Oct 2025

At Fi Europe 2025 in Paris (stand 72M39), Faravelli showcases FARA® Customized Functional Solutions and a wide ingredient portfolio for food and nutra – delivering quality, innovation, and expertise.

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Agrigum Redefined FIBER

Agrigum Redefined FIBER

27 Oct 2025

Agrigum has transformed gum acacia into a natural, science-backed fibre that supports gut health, sustainability, and innovation across global food and nutrition applications.

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NMN: An on-trend ‘fountain of youth’ ingredient for anti-ageing products

NMN: An on-trend ‘fountain of youth’ ingredient for anti-ageing products

24 Oct 2025

Dubbed an “on-trend fountain of youth ingredient” by Mintel, NMN is booming in anti-ageing ingestible products in Asia – but regulatory roadblocks are thwarting NPD efforts elsewhere, say experts.

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Will Wicks’ Killer Bar harm the protein bar category?

Will Wicks’ Killer Bar harm the protein bar category?

23 Oct 2025

Joe Wicks’ deliberately dangerous protein bar is fuelling anti-UPF sentiment – but there are concerns that his messaging is misguided and could have unintended consequences.

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Powerade enters hydration space with launch of Power Water

Powerade enters hydration space with launch of Power Water

21 Oct 2025

Coca-Cola’s Powerade brand has launched a zero-sugar, electrolyte-enhanced functional water, marking the brand's entry into the hydration space.

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Supplement shoppers seek storytelling and science-backed suppliers

Supplement shoppers seek storytelling and science-backed suppliers

17 Oct 2025

Supplement consumers want specific health benefits that focus on prevention and personalisation, according to data from HealthFocus International.

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Are fertility-focused foods the next functional frontier?

Are fertility-focused foods the next functional frontier?

15 Oct 2025

Insights provider Tastewise has named functional foods that focus on fertility and hormonal health as one of its top global trends for 2026.

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Change at the top for Nestlé as it welcomes new leadership roles

Change at the top for Nestlé as it welcomes new leadership roles

7 Oct 2025

Nestlé has welcomed two new CEOs and a new chairman to its board of directors, marking a period of change at the top for the global company.

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EU proposes delaying anti-deforestation rules by another year

EU proposes delaying anti-deforestation rules by another year

3 Oct 2025

The European Union (EU) plans to push back the already-delayed European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by another year, citing IT problems.

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From bread to burgers: How faba bean protein transforms food development

From bread to burgers: How faba bean protein transforms food development

2 Oct 2025

Protein enrichment with faba bean combines nutrition, functionality, and sustainability for bakery, dairy, and meat alternative innovations.

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What does MAHA mean for the US nutraceutical industry?

What does MAHA mean for the US nutraceutical industry?

30 Sep 2025

Industry associations have expressed mixed reactions to new policy directions on health and nutrition under the Make America Health Again (MAHA) banner.

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Say 'cheese' to smarter formulation with Prolactal’s PROcase Isolate MP 100

Say 'cheese' to smarter formulation with Prolactal’s PROcase Isolate MP 100

25 Sep 2025

Redefining meltability, texture, and shelf stability in processed cheese – Prolactal’s powerful PROcase Isolate delivers precision, simplicity, and reliability.

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