Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

10 Sep 2026

Will the US dietary guidelines change the way Americans eat, swapping ultra-processed foods for whole foods? We asked Dr Barry Popkin, renowned nutrition and obesity researcher.

9 Sep 2026

Food fraud is costing the UK economy up to £2 billion (€2.3 billion) every year although the food sector is more “resilient” than others, according to a recent study.

4 Sep 2026

Many consumers in the Middle East and Africa are now proactively engaged in health and wellness, looking to integrate better habits and products into their daily lives, say experts.

3 Sep 2026

WK Kellogg has announced an accelerated timeline to eliminate all artificial colours and the chemical preservative, BHT, across its full US portfolio of cereals and cereal packaging.

2 Sep 2026

Consumers see skimpflation – reducing the quality of ingredients due to rising costs – as more unfair than shrinkflation, making it a risky strategy according to recent research.

27 Aug 2026

Global food systems are failing to meet 2030 targets across indicators including health, environment, and resilience, according to a report co-authored by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

20 Aug 2026

Herbal and botanical innovation in China's drinks market continues to grow, with ingredients like astragalus root, ginger, and ginseng in the spotlight – and focus shifting far beyond refreshment.

19 Aug 2026

The typical cost of US shoppers’ barbecue baskets has risen by 12% over the past year – the fastest annual rise in a decade, figures from The Economist show.

13 Aug 2026

Hormonal symptoms affect women across life stages, and FMCG Gurus says the ingredients best placed to support them are those with which they are already familiar.

12 Aug 2026

Functional beverage interest in the US is gaining important ground as consumers now expect function rather than see it as "nice to have", and there are clear market gaps for growth, according to Spate.

10 Aug 2026

Sweet flavours have dominated the high-protein snack category but savoury snacks, such as cheese bars and meat sticks, can appeal to health-conscious consumers.

6 Aug 2026

Food and beverage companies are increasingly turning to digital twins to optimise and automate manufacturing processes, but opportunities stretch far beyond this, say experts.