Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

5 Feb 2026

Global food supply chains must adapt procurement strategies to remain resilient and sustainable, according to a World Economic Forum paper.

4 Feb 2026

Hybrid blends of dairy and plant-based milk and cheese may be emerging as a credible growth space, according to experts.

3 Feb 2026

By recognising innovation, the Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards 2026 stimulate better science, higher standards, and faster progress. But what gives a company the X factor?

3 Feb 2026

IKEA is launching a soup made with upcycled broccoli leaves, following a partnership with non-profit Axfoundation.

2 Feb 2026

The European Union will soon adopt a regulation on new genomic techniques for plants to drive innovation and sustainability – but consumer groups have raised concerns.

29 Jan 2026

As global players, including Mars, Ferrero and Keurig Dr Pepper, secure major merger and acquisition deals, we look at the 2026 trends shaping the landscape.

26 Jan 2026

Fermentation is key to unlocking significant nutraceutical opportunities, including advancing biotics from live cultures to postbiotic metabolites, says one strategist.

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.

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.

15 Jan 2026

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

14 Jan 2026

Groups representing companies such as Kraft Heinz and Coca-Cola sue Texas to block a new law requiring warning labels, arguing it misleads consumers.

8 Jan 2026

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