Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry
Innovation and R&D
Five trends shaping the future of ingredients
17 Feb 2026
Euromonitor identifies five consumer demands forcing the industry to redesign products from the inside out in 2026.
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Liquid liposomal tech is best for bioavailability, says Valerie
16 Feb 2026
UK brand Valerie uses liposomal nanotechnology to ensure its liquid-format perimenopause supplement is highly bioavailable compared to capsules.
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Griddle Bakery makes pastries without preservatives
12 Feb 2026
UK brand Griddle Bakery makes frozen, clean-label pastries without UPF ingredients. “Frozen often means fresher, cleaner, and less wasteful,” it says.
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Vitafoods Innovation Awards calling for bright ideas
10 Feb 2026
The Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards 2026 promote nutraceutical NPD and innovation. Here, some of this year’s jury members discuss what they will be looking out for.
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Digital energy management will fuel food production in 2026
9 Feb 2026
Using AI to manage digital energy consumption in factories is the latest strategy in manufacturers’ toolbox for sustainable operations and efficient energy use.
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How industry can future-proof food procurement
5 Feb 2026
Global food supply chains must adapt procurement strategies to remain resilient and sustainable, according to a World Economic Forum paper.
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Hybrid milk and cheese: The perfect blend of familiarity and low footprints?
4 Feb 2026
Hybrid blends of dairy and plant-based milk and cheese may be emerging as a credible growth space, according to experts.
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Finding the X factor at the Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards 2026
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?
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Upcycled veggie promise: IKEA launches broccoli leaf soup
3 Feb 2026
IKEA is launching a soup made with upcycled broccoli leaves, following a partnership with non-profit Axfoundation.
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EU pushes ahead on ‘more innovative plant breeding’
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.
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Big deals catapult big food into new M&A era for 2026
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.
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Fermentation has the potential to power ‘high value nutrition’
26 Jan 2026
Fermentation is key to unlocking significant nutraceutical opportunities, including advancing biotics from live cultures to postbiotic metabolites, says one strategist.
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