Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

5 Mar 2026

British retailer Marks and Spencer has introduced 12 new products to its 'Only … Ingredients' range, as brands are advised to focus on “transparent communication”.

4 Mar 2026

Innovative sustainable animal products and plant-based alternatives can plug health and environmental concerns – but consumer willingness to pay for these products remains variable, finds an EU-funded study.

27 Feb 2026

For healthy indulgent products, messaging around enjoyment resonates more strongly than “guilt-free”, according to a study by EIT Food.

24 Feb 2026

Herbs, spices, and white powders are highly at risk of food fraud – but the industry is embracing food fingerprinting coupled with artificial intelligence to fight it.

23 Feb 2026

Successful GLP-1 friendly products will be the ones that feel inclusive – not those that turn the product into a medical badge, says a Rabobank analyst.

20 Feb 2026

Sixty percent of Indian consumers are interested in branded supplements with many preferring smaller pack sizes, according to a global survey.

18 Feb 2026

The UK’s largest supermarket chain has achieved its target to increase the proportion of sales from healthier products to 65% by 2025.

17 Feb 2026

Euromonitor identifies five consumer demands forcing the industry to redesign products from the inside out in 2026.

16 Feb 2026

UK brand Valerie uses liposomal nanotechnology to ensure its liquid-format perimenopause supplement is highly bioavailable compared to capsules.

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.

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.

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.