Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

26 Mar 2026

Plant-based milk manufacturer Oatly has lost its long legal battle with the UK dairy industry over the use of the term ‘milk’ in some of its marketing.

24 Mar 2026

Longevity is dominating supplement innovation in Europe, with the inclusion of NAD+ a top strategy for 2026, according to a Mintel report.

20 Mar 2026

Nestlé has developed Vital, a nutritional powdered drink line to support smart and healthy ageing, that will first launch in Brazil later this year.

17 Mar 2026

Australia and New Zealand will introduce mandatory front-of-pack nutrition information – the Health Star Rating – on products.

16 Mar 2026

Aquapak has developed a dissolvable, biodegradable polymer that can undergo thermal processing for various food applications.

12 Mar 2026

PetPax has developed a fast-dissolving, thin-film delivery method designed to make supplements easier to give to dogs.

10 Mar 2026

ChefPaw’s kitchen appliance allows pet owners to create home-cooked pet food, saving them time and money while maximising nutrition for each individual pet, it says.

9 Mar 2026

Mondelēz International will need to make successful products with plant-based ingredients if it is to meet its long-term climate commitments, it says.

6 Mar 2026

EFSA scientists will investigate the health risks of microplastics by 2027 – but what should food brands do in the meantime?

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.