Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry
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China bets big on AI to ‘reshape’ the global agri-food system
10 Nov 2026
Leveraging AI is part of the Chinese government’s six-point consensus to deliver on its agri-food ambitions.
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How manufacturers can reduce food loss in factory operations
4 Nov 2026
Small factory inefficiencies can send valuable ingredients down the drain, resulting in losses and prompting the sector to audit its waste-reduction methods. What solutions exist?
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Seafood giant Umios expands premium pet food in Asia
3 Nov 2026
Japanese company Umios has invested in Thailand’s Patay Food Group and partnered with Malaysia’s Pet World International.
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UK private label market ‘at its strongest yet’
2 Nov 2026
The UK's private label market is strong, but future success relies on smart own-label product design, innovative launches, and strong storytelling, says a marketing expert.
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‘Competent but less caring’: How do EU consumers rate food manufacturers?
28 Oct 2026
European consumers score food manufacturers 52% on competence, but only 40% on care, according to a survey by EIT Food.
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Pressure grows on UK-EU SPS deal that promises price drops
27 Oct 2026
A new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement could cut red tape and reduce costs, reviving agri-food trade between the UK and EU – but there are headaches on the horizon.
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Whey protein production struggles to keep pace with demand
22 Oct 2026
Despite high whey protein prices and strong demand, growing production pressures are prompting questions about pricing sustainability, processing capacity, and alternative dairy options.
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Manufacturers face volatility as food prices near four-year high
21 Oct 2026
Commodity pressures are mounting with the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Food Price Index reaching its highest level since 2022.
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In India, a protein boom with a difference
20 Oct 2026
In India, rising interest in protein is more focused on lower-cost protein and local specialties – think protein-fortified atta, paneer, tikis, and chaap – than fitness.
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Meet the finalists of the Fi Europe Innovation Awards 2026
14 Oct 2026
Which companies made the shortlist of the Fi Europe Innovation Awards 2026? Read on to find out who will be competing to win first prize in each category in November.
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Brazil pushes forward on restricting ultra-processed foods
14 Oct 2026
The Brazilian government is pushing ahead with its proposal calling on the World Health Organization (WHO) to restrict the marketing of ultra-processed foods – a move causing a mixed response.
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EU considers extending mandatory country-of-origin labelling
13 Oct 2026
The EU is considering expanding mandatory country-of-origin labelling to more food categories, but the scope of the potential rules remains undefined.
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