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Reinventing soda: Zero sugar, functional benefits, and new indulgence
30 Sep 2026
Zero-sugar, functional, and indulgent sodas are redefining what a carbonated soft drink can offer in today’s evolving market.
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The £10 ready meal opportunity: UK retail to see premium battle intensify
29 Sep 2026
Premium ready meal innovation – with high-end meals retailing for £10 (around €12) – is heating up in the UK. What are the stand-out attributes for a winning product?
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Industry-led accelerator Breakout Wellness UK seeking next big nutrition brand
28 Sep 2026
Startup accelerator programme Breakout Wellness UK is partnering with retail major Holland & Barrett to propel eleven extraordinary startups into growth.
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Is creatine going mainstream in food and drink formulation?
24 Sep 2026
The functional ingredient creatine is gaining traction in the food and drink industry, as brands ramp up production investment and explore new applications.
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Is the FAO’s industrial aquaculture push harming ecosystems?
21 Sep 2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is promoting industrial aquaculture but campaigners say it creates toxic pollution and threatens food sovereignty.
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Do the US dietary guidelines put UPFs under pressure?
10 Sep 2026
Will the US dietary guidelines change the way Americans eat, swapping ultra-processed foods for whole foods? We asked Dr Barry Popkin, renowned nutrition and obesity researcher.
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Food fraud costs UK economy £2bn each year
9 Sep 2026
Food fraud is costing the UK economy up to £2 billion (€2.3 billion) every year although the food sector is more “resilient” than others, according to a recent study.
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Kellogg accelerates work to remove artificial colours from all US cereals
3 Sep 2026
WK Kellogg has announced an accelerated timeline to eliminate all artificial colours and the chemical preservative, BHT, across its full US portfolio of cereals and cereal packaging.
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Skimpflation: An ‘unfair’ and risky approach to keeping prices low
2 Sep 2026
Consumers see skimpflation – reducing the quality of ingredients due to rising costs – as more unfair than shrinkflation, making it a risky strategy according to recent research.
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‘Urgent gaps’ in achieving 2030 food system goals
27 Aug 2026
Global food systems are failing to meet 2030 targets across indicators including health, environment, and resilience, according to a report co-authored by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
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Seven-Eleven uses microbial testing tech to extend katsudon shelf life
26 Aug 2026
Japanese retail company Seven-Eleven has improved its factory’s microbial environment to keep comfort-food staple, katsudon, fresher for longer.
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Chimac’s fusion sauces bring Korean flavours to Europe
25 Aug 2026
Irish sauce brand Chimac is tapping into Korea’s culinary traditions, bringing its flavours and products to European consumers who want a taste of K-food.
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