Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry
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Goodbye greenwashing? EU ban on vague claims comes into force
5 Oct 2026
Food and drink brands must comply with EU anti-greenwashing rules that ban vague claims – but they do not have to stay silent on sustainability.
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Hügli Food Industry: Innovations at Fi Europe 2026
1 Oct 2026
Taste 90 years of culinary mastery at Fi Europe (Booth 41G44), where Hügli will feature chilled Bresc Umami compounds alongside Sauce Culture, its newest snack seasoning concept.
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Turning plant potential into food solutions
1 Oct 2026
Today, plant-based and free-from ingredients must do more than replace. MartinoRossi combines nutrition, functionality, and processing performance to address new formulation challenges.
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Cottage cheese alternative made from fermented apricot kernels
1 Oct 2026
Revo Foods ferments leftover apricot kernels from jam and juice products into a cottage cheese alternative that naturally contains both protein and fat.
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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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Nactarome: New possibilities in natural innovation
24 Sep 2026
As food innovation becomes increasingly multi-dimensional, Nactarome's expanding expertise reflects a growing industry focus on integrated natural ingredient solutions.
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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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New GRAS rules offer consumers confidence but companies are concerned
22 Sep 2026
Public health campaigners are celebrating the US government’s move to close the Generally Recognised as Safe (GRAS) loophole, but companies worry it will stifle innovation.
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Immunity, wellness, and nutrition: Nutraceutical promise in the Middle East and Africa
17 Sep 2026
Nutraceuticals continue to gain ground across the Middle East and Africa with vitamins, probiotics, and functional drinks doing particularly well, says Euromonitor.
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Lidl says Britain 'significantly off track' with healthy and sustainable eating
15 Sep 2026
Discounter retailer Lidl has raised concerns about healthy and sustainable eating habits across Britain, spotlighting how affordability remains a barrier for consumers.
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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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