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Brazil pushes forward on restricting ultra-processed foods

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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Meet the finalists of the Fi Europe Innovation Awards 2026

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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‘Irresponsible’ Huel advert banned in the UK

‘Irresponsible’ Huel advert banned in the UK

12 Oct 2026

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority has banned a video advert by Danone-owned meal replacement brand Huel for “irresponsible” marketing related to diets.

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Tesco restricts or bans over 100 additives in UPF reformulation response

Tesco restricts or bans over 100 additives in UPF reformulation response

7 Oct 2026

Consumer concerns over ultra-processed foods have led Tesco, one of the world’s largest supermarkets, to ban or restrict 114 additives from its own-brand products.

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UK biscuit maker pladis targets Chinese snack market for growth

UK biscuit maker pladis targets Chinese snack market for growth

6 Oct 2026

Pladis, the maker of iconic British biscuit brand McVitie’s, aims to boost disappointing profits by targeting China with products tailored to Chinese preferences.

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Goodbye greenwashing? EU ban on vague claims comes into force

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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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