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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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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
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
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
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
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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