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Organic food sales up in the US and UK
16 Apr 2026
Organic food sales are rising in both the UK and US – but domestic organic production is stagnant, leading to a reliance on imports.
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PepsiCo targeting 'big opportunity' in out-of-home snacking
15 Apr 2026
PepsiCo is “restaging” its biggest brands – Lay's, Tostitos, Gatorade, and Quaker – to strengthen their out-of-home positioning as consumers continue to eat outside of the home, its CEO says.
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Emissions-reduction technologies can help brands hit green goals
14 Apr 2026
Emissions-reduction technologies can help global manufacturers lower their environmental impact while increasing operational efficiency and making savings.
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A new standard for omega-3 experience
13 Apr 2026
Omega-3 quality is no longer just about purity or concentration. Senses™ by Naturmega delivers ultra-pure, sensory-optimised omega-3 with no taste, no odour, and improved stability.
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Securing sweetness in bakery, without the sweetener effect
13 Apr 2026
EFSA has confirmed sucralose cannot be used in most bakery applications. So, which sweeteners can manufacturers of healthy indulgent baked goods use?
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The rise of CPG disruptor brands
9 Apr 2026
Bold, relevant, and agile disruptor brands, such as Olly and Poppi are reshaping consumer packaged goods (CPG) and driving growth in stagnant areas – reframing everything about the categories they are showing up in, say experts.
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Puratos to acquire Dawn Foods
3 Apr 2026
Belgian bakery, patisserie, and chocolate supplier Puratos is to acquire US-headquartered cookie and muffin-maker Dawn Foods.
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Partnership between Tesco and Buy Women Built spotlights female-founded brands
2 Apr 2026
The partnership featured dedicated Buy Women Built in-store displays across more than 150 Tesco UK stores, showcasing female-founded brands.
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Could the Strait of Hormuz supply shock boost regenerative farming?
31 Mar 2026
The Iran war has exposed the frailties of a fossil fuel-dependent food system. Could regenerative agriculture benefit from soaring fertiliser prices?
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FDA broadens scope for ‘no artificial colours’ claim
23 Mar 2026
US food brands can now make a “no artificial colours” claim when using petroleum-free colours – even if the colourings they do use are manufactured synthetically.
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Australia and New Zealand to introduce mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labels
17 Mar 2026
Australia and New Zealand will introduce mandatory front-of-pack nutrition information – the Health Star Rating – on products.
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‘Only … Ingredients’ but more food waste?
5 Mar 2026
British retailer Marks and Spencer has introduced 12 new products to its 'Only … Ingredients' range, as brands are advised to focus on “transparent communication”.
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