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Nutri-Score now more compatible with NOVA processed foods classification

5 May 2026

The European front-of-pack nutrition logo, Nutri-Score, is now better aligned with the processed food classification NOVA, following a 2026 algorithm update.

Harvard and Yuka uncover the hidden costs of cheap food

4 May 2026

The cheapest products contain 2.6 more additives and 21% more sugar than higher-priced products, according to a US study by Harvard and food scanning app Yuka.

What the Iran war means for food

28 Apr 2026

Rising inflation, commodity disruption and weakening consumer demand are affecting agricultural markets and manufacturers’ cost strategies.

Unilever-McCormick: Is the $65bn megamerger worth its salt?

21 Apr 2026

Unilever is to merge with spice giant McCormick & Company in a $65bn (€48bn) deal – but is it “the deal the market got wrong”, as one analyst suggests?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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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