Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

26 Mar 2026

Plant-based milk manufacturer Oatly has lost its long legal battle with the UK dairy industry over the use of the term ‘milk’ in some of its marketing.

25 Mar 2026

Danone has agreed to acquire UK-based Huel for approximately €1 billion, marking its entry into the complete nutrition category.

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.

20 Mar 2026

Nestlé has developed Vital, a nutritional powdered drink line to support smart and healthy ageing, that will first launch in Brazil later this year.

19 Mar 2026

The EU looks set to ban 31 animal-associated names for plant-based products – but common terms such as burger, sausage, and nuggets will remain permitted.

9 Mar 2026

Mondelēz International will need to make successful products with plant-based ingredients if it is to meet its long-term climate commitments, it says.

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”.

4 Mar 2026

Innovative sustainable animal products and plant-based alternatives can plug health and environmental concerns – but consumer willingness to pay for these products remains variable, finds an EU-funded study.

2 Mar 2026

Lidl is “setting the pace” in Europe's transition towards sustainable food systems. How did other European supermarkets score, according to Superlist Environment Europe 2026?

27 Feb 2026

For healthy indulgent products, messaging around enjoyment resonates more strongly than “guilt-free”, according to a study by EIT Food.

26 Feb 2026

The European Commission will tighten controls on food and feed imports and may extend France's ban on products containing prohibited pesticides.

25 Feb 2026

Dogs fed on premium, meat-rich pet food can have bigger dietary carbon footprints than their owners – but using by-products is a “highly relevant” solution for brands.