Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry
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UK private label market ‘at its strongest yet’
2 Nov 2026
The UK's private label market is strong, but future success relies on smart own-label product design, innovative launches, and strong storytelling, says a marketing expert.
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Organic for all: European retailers expand organic ranges and cut prices
29 Oct 2026
The organic category has “huge potential” in the UK, says premium retailer M&S, as Lidl also expands its range and reduces prices in Denmark.
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‘Competent but less caring’: How do EU consumers rate food manufacturers?
28 Oct 2026
European consumers score food manufacturers 52% on competence, but only 40% on care, according to a survey by EIT Food.
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Pressure grows on UK-EU SPS deal that promises price drops
27 Oct 2026
A new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement could cut red tape and reduce costs, reviving agri-food trade between the UK and EU – but there are headaches on the horizon.
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Whey protein production struggles to keep pace with demand
22 Oct 2026
Despite high whey protein prices and strong demand, growing production pressures are prompting questions about pricing sustainability, processing capacity, and alternative dairy options.
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Manufacturers face volatility as food prices near four-year high
21 Oct 2026
Commodity pressures are mounting with the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Food Price Index reaching its highest level since 2022.
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In India, a protein boom with a difference
20 Oct 2026
In India, rising interest in protein is more focused on lower-cost protein and local specialties – think protein-fortified atta, paneer, tikis, and chaap – than fitness.
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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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EU considers extending mandatory country-of-origin labelling
13 Oct 2026
The EU is considering expanding mandatory country-of-origin labelling to more food categories, but the scope of the potential rules remains undefined.
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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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The £10 ready meal opportunity: UK retail to see premium battle intensify
29 Sep 2026
Premium ready meal innovation – with high-end meals retailing for £10 (around €12) – is heating up in the UK. What are the stand-out attributes for a winning product?
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Researchers call for spouted baby food pouches to be classified as drinks
23 Sep 2026
Half of spouted baby food pouches contain liquids that delay the development of feeding skills and should be called drinks, according to researchers.
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