Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

2 Oct 2025

Nutrient-dense claims are rising as consumers reject the “empty calories” of UPFs in favour of products that provide meaningful nutrition with every calorie, Mintel data shows.

1 Oct 2025

New technologies and global influences are changing what US consumers eat for dinner and how, creating “a fierce battlefield for innovation”, says Mintel.

29 Sep 2025

Meal kit developer Green Chef has launched its first-ever female-focused recipe box, designed to help manage symptoms and reduce the burden of hormonal health issues across all life stages.

24 Sep 2025

F&B brands should explore how they can use AI to adapt to disruption and build long-term resilience if its adoption is to transform their operations effectively, according to Argon & Co.

16 Sep 2025

Premiumisation, health consciousness, and a focus on texture are driving new product developments (NPD) in the Indian biscuit and cookie market, Mintel figures suggest.

15 Sep 2025

Prebiotic and probiotic soft drinks are “approaching staple status”, with a three-year retention rate that puts them way ahead of other emerging beverage categories, say experts.

5 Sep 2025

Prolactal will unveil PROper Bar – a soft protein bar solution – at Food ingredients Asia, delivering indulgent texture, low-fat, low-lactose, and cost-effective protein for healthy nutrition.

22 Aug 2025

As many as 99% of Australian consumers snack daily, with generational differences and increasing demands presenting novel manufacturing opportunities, according to Mintel data.

21 Aug 2025

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is calling on the US government to create policies that focus on less sugar, not different sugar.

6 Aug 2025

After acquiring Poppi in May, PepsiCo is betting on its own legacy brand and launching Pepsi prebiotic cola. But not everyone is leaning in, with some raising questions about authenticity.

24 Jul 2025

Marks & Spencer has attracted criticism for its marketing of a vegetable and spirulina cold-pressed drink as Punishment Juice, with commentators labelling it “irresponsible” and “harmful”.

17 Jul 2025

While British manufacturers are making significant efforts to cut sugar, salt, and calories from products, the UK’s upcoming food strategy presents a welcome chance for further change, experts argue.