Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry
Product Launches & NPD
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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Tesco restricts or bans over 100 additives in UPF reformulation response
7 Oct 2026
Consumer concerns over ultra-processed foods have led Tesco, one of the world’s largest supermarkets, to ban or restrict 114 additives from its own-brand products.
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UK biscuit maker pladis targets Chinese snack market for growth
6 Oct 2026
Pladis, the maker of iconic British biscuit brand McVitie’s, aims to boost disappointing profits by targeting China with products tailored to Chinese preferences.
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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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Reinventing soda: Zero sugar, functional benefits, and new indulgence
30 Sep 2026
Zero-sugar, functional, and indulgent sodas are redefining what a carbonated soft drink can offer in today’s evolving market.
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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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Industry-led accelerator Breakout Wellness UK seeking next big nutrition brand
28 Sep 2026
Startup accelerator programme Breakout Wellness UK is partnering with retail major Holland & Barrett to propel eleven extraordinary startups into growth.
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Is creatine going mainstream in food and drink formulation?
24 Sep 2026
The functional ingredient creatine is gaining traction in the food and drink industry, as brands ramp up production investment and explore new applications.
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New GRAS rules offer consumers confidence but companies are concerned
22 Sep 2026
Public health campaigners are celebrating the US government’s move to close the Generally Recognised as Safe (GRAS) loophole, but companies worry it will stifle innovation.
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Is the FAO’s industrial aquaculture push harming ecosystems?
21 Sep 2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is promoting industrial aquaculture but campaigners say it creates toxic pollution and threatens food sovereignty.
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