Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry
Product Launches & NPD
Gatorade switches from artificial to natural colours
27 May 2026
PepsiCo-owned brand Gatorade is removing artificial colours from its powder sticks and three ready-to-drink flavours, reformulating them using colours from fruits and vegetables.
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Supplements market update: Consumers seek targeted health solutions
22 May 2026
While vitamins, gummies, and protein powder are some of the largest supplement categories, dynamic pockets such as clear protein, mushroom-based products, and GLP-1 support are driving growth, NBJ data shows.
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Cocoa reformulation: Will chocolate brands return to cocoa butter?
20 May 2026
Many brands switched to cocoa butter alternatives when cocoa prices spiked in 2024. With prices falling, will they return to cocoa butter? It depends, says one expert.
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Walmart revamps its ‘Great Value’ private-label range
18 May 2026
US retail giant Walmart has rebranded its flagship ‘Great Value’ range, highlighting the quality and affordability of around 10,000 private label products.
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Biscuits and chocolate: Mondelēz targets 'resilient' categories for US and Europe growth
7 May 2026
Mondelēz International wants to bolster business further in developed markets, focusing on biscuits in the US and chocolate in Europe, as snacking continues to gain momentum globally, its CEO says.
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What are the biggest food health trends for 2026?
7 May 2026
Protein, gut health, functional beverages, and mental wellbeing are the key health-powered trends driving innovation and growth, says Innova Market Insights.
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Wild possum protein enters the US pet food market
6 May 2026
New Zealand brand Zealandia has launched canned pet food in the US featuring possum and wallaby, considered to be invasive pests in New Zealand.
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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.
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UNICEF issues toolkit on child-focused food marketing
1 May 2026
Global organisation UNICEF has released a best practice toolkit on children’s rights and digital marketing, calling on policymakers and industry to stop unhealthy ads.
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Unibio to open ‘world’s largest’ single-cell protein plant in Saudi Arabia
29 Apr 2026
Unibio is forging ahead with plans to open the “world’s largest” single-cell protein plant in Saudi Arabia. “The Middle East conflict has reinforced how critical local food production is,” says its CEO.
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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.
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How brands can formulate for GLP-1 food cravings
22 Apr 2026
Research suggests GLP-1 drugs don't remove food cravings – they change them, prompting new product development to focus on nutrition and enjoyment.
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