Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry
Product launches & NPD
Hybrid formats and flexible positioning to disrupt category norms in 2026
17 Nov 2025
Trend forecasters expect food and drink to move more fluidly across occasions, functions, and formats as consumers seek versatility, novelty, and convenience.
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Danone highlights digestive health as potential ‘tipping point’ for food industry
13 Nov 2025
Danone is betting on a food industry “tipping point” that will bloat the market for healthy products, particularly those related to gut health.
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Cottage cheese makes a comeback as consumers call for cleaner labels
6 Nov 2025
From ice cream to dips and ready meals, cottage cheese is experiencing a renaissance as a high-protein, clean ingredient for health-conscious consumers.
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Will postbiotics become the go-to functional ingredient?
3 Nov 2025
Postbiotics show significant promise for the functional foods market due to their safety profile and beneficial bioactive properties, research suggests.
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Could plant-based protection replace plastic packaging?
29 Oct 2025
Swedish foodtech company Saveggy has launched an additive-free plant-based protection for cucumbers, offering a waste-free packaging solution for fruit and vegetables.
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Will Wicks’ Killer Bar harm the protein bar category?
23 Oct 2025
Joe Wicks’ deliberately dangerous protein bar is fuelling anti-UPF sentiment – but there are concerns that his messaging is misguided and could have unintended consequences.
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Amazon Grocery launch aims to balance quality with affordability
22 Oct 2025
Global e-commerce giant Amazon has introduced a new private-label food brand, combining existing Amazon Fresh and Happy Belly products with new everyday items.
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Supplement shoppers seek storytelling and science-backed suppliers
17 Oct 2025
Supplement consumers want specific health benefits that focus on prevention and personalisation, according to data from HealthFocus International.
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Are fertility-focused foods the next functional frontier?
15 Oct 2025
Insights provider Tastewise has named functional foods that focus on fertility and hormonal health as one of its top global trends for 2026.
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Pet food purchasers tap into plant-based potential
14 Oct 2025
Vegan diets provide dogs with similar levels of nutritional benefits to meat-based consumption, highlighting opportunities for diverse pet food development, research suggests.
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VC backing for foodtech startups slumps but ‘new ingredients’ attract interest
13 Oct 2025
Agrifoodtech investments slumped this year to levels not seen since 2015, with “little hope” they will increase significantly by the end of the year, a report has found.
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US beverage industry hails growth in packaging investment
6 Oct 2025
The US drinks industry is forecasting a period of investment in packaging machinery as companies expand, introduce new lines, and change materials to meet client demand.
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