Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

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.

15 Jul 2025

As consumers seek convenience, quality, and familiar fast-food favourites with a premium twist, producers can tap into this trend with novel at-home product creations.

10 Jul 2025

Innova Market Insights has identified functional food and beverage (F&B) launches as a leading response to consumers’ efforts to live healthier lives.

19 Jun 2025

On 7 June, the World Health Organization (WHO) held its annual World Food Safety Day, highlighting the role scientific research and innovation play in supporting consumers’ health.

4 Jun 2025

Privately held European alternative protein companies raised $509 million (€470 million) in capital in 2024, 23% more than the previous year, figures reveal.

3 Jun 2025

Holland & Barrett is undergoing a transformation, with new product launches and a revamp of its supplement ranges, in a bid to demystify what it describes as “an increasingly complex” health and wellness market.