Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

10 Nov 2026

Leveraging AI is part of the Chinese government’s six-point consensus to deliver on its agri-food ambitions.

9 Nov 2026

Mondelēz has sued a vegan chocolate brand over the shape of its bar. Two IP lawyers explain what this kind of case means for brands building around distinctive shapes.

4 Nov 2026

Small factory inefficiencies can send valuable ingredients down the drain, resulting in losses and prompting the sector to audit its waste-reduction methods. What solutions exist?

2 Nov 2026

The UK's private label market is strong, but future success relies on smart own-label product design, innovative launches, and strong storytelling, says a marketing expert.

29 Oct 2026

The organic category has “huge potential” in the UK, says premium retailer M&S, as Lidl also expands its range and reduces prices in Denmark.

22 Oct 2026

Despite high whey protein prices and strong demand, growing production pressures are prompting questions about pricing sustainability, processing capacity, and alternative dairy options.

21 Oct 2026

Commodity pressures are mounting with the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Food Price Index reaching its highest level since 2022.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.