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China beverages: Is herbal innovation the future?

China beverages: Is herbal innovation the future?

20 Aug 2026

Herbal and botanical innovation in China's drinks market continues to grow, with ingredients like astragalus root, ginger, and ginseng in the spotlight – and focus shifting far beyond refreshment.

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Popular barbecue staples experience sharp price increases

Popular barbecue staples experience sharp price increases

19 Aug 2026

The typical cost of US shoppers’ barbecue baskets has risen by 12% over the past year – the fastest annual rise in a decade, figures from The Economist show.

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Hot NPD: Nissin launches first cold-water Cup Noodles

Hot NPD: Nissin launches first cold-water Cup Noodles

18 Aug 2026

Nissin is taking one of Japan’s most iconic instant meals in a completely new direction with the launch of the first cold water-only Cup Noodles in the brand’s 55-year history.

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Women’s hormonal health: Familiar ingredients beat novel actives

Women’s hormonal health: Familiar ingredients beat novel actives

13 Aug 2026

Hormonal symptoms affect women across life stages, and FMCG Gurus says the ingredients best placed to support them are those with which they are already familiar.

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Beyond 'nice to have': A spotlight on US functional beverages

Beyond 'nice to have': A spotlight on US functional beverages

12 Aug 2026

Functional beverage interest in the US is gaining important ground as consumers now expect function rather than see it as "nice to have", and there are clear market gaps for growth, according to Spate.

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Savoury protein snacks shake up the on-the-go market

Savoury protein snacks shake up the on-the-go market

10 Aug 2026

Sweet flavours have dominated the high-protein snack category but savoury snacks, such as cheese bars and meat sticks, can appeal to health-conscious consumers.

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Nestlé invests in regeneratively farmed wheat for KitKat

Nestlé invests in regeneratively farmed wheat for KitKat

5 Aug 2026

Nestlé will pay a premium for Wildfarmed’s regeneratively farmed wheat but the CPG remains reticent to promote the move on packs of its KitKat bars.

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How Secon Taste is putting upcycled snacks on shelves

How Secon Taste is putting upcycled snacks on shelves

4 Aug 2026

Hungarian zero-waste startup Secon Taste is turning surplus food into upcycled snacks such as fibre-packed granola, instant porridge, and a circular coffee-tasting box.

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The Vitamin Shoppe’s top five US health and wellness trends

The Vitamin Shoppe’s top five US health and wellness trends

30 Jul 2026

A TikTok-driven fibre boom, liver health, and a preference for trademarked ingredients are some of the top trends shaping health and wellness, according to The Vitamin Shoppe.

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Pet food brands chase the GLP-1 trend with fibre and flavonoids

Pet food brands chase the GLP-1 trend with fibre and flavonoids

29 Jul 2026

Omni and PetNutra are developing dog supplements around the GLP-1 pathway, using ingredients like fibre, resistant starch, and a citrus flavonoid.

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EU sets maximum MOAH levels to protect human health

EU sets maximum MOAH levels to protect human health

28 Jul 2026

The EU will adopt maximum levels for mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) in food to protect human health. What do manufacturers need to know?

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UK publishes guidance on SPS food trade agreement with EU

UK publishes guidance on SPS food trade agreement with EU

27 Jul 2026

The UK government has shared guidance on how food businesses can prepare for its upcoming Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement with the EU.

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