Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

30 Mar 2026

Maintaining hygiene while meeting health and safety requirements between cleans is vital yet challenging for food operators, requiring a holistic approach.

27 Mar 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are adding speed, depth and innovative angles to several areas of business at General Mills and will prove invaluable in enhancing brand traction globally, its CEO says.

26 Mar 2026

Oatly has lost a long legal battle with the UK dairy industry and cannot use the term “Post milk generation” in its marketing.

24 Mar 2026

Longevity is dominating supplement innovation in Europe, with the inclusion of NAD+ a top strategy for 2026, according to a Mintel report.

23 Mar 2026

US food brands can now make a “no artificial colours” claim when using petroleum-free colours – even if the colourings they do use are manufactured synthetically.

20 Mar 2026

Nestlé has developed Vital, a nutritional powdered drink line to support smart and healthy ageing, that will first launch in Brazil later this year.

19 Mar 2026

The EU looks set to ban 31 animal-associated names for plant-based products – but common terms such as burger, sausage, and nuggets will remain permitted.

17 Mar 2026

Australia and New Zealand will introduce mandatory front-of-pack nutrition information – the Health Star Rating – on products.

16 Mar 2026

Aquapak has developed a dissolvable, biodegradable polymer that can undergo thermal processing for various food applications.

10 Mar 2026

ChefPaw’s kitchen appliance allows pet owners to create home-cooked pet food, saving them time and money while maximising nutrition for each individual pet, it says.

9 Mar 2026

Mondelēz International will need to make successful products with plant-based ingredients if it is to meet its long-term climate commitments, it says.

6 Mar 2026

EFSA scientists will investigate the health risks of microplastics by 2027 – but what should food brands do in the meantime?