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Brazil pushes forward on restricting ultra-processed foods

Brazil pushes forward on restricting ultra-processed foods

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.

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‘Irresponsible’ Huel advert banned in the UK

‘Irresponsible’ Huel advert banned in the UK

12 Oct 2026

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority has banned a video advert by Danone-owned meal replacement brand Huel for “irresponsible” marketing related to diets.

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Tesco restricts or bans over 100 additives in UPF reformulation response

Tesco restricts or bans over 100 additives in UPF reformulation response

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.

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UK biscuit maker pladis targets Chinese snack market for growth

UK biscuit maker pladis targets Chinese snack market for growth

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.

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Turning plant potential into food solutions

Turning plant potential into food solutions

1 Oct 2026

Today, plant-based and free-from ingredients must do more than replace. MartinoRossi combines nutrition, functionality, and processing performance to address new formulation challenges.

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Cottage cheese alternative made from fermented apricot kernels

Cottage cheese alternative made from fermented apricot kernels

1 Oct 2026

Revo Foods ferments leftover apricot kernels from jam and juice products into a cottage cheese alternative that naturally contains both protein and fat.

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Reinventing soda: Zero sugar, functional benefits, and new indulgence

Reinventing soda: Zero sugar, functional benefits, and new indulgence

30 Sep 2026

Zero-sugar, functional, and indulgent sodas are redefining what a carbonated soft drink can offer in today’s evolving market.

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Nactarome: New possibilities in natural innovation

Nactarome: New possibilities in natural innovation

24 Sep 2026

As food innovation becomes increasingly multi-dimensional, Nactarome's expanding expertise reflects a growing industry focus on integrated natural ingredient solutions.

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Is creatine going mainstream in food and drink formulation?

Is creatine going mainstream in food and drink formulation?

24 Sep 2026

The functional ingredient creatine is gaining traction in the food and drink industry, as brands ramp up production investment and explore new applications.

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New GRAS rules offer consumers confidence but companies are concerned

New GRAS rules offer consumers confidence but companies are concerned

22 Sep 2026

Public health campaigners are celebrating the US government’s move to close the Generally Recognised as Safe (GRAS) loophole, but companies worry it will stifle innovation.

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Do the US dietary guidelines put UPFs under pressure?

Do the US dietary guidelines put UPFs under pressure?

10 Sep 2026

Will the US dietary guidelines change the way Americans eat, swapping ultra-processed foods for whole foods? We asked Dr Barry Popkin, renowned nutrition and obesity researcher.

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Kellogg accelerates work to remove artificial colours from all US cereals

Kellogg accelerates work to remove artificial colours from all US cereals

3 Sep 2026

WK Kellogg has announced an accelerated timeline to eliminate all artificial colours and the chemical preservative, BHT, across its full US portfolio of cereals and cereal packaging.

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