Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

25 Mar 2026

Danone has agreed to acquire UK-based Huel for approximately €1 billion, marking its entry into the complete nutrition category.

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.

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.

18 Mar 2026

The US-Israeli war on Iran is hitting the food industry with higher fuel prices, reduced fertiliser availability, and closed trade routes – and the impact could be long-lived, say experts.

16 Mar 2026

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

13 Mar 2026

The French dietary supplements market has surpassed €3 billion in revenues, with strong and solid growth in pharmacy, online, and specialist nutrition channels – trajectories all set to continue in 2026.

11 Mar 2026

The EU's olive oil market is highly regulated to ensure quality, safety, and traceability – but a recent audit found control system gaps that need improving.

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?

5 Mar 2026

British retailer Marks and Spencer has introduced 12 new products to its 'Only … Ingredients' range, as brands are advised to focus on “transparent communication”.

4 Mar 2026

Innovative sustainable animal products and plant-based alternatives can plug health and environmental concerns – but consumer willingness to pay for these products remains variable, finds an EU-funded study.