Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry
Regional: Europe
UNICEF issues toolkit on child-focused food marketing
1 May 2026
Global organisation UNICEF has released a best practice toolkit on children’s rights and digital marketing, calling on policymakers and industry to stop unhealthy ads.
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Is paper packaging always better for the environment than plastic?
30 Apr 2026
Sustainability concerns are driving demand for paper packaging – but without careful design and sourcing, paper packaging may offer “little or no benefit”, say experts.
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Unibio to open ‘world’s largest’ single-cell protein plant in Saudi Arabia
29 Apr 2026
Unibio is forging ahead with plans to open the “world’s largest” single-cell protein plant in Saudi Arabia. “The Middle East conflict has reinforced how critical local food production is,” says its CEO.
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What the Iran war means for food
28 Apr 2026
Rising inflation, commodity disruption and weakening consumer demand are affecting agricultural markets and manufacturers’ cost strategies.
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Prebiotic sodas: Over-promising but under-delivering the health benefits?
27 Apr 2026
Prebiotic soda brands must make sure their ingredients and health claims are substantiated – or risk litigation, warns a microbiome expert.
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Major UK supermarkets join forces to close food gap
24 Apr 2026
M&S, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose are spearheading a joint fundraising campaign this month to support distribution of repurposed food waste to those in need.
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Supplement safety: Adulteration and contamination remain worldwide problems
23 Apr 2026
Industry and regulators must tackle global issues like adulteration, contamination, adverse reports, and online compliance to make food supplements safe, an expert says.
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How brands can formulate for GLP-1 food cravings
22 Apr 2026
Research suggests GLP-1 drugs don't remove food cravings – they change them, prompting new product development to focus on nutrition and enjoyment.
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Clean, green, and solvent-free: The benefits of green extraction techniques
21 Apr 2026
Extraction technology that delivers greater environmental benefits is a core sustainability strategy for manufacturers. We look at some of the most promising techniques.
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Unilever-McCormick: Is the $65bn megamerger worth its salt?
21 Apr 2026
Unilever is to merge with spice giant McCormick & Company in a $65bn (€48bn) deal – but is it “the deal the market got wrong”, as one analyst suggests?
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EU Breakfast Directive: What food brands must do before June deadline
20 Apr 2026
Honey origin labelling, higher fruit content for jams, and new categories for reduced-sugar juices: What must brands do to comply with the EU Breakfast Directive?
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Dog food brand shakes up sector with ‘human-quality’ meat
17 Apr 2026
UK pet food startup Years designs its premium meals based on a dog’s breed, life stage, and health, using wholefood recipes and clear plastic packaging.
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