Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

23 Feb 2026

Successful GLP-1 friendly products will be the ones that feel inclusive – not those that turn the product into a medical badge, says a Rabobank analyst.

19 Feb 2026

Food and drink products in Canada must now carry warning labels for high saturated fat, sugar, and sodium content – a move designed to help consumers make more informed purchasing decisions.

18 Feb 2026

The UK’s largest supermarket chain has achieved its target to increase the proportion of sales from healthier products to 65% by 2025.

16 Feb 2026

UK brand Valerie uses liposomal nanotechnology to ensure its liquid-format perimenopause supplement is highly bioavailable compared to capsules.

12 Feb 2026

UK brand Griddle Bakery makes frozen, clean-label pastries without UPF ingredients. “Frozen often means fresher, cleaner, and less wasteful,” it says.

9 Feb 2026

Using AI to manage digital energy consumption in factories is the latest strategy in manufacturers’ toolbox for sustainable operations and efficient energy use.

5 Feb 2026

Global food supply chains must adapt procurement strategies to remain resilient and sustainable, according to a World Economic Forum paper.

4 Feb 2026

Hybrid blends of dairy and plant-based milk and cheese may be emerging as a credible growth space, according to experts.

3 Feb 2026

IKEA is launching a soup made with upcycled broccoli leaves, following a partnership with non-profit Axfoundation.

2 Feb 2026

The European Union will soon adopt a regulation on new genomic techniques for plants to drive innovation and sustainability – but consumer groups have raised concerns.

30 Jan 2026

Nestlé is not as vocal as it could be about its sustainability programmes– in part due to US president Trump’s opposition to tackling climate change, Nestlé CEO has said.

29 Jan 2026

As global players, including Mars, Ferrero and Keurig Dr Pepper, secure major merger and acquisition deals, we look at the 2026 trends shaping the landscape.