Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

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.

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.

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.

28 Jan 2026

The vote underscores ongoing concerns over the impact on EU farming sectors, especially beef, and deepens uncertainty around the agreement’s timeline.

22 Jan 2026

Processed brands should strive to shift their products from NOVA group 4 to NOVA 3 wherever possible,” says the president of The Non-UPF Program.

7 Jan 2026

Nestlé has reduced the cocoa content of its Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband recipes, meaning they can no longer be called “chocolate”.

25 Nov 2025

F&B manufacturers face updated packaging priorities following discussions at COP30, where industry representatives outlined approaches that balance waste reduction with food preservation requirements.

16 Oct 2025

While food security has increased in most countries, the world’s most vulnerable nations’ struggles continue and intensify, a USDA analysis reveals.

7 Oct 2025

Nestlé has welcomed two new CEOs and a new chairman to its board of directors, marking a period of change at the top for the global company.

2 Sep 2025

A single travel-associated human case of New World screwworm was confirmed in Maryland in early August, triggering renewed surveillance of livestock in the area.

12 Aug 2025

Front-of-package labels are designed to raise awareness about poor nutrient choices; however, research indicates that nutrition warnings on unhealthy products such as potato chips, do not consistently serve this purpose.