Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry
Regional: North America
Critics slam ‘chaotic’ response to cyclosporiasis outbreak after first deaths reported
7 Aug 2026
Questions have been raised over the “chaotic” response to the cyclosporiasis outbreak in the US after two deaths were reported.
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Digital twin technology gains ground in food manufacturing
6 Aug 2026
Food and beverage companies are increasingly turning to digital twins to optimise and automate manufacturing processes, but opportunities stretch far beyond this, say experts.
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Nestlé invests in regeneratively farmed wheat for KitKat
5 Aug 2026
Nestlé will pay a premium for Wildfarmed’s regeneratively farmed wheat but the CPG remains reticent to promote the move on packs of its KitKat bars.
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The Vitamin Shoppe’s top five US health and wellness trends
30 Jul 2026
A TikTok-driven fibre boom, liver health, and a preference for trademarked ingredients are some of the top trends shaping health and wellness, according to The Vitamin Shoppe.
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Polyphenols and ‘activated’ seed oils drive healthy oil innovation
23 Jul 2026
High-polyphenol olive oil shots, "activated" seed oils, and vitamin D-fortified sunflower oil are among the latest product innovations in the edible oil space.
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Protein boom: Whey protein prices almost triple in one year
13 Jul 2026
Fuelled by the protein trend, prices of whey ingredients keep rising, leading processors to invest billions to increase supply – and creating risks for dairy market stability.
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ZOE launches gut health snack bar to make 'complex nutrition accessible'
9 Jul 2026
UK gut health company ZOE has launched a snack bar made with 12 plant-based ingredients whose natural structure is intact in order to maximise dietary diversity and support the microbiome.
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Premium pet food: Fussy felines help drive Nestlé’s pet food plans
8 Jul 2026
The production of pet food is slowing as people adopt smaller dogs and more cats, prompting brands – such as Nestlé – to focus on premium and specialised products.
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US Supreme Court sides with Bayer on glyphosate pesticides
7 Jul 2026
The US Supreme Court has ruled that Bayer cannot be held liable for failure to warn of health risks related to its glyphosate-based products – a ruling met with mixed response amongst industry and NGOs.
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How plant science is adding value to commodity crops
6 Jul 2026
Plant science is reshaping ingredient development, with texture, sweetness, stability, and fibre all part of commodity crops’ functional innovation.
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The new geopolitics of food: How to create a resilient, self-reliant industry
2 Jul 2026
Today's global food system is fragile and volatile and governments must respond by building “resilient self-reliance”, says the think tank, IPES-Food.
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Pistachio supply concerns spur diversified sourcing strategies
1 Jul 2026
Geopolitical and climate-change shocks have highlighted the threats to pistachio supply, prompting alternative formulations and long-term sourcing solutions.
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