Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

25 Feb 2026

Dogs fed on premium, meat-rich pet food can have bigger dietary carbon footprints than their owners – but using by-products is a “highly relevant” solution for brands.

24 Feb 2026

Herbs, spices, and white powders are highly at risk of food fraud – but the industry is embracing food fingerprinting coupled with artificial intelligence to fight it.

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.

4 Feb 2026

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

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.

27 Jan 2026

Ingredient costs should remain stable in 2026 due to soft commodity prices and record-high stocks – although geopolitical uncertainty may cause disruptions.

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.

16 Jan 2026

The US government says its updated US dietary guidelines are “common sense” advice to “eat real food” – but they are compromised by conflicts of interest, critics argue.

14 Jan 2026

Groups representing companies such as Kraft Heinz and Coca-Cola sue Texas to block a new law requiring warning labels, arguing it misleads consumers.