Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry
Regulatory
Cross-industry AI initiative hoped to slash food waste
12 Jun 2025
An artificial intelligence (AI) tool pilot involving Nestlé is hoped to reduce food waste and ensure surplus products find a home quickly.
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Compostable packaging claims rubbished by regulator
9 Jun 2025
Compostable coffee capsule ads from brands including Dualit and Lavazza Coffee have been banned after the UK’s advertising watchdog deemed them to be "misleading".
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Africa and Middle East most vulnerable markets to food fraud
28 May 2025
Consumers in Africa and the Middle East face a higher risk of consuming adulterated foods – especially with tariffs causing chaos in the global food supply chain, experts warn.
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Plant-based proteins ‘have higher levels of chemical contaminants’ due to processing
21 May 2025
Plant-based proteins have higher levels of chemical contaminants than their animal-based counterparts, but there is no suggestion of “immediate risk” to consumers, say scientists.
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How will US ban on artificial dyes impact global F&B brands?
20 May 2025
As the US prepares to ban synthetic colourings from the food and beverage (F&B) industry, what will the impact be for brands in Europe and beyond?
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Dog food startup teams up with Harvard to accelerate AI-driven pet nutrition
19 May 2025
A premium dog food startup is teaming up with Harvard to enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) platform and accelerate pet nutrition product development.
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Nestlé improves nutrition reporting as pressure grows on other food and beverage companies
16 May 2025
Nestlé has urged other major food manufacturing businesses to improve their reporting on the nutritional value of their products.
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Grocery retail shows cautious optimism and stabilisation
15 May 2025
Health and functionality, personalisation, convenience, advancing technologies, and sustainability dominate the grocery retail landscape and the shoppers of the future.
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Bisphenol A packaging ban brings challenges and concerns
14 May 2025
A ban on bisphenol A (BPA), as well as other bisphenols used in so-called “food contact materials” (FCMs), came into force across the EU in January. What happens now?
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US artificial dye phase-out plan drives growth for natural alternatives
13 May 2025
With the US phasing out artificial dyes, brands are exploring aquatic environments, fruits, and food waste to replicate colour in formulations.
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UK cools trade heat as it suspends tariffs on chilli peppers
6 May 2025
The UK Government has promised food businesses cheaper ingredients in time for the summer by suspending the UK global tariff (UKGT).
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Dutch regulator steps up anti-greenwashing enforcement in food industry
1 May 2025
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets has warned food companies to tighten sustainability claims.
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