Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry
Regulatory
Organic food sales up in the US and UK
16 Apr 2026
Organic food sales are rising in both the UK and US – but domestic organic production is stagnant, leading to a reliance on imports.
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Emissions-reduction technologies can help brands hit green goals
14 Apr 2026
Emissions-reduction technologies can help global manufacturers lower their environmental impact while increasing operational efficiency and making savings.
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Securing sweetness in bakery, without the sweetener effect
13 Apr 2026
EFSA has confirmed sucralose cannot be used in most bakery applications. So, which sweeteners can manufacturers of healthy indulgent baked goods use?
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The rise of CPG disruptor brands
9 Apr 2026
Bold, relevant, and agile disruptor brands, such as Olly and Poppi are reshaping consumer packaged goods (CPG) and driving growth in stagnant areas – reframing everything about the categories they are showing up in, say experts.
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Unreviewed GRAS chemicals in US products risk consumer confidence
8 Apr 2026
There are over 100 unreviewed GRAS chemicals in US food and drink products, undermining consumer trust, according to an analysis.
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Could the Strait of Hormuz supply shock boost regenerative farming?
31 Mar 2026
The Iran war has exposed the frailties of a fossil fuel-dependent food system. Could regenerative agriculture benefit from soaring fertiliser prices?
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Closing the hygiene gap in cold-chain environments
30 Mar 2026
Maintaining hygiene while meeting health and safety requirements between cleans is vital yet challenging for food operators, requiring a holistic approach.
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Oatly loses legal battle over ‘Post milk generation’ claim
26 Mar 2026
Oatly has lost a long legal battle with the UK dairy industry and cannot use the term “Post milk generation” in its marketing.
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FDA broadens scope for ‘no artificial colours’ claim
23 Mar 2026
US food brands can now make a “no artificial colours” claim when using petroleum-free colours – even if the colourings they do use are manufactured synthetically.
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EU to ban 31 meat names for plant-based foods
19 Mar 2026
The EU looks set to ban 31 animal-associated names for plant-based products – but common terms such as burger, sausage, and nuggets will remain permitted.
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Iran war: As fertiliser prices jump, ‘your ingredient costs will follow’
18 Mar 2026
The US-Israeli war on Iran is hitting the food industry with higher fuel prices, reduced fertiliser availability, and closed trade routes – and the impact could be long-lived, say experts.
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Australia and New Zealand to introduce mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labels
17 Mar 2026
Australia and New Zealand will introduce mandatory front-of-pack nutrition information – the Health Star Rating – on products.
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