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French supplements market soars beyond €3bn
13 Mar 2026
The French dietary supplements market has surpassed €3 billion in revenues, with strong and solid growth in pharmacy, online, and specialist nutrition channels – trajectories all set to continue in 2026.
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EU report reveals 'gaps' in olive oil controls
11 Mar 2026
The EU's olive oil market is highly regulated to ensure quality, safety, and traceability – but a recent audit found control system gaps that need improving.
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Can Mondelēz hit net-zero by 2050 without plant-based dairy? ‘Probably not’
9 Mar 2026
Mondelēz International will need to make successful products with plant-based ingredients if it is to meet its long-term climate commitments, it says.
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‘Only … Ingredients’ but more food waste?
5 Mar 2026
British retailer Marks and Spencer has introduced 12 new products to its 'Only … Ingredients' range, as brands are advised to focus on “transparent communication”.
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Are consumers willing to pay for innovative sustainable foods?
4 Mar 2026
Innovative sustainable animal products and plant-based alternatives can plug health and environmental concerns – but consumer willingness to pay for these products remains variable, finds an EU-funded study.
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Lidl top for climate progress – but gaps remain in the retail sector
2 Mar 2026
Lidl is “setting the pace” in Europe's transition towards sustainable food systems. How did other European supermarkets score, according to Superlist Environment Europe 2026?
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What’s the best positioning for healthy indulgent products?
27 Feb 2026
For healthy indulgent products, messaging around enjoyment resonates more strongly than “guilt-free”, according to a study by EIT Food.
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Europe to tighten import controls for pesticides
26 Feb 2026
The European Commission will tighten controls on food and feed imports and may extend France's ban on products containing prohibited pesticides.
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Premium dog food has bigger carbon footprint than owners’ meals
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.
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How the industry is fighting food fraud in 2026
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.
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What are the winning strategies in GLP-1-friendly foods?
23 Feb 2026
Successful GLP-1 friendly products will be the ones that feel inclusive – not those that turn the product into a medical badge, says a Rabobank analyst.
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Understanding supplement trends in India
20 Feb 2026
Sixty percent of Indian consumers are interested in branded supplements with many preferring smaller pack sizes, according to a global survey.
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