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CMC’s impact on gut health comes under increasing scrutiny

CMC’s impact on gut health comes under increasing scrutiny

25 May 2026

Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) has been associated with gut dysbiosis. Should food and supplement manufacturers be concerned?

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Supplements market update: Consumers seek targeted health solutions

Supplements market update: Consumers seek targeted health solutions

22 May 2026

While vitamins, gummies, and protein powder are some of the largest supplement categories, dynamic pockets such as clear protein, mushroom-based products, and GLP-1 support are driving growth, NBJ data shows.

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Fairtrade International calls on industry to act for fair supply chains

Fairtrade International calls on industry to act for fair supply chains

14 May 2026

Via its Global Strategy 2026-2028, Fairtrade International is calling on the food industry to embed fairer sourcing practices and invest in long-term supplier relationships.

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What are the biggest food health trends for 2026?

What are the biggest food health trends for 2026?

7 May 2026

Protein, gut health, functional beverages, and mental wellbeing are the key health-powered trends driving innovation and growth, says Innova Market Insights.

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Is paper packaging always better for the environment than plastic?

Is paper packaging always better for the environment than plastic?

30 Apr 2026

Sustainability concerns are driving demand for paper packaging – but without careful design and sourcing, paper packaging may offer “little or no benefit”, say experts.

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Supplement safety: Adulteration and contamination remain worldwide problems

Supplement safety: Adulteration and contamination remain worldwide problems

23 Apr 2026

Industry and regulators must tackle global issues like adulteration, contamination, adverse reports, and online compliance to make food supplements safe, an expert says.

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A new standard for omega-3 experience

A new standard for omega-3 experience

13 Apr 2026

Omega-3 quality is no longer just about purity or concentration. Senses™ by Naturmega delivers ultra-pure, sensory-optimised omega-3 with no taste, no odour, and improved stability.

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The rise of CPG disruptor brands

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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Scouting out supplement innovation in 2026: Longevity, women’s health, and more

Scouting out supplement innovation in 2026: Longevity, women’s health, and more

24 Mar 2026

Longevity is dominating supplement innovation in Europe, with the inclusion of NAD+ a top strategy for 2026, according to a Mintel report.

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French supplements market soars beyond €3bn

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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PetPax develops supplement delivery system for dogs

PetPax develops supplement delivery system for dogs

12 Mar 2026

PetPax has developed a fast-dissolving, thin-film delivery method designed to make supplements easier to give to dogs.

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ChefPaw’s home-cooked pet food device taps into personalisation trend

ChefPaw’s home-cooked pet food device taps into personalisation trend

10 Mar 2026

ChefPaw’s kitchen appliance allows pet owners to create home-cooked pet food, saving them time and money while maximising nutrition for each individual pet, it says.

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