Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

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.

28 Jan 2026

The vote underscores ongoing concerns over the impact on EU farming sectors, especially beef, and deepens uncertainty around the agreement’s timeline.

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.

23 Jan 2026

Recalls of ByHeart and Nestlé infant formula products over concerns of botulism and bacterial toxins have put food safety back in the spotlight.

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.

21 Jan 2026

Global sustainable sugarcane platform Bonsucro has made several key changes to its Chain of Custody Standard, designed to increase access to data relating to industry operators’ sustainable practices.

15 Jan 2026

Global consultancy firm Roland Berger’s latest research on the sugar industry demonstrates Europe’s need for diverse product portfolios.

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.

13 Jan 2026

Food companies have been warned not to “overlook” processing equipment as a path for chemicals to contaminate foods.

12 Jan 2026

Mintel is predicting a wave of new product launches, global influences, formats, and eating occasions in the cheese category in 2026.

9 Jan 2026

The Vitafoods portfolio of nutraceutical events is expanding, with Vitafoods Middle East and Africa launching in September 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

7 Jan 2026

Nestlé has reduced the cocoa content of its Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband recipes, meaning they can no longer be called “chocolate”.