Latest news in the food and nutraceutical industry

3 Feb 2026

IKEA is launching a soup made with upcycled broccoli leaves, following a partnership with non-profit Axfoundation.

2 Feb 2026

The European Union will soon adopt a regulation on new genomic techniques for plants to drive innovation and sustainability – but consumer groups have raised concerns.

30 Jan 2026

Nestlé is not as vocal as it could be about its sustainability programmes– in part due to US president Trump’s opposition to tackling climate change, Nestlé CEO has said.

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.

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.

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.

20 Jan 2026

The market for natural pet food hit $13.2 billion in 2024, and could reach more than double that by the end of 2033, research suggests.

15 Jan 2026

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

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.

8 Jan 2026

Oatly has weighed into the health debate surrounding processed foods via messaging on packaging for its oat drinks.