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What the Iran war means for food

28 Apr 2026

Rising inflation, commodity disruption and weakening consumer demand are affecting agricultural markets and manufacturers’ cost strategies.

Prebiotic sodas: Over-promising but under-delivering the health benefits?

27 Apr 2026

Prebiotic soda brands must make sure their ingredients and health claims are substantiated – or risk litigation, warns a microbiome expert.

Major UK supermarkets join forces to close food gap

24 Apr 2026

M&S, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose are spearheading a joint fundraising campaign this month to support distribution of repurposed food waste to those in need.

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.

How brands can formulate for GLP-1 food cravings

22 Apr 2026

Research suggests GLP-1 drugs don't remove food cravings – they change them, prompting new product development to focus on nutrition and enjoyment.

Clean, green, and solvent-free: The benefits of green extraction techniques

21 Apr 2026

Extraction technology that delivers greater environmental benefits is a core sustainability strategy for manufacturers. We look at some of the most promising techniques.

Unilever-McCormick: Is the $65bn megamerger worth its salt?

21 Apr 2026

Unilever is to merge with spice giant McCormick & Company in a $65bn (€48bn) deal – but is it “the deal the market got wrong”, as one analyst suggests?

EU Breakfast Directive: What food brands must do before June deadline

20 Apr 2026

Honey origin labelling, higher fruit content for jams, and new categories for reduced-sugar juices: What must brands do to comply with the EU Breakfast Directive?

Dog food brand shakes up sector with ‘human-quality’ meat

17 Apr 2026

UK pet food startup Years designs its premium meals based on a dog’s breed, life stage, and health, using wholefood recipes and clear plastic packaging.

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.

PepsiCo targeting 'big opportunity' in out-of-home snacking

15 Apr 2026

PepsiCo is “restaging” its biggest brands – Lay's, Tostitos, Gatorade, and Quaker – to strengthen their out-of-home positioning as consumers continue to eat outside of the home, its CEO says.

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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