Food in flux: the trends to shape buying habits in 2026
Health and indulgence will continue to be among the factors that influence consumer behaviour next year but the ways they…
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A new recipe: US food groups act on additives
As US regulators push to remove artificial dyes from food products, manufacturers are moving quickly to eliminate the ingredients, even…
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Food M&A set for health kick in 2026
Protein and fibre are expected to be among the main catalysts for M&A in the global food industry in 2026…
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US industry groups sue Texas over ingredient labelling plans
Food and drinks trade bodies representing the industries’ largest manufacturers have filed a lawsuit against efforts in Texas to require…
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Industry defends corner as San Francisco lodges UPF lawsuit
The Consumer Brands Association has defended the corner of CPG manufacturers as San Francisco takes legal action over ultra-processed foods.…
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Gut health, GLP-1 and AI – the issues shaping ingredients and NPD
From rising consumer interest in gut health and the increasing use of GLP-1 drugs, to ethical sourcing and AI-driven reformulation,…
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Industry hits out at report of EU mulling food, alcopops health tax
EU food and drinks producers have criticised a reported plan by the European Commission to introduce levies on alcopops and…
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“It’s not all about how much protein is in the product” – The Protein Ball Co. sees opening as consumer scrutiny rises
The Protein Ball Co. set up in 2015, markets protein snacks from its base in southern England – and has…
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GLP-1 drugs: a perfect-storm game-changer for food or just a crosswind?
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs might be providing a quick fix to a growing number of users but there are many unknowns…
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“The gut-health wave is finally here” – The Gut Stuff’s ambition to build “mass-market” brand
Focused on gut-friendly snacks, drinks and high-fibre products, The Gut Stuff is looking to become a major player in the…
