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California Prune Board welcomes USDA MAP funds to boost exports

California Prunes target global gut and bone health market with USDA-backed push

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Protein and fibre fortification: a growth opportunity for bakery

As consumers increasingly seek foods that deliver added health benefits, the bakery category is well-positioned to respond, notes Jess Ryall, Content and Marketing Executive at...

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EFSA survey finds gaps in consumer awareness of mercury guidance linked to fish consumption

EU-wide research highlights frequent intake of high-mercury seafood species and mixed understanding of dietary advice, informing future risk assessments and policy discussions

FDA to reassess the safety of food preservative BHA

The review will assess whether BHA is safe under its current conditions of use in foods such as meats, crisps and other processed products

Herbalife partners with academics for AI metabolism model to predict responses to real-life meals

Herbalife has partnered with Wageningen University & Research and Eindhoven University of Technology to develop an AI-powered Human Dietary Digital Twin, MetaboTwin, designed to predict individual metabolic responses to real-life meals and support personalised nutrition and disease prevention

Tastepoint by IFF reveals ten flavour trends set to shape food and beverage innovation in 2026

The flavour predictions highlight a mix of nostalgia-led favourites, global influences and bold combinations expected to gain traction across North American food and beverage categories

Bioiberica partners with Lactalis to launch industry first functional milk beverage enriched with native type II collagen (Collavant n2)

Bioiberica and Lactalis have unveiled Spain’s first milk beverage enriched with native type II collagen, marking a breakthrough in functional nutrition for joint health

ACI Group calls for reformulation focus as UK junk food advertising ban takes effect

The company is urging food brands to prioritise reformulation as the UK’s junk food advertising ban comes into force, saying boosting fibre and protein content will be critical to meeting the new nutrient profiling rules and maintaining ad visibility

IMCD opens updated Food & Nutrition laboratory in Cologne

The company has officially reopened its modernised Food & Nutrition application laboratory in Cologne, offering manufacturers a practical environment where new recipes, market-relevant concepts and innovative projects can be developed

Nestlé recalls SMA baby formula batches due to possible toxin contamination

The company has taken a precautionary step to recall several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula because they may contain cereulide toxin

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suchang enters Japan’s health food market with Jeju mandarin chenpi functional ingredient

Jeju-based ingredient manufacturer suchang has begun exporting mandarin peel chenpi to Japan, targeting the country’s growing demand for natural, functional health food ingredients

ICRISAT releases first-ever biofortified pearl millet for Zimbabwe and the ESA region

ICRISAT has released the first biofortified pearl millet varieties for Zimbabwe and the Eastern and Southern Africa region, combining high iron and zinc content with strong yields and climate resilience to improve nutrition, food security and livelihoods for smallholder farmers

GNT unveils ‘Gather Together’ colour trends as consumers seek connection through food and drink

New research shows how bold, plant-based colours can help brands create more social, expressive products as consumers look for comfort, culture and shared experiences

Why we should move from confusion to clarity in the UPF debate

Few nutrition topics have stirred as much debate — and confusion — as “ultra-processed foods,” prompting a call to move from buzzwords to science-backed clarity in how we define, regulate and reformulate what’s on our plates, reports Karsten Smet, CEO of ACI Group

TDC adopts AKA Foods’ AI-ready R&D platform in multi-year deal to accelerate food innovation

Africa-based ingredients leader Technology Driven Concepts becomes one of the first companies to formalise a long-term AI strategy for product development, adopting AKA Studio to enhance customer responsiveness, innovation and data-driven decision-making

Arla’s Lacprodan MFGM-10 secures regulatory approval in Brazil for food and beverage use

Brazil’s MAPA has approved Lacprodan MFGM-10 for use in foods and beverages containing whey protein, marking a key step in Arla Foods Ingredients’ expansion into the Brazilian market

Can food really mimic Ozempic? This brand says that it can

New analysis from Ben’s Natural Health highlights the whole-food ingredients that most effectively boost natural GLP-1 production, offering manufacturers early insight into a fast-emerging functional nutrition opportunity

AKA Foods raises $17.2m to launch secure AI platform for food innovation in the Netherlands

The company has secured $17.2m seed funding to launch AKA Studio, a secure AI system that accelerates and optimises food product development by combining sensory research, R&D data and AI-driven insights

Syensqo to showcase new nature-inspired food and pet nutrition solutions at FI Europe 2025

The company will mark its entry into the pet food nutrition market with natural flavour and preservation solutions, expanding beyond its consumer Food & Beverages focus

GELITA showcases next-generation collagen innovation at Fi Europe 2025

At Fi Europe 2025 in Paris, GELITA will invite visitors to “Be Active!” and explore cutting-edge collagen solutions such as OPTIBAR protein bar innovation and Bioactive Collagen Peptides

How California Prunes are proving to be a powerful ally to a GLP-1 diet

Prunes are being praised as the ideal ally for consumers using weight loss drugs thanks to their nutrient-dense profile and natural fibre

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Planteneers unveils clean-label functional system for plant-based frozen desserts at ISM Ingredients 2026

At ISM Ingredients 2026 in Cologne, Planteneers is showcasing fiildDairy IC 171001, a clean-label functional system designed to meet growing demand for indulgent yet...

Nutriearth welcomes EFSA’s positive safety opinion on its food oil

Nutriearth statement on the positive safety opinion of the European Food Safety Authority Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) on Nutriearth’s Food-oil

Faravelli to showcase innovation and functional expertise at Fi Europe 2025

Faravelli showcases advanced functional ingredients at Fi Europe 2025, including new FARA® Functional Gummies and a Monk Fruit gummy preview. Deltapharma completes the...

Countdown to Food Matters Live Ascot 2025

The cornerstone of the UK food innovation calendar returns in just three weeks | Ascot Racecourse, 8–9 October 2025

Food Matters Live returns this October with industry-leading insights on functional nutrition and gut health

Food Matters Live opens its doors on 8–9 October and includes two days of expert talks, innovation showcases and NPD discovery sessions tackling trends from gut health...

Nu-BAKE from RIBUS provides a clean label path as regulations tighten and consumer demand grows

As new food labelling laws take effect, there is rising demand on manufacturers to simplify ingredient lists

Food Matters Live returns to Ascot this autumn

Food Matters Live will return to Ascot on the 8th – 9th October, and will once again prove itself to be the most targeted event dedicated to the food, drinks, and...

Innophos launches clean-label whitening alternative to titanium dioxide

This launch follows FDA's recent approval of calcium phosphate as a colour additive in select foods, marking a significant regulatory milestone for food manufacturers

Industry multiplies impact for successful and sustainable businesses

More than 1200 business leaders from the food, feed and sustainable mobility and materials sectors gathered at Bühler’s headquarters in Uzwil, Switzerland, to address...

The Institute of Food Technologists announce that registration is now open for IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo

Registration is now open for IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo, which is being held July 13-16, 2025, at McCormick Place in Chicago

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