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What do companies need to do to ensure their claims are compliant in the EU?
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What do companies need to do to ensure their claims are compliant in the EU?

Could the era of precision nutrition turn the pharma-driven metabolism revolution into a food-based one?

The confectionery market is entering a new growth phase, driven by evolving consumer preferences, seasonal demand, and innovation in non-chocolate formats

Fibre is no longer just a digestive aid, it’s a driving force in food innovation

Functional bottled water wars continue between US beverage goliaths

The functional drinks market is booming, with health and wellness powering growth

Top trends driving innovation in confectionery include personalisation, premiumisation, and ultra-limited editions

Pepsi’s new beverage innovation contains prebiotic fibres

From timeless favourites to viral treats, discover how price, innovation, and better-for-you options are reshaping the confectionery aisle

Functional confectionery is booming. Find out which ingredients are driving the trend

Snacks are surging, alcohol is slipping, and flavour is king. Discover the biggest consumer shifts in food and drink in 2025

Bold flavours, indulgence, flexitarianism, and wellness are reshaping consumer demand as 2025 draws to a close

Functional coffee market growing fast as clean label and consumer wellness trends drive demand

Functional benefits, luxe indulgence, bold flavours, and festive flair set to dominate confectionery

With a projected CAGR of 25.2%, creatine is a breakout ingredient in functional food and beverage

Gut health market shows no signs of slowing as consumer interest proves unstoppable

Vitamin B3 linked with the holy grail of benefits - anti-ageing

Electrolytes take on protein as essential aid to sporting success

Alcohol sales are are on the up while consumption continues to drop. What’s causing this unusual trend?

The drugs have already been predicted to change the way we eat

How this humble legume is winning in the health and sustainability stakes

The fast-growing category is booming as multiple trends collide to support its success

Plant-based milks get a flavourful makeover as rising consumer interest in dairy alternatives fuels innovation

The cost-of-living crisis continues to strain household budgets, leading consumers to think carefully before spending. So where are they willing to invest?

Sales of super juices are booming as functional drinks dominate the beverage market

Fashion, flavour and potential health benefits have boosted global demand for matcha. Can supply keep up?

‘Food as medicine’ is big and growing fast. But what’s next for this major player in food and beverage?

The ‘food as medicine’ trend is powering sales of foods and beverages with immune-boosting ingredients. We take a look at the top seven most in-demand immunity boosters

The brand hopes to use the cash to expand and move into the B2B sector

Up to the minute updates from the Swiss food and beverage giant

Anti-inflammatory ingredients sales are rising as multiple diets make them a must-have for consumers. We take a look at the top six

Probiotics are proving they’re more than just a buzzword as positive health claims grow. But, what opportunities does this create for the food and beverage industry?

The health and wellness trend is dominating food and beverage, driving demand for ingredients that feed into the hype. We take a look at the top five

CBD-infused beverage industry entering period of strong growth. What NPD opportunities does this create?

NGOs and grassroots organisations deliver an open letter to the UK government, calling for a ban on plastic chewing gum

Millions of euros have been committed to the Spanish-headquartered food tech firm to bolster its development of ingredients through AI and biotech

A range of start-ups are focusing on ensuring the ingredients they develop have functional benefits

Female health food and drink is evolving quickly, but the sector still isn’t tapping into the category needs as much as it should. Feel founder Boris Hokadel talks tech and opportunity

Popular functional ingredient, turmeric, has revealed another string to its bow - muscle recovery. With sales of the colourful spice set to rise as a result, we discover the F&B NPD opportunities this creates.

A cohort of speciality food ingredients businesses have thrown EFSA under the bus in a damning appraisal of the organisation’s novel food approval systems

Gut health is one of the biggest trends in food and beverage. We look at the gut-friendly foods and beverages set to dominate sales this year.

Food security is under threat from climate change and a growing global population. But scientists believe freshwater alga Chlorella could be a planet-friendly solution.

Lion’s mane is fast becoming the must-have functional ingredient. Here are the top facts food and beverage manufacturers need to know about this popular mushroom.

With links to improved cognitive function, weight loss and now nerve repair, lion’s mane is fast becoming a must-have functional ingredient.

Food and drink is set to face the highest levels of disruption and disharmony due to fractious global regulatory changes.

Satiety is the Holy Grail of many health trends, promised by both GLP-1 drugs and some foods alike. How is it achieved?

Growth of the ‘food as medicine’ trend is having a major impact on food and beverage, with 2025 set to take its success to a whole new level.

A recent ruling confirms the EU’s stance on the use of the word ‘probiotics’ on packaging. Why is the term still restricted?

Fish oils have been linked to improved muscle strength. What does this mean for the food industry and what NPD opportunities does it create?

A three-and-a-half year legal war, fought by the supplement and natural food sectors, has resulted in a damaging ruling being overturned.