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Nestlé launches Vital nutritional drinks targeting growing healthy-ageing market
The Nestlé Vital range comprises nutrient-rich shake powders designed to support energy, strength, focus, sleep and overall vitality.
Feb 16


Adapting at the speed of policy: What the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines mean for food R&D
lisia Heath, VP of R&D at NotCo explores how F&B innovators can utilise AI to innovate with the latest policy guidelines.
Feb 11


Purely Elizabeth debuts beauty-inspired functional granola
brand’s functional wellness portfolio with the launch of Purely Glow Salted Vanilla Pistachio Granola.
Feb 11


ChicP disrupts the UK Dip Category with launch of functional hummus range
ChicP has launched what it calls 'the UK’s first-ever' functional hummus range.
Feb 9


Wonder Juice expands Wonder Green line with two new functional cold-pressed juices
Wonder Juice has expanded its portfolio with the launch of two new Wonder Green varieties: Clean Green and Veg8 & Cayenne.
Feb 5


UPFs face growing calls for tobacco-style regulation as consumer pressure builds
UPFs are facing mounting calls for tighter regulation akin to tobacco, as new academic research and consumer data point to growing concern over their health impacts.
Feb 5


Major food groups drop Nutri-Score labels in Germany after tougher scoring rules take effect
Several multinational companies, including PepsiCo, Alpro and Costa, have withdrawn products from Germany’s voluntary Nutri-Score front-of-pack labelling system.
Feb 3


EFSA sets safety thresholds for cereulide in infant formula amid ongoing recalls
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued a rapid risk assessment on cereulide in infant formula, as precautionary recalls linked to the toxin continue across multiple countries.
Feb 2


UK functional drinks maker Sentia expands into alcohol-free cider
UK functional drinks maker Sentia Spirits is entering alcohol-free cider, targeting science-led innovation as consumers cut alcohol without losing social rituals.
Feb 2


Infant formula recalls continue across multiple countries following B.cereus detection
Multi-country recalls of several infant nutrition products are ongoing after batches were found to contain cereulide, a toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus.
Jan 30


Arden’s Garden launches Sea Moss Energy wellness shot, expanding functional beverage portfolio
Arden’s Garden has launched Sea Moss Energy, a new functional wellness shot designed to deliver sustained energy and gut-friendly nutrition.
Jan 28


FoodNerd raises $7.5m to reimagine the toddler snack aisle
FoodNerd, a Buffalo-based food startup focused on nutrient-dense snacks for toddlers, has closed a $7.5 million Series Seed round led by Selva Ventures.
Jan 27
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