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More than 63,000 containers of A2 Platinum Premium Infant Formula have been recalled in the US after testing identified contamination with cereulide, a toxin produced by certain strains of Bacillus cereus.

From 'fibremaxxing' to personalised nutrition, health and wellbeing is one of the most influential 'megatrends' shaping today's food and beverage innovation. Valio's Kevin Deegan tells us more about the opportunities this creates for the dairy industry.

SternVitamin is set to launch a new longevity premix, SternVita Longevity, at Vitafoods Europe 2026 in Barcelona.

Are GLP-1 drugs a genuine long-term disruption or simply the latest health hype cycle? And with uptake rising fast, what does this mean for the future of F&B and how should the industry respond?

Hint Water's Allison Cullman explores how in 2026, the biggest opportunity in hydration is to "simplify, not amplify," making everyday wellness feel fun and achievable.

Polish nutraceutical specialist Greenvit is debuting a new gut health-focused ingredient solution, Aronvit, at VitaFoods Europe 2026 next month.

Spanish nutraceutical specialist Pharmactive Biotech Products is entering the beauty-from-within space with the launch of its first nutricosmetic, Kyoh, formulated to support hair growth.

Yoshihiko Hani, publisher of Beverage Japan, and Steve Galloway, of Galloway & Associates, highlight some of the stand-out beverage innovations recently launched in the Japanese market.

Free Soul has partnered with PerfectTed to launch two new functional beverage products: Matcha Protein and Matcha Collagen Latte. The new range combines PerfectTed’s matcha with Free Soul’s nutritional formulations, offering consumers a natural caffeine source alongside added protein or collagen. Matcha Protein contains 18g of complete protein, while Matcha Collagen Latte provides 2,500mg of collagen peptides. The launch comes amid growing demand for coffee alternatives and functional...

Tropic Biosciences has secured regulatory approval for its non-browning banana in both Japan and Brazil.

Vitafoods Europe (5-7 May 2026) – the leading global platform for the nutraceutical, functional food and beverage, and dietary supplement industries – has unveiled the agenda for its largest and most forward-looking edition yet.

Vitafoods Europe's Francesca Berry explores how the focus is turning toward food quality over quantity – with new approaches to gut health and carbs under the spotlight.