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The rapid rise of GLP-1 weight loss medications is creating profound shifts across Britain's food and beverage sector, with households spending £780 million less on groceries overall.

At Vitafoods Europe 2026, ADM showcased how advances in microbiome science help brands meet increasingly personalised consumer health needs. Through featured concepts, ADM highlighted microbiome solutions targeting stress, sleep, mood, digestive health, metabolic health, women’s health, active nutrition and more.

I.T.S has introduced a new range of natural flavour solutions to support the development of creamy-flavoured and dessert-inspired cold beverages, such as cream sodas.

KPM Analytics has opened a new baking lab within its Rheology Centre of Excellence in Villeneuve-la-Garenne, France.

Lidl GB has unveiled a £500 million investment in the British berry sector.

Pladis is extending the reach of one of the UK’s most recognisable biscuit brands with the launch of McVitie’s Penguin Bites, making the brand’s first move into savoury snacking.

MyOva has entered the functional hot drinks category with the launch of Magnesium Nightcap.

Rxbar has expanded its high-protein snack range with the launch of high-protein chocolate chip peanut butter, a new plant-based protein bar containing 19g of protein and made with six ingredients.

Hangyo Ice Creams has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion strategy.

PepsiCo has partnered with autonomous truck company Gatik to bring driverless freight into its North America F&B supply chain, marking the largest commercial autonomous freight deployment to date.