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At Vitafoods Europe 2026, FoodBev Media caught up with Chris Whiting, European Nutrition Category Manager at Synergy Flavours, to discuss the trends shaping the future of functional nutrition.

Beavertown Brewery is expanding its Cosmic Drop range with the launch of Cosmic Drop Tropical.

Andreas Schneider, co-founder and EVP at FedUp Foods, says dupe culture is rewriting the rules for the entire beverage aisle as consumers become loyal to retailers, not CPG brands.

The UK food industry has responded to alleged government proposals for retailers to cap the prices of essential grocery items such as bread, eggs and milk in return for easing certain regulations.

Brami has secured $33 million in Series B funding in a round led by VMG Partners, as the company looks to expand its supply chain capabilities and accelerate growth.

Nestlé Professional has expanded its out-of-home bakery offering with a new range of branded muffins.

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has provisionally cleared the proposed merger between Associated British Foods’ bakery business and Hovis across the whole of the UK, following additional analysis conducted as part of its Phase 2 investigation.

Heineken has launched Heineken Ultimate, a new lower-calorie beer variant debuting exclusively in Brazil before a wider rollout.

ADM has announced the launch of eight new plant-based protein ingredients across North America and Europe.

Rodda’s is investing £6 million in a new cottage cheese production facility at its Scorrier creamery in Cornwall.