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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.

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

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.

UK dairy-free brand The Coconut Collab has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Natural Kefir, designed for consumers prioritising their gut health.

The Source Ventures, the venture capital arm of the Spadel Group, has announced an investment in UK-based beverage brand Living Things.

Bactolife, a start-up based in Copenhagen, Denmark, has raised over €30 million in Series B funding to accelerate the commercialisation of its precision-fermented Binding Proteins innovation.

UK-based tempeh brand Better Nature has expanded its range with the addition of a Peri Peri-flavoured variety, available in Tesco.

The Compleat Food Group’s chilled pickles and kimchi brand, Vadasz, is expanding its range with the launch of its first-ever seasonal innovation: Sprout Kimchi.

Tereos has launched Actifiber, a corn-based soluble fibre ingredient, helping manufacturers meet the increasing demand for healthier products.