Advances in precision fermentation and emerging adult clinical data are positioning human milk oligosaccharides as a new class of functional food ingredient beyond infant nutrition, selectively supporting beneficial gut bacteria and immune function.
DNA verification is becoming essential for protecting premium food claims. GFSI 2026 leaders explain why traceability is now about proof, not just paperwork.
As the UK food system grows more complex and data-driven, the FSA’s modernisation plans signal a major shift in regulation. Professor Chris Elliott explores what must change—and what must not—to safeguard consumer trust.
Unlocking the secrets of plant-based foods, Dr Kevin Nott at Oxford Instruments shows how TD-NMR helps scientists understand water and fat at a molecular level, shaping the next generation of meat and dairy alternatives.