All Clean label, natural & reformulation articles
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NewsEuropean trials find non-nutritive sweeteners do not undermine weight loss
A review of three large European trials has found that replacing sugar with non-nutritive sweeteners does not undermine weight loss, impair metabolic health markers or drive cravings for sweet foods, though researchers caution that sweeteners should not be viewed as a standalone weight-management strategy.
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ArticleGLP-1 friendly’ has no regulatory definition and manufacturers are shipping it anyway
New Food explains: ‘GLP-1 friendly’ has no regulatory definition. What manufacturers must verify before using the term.
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NewsAI identifies 800 plant proteins for sustainable food emulsifiers
Scientists at the University of Leeds have developed an AI-driven process capable of rapidly identifying plant proteins with emulsifying properties, potentially replacing synthetic and animal-derived alternatives in food.
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WebinarDeveloping foods for the GLP-1 era: reformulation, claims and market readiness
As GLP-1 use redefines appetites and nutritional priorities, expectations around what food products need to deliver are changing. This webinar explores nutrient-dense reformulation and the claims and labelling challenges involved in bringing these new products to market.
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NewsFDA targets longstanding GRAS loophole but UPF definition remains unpublished
The US Department of Health and Human Services proposes mandatory GRAS notifications but leaves the UPF definition still unresolved.
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OpinionUltra-processed foods and dietary guidance: why context matters
Choosing foods for good health can be difficult when availability, taste and budget shape decisions. While broad categories aim to simplify choices, new evidence suggests greater nuance is needed to improve global food environments.
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ArticleHow laboratory AI agents can transform R&D and quality in the food industry
Food and beverage laboratories face growing pressure to innovate without compromising safety. This article explores how agentic AI can connect siloed data, strengthen predictive quality and accelerate R&D.
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NewsMRC and BHF invest in new £72m UK Obesity Research Institute
The institute will unite obesity research, cardiovascular science and industry to accelerate targeted prevention, treatment and improved national health outcomes.
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NewsMcVitie’s owner pladis targets doubling sales of better-balanced products by 2030
McVitie’s owner pladis aims to double volumes from better-balanced products through reformulation, innovation and expansion into additional markets by 2030.
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NewsFDA revokes Orange B authorisation and targets Citrus Red No. 2
The FDA has revoked Orange B and targeted Citrus Red No. 2 as manufacturers move away from petroleum-based synthetic dyes.
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NewsMPs tell government to ‘stand up to food industry’ over England’s obesity crisis
Committee demands mandatory healthy sales targets, tougher advertising rules and limits on industry influence as UK obesity costs reach £74.3 billion.
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NewsNichols targets functional drinks market with Myprotein clear whey water launch
Nichols will challenge milk-based protein drinks with a sugar-free clear whey water range launching across UK retail in September 2026.
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ArticleFrom science to shelf: the rise of pet gut health innovation
Elisabetta Pierangelo, Global Vice President of Research & Development at Mars Pet Nutrition, reveals the latest research that is helping to reshape pet food formulation strategies that prioritise gut health for optimum overall wellness.
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NewsNestlé to remove artificial colours from products globally by end of 2026
Nestlé will remove artificial colourings worldwide by end of 2026, as manufacturers face rising pressure to simplify recipes and reduce synthetic additives.
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NewsNew Listeria label proposed for ready-to-eat foods such as smoked salmon
DTU National Food Institute researchers say a voluntary “STABILISED” label could help consumers identify ready-to-eat foods that prevent Listeria growth and reduce infections.
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ArticleHow wellbeing will drive food sector’s next phase of growth
Backed by data-driven insight, Sharon Bligh from the Consumer Goods Forum cuts to the heart of how manufacturers can get ahead of the curve by catering to the distinct yet varying needs of today’s consumer.
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NewsBritish Nutrition Foundation report urges action to close fibre gap
New report reveals just four percent of UK adults meet fibre recommendations and highlights major opportunities for reformulation across foodservice and retail.
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NewsNPM reforms could drive costs 50 times above government estimates
Oxford Economics finds proposed Nutrient Profiling Model reforms could impose multimillion-pound costs and reduce the availability of some healthier food options.
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NewsDanone to acquire MADE Group to accelerate APAC nutrition growth
Danone will acquire Australia’s MADE Group and take full control of its dairy venture, boosting its healthy nutrition business across APAC.
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NewsNestlé rolls out regenerative wheat across 1.5 billion KitKat bars
Nestlé has introduced regeneratively farmed British wheat into KitKat production through a new partnership with Wildfarmed.