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Reaction to EU Commission’s EUDR proposal: Opinions divided
Reaction to EU Commission’s EUDR proposal: Opinions divided
The EU Commission’s latest Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) proposal, which came yesterday, and recommends not further delaying the start date for large actors while simplifying requirements for small enterprises and downstream operators, has been met with mixed reactions from industry stakeholders.
Sweetener solutions: Rare sugars, sweet proteins & stevia inspire sugar reduction innovation
Sweetener solutions: Rare sugars, sweet proteins & stevia inspire sugar reduction innovation
Sweetener innovation is evolving as formulators converge science and sensory design to reshape how sweetness is developed across F&B categories. Reducing sugar is more important than ever for health-conscious consumers, but R&D efforts involve much more than simply swapping one ingredient for another.
Arabic gum alternative: Australian study finds promise for locally-sourced Gidyea gum
Arabic gum alternative: Australian study finds promise for locally-sourced Gidyea gum
A study has found that sap from a tree common in inland areas of Australia shows potential as a replacement for the widely used, imported food and pharmaceutical ingredient gum, Arabic. Arabic is a substance excreted from an Acacia species and used to stabilize foods and drinks.
Barley Protein Powering Better-For-You Bakery, Cereals & Snacks
Barley Protein Powering Better-For-You Bakery, Cereals & Snacks
Consumers are driving a shift toward healthier, more sustainable everyday foods, without compromising taste, price or clean labels. This evolving landscape opens the door for trusted grain-based ingredients that deliver enhanced nutrition, functionality and sustainability, making now the ideal time to explore how barley protein can power innovation across these growing categories.This Technical Paper is brought to you by ClonBio.
Anuga 2025: Collagen elevates Youphoria Greek yogurt drink
Anuga 2025: Collagen elevates Youphoria Greek yogurt drink

Mandrekas wellness brand Youphoria has brought a collagen-infused drinkable Greek yogurt to the market. The move helps on-the-go consumers reach more of their health goals along with added beauty benefits, says Violetta Mandreka, chief commercial officer, at Anuga 2025. She also highlights trending Greek yogurt flavors and frozen formats on the show floor.

SupplySide Global 2025 preview: Ingredient innovations power next-wave nutrition
SupplySide Global 2025 preview: Ingredient innovations power next-wave nutrition
As the global health and nutrition industry converges in Las Vegas, US, for SupplySide Global 2025, innovation will once again take center stage. From next-gen proteins and precision fermentation breakthroughs to cutting-edge taste modulation and sustainable ingredients, this year’s exhibitors redefine what’s possible in food, beverage, supplement, and functional health applications. Attendees can expect a dynamic showcase of technologies that enhance taste, texture, and nutrition while supporting wellness, longevity, and performance.

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Unilever delays Magnum ice cream demerger amid US government shutdown
Unilever delays Magnum ice cream demerger amid US government shutdown
The US government shutdown is having an impact on big business as Unilever revises its timeline for the demerger of the Magnum Ice Cream Company. However, the multinational consumer goods giant says it remains committed to the spin-off and will push forward with plans by the end of the year.
Coca-Cola delivers strong Q3 results as premium teas and sports drinks drive...
Coca-Cola delivers strong Q3 results as premium teas and sports drinks drive growth
Coca-Cola has reported its third-quarter 2025 results, with net revenues growing by 5% to US$12.5 billion.
SupplySide Global 2025: GNT leverages plant-based colors for clean label snack...
SupplySide Global 2025: GNT leverages plant-based colors for clean label snack concepts
GNT will showcase its clean label Harvest Bark snack concepts at the upcoming SupplySide Global trade show in Las Vegas, US (October 27-30). The prototypes feature the company’s plant-based Exberry colors, formulated using non-GMO fruits, vegetables, and plants.
“Doomsday vault”: Seed samples deposited in Norway to conserve crop diversity
“Doomsday vault”: Seed samples deposited in Norway to conserve crop diversity
The latest batches of samples from genebanks worldwide have been deposited in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, a secure, long-term storage facility in Norway that houses duplicate crop seeds.
Matr Foods raises €40M to scale and expand fungi-fermented alt-meat globally
Matr Foods raises €40M to scale and expand fungi-fermented alt-meat globally
Alt-meat start-up Matr Foods has secured €40million (US$46.5 million) in funding to accelerate the scaling and global expansion of its clean label, fungi-fermented plant protein products. The fundraiser is touted to be the “largest” secured by a food tech company in Denmark.
AI for food development: How to create nutrition that is healthy for people and...
AI for food development: How to create nutrition that is healthy for people and the planet

Nutrition Insight

The AI Institute for Next Generation Food System (AIFS) at the University of California (UC) Davis, US, organized the first AI for Food Product Development Symposium to catalyze innovation at the intersection of AI and food science. Nutrition Insight attended the October 13 event in Davis, where experts from both fields discussed how AI can transform the way food products are designed, developed, and commercialized. 
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EU Commission: Proposed EUDR delays should not include...
The European Commission has today proposed that the December 30, 2025, implementation date of its Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) should remain in place for large- and medium-sized companies. However, these businesses could benefit from a proposed six-month delay in penalty enforcement.
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Roquette webinar preview: Navigating consumer demands and...
Consumers and policymakers are pushing for healthier food options, creating pressure but also opportunities for innovation. Evolving regulations, like HFSS (High in Fat, Sugar & Salt), and nutritional scoring systems, like Nutri-Score, push manufacturers to navigate a complex landscape that rewards smarter, more nutritious product reformulation.
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Artificial food colors: How brands can triumph from...
US consumers are increasingly avoiding artificial food colorings, but petroleum‑based, synthetic food dyes are still present in almost half of new food and beverage product launches in the country. This gap between consumer expectations and clean label product launches in categories including confectionery creates opportunities for brands eager to embrace natural alternatives. New research by Innova Market Insights suggests that breakthroughs in plant-based colorants will inspire the shift toward natural colors and clean label alternatives in the US F&B market, as regulators and consumers rapidly turn against artificial colors.

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Trends in sweetener use for F&BOct2025

Innova Market Insights data show that 72% of consumers worldwide actively limit their sugar intake. This trend is driving the market toward sweetener innovation, with an average growth of 8% from July...

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Up & coming proteins Oct 2025

According to Innova Market Insights data, consumers are interested in various ingredients as their protein sources. One in two consumers picks rice as their primary protein source. Some 43% of consumers name vegetables (broccoli, spinach, asparagus, etc.) as their preferred protein source, while 41% pick various nuts, opening a path to ingredient innovation in F&B space.

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Healthy beveragesOct 2025

Innova Market Insights survey shows that consuming F&B drinks with health benefits is among the top three ways consumers aim for self-sufficiency. By understanding these needs, brands can create functional beverages that reduce stress and drive growth. Innova also reports a 9% compound annual growth in beverage launches with health claims between July 2020 and June 2025.

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Anuga 2025: Collagen elevates Youphoria Greek yogurt drink

Mandrekas wellness brand Youphoria has brought a collagen-infused drinkable Greek yogurt to the market. The move helps on-the-go consumers reach more of their health goals along with added beauty benefits, says Violetta Mandreka, chief commercial officer, at Anuga 2025. She also highlights...

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Jungbunzlauer: Don't settle, suspend: Gellam gum in next-generation beverages
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European Space Agency: Astronaut unpacks extraterrestrial food innovation
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Anuga 2025: El Navarrico presents organic canned line for health-conscious premium consumers
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