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Meet the food industry’s biggest contamination recall villains

Food Formulator asks QIMA’s Technical Director, what can manufacturers do in the event of contamination?

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Meet the food industry’s biggest contamination recall villains
Westfalia Fruit brings new ripeness guidance to avocado shoppers in India

Westfalia Fruit brings new ripeness guidance to avocado shoppers in India

The Ripe-O-Meter is being introduced alongside Westfalia Fruit’s existing ripening programmes, packaging and...

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Tate & Lyle named on TIME and Statista’s World’s Best Companies 2026 list

Tate & Lyle named on TIME and Statista’s World’s Best Companies 2026 list

Tate & Lyle is one of around 50 food and drink businesses recognised in TIME Magazine and Statista’s list for 2026
Recreating a flagship IPA with 100% liquid hops

Recreating a flagship IPA with 100% liquid hops

ADM's Totally Natural Solutions team partnered with Northern Monk to recreate A Little Faith, the brewery's established 4% hazy session IPA, using 100% liquid hop products
Pea protein 2.0: How are suppliers innovating?

Pea protein 2.0: How are suppliers innovating?

Technical advances are enhancing protein content in foods with minimal unwanted impact on taste and texture
Mondelez International, PepsiCo and pladis collaborate to advance food packaging recycling

Mondelez International, PepsiCo and pladis collaborate to advance food packaging recycling

The three companies are working with Fost Plus, AIM – European Brands Association and CEFLEX to test whether digital watermarking can help flexible food packaging be identified and sorted more accurately for recycling
Here’s how the EU’s ‘meaty’ claims ban could impact your business

Here’s how the EU’s ‘meaty’ claims ban could impact your business

Lawmakers are pushing for an even stricter definition of ‘meat’ following new rules banning 31 ‘meaty’ marketing terms for plant-based foods
Barry Callebaut launches first low carbon dairy partnership with Arla Foods

Barry Callebaut launches first low carbon dairy partnership with Arla Foods

The collaboration marks a milestone in advancing Barry Callebaut’s Net Zero roadmap and contributes to its broader Net Zero Chocolate Solutions, which enable customers to reduce the end-to-end footprint of their cocoa and chocolate products through targeted partnerships
Sensient Flavors & Extracts reveal fermentation technologies developed for dairy culture production

Sensient Flavors & Extracts reveal fermentation technologies developed for dairy culture production

Novel fermentation technologies are designed to maximise culture yield and activity, enabling manufacturers to boost output without additional capital investment
C.H. Guenther opens Centre of Excellence to support manufacturing growth in UK and Europe

C.H. Guenther opens Centre of Excellence to support manufacturing growth in UK and Europe

The opening of the Centre follows the tens of millions of pounds of investment by CHG and its partners into its UK manufacturing capabilities in recent years, including the opening of its £38 million flagship Coventry bakery in 2023, which now produces roughly 72,000 buns per hour

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Weight management: Improving nutritional profiles in the age of GLP-1

Weight management: Improving nutritional profiles in the age of GLP-1

Smaller portions for reduced appetites are challenging the food industry to help consumers meet their nutritional needs
Manufacturing & Supply
AI disruption accelerates across the fermentation ingredients industry

AI disruption accelerates across the fermentation ingredients industry

A new report from BCC Research examines how AI is being deployed across the full fermentation value chain and identifies the companies and technologies driving the sector's transformation
Ingredients
Registration opens for Fi Europe 2026

Registration opens for Fi Europe 2026

Visitors can expect to hear from from start-ups to global leaders like ADM, AGRIFLEX, Beneo, Bühler, Cargill, Givaudan, GEA, and Nexira, as well as gaining exclusive new market insights and exploring the latest ingredient and technology developments
Finance
The food industry’s top M&As, divestments and manoeuvres of 2026

The food industry’s top M&As, divestments and manoeuvres of 2026

From McCormick’s Unilever Food merger plans to Ingredion’s Tate & Lyle takeover, what have been this year’s biggest business shake-ups?
Testing & Regulation
Abbott and NACHC launch initiative to make nutritious food a core part of healthcare

Abbott and NACHC launch initiative to make nutritious food a core part of healthcare

The NACHC and Abbott Food for Health Initiative is a multi-year "food is medicine" effort to support the integration of nutrition as a foundational component of primary care provided by Community Health Centers (CHCs) across the country
Finance
Food and drink industry calls for PM to relieve pressure

Food and drink industry calls for PM to relieve pressure

Business confidence among food and drink manufacturers remained downbeat at -31% in Q2 2026, extending a run of negative sentiment for nine consecutive quarters
Manufacturing & Supply
Arla Foods Ingredients reduces gas emissions

Arla Foods Ingredients reduces gas emissions

An €8 million investment at the Danmark Protein plant in Videbæk will reduce natural gas consumption by the equivalent of the annual heating demand of more than 900 households. With an additional planned investment in Videbæk, that figure will double
Ingredients
GNT seeks US FDA approval for safflower to expand plant-based yellow colour options

GNT seeks US FDA approval for safflower to expand plant-based yellow colour options

Safflower is an edible plant that can be used to deliver vibrant yellow shades. EXBERRY safflower concentrate is recognised as a Colouring Food in the European Union and has a long history of use across many other parts of the world
Testing & Regulation
FDA moves to tighten oversight of GRAS food ingredients

FDA moves to tighten oversight of GRAS food ingredients

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced two landmark actions to modernise federal oversight of food ingredients and establish a stronger scientific foundation for future nutrition policy
Packaging
Food and Drink Federation (FDF) reveals 2026 Industry Awards finalists

Food and Drink Federation (FDF) reveals 2026 Industry Awards finalists

The Awards ceremony will take place at London's The Troxy and will be hosted by cookbook author and former Junior Bake Off judge, Ravneet Gill
Packaging
Starting the 2D code journey to strengthen food safety

Starting the 2D code journey to strengthen food safety

As food manufacturers approach a turning point in the application, verification, and sharing of product data, Rachael Satchwell, Global Food Sector Manager, Domino Printing Sciences, provides a practical roadmap to support faster implementation, stronger compliance outcomes, and measurable operational efficiencies

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BGG to showcase sweet and spicy flavour combinations at SupplySide Global

BGG to showcase sweet and spicy flavour combinations at SupplySide Global

The firm will highlight its natural ingredient portfolio, including ApplePhenon, TheraPrimE and AstaZine, in functional beverages and snack bar concepts at this year's show
Noble Foods introduces new food-to-go brand

Noble Foods introduces new food-to-go brand

Developed over 18 months and shaped by extensive consumer research, Kudos has been built around a simple proposition to deliver “rewarding nutrition” through...
Altopack introduces resealable zip packaging for spaghetti

Altopack introduces resealable zip packaging for spaghetti

By combining creativity, design and engineering expertise, the company has developed a packaging solution for long pasta that represents a significant step forward...
Glanbia delivers strong first quarter performance with continued revenue momentum

Glanbia delivers strong first quarter performance with continued revenue momentum

Full year adjusted EPS expected at the upper end of the guidance range
Beyond the label: Is direct-to-container branding the future of beverage packaging?

Beyond the label: Is direct-to-container branding the future of beverage packaging?

With the ability to print logos, product details, and compliance information directly onto a bottle’s surface, brands can balance sustainability with visibility,...
Exploring hybrid meat: the pragmatic bridge between taste, health and planet

Exploring hybrid meat: the pragmatic bridge between taste, health and planet

Written by Dr Briony Sayers, ACI Group
TQS integrated system for shaped bottles and canisters

TQS integrated system for shaped bottles and canisters

Advanced checkweighing, labelling and track and trace in one platform
BENEO launches sugar-free confectionery concepts to boost category innovation

BENEO launches sugar-free confectionery concepts to boost category innovation

New Sweets Box showcases Isomalt-based hard boiled candy concepts inspired by emerging flavour and functional trends
Purity Coffee releases limited edition Cold Brew Roast

Purity Coffee releases limited edition Cold Brew Roast

This edition is designed for cold extraction, emphasising functional benefits like antioxidants and gut-friendly compounds.
Tirlan celebrates success at the International Cheese & Dairy Awards 2026

Tirlan celebrates success at the International Cheese & Dairy Awards 2026

Tirlan is proud to announce outstanding success at the International Cheese & Dairy Awards (ICDA) 2026, one of the world's most respected dairy competitions
Buhler’s new Lucent cocoa roaster reduces energy use by at least 20% and raises throughput by 20%

Buhler’s new Lucent cocoa roaster reduces energy use by at least 20% and raises throughput by 20%

Developed by Bühler's engineers and manufactured in Appenzell, Switzerland, Lucent combines heat recovery, predictive roasting controls, and a fully sealed product chamber
Nutrition experts create series of fruit-inspired World Cup mocktails

Nutrition experts create series of fruit-inspired World Cup mocktails

Dr Carrie Ruxton shares top hydration tips for supporters, including how to avoid dehydration and a sore head after a day of watching the football

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