The coming UPF regulation revolution
The regulatory landscape surrounding ultra-processed foods is changing rapidly. Here’s what has already happened, what’s coming next and why manufacturers should be paying attention
Regulation & safety
‘The media’s bad guy’: Creatine in need of an education refresh, say experts
Social media misinformation is blurring the line between supplements like creatine and controversial performance-enhancing drugs, making it harder for young people and parents to make informed decisions.
Nutri-Score in the dock: Why Lactalis is taking it to court
The front-of-pack labelling scheme is facing a legal challenge over its algorithm changes
NPA engages Texas AG’s office amid ongoing protein powder probe
The Natural Products Association (NPA) met with representatives of the Texas attorney general’s office last week to discuss the state’s industry-wide investigation into protein powder manufacturers.
Can Ebola disrupt coffee prices and stocks?
The border closure between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has raised concerns over potential disruption to coffee trade - but is there a risk to global coffee prices?
Why dairy can’t ignore methane disclosure anymore
Regulation and investor pressure are slowly turning up the heat on dairy majors to report, disclose and reduce their GHG emissions
Top tips to avoid trade mark infringement at the 2026 World Cup
Even social media is a danger zone... avoid an own goal with advice from top IP firm, Withers & Rogers
FDA clears key hurdle for animal-free dairy protein
FDA’s acknowledgment of GRAS notice puts Formo and Those Vegan Cowboys one step away from a no-questions letter
From cereulide to botulism: Exposing the fault lines in infant nutrition safety
From recalled product remaining on shelves to weak marketing guidance, regulatory gaps across infant nutrition remain stark
Regenerative agriculture’s core tensions unpacked
Regenerative agriculture is gaining momentum – but what does it really mean, how should claims and practices be audited, and how can producers and industry fairly share the value it creates?
Horizon Organic plays down impact of multi-state milk recall
The largest US organic dairy brand pulled thousands of flavoured milk cases across four states
HMO infant formulas: Regulatory developments to drive NPD and affordability
The growing number of regulatory approvals for human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in infant formulas is set to fuel product innovation and drive more affordable pricing in the long run.
FDA’s largest infant formula test yet finds ‘low’ contaminants – but no new rules
FDA’s infant formula test found mostly trace contaminants, but without standards, enforcement or pre‑market testing, the data leaves critical questions unanswered
Defining grass‑fed: How standards shape credibility
As grass-fed becomes table stakes, attention is settling on how definitions underpin credibility with customers and support resilience in global markets
SNAP restrictions are reshaping sugary food purchases
Ibotta data shows states prohibiting the use of SNAP funds to buy ‘unhealthy’ products are reshaping sugary beverage and snack demand
Rethinking raw milk: How Mossgiel’s brewed milk bridges flavour and food safety
As raw milk demand grows, a Scottish farmer delivers raw‑style milk without the safety risks. Could brewed milk be the sourdough of dairy?
Danone’s Mead Johnson decision: Timing, risk and opportunity
This isn’t the first time Danone has contemplated a Mead Johnson acquisition. Can a deal happen this time?
Infant formula recall: Is there a future for cereulide‑tainted ARA oil?
Contaminated ARA oil led to a global infant formula recall in early 2026. Now, new R&D work suggests there could be a way to make affected ingredients safe to use again
The next generation of GLP-1 drugs: and how they’ll reshape food and beverage again
The GLP-1 phenomenon is only just getting started: what are the next drugs set to hit the market - and are F&B manufacturers ready for the shift?
Danone’s Alpro blocked by dairy label ruling
Dairy naming restrictions have claimed another casualty, with a big-name oat drink brand losing its marketing fight
EUDR: Is cloud cover a problem for compliance?
Satellites provide long-term data on land use
New infant formula debuts with elevated testing as safety concerns shake category
Little Spoon’s stricter sourcing and voluntary testing standards highlight the widening gap between emerging safety expectations and the infant formula industry’s recent failures
Opinion
Cereulide in infant formula: a wake-up call for food safety
Hidden toxins can slip through even the safest food systems. The recent cereulide incident shows why manufacturers must rethink what they monitor
Farm Bill moves closer to House floor after committee vote
The 2026 Farm Bill moves out of committee amid bipartisan support, industry praise and mounting consumer and environmental pushback.
Emergency checks imposed on China amid infant formula crisis
New food safety measures and stricter border checks are coming for China
At what point does ‘transparency’ become operational chaos?
In the US, the drive for ingredient transparency is beginning to feel less like steady progress and more like a stress test for the modern food system
Cereulide in infant formula: 6 revelations in 24 hours
The infant formula contamination crisis continues to unfold. Here’s what we’ve learnt since yesterday
When infant formula contamination triggers a recall, who pays?
Global formula recalls expose multiple players to financial risk - but which parts of the supply chain bear the biggest losses?
FDA eases ‘no artificial colors’ labeling rules, paves way for natural color adoption
FDA eases ‘no artificial colors’ claims, but ambiguity over ‘petroleum-based dyes’ leaves manufacturers cautious
Nestlé backs global cereulide standards as recalls grow
The Swiss major has joined calls for harmonized safety standards on cereulide, the toxin at the center of a major infant formula recall
China cuts EU dairy duties to under 12%
China has sharply reduced planned tariffs on EU dairy imports in a move that eases recent trade tensions
New safety thresholds for toxin disrupting infant formula sector
It’s hoped EFSA’s proposed limits will offer clarity for manufacturers and regulators alike
GLP-1s: Acute pancreatitis warning added to product info
Reports around GLP-1 drugs’ potential links to the illness have spurred regulators into action
From regulatory gaps to litigation: What we know about the infant formula recalls
Manufacturers and food safety authorities are under fire after a toxin was discovered in infant formula batches. Here’s what we know so far
What is cereulide? And how does it end up in infant formula?
In the midst of an international infant formula contamination crisis, a lesser-known toxin is drawing fresh attention
Toxin behind formula recall is largely unregulated
Industry and regulators are left guessing as no official limits have been set for cereulide
France investigates infant deaths amid formula contamination
French prosecutors are investigating two infant deaths after babies were reported to have consumed formula linked to a global contamination recall
Infant formula recall exposes broken EU safety monitoring and recall systems
The EU is ‘not dedicating sufficient resources’ to tackle recalls, a consumer watchdog warned
Nestlé and Lactalis face lawsuit over infant formula recall
The CPG majors are facing litigation for their handling of infant formula recalls over possible toxin contamination
Danone and Lactalis embroiled in global infant formula crisis
Two dairy majors have pulled infant formula products as cereulide fears spread beyond Nestlé
The real tariff impact on food is still ahead – here is what to expect
Industry data shows manufacturers have delayed price hikes through promotions and portfolio pricing, but analysts warn those tools will weaken as tariff costs finally flow through in 2026
Study finds dietary guidelines linked to forced labor risks in supply chain
Seafood, dairy and red meat carry a higher risk of forced labor, according to a new Tufts and University of Nottingham study that maps labor exploitation across popular US diets
Whole and 2% milk return to schools under Trump-signed nutrition law
The bipartisan legislation expands milk choice in school meals, restoring whole and 2% dairy while keeping plant-based options on the menu
Nestlé infant formula concerns deepen as sickness cases emerge
British infant hospitalised after consuming recalled Nestlé formula – key questions about the contamination risk remain unanswered
Nestlé’s infant formula recall: What’s next for the industry?
We look at the supply, safety and quality control implications for infant formula manufacturers and ingredient suppliers
EU-Mercosur: 6 takeaways for F&B
The landmark trade deal with the Latin American bloc will have long-lasting impacts on the food sector
Federal diet guidelines accused of bowing to Big Meat
Doctors and nutrition advocates say new Dietary Guidelines for Americans sideline science in favor of meat and dairy industry
Nestlé’s reputation in danger over global infant formula recall
The CPG major faces the biggest product recall in its history - and investors want answers
Nestlé infant formula recall escalates
Nestlé faces global scrutiny as infant formula recall widens over contamination fears
EU dairy hit by Chinese tariffs: All you need to know
EU dairy exporters face new border duties as China seeks to shield its domestic industry amid oversupply and falling prices