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PROVA highlights nut extracts and flavours for reformulation

PROVA will showcase its portfolio of nut extracts and flavours at Fi Europe 2026, highlighting how manufacturers can address raw material shortages, price fluctuations and supply chain uncertainty while maintaining taste and consistency

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PROVA highlights nut extracts and flavours for reformulation
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From Baileys yoghurt to Reese’s Oreo Cup: Why brands love a mashup

From Baileys yoghurt to Reese’s Oreo Cup: Why brands love a mashup

Hybrid products help capture peoples’ attention, but the taste and texture must hit the spot if you are hoping for...

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FANUC to showcase AI-powered robotics and packaging automation at PACK EXPO

FANUC to showcase AI-powered robotics and packaging automation at PACK EXPO

The company will demonstrate applications including package verification, food-grade processing, packaging and palletising
IFF identifies the life-stage insights shaping dairy’s future

IFF identifies the life-stage insights shaping dairy’s future

"The next wave of dairy innovation will be defined not by a single trend, ingredient or claim, but by an understanding of what consumers need at different times of their lives — and why"
GNT secures verified carbon footprint for EXBERRY colours

GNT secures verified carbon footprint for EXBERRY colours

GNT has become one of the first food colour manufacturers worldwide to have its Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) methodology independently verified in line with the ISO standard
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How should manufacturers prepare amid the UK’s ‘worst harvest on record’?

How should manufacturers prepare amid the UK’s ‘worst harvest on record’?

Summer 2026’s combination of heat waves and drought has resulted in a 17% below five-year average spring barley harvest, with winter wheat down 11%
Daily walnuts may improve mood, study suggests

Daily walnuts may improve mood, study suggests

Eating a handful of walnuts each day could help improve mood in healthy young adults, according to new research from the University of Barcelona.
Fi Europe reveals agenda for 2026

Fi Europe reveals agenda for 2026

From the formulation challenges of the GLP-1-era, to meeting the demands of pet parents, the 2026 edition brings together the insights, ideas, and innovators shaping the future of food
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The additives under pressure amid supermarkets’ ultra processed foods crackdown

The additives under pressure amid supermarkets’ ultra processed foods crackdown

Grocers Tesco, ALDI and Walmart have recently expanded their lists of restricted ingredients for own-brand goods
Food Formulator: A newly launched platform for the food and drink product development community

Food Formulator: A newly launched platform for the food and drink product development community

Food Formulator is a new B2B platform dedicated to the science, technology and innovation shaping food and beverage product development.

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Ingredients
Beyond protein: why taste still wins in GLP-1 formulation

Beyond protein: why taste still wins in GLP-1 formulation

As GLP-1 medications reshape how millions of people eat, food and beverage companies have rushed to answer an obvious question: how do we get more protein, fibre and other functional nutrition into every bite?
Manufacturing & Supply
Yakult makes key appointment as part of UK & Ireland growth plan

Yakult makes key appointment as part of UK & Ireland growth plan

Joe Gailani has joined as Yakult's new National Sales Manager for the UK & Ireland as the company looks to deepen customer partnerships and broaden its presence across key channels
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Packaging
Can the world’s first self-cooling can heat up the drinks market?

Can the world’s first self-cooling can heat up the drinks market?

DeltaH Innovations teamed up with Brains Brewery to unveil a Brains-branded pilot version of its Cool>Can technology at London Packaging Week
Manufacturing & Supply
The Krones Group unifies processing technology business

The Krones Group unifies processing technology business

The group is streamlining the market presence of its process technology business under a single, eponymous performance brand, Krones Processing
Finance
Food and drink exports drop to third lowest levels on record as imports soar

Food and drink exports drop to third lowest levels on record as imports soar

The UK’s food export volumes have fallen by 11.7% in the first half of 2026 compared to H1 2025. Meanwhile, food and drink imports rose to their second-highest level on record in H1 2026, only behind last year. As a result, the UK’s food and drink trade deficit now sits at £21.1bn – the largest since 2000
Ingredients
British Carrot Day 2026 will kickstart the journey towards 2027: The Year of the Carrot

British Carrot Day 2026 will kickstart the journey towards 2027: The Year of the Carrot

Following the success of the 'Year of the Cabbage' trend, it's time for the carrot to take centre stage. And, with Dragon Fire (16-1460 TCX) - a striking carrot-like colour as one of the main Pantones for 2027, the timing couldn't be more opportune to get involved
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Ingredients
Focus, mood and energy are the next opportunities for functional beverages

Focus, mood and energy are the next opportunities for functional beverages

With consumers viewing fatigue, poor concentration and flat mood as interconnected problems, dsm-firmenich’s Business Development Director for Beverages discusses a caffeine-free botanical solution for sports drinks, vitamin waters and more
Testing & Regulation
Vitafoods South America joins forces with Fi South America

Vitafoods South America joins forces with Fi South America

The landmark event will take place at São Paulo Expo in Brazil between 3-5 August 2027, bringing together leading names in food, beverage and nutraceuticals
Packaging
Breakthrough for home compostable fruit labelling

Breakthrough for home compostable fruit labelling

UK film manufacturer, Futamura, and Dutch labelstock producer, Bio4life, have announced a certified home and industrial compostable PSA label designed to help retailers and packers eliminate conventional plastic stickers from fresh fruit and vegetables
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Testing & Regulation
Meet the food industry’s biggest contamination recall villains

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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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?

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Bühler's new OLFC flaker combines longer roll life, lower vibration, and smarter operation

Bühler's new OLFC flaker combines longer roll life, lower vibration, and smarter operation

The OLFC features a robust structure that reduces vibration by up to 25% compared to its predecessors and larger rolls that more than double service life
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

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