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Allergens

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FDA extends deadline as hidden gluten puts regulatory fine-tuning under the spotlight

FDA extends deadline as hidden gluten puts regulatory fine-tuning under the spotlight

08-Apr-2026By Gill Hyslop

FDA allergen threshold guidance could reduce liability for food brands

FDA allergen threshold guidance could reduce liability for food brands

19-Feb-2026By Deniz Ataman

Japan moves to bolster food allergen controls after nut cases spike

Japan moves to bolster food allergen controls after nut cases spike

28-Jan-2026By Pearly Neo

The gluten glitch hiding in compostable packaging

The gluten glitch hiding in compostable packaging

09-Dec-2025By Gill Hyslop

Promotional features

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Nutrient-dense snacking: A new paradigm for GLP-1 consumers

Nutrient-dense snacking: A new paradigm for GLP-1 consumers

Paid for by Nexture

Barley protein: An ancient grain optimized to create healthy, nutritious bakery, cereals, and snacks

Barley protein: An ancient grain optimized to create healthy, nutritious bakery, cereals, and snacks

In paid partnership with ClonBio Foods

Fondant: Supporting the creation of delicious moments of pleasure

Fondant: Supporting the creation of delicious moments of pleasure

Paid for by Südzucker AG

Speciality bread: Bringing together centuries-old traditions with cutting-edge innovation

Speciality bread: Bringing together centuries-old traditions with cutting-edge innovation

Paid for by European Union

Health

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Fermented grape is crushing reformulation’s toughest trade-offs

Fermented grape is crushing reformulation’s toughest trade-offs

15-Apr-2026By Gill Hyslop

Toast-time trade-off eases as gene-edited wheat cuts acrylamide risk by 93%

Toast-time trade-off eases as gene-edited wheat cuts acrylamide risk by 93%

15-Apr-2026By Gill Hyslop

Functional, feel-good drinks edge out alcohol for ‘controlled indulgence’

Functional, feel-good drinks edge out alcohol for ‘controlled indulgence’

14-Apr-2026By Elizabeth Crawford

FDA extends deadline as hidden gluten puts regulatory fine-tuning under the spotlight

FDA extends deadline as hidden gluten puts regulatory fine-tuning under the spotlight

08-Apr-2026By Gill Hyslop

Ancient grains

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Why GLP-1s have turned fiber-maxxing into a snacking strategy

Why GLP-1s have turned fiber-maxxing into a snacking strategy

02-Feb-2026By Gill Hyslop

Whole grains: A functional, clean label treasure trove?

Whole grains: A functional, clean label treasure trove?

27-Jan-2026By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

The 3 nutrients quietly shaping mainstream snacks

The 3 nutrients quietly shaping mainstream snacks

21-Jan-2026By Gill Hyslop

Sustainability

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Fermented grape is crushing reformulation’s toughest trade-offs

Fermented grape is crushing reformulation’s toughest trade-offs

15-Apr-2026By Gill Hyslop

Toast-time trade-off eases as gene-edited wheat cuts acrylamide risk by 93%

Toast-time trade-off eases as gene-edited wheat cuts acrylamide risk by 93%

15-Apr-2026By Gill Hyslop

PepsiCo is in the middle of its biggest snack reset in years

PepsiCo is in the middle of its biggest snack reset in years

24-Mar-2026By Gill Hyslop

Sweet proteins promise a sugar reset but new questions are emerging

Sweet proteins promise a sugar reset but new questions are emerging

20-Mar-2026By Gill Hyslop

Artisan/craft market

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The ‘cookie economy’ in 7 bites

The ‘cookie economy’ in 7 bites

02-Apr-2026By Gill Hyslop

Easter shopping trends in 2026: Darker, smaller, last minute

Easter shopping trends in 2026: Darker, smaller, last minute

30-Mar-2026By Gill Hyslop

Sourdough is rewriting fibre functionality

Sourdough is rewriting fibre functionality

24-Mar-2026By Gill Hyslop

Clean label

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Fermented grape is crushing reformulation’s toughest trade-offs

Fermented grape is crushing reformulation’s toughest trade-offs

15-Apr-2026By Gill Hyslop

Artificial sweeteners: Why the science war is raging on

Artificial sweeteners: Why the science war is raging on

13-Apr-2026By Megan Tatum

Cacao pods and ‘ugly’ potatoes powering the upcycled foods movement

Cacao pods and ‘ugly’ potatoes powering the upcycled foods movement

07-Apr-2026By Timothy Inklebarger

FDA delays beetroot red and spirulina color approvals amid stakeholder safety and labeling worries

FDA delays beetroot red and spirulina color approvals amid stakeholder safety and labeling worries

31-Mar-2026By Timothy Inklebarger

Free-from

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FDA extends deadline as hidden gluten puts regulatory fine-tuning under the spotlight

FDA extends deadline as hidden gluten puts regulatory fine-tuning under the spotlight

08-Apr-2026By Gill Hyslop

Why the FDA is revisiting gluten disclosure

Why the FDA is revisiting gluten disclosure

26-Jan-2026By Deniz Ataman

10 top trends resetting consumer appetite in 2026

10 top trends resetting consumer appetite in 2026

02-Jan-2026By Gill Hyslop

HFSS

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Fermented grape is crushing reformulation’s toughest trade-offs

Fermented grape is crushing reformulation’s toughest trade-offs

15-Apr-2026By Gill Hyslop

Why Big Food is reformulating growth not just recipes

Why Big Food is reformulating growth not just recipes

19-Mar-2026By Gill Hyslop

UK obesity epidemic: The UPF scapegoat debate

UK obesity epidemic: The UPF scapegoat debate

05-Mar-2026By Thomas West

The GLP-1 wake-up call for food makers: Appetite loss is exposing ‘weak’ products

The GLP-1 wake-up call for food makers: Appetite loss is exposing ‘weak’ products

11-Feb-2026By Gill Hyslop