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
Policy
Alternative proteins could still hold opportunities for industry
Could alt meat still have economic potential?
Why the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines need a ‘mulligan’ – and how to fix them
This isn’t a food fight, it’s a structural failure, according to experts who say the new US Dietary Guidelines need a reset, not another round of compromises
Plant-based meat laws aren’t misleading, court rules
Court finds that requiring disclaimers like “does not contain meat” violates free speech, marking another victory for Tofurkey, Plant Based Foods Association and the Animal Legal Defense Fund
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
Why the FDA is revisiting gluten disclosure
FDA’s latest Request for Information (RFI) could reshape how gluten-containing ingredients are disclosed – raising new compliance questions for brands and offering clearer signals for consumers who rely on accurate labeling
Parliament refers EU-Mercosur to Court of Justice
The long-awaited deal has hit another roadblock
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
How regulation will reshape the UK food and drink sector in 2026
Legal expert, Andrew Walker, partner in the MMT team at Morton Fraser MacRoberts, highlights the top three regulatory changes set to impact the UK food and beverage industry this year.
How the Dietary Guidelines may shape product strategy and development
The latest Dietary Guidelines may not reinvent the wheel, but they offer manufacturers a roadmap to balance nutrition, consumer preference and formulation strategy across sweeteners, grains and processed foods, according to one expert
5 need-to-know regulations set to impact APAC food & beverage in 2026
From Indonesia’s all-out halal regulations to sodium policies spurring rapid reformulation and taxation changes affecting food company strategies, these are five regulatory and policy updates that are expected to have a major impact on the F&B sector in 2026
What’s in for dairy from the EU-Mercosur agreement?
The treaty secures greater access for EU producers to South American markets and strengthens protections for GI products
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
How will tariffs impact food in 2026?
US trade barriers still loom large over F&B
France bans imports of foods containing EU-prohibited pesticides
The measure aims to protect French farmers from ‘unfair competition’
How to rethink visibility as HFSS advertising bans take effect
The UK’s HFSS ad restrictions are now live – forcing many producers to rethink how they stay visible, relevant and competitive
EUDR delay confirmed
The deforestation regulation’s postponement comes after a year of political wrangling
Do novel foods win or lose from the EU’s Biotech Act?
The act is a mixed bag for novel food risk assessments
EU ‘meaty’ names ban unlikely to go ahead: Why talks collapsed
Confusion during talks has postponed the decision on the ban
Cultivated meat guidance released in UK: 4 key takeaways
The UK has released its first guidelines on cultivated meat novel food applications
EUDR delay and review agreed by EU
The Council and Parliament have decided to postpone the landmark regulation
CBD in food and drink: Inside the regulation holding it back
Despite market potential, CBD is restricted in the EU
‘A mandate for innovation’: R&D is back at the top of the agenda with UK sugar tax shake up
The UK will extend its sugar tax to include more drinks, including milk-based products. Businesses have two options: take the financial hit - or get back into the lab and innovate
First-ever mycoprotein goes through novel food system successfully
The Protein Brewery is celebrating a positive scientific opinion from Europe’s food safety agency. So when will its new mycoprotein ingredient hit the market?
EU bioeconomy strategy: What it means for food
The wide ranging strategy touches on both packaging and novel foods
EUDR delay now likely to go ahead
The landmark deforestation regulation is a step closer to being postponed following a vote in European Parliament
Poultry sector on high alert as bird flu spikes in Europe
Cases of avian influenza are now four times what they were a year ago
Milk-based drinks added to UK sugar tax: Here’s what you need to know
The UK is expanding its Soft Drinks Industry Levy to milk-based drinks. Here are the new rules
Nestlé retains right to label Perrier ‘natural’ amid filtration scandal
A French court has rejected a case against Perrier’s owner Nestlé, who will now reclaim legal fees
Could the EU ban on ‘meaty’ names be extended to the UK?
Thanks to a deal earlier this year, labelling restrictions for meat alternatives may spread beyond the EU’s borders
Up the food chain
EFSA’s new boss: Why faster risk assessments are my guiding light
The newly appointed Dr Nikolaus Kriz has ambitions to optimise European food safety
EUDR delay agreed by EU member states
The EU council has backed a year-long delay of the landmark regulation
Will the EUDR be delayed after all?
Despite opposition from key industry players such as Ferrero and Nestlé, a one-year postponement may still take place
Trump removes coffee, beef, cocoa from tariff list
Consumer Brands Association urges further tariff rollbacks on products like palm oil and tin mill steel
New lipid gets EFSA novel food approval, and it cuts cholesterol
Food and drink manufacturers now have a new lipid to add to their formulation toolbox – one that boasts health and sustainability credentials
EUDR: How the changes affect food and drink
Sweeping alterations to the EU’s deforestation regulation changes the game for compliance and enforcement
Non-UPF Verified debuts standard for CPG brands
The standard includes ingredient criteria and processing intensity that align with nutrition research and food system realities
Food fight! Nutri-Score takes a swing at Danone
Danone has been called out by the creators of Nutri-Score for promoting a misleadingly healthy image of some of its dairy products
EU Biotech Act: What it means for food
The act is expected to streamline regulation in biotechnology
Another EUDR backflip: How did we get here?
In a dramatic pivot, the EU’s anti-deforestation law looks like it will be pushed back for some, and reworked for all. Here’s a timeline to help with the whiplash
EU ‘meaty’ names ban: What now?
As the plant-based industry pushes back against the ban, how likely is it to be implemented?
How functional food claims are regulated
What do companies need to do to ensure their claims are compliant in the EU?
Cocoa crisis: How politics and harvests could impact the sector
Events on the ground in producing countries will have significant effects on prices
EUDR: Delay will only impact smaller operators
Downstream operators will not be required to submit due diligence statements
Inside the EUDR IT system
Problems with the system, through which businesses must submit EUDR due diligence statements, were the given reason for the regulation’s potential second delay
FAO on tackling food security through innovation
Combining tech with other forms of innovation is the only way forward
Protein transition a priority for EU investment
Utilising plant-based proteins is vital for Europe’s autonomy as the world becomes more unstable, suggests innovation council head
UPF labelling is coming - but in what form?
Ultra-processed foods could soon be immediately recognisable front-of-pack
EUDR delay: Parliament pushes back
Lawmakers are beginning to voice opposition to any potential delay of the groundbreaking legislation
EU Parliament votes to ban ‘meaty names’
The ban would severely restrict labelling for meat alternatives in the EU