Ingredients & formulation
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WebinarAutomated solutions for mycotoxins and vitamins in complex foods matrices
1 October 2026 | 3:00 PM BST | Free webinar
NewsFDA targets longstanding GRAS loophole but UPF definition remains unpublished
The US Department of Health and Human Services proposes mandatory GRAS notifications but leaves the UPF definition still unresolved.
OpinionUltra-processed foods and dietary guidance: why context matters
Choosing foods for good health can be difficult when availability, taste and budget shape decisions. While broad categories aim to simplify choices, new evidence suggests greater nuance is needed to improve global food environments.
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Ultra-processed foods and dietary guidance: why context matters
Choosing foods for good health can be difficult when availability, taste and budget shape decisions. While broad categories aim to simplify choices, new evidence suggests greater nuance is needed to improve global food environments.
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Designing nutraceuticals around biology, not ingredients
Health claims on nutraceuticals can be limited due to the need for scientific evidence, which traditional products often lack. Here, we introduce a new approach to nutraceutical formulation that marries biology with engineering to address specific health issues – and the results are looking good.
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ArticleFrom science to shelf: the rise of pet gut health innovation
Elisabetta Pierangelo, Global Vice President of Research & Development at Mars Pet Nutrition, reveals the latest research that is helping to reshape pet food formulation strategies that prioritise gut health for optimum overall wellness.
ArticleHow wellbeing will drive food sector’s next phase of growth
Backed by data-driven insight, Sharon Bligh from the Consumer Goods Forum cuts to the heart of how manufacturers can get ahead of the curve by catering to the distinct yet varying needs of today’s consumer.
ArticleRebuilding food from air: how Solar Foods is scaling a new production system
Solar Foods is pioneering a new way to produce protein using energy, microbiology and gas fermentation instead of agriculture. New Food Deputy Editor Ben Cornwell speaks to Dr Juha-Pekka Pitkänen about the technical, regulatory and industrial challenges of scaling this novel food technology.
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ArticleHow fermentation can transform the global food system
Shirin Bamezai, PhD candidate in synthetic biology at Imperial College London, and Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro, Director of the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein, examine how advances in synthetic biology are transforming this ancient practice for the future of food.
ArticleThe new Nexis GC-2060 gas chromatograph: lower operating costs and maximum efficiency for your laboratory
Shimadzu’s new Nexis GC-2060 combines analytical intelligence with innovative hardware to cut gas and energy consumption, reduce manual workload and simplify complex sample analysis. Designed for maximum flexibility and efficiency, it helps laboratories lower operating costs without compromising performance or accuracy.
ArticleThe evolution of bioactivity: how women’s health needs could reshape the ingredients industry
Emerging research on creatine, collagen and glutathione is challenging long-held assumptions about the role of bioactive ingredients in women’s health. Enzym Groups Olena Krasovska considers the implications for ingredient innovation, formulation and functional food development aimed at supporting healthy ageing.
ReportGlobal Food Supply Chains in 2026: building resilience under pressure
Climate shocks, geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruption are reshaping global food systems. The Global Food Supply Chains in 2026 report explores how the industry is responding as resilience becomes an increasingly urgent priority.
ArticleThe challenge of reducing saturated fat without compromising flakiness and lift
Demands for clean-label, delicious products that also meet HFSS requirements may seem contradictory, but there is a solution – and it’s nuanced.
ArticleNew Food launches new website designed for food industry professionals
New Food has launched an updated website to improve access to content across food manufacturing, food safety and innovation, alongside a new membership model that provides full access to premium analysis, reports and expert commentary.
ArticleActive lifestyle nutrition: from high-intensity sports to structural everyday performance
As active lifestyle nutrition expands beyond sports products into everyday wellness, Riya Jain explores how advances in protein systems, fibre integration and formulation design are reshaping the category’s next phase.
ArticleHuman milk oligosaccharides transition from infant formula to functional ingredients
Advances in precision fermentation and emerging adult clinical data are positioning human milk oligosaccharides as a new class of functional food ingredient beyond infant nutrition, selectively supporting beneficial gut bacteria and immune function.
ArticleDecoding the hidden structure of modern foods: how TD-NMR is supporting plant-based innovation
Unlocking the secrets of plant-based foods, Dr Kevin Nott at Oxford Instruments shows how TD-NMR helps scientists understand water and fat at a molecular level, shaping the next generation of meat and dairy alternatives.
ReportScaling Biotechnology and Novel Foods: inside the industrial reality of food innovation
New food technologies are advancing rapidly but scaling them remains the industry’s defining challenge. The Scaling Biotechnology and Novel Foods report explores whow to turn promising science into industrial reality.
ArticleUnlocking Snack Success in Europe with yeast-based ingredients
The evolution of the European snacks market: from the quest for health to the thirst for flavor experiences. As consumer demand for healthier and more sustainable snack options grows, manufacturers must adapt by using innovative yeast-based ingredient solutions. Biospringer offers a range of solutions to meet these challenges and address ...
ArticleTackling taste, cost and trust: insights from the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein 2026 Conference
A week on from the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein 2026 Conference in London, New Food Deputy Editor Ben Cornwell reflects on the ideas, debates and breakthroughs that defined the event and why the future of alternative proteins still hinges on three stubborn challenges: taste, cost and trust.
ArticleThe return to real: navigating food reformulation and consumer trust in 2026
As consumers push for simpler products, greater transparency and more balanced nutrition, Jo-Ann McArthur, President of Nourish Food Marketing, shares the key shifts and opportunities shaping food integrity and innovation in 2026.
ArticlePositioning prebiotics, postbiotics and fermentates in gut health innovation
Reflecting on the progression of the gut-health ingredients market, Shivani Srivastava shares landmark developments from recent months that indicate future direction and focus for the industry.
ArticleUK’s junk food ad ban has landed – but gaps in obesity policy remain
As the UK’s junk food advertising ban comes into force, it marks a significant shift in obesity policy with real implications for marketing and reformulation. Drawing on international comparisons, New Food Deputy Editor Ben Cornwell explores what the ban may change in practice and where its limits begin to show.
OpinionFood fraud 2026 and beyond: new targets, tactics and risks
Drawing on his extensive insight and all the data he can lay his hands on, Professor Chris Elliott reveals the areas most at risk of exploitation in our food system, highlighting the questionable benevolence of AI as both friend and foe.