Over 500 Sainsbury’s products to get new fibre labels
The supermarket has promised to add thousands of tonnes of fibre into UK diets by 2030.
Nutrition & Health
The new rules of healthy: what consumers want now
In a recent webinar focused on health, Food Manufacture heard from a panel of experts including Nomad Foods, Lumina Intelligence, Bio&Me, and the British Nutrition Foundation, about the key trends defining today’s food and drink landscape.
Functional stacking: the new nutrition obsession you haven’t heard of yet
Matthew Balkin, Huel’s former nutrition lead, Registered Nutritionist and founder of Balkin Nutrition, looks at the future of nutrition as its focus moves from just ingredients to biological systems.
Nestlé appoints new nutrition & health lead amid restructure
Nestlé has named a business executive officer to oversee its new nutrition & health business across the UK and Ireland.
An existential shift is coming: Dimbleby on the forces set to reshape food
The industry is already seeing a myriad of different pressures, including increased labour and input costs, but Henry Dimbleby has warned things may get much worse before they get better.
Industry experts lay out most effective levers for healthier diets
A new report has been published by the British Nutrition Foundation setting out key actions needed by retailers, manufacturers and the out-of-home sector to improve UK diets.
Too good to be true? When food and drink health claims leave a bad taste
As regulation tightens, legal expert Samantha Woodley explains how brands can navigate the CAP Code and avoid health-related compliance pitfalls.
Opinion: Food producers are being judged by hidden algorithms and not all are evidence based
As consumer concern about ultra-processed foods reaches new highs, food scanning apps are shoring up trust, but not all of them are built on the same science. For food producers, understanding which apps to engage with matters more than ever.
Why Premier Foods is unfazed by GLP-1s
Premier Foods full year results showed promising growth, driven by its sweet treat division. While weight loss drugs and health-conscious consumers are on the rise, the chief executive has revealed little concern over the impact of GLP-1s.
Watch: Experts unpack health trends shaping food industry
Food Manufacture’s upcoming webinar will bring together four leading experts to unpack the biggest health trends driving the sector, exploring how these sit alongside science, regulation and NPD strategy.
FDF Scotland launches new funding to help SMEs ahead of HFSS deadline
Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland has launched a new round of funding to support Scottish food and drink manufacturers.
The UK is getting sicker younger, while future policy threatens to undermine progress
With new data showing that UK healthy life expectancy has dropped, Food Manufacture’s editor looks at the drivers behind the shift, opportunities for the F&B industry, and where unintended consequences could emerge.
61% of Brits say junk food firms should help foot the NHS bill
A coalition of organisations led by Sustain, The Food Foundation, and the Obesity Health Alliance, are calling for UK Government to take tougher action on the food industry as new polling shows British public considers healthy eating to be too inaccessible.
Healthy F&B: What the modern consumer wants
A new report from Lumina Intelligence has outlined the key trends shaping UK consumers’ expectations when it comes to healthy food and drink.
45% of Brits cutting back amidst health trends and GLP-1s
Almost half of British adults (45%) are now following a specific diet as health continues to lead the charge.
Plant-based meat can improve diets - but a key cog is missing
New research shows swapping ‘processed’ meats with popular plant-based options can lead to meaningful dietary improvements. However, inconsistent micronutrient fortification remains a key challenge - and opportunity - for manufacturers.
M&A in the high protein market
Food Manufacture hears from two merger and acquisition specialists on how the UK’s high-protein market is driving corporate transactions.
Investors tell OOH sector to step up on health reporting
More than 30 investors with over $1.1 trillion in assets under management have called on out-of-home businesses to report and set targets on the healthiness of their sales.
Unilever to buy US green supplement firm
The FMCG giant has signed on the dotted line to acquire Grüns – the US vitamins, minerals and supplements company.
California pushes ‘non-UPF’ seal as certifications multiply and confusion grows
A proposed state-backed label aims to simplify ultra-processed food choices, but could competing definitions and private certifications risk muddying the message for consumers and complicate reformulation efforts?
What makes a good protein?
Matthew Balkin, Huel’s former nutrition lead, Registered Nutritionist and founder of Balkin Nutrition, discusses what makes a ‘good’ protein and how to assess its quality.
Herbalife acquires personalized nutrition firm Bioniq in $150 million deal
Global nutrition giant Herbalife Ltd. has acquired assets of UK-based personalized supplements company Bioniq, with the aim of expanding its tailored nutrition offering.
Why did Danone buy Huel?
This week saw Danone announce its acquisition of Huel - but given its already strong health portfolio, why didn’t it just develop its own equivalent?
Gut health trend enters new era
The gut health trend is entering its next phase – one shaped by sharper science, smarter consumers and big opportunities
What does the NPM update mean for food businesses?
The Nutrient Profiling Model 2018 introduces some significant changes which food and drink manufacturers will need to be attuned to. Angie Jefferson, RD RNutr and strategic projects manager for the British Nutrition Foundation, outlines what we know so...
Zoe fails to overturn ASA ruling on gut supplement ad
Professor Tim Spector says the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) decision to uphold its ruling that Zoe’s Daily30+ supplement advertisement was misleading is a profound failure of logic.
UK obesity epidemic: The UPF scapegoat debate
Industry experts have their say on ultra processed food and the UK’s obesity crisis.
Fearne & Rosie founder: ‘That naivety and simplicity is a big part of why our business started’
Rachel Kettlewell talks about swapping the classroom for jam making, distrust in the health category, and why it’s ok to drop the ball sometimes in this latest podcast episode.
Is this the obesity gamechanger we’ve been waiting for?
The UK is currently in the grip of a serious obesity epidemic, with an estimated 65% of British people now overweight. But is change around the corner?
Soluble vs insoluble fibre - and its impact on the gut
Not all fibres are created equal. For food manufacturers, that means fibre choice needs to be intentional, especially when addressing consumers with digestive sensitivities. Emma Cahill, Tate & Lyle’s global marketing director for sweeteners, fibre and...
Are ready meals ready for GLP-1?
Louise Forster-Smith, innovation director at Hot Pickle dives into the world of ‘GLP-1-friendly’ ready meals to find out if healthier formats can move beyond niche appeal.
Sainsbury’s goes protein wild
The retailer is the latest in a long line to launch new ranges which leverage the ever-popular trends of high protein and nutrient dense mini meals.
£3M boost for UK diet and health R&D
The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) are investing £3 million to drive diet and health innovation.
Danone urges UK clarity on ‘healthy’ food definitions but warns current proposals could make things worse
As the UK Government gets set to consult on its new health score, Danone is urging policymakers to provide a clearer definition of what constitutes ‘healthy food’.
Industry raises ‘serious concerns’ following UK Nutrient Profiling Model update
The UK Government has published the long-awaited update to the nutrient profiling model (NPM) 2004/5 which would see tougher rules imposed on food and drink.
M&S accused of ‘ripping off’ influencer’s ‘brain food’ snacks
Marks & Spencer has become embroiled in a legal dispute over accusations that its ‘brain balls’ range is ripping off an influencer’s original idea.
Government backing for organic food could deliver ‘huge national returns’
Government backing for organic food could deliver huge health and economic returns, a new report has concluded.
Ingredients under pressure: What HFSS means for NPD
It’s a challenging time for food manufacturing with escalating costs, spiralling demands and increased regulation all set to further hit the sector.
UK Prime Minister promises healthier school food
The Food Foundation has welcomed the Prime Ministers commitment to improving the nutritional quality of children’s food in schools but called for “decisive action.”
Reformulation: Hard work but not to be ignored
Despite talk of HFSS rules being watered down, reformulation remains a constant across food and drink – from sugar reduction to sustainability targets. But getting it right is no easy feat, as Michael Segal, VP of solutions and blends at Tate & Lyle,...
Applied Nutrition plans for expansion with revenue capacity to c.£200M
Applied Nutrition, the sports and wellness brand, is set for expansion with an increased revenue capacity to around £200 million and plans for a new global distribution facility and head office.
Reducing meat and dairy consumption helps pursuit of Scottish diet and climate goals, report says
A new report from Food Standards Scotland has concluded that reducing meat and dairy consumption can help meet the Scottish dietary goals and climate targets.
Brand exemptions defined, as Government clears up junk food ad rules
The Government has published its response to the consultation on the draft advertising regulations around less healthy food and drink advertising on TV and online.
Pepsi introduces functional cola with prebiotics
The Pepsi-Cola launch marks a significant innovation within the cola category and follows other prebiotic-focused beverage NPD.
More children obese than underweight for first time, Unicef report finds
The number of school-age children and adolescents that are obese has exceeded the number that are underweight for the first time, a new Unicef report has found.
Government opens consultation on banning energy drinks for under-16s
The proposal, which could save tens of millions of pounds, was set out as a government commitment in the 2024 King’s Speech and underscored in Labour’s recently published 10-Year Health Plan.
UPFs ‘harm men’s health’, new study finds
A new human study has found that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) lead to increased weight, disrupt hormones and introduce harmful substances linked to declining sperm quality.
Co-op bolsters health and wellbeing offer through Holland & Barrett partnership
Co-op has partnered with Holland & Barrett to boost the health and wellness offer across its convenience stores.
Man-made famine taking place in Gaza due to Israel’s actions, UN body says
An entirely man-made famine is currently occurring in Gaza due to Israel’s blockade on aid, the UN-backed Famine Review Committee has declared.
Baby food manufacturers given 18 months to slash sugar and salt
The Government has announced a crackdown on sugar and salt in baby foods, challenging manufacturers to reduce levels in baby foods aimed at children up to 36 months old.