The UK government announced two key changes to its soda tax last week. The lower threshold the levy kicks in at will be reduced from 5g sugar per 100ml to 4.5g sugar per 100ml. Meanwhile, milk-based ...

Industry responses to UPF criticism often put forward reformulation, rather than tackling the underlying ultra-processing, as the answer. As historically, many of the health risks associated with UPFs ...

Daniel Payne reports on how the health industry and Washington influence and impact each other. He joined STAT in 2025 after covering health care at POLITICO. You can reach Daniel on Signal at danielp ...

To those outside the soft drinks industry, reformulation might sound simple, but those within it know it requires an intricate blend of science, patience, and consumer acceptance. As the Government ...

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies are facing the largest recipe rewrite in decades. From the FDA’s ban on brominated vegetable oil (BVO), which began enforcement in August 2025, to upcoming bans ...

Food reformulation is emerging as a powerful strategy to address rising concerns about poor dietary habits, nutrient deficiencies, and the increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

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In a world where the cost of certain ingredients is skyrocketing, reformulation isn’t just about cheap swaps, believes Kirsty Matthews, brand manager at Macphie. Using almond shortages as an example, ...

The concept of nutrient density refers to measuring the concentration of essential, beneficial nutrients such as vitamins, proteins, minerals and the like that are found in a food product relative to ...

As consumer expectations evolve, Tate & Lyle reveal to New Food why preserving mouthfeel through product reformulation is essential for delivering affordable indulgence. Food and drink manufacturers ...

Rising obesity rates are fuelling pressure to reformulate. But it’s a complex feat both technically and politically – as the UPF debate muddies the definition of health As far as health champions go, ...