From Nestlé to Mondelēz, alt chocolate is gaining real ground
When the biggest names in the business get on board, it’s a clear sign the trend has legs
Market trends
Creating the next generation of beverages: 3 top tips for brand builders
How can brands push boundaries, carve out categories, and stand out from the crowd?
10 food megatrends in Europe, and who’s following them
What trends are dominating Europe, and which countries are they most popular in?
Nestlé confirms Blue Bottle Coffee sale as restructuring accelerates
World’s biggest CPG to sell coffee chain as Big Food reassesses service-led diversification
How GLP‑1 drugs are reshaping dairy innovation
Protein demand has been a boon for dairy – but there’s more to GLP-1-friendly formulation than meets the eye
10 top trends in functional beverages
Gut health, energy and relaxation are booming: but what else are consumers looking for in functional beverages and how can brands meet their needs?
Consumer caution throws global packaging into turmoil
Packaging volumes are suffering due to consumer caution
Nestlé slashes 450 jobs sparking union backlash
Nestlé’s set to cut more than 450 UK jobs as global restructuring begins
From coffee to soda: How protein is making waves in beverage innovation
Drinks are a new frontier for protein innovation
The next matcha? Ube surges in popularity
Health, clean-label status and recognisability have made the ingredient stand out
Hershey stock sell-off: Key stakeholder sells 30,000 shares
Major Hershey stakeholder sells shares following profit shock and leadership shift
The butter price crash: Winners, losers and what comes next
As butter prices collapse, farmers are feeling the sting – but it’s not all bad news for the industry at large
Nestlé weathers formula crisis to deliver strong Q1 growth
Nestlé overcomes infant formula recall to deliver solid Q1 growth, powered by Coffee and Confectionery
New product development
Just launched: Aldi, meat-free, avocado pots, protein cheese and more…
Functional dairy, hybrid comfort foods and plant-based reinvention showcase how brands are leaning into nutrition-led indulgence, playful formats and new consumption occasions
Letter from the editor
Sustainability at a crossroads
From upcycling to carbon-neutral claims, the food industry weighs real progress against rising costs, scrutiny and skepticism
5 big food trends in Sweden
What do Swedish consumers want?
Functional drinks shift focus from body to mind
Functional drinks have traditionally concentrated on the body. The next frontier is exploring brain health, cognition, focus, stress-relief and mental wellbeing
Private label is surging. Here are 3 ways food brands can fight back
Food and drink brands are fast losing ground to private labels. But they can still win
5 big food trends in Denmark
What do Danish consumers want?
GLP-1-friendly foods are booming – but the label is still taboo
From “high protein” to “supports muscle mass” claims, brands are coding GLP-1 benefits without naming the trend outright
The 7 nutrition trends redefining food and drink
From emerging ingredients to protein power, discover the nutrition trends shaping the future of food and beverage
Meat substitutes are only a small part of the plant-based market
Plant-based meat gets all the attention, but it’s actually traditional foods that dominate the sector
Winners and losers of the UPF backlash
Who is benefitting from consumer scepticism around UPFs - and who isn’t?
Functional beverages: The 5 overarching trends defining the next generation of drinks
What are the forces shaping the functional drinks of the future?
The KitKat heist that exposed a confectionery crime crisis
The KitKat heist went viral but exposed a multimillion euro cargo crime crisis
Why texture is the new king of ice cream
From layered tubs to crunchy chocolate coatings, ice cream has a new kingmaker - and it’s not flavour
Iran war: Six weeks in, how have food prices changed?
Food commodity prices have gone up as a consequence of the conflict
Barry Callebaut profits up 66% but sales slump continues
Strong cash flow and rising profits mask ongoing operational pressures in Barry Callebaut’s latest results, raising questions about what recovery will really look like for the chocolate industry
Unilever shares plummet following McCormick megamerger announcement
Unilever’s $44.8bn decision to merge its Foods business with McCormick has rattled investors and raised regulatory questions
5 big food trends in Ireland
What do Irish consumers want in food and drink?
Why TikTok is the new battleground for FMCG sales
TikTok Shop is fast becoming a serious FMCG sales channel. Here’s how
Hershey US president exits amid profits slide and brand backlash
Andrew Archambault’s unexpected departure comes as Hershey grapples with profit declines and reputational pressures
Nestlé backs filtered brews as next major coffee trend
Nestlé predicts filtered coffee will see a surge that reflects rising consumer demand for cleaner flavours and innovative brews, especially in APAC
2,000+ supply ships stranded: Iran war puts food security at risk
What started as an energy shock is fast becoming a food crisis, with stranded cargoes and fertiliser shortages threatening global supply chains
6 flavour trends coming for beverages - and coffee’s not one of them
With summer around the corner, beverage makers will be keeping a close eye on coffee shop innovation
Ferrero gets World Cup fever as confectionery goes big on sport
Ferrero is going big on the FIFA World Cup, with a high-profile campaign. What does it signal for the future of confectionery marketing?
Is Big Food breaking? Why the industry is selling itself off
Investors are losing patience as volume growth stalls and food giants tear up the playbook
Could the GLP-1 boom open the door to shrinkflation?
Users of the drugs want smaller portions - this could help food companies save money
Protein soda: Why the new craze is going from strength to strength
Gone are the days where protein drinks meant serious whey shakes at the gym. Protein soda is making the category much more fun
Coffee prices: Why 2026 is set to be a roller-coaster ride
It is getting harder and harder to predict what the market will do next
When demand falls but prices rise, who really pays?
From $7 chips to $8 cereal, food pricing is starting to defy logic – and the consequences aren’t falling neatly on one side
Gen Alpha and Beta: Functional food and beverage’s next big bet
Kids and teens power next growth phase for functional foods and beverages
Flavour trends in 2026: What’s up and what’s down?
Consumers are seeking bold and brash flavours and combinations
New product development
Just launched: Nestlé Nesquik plus battle of the meat-free steaks…
From plant-based steaks and free-from biscuits to nostalgic cereals and sustainable formats, brands are doubling down on indulgence, functionality and inclusivity as innovation across food and drink accelerates
The 10 most innovative food and drink products of the year
The hotly anticipated list of food and drink products in EMEA has been revealed
Nestlé steps up security following KitKat heist
Stolen KitKats sparked viral attention, delivering unexpected PR for Nestlé and exposing vulnerabilities in road freight security
Big Food’s high‑stakes race to reformulate
From regulation changes to supply chain pressures, reformulation is reshaping Big Food – fast
Iran conflict: How food can prepare for fertiliser shortages
How can the food sector prepare for future crises?
‘More is more’ spells the end for low and no
Low and no loses its shine as consumers reject restriction in favour of real ingredients, richer flavours, and products that prioritise pleasure
Animal welfare info makes consumers want to buy meat . . . up to a point
Consumers appreciate knowledge about animal welfare, but it depends on framing