From trend-chasing to execution: 5 lessons for the food industry
Food innovation is moving beyond trend-chasing, with recent developments showing how brands are turning consumer shifts into viable products and strategies
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Africa beckons: 3 key insights for food firms eyeing the next billion
As an emerging market, Africa is often less mentioned than regions like Asia and Latin America — but there is a huge consumer population here for food firms to unlock
Beverages dominate the fastest growing brands in US
Beverage brands dominate the US market’s 25 fastest-growing brands in 2026, despite a challenging year for overall brand growth.
Kroger’s sales growth slows as Cyclospora, drug-price changes weigh on Q2
Produce sales suffered during the Cyclospora outbreak, while Inflation Reduction Act-related pharmacy changes created a larger drag on comparable sales
Japan Focus: Kumamoto’s food label reprieve, the cost of decarbonisation for Kirin, Roku Gin’s summer story, and more
This week’s Japan Focus covers emergency food labelling measures in earthquake-struck Kumamoto, Kirin’s low-carbon transition costs, Suntory’s seasonal Roku Gin packaging, and the latest developments in premium beer and dairy-free ice cream
APAC Agri-Food Innovation Summit
Beyond innovation: Why adoption is the real challenge for Asia’s food future
From agricultural advances to new nutrition trends, experts believe adoption will depend on education, accessibility and optimising for consumer needs
Is food investing enough in climate adaptation?
As heat and drought hit production, climate change is no longer a future threat to prepare for, but a present reality to adapt to
Food inflation may look tame, but rising CPG input costs suggest otherwise
August PPI data show relatively little movement in final-demand food prices, but sharp increases in grains, oilseeds, confectionery, diesel and select packaging inputs could put pressure on food and beverage makers in the months ahead
Twinings and Ovaltine expected to impact profit for Associated British Foods
The weather features heavily in Q4 update and predictions for the financial year ahead
Cadbury x Oreo: Do collaborations and health claims still drive growth?
Cadbury and Oreo embrace collaboration trend with Cadbury Delights Oreo launch, but do health claims go a step too far?
What’s the difference between effective and attractive packaging?
The fine line between effective and attractive packaging comes down to how brands use design elements to stand out on crowded shelves while solving shoppers’ problems within seconds
From breadbasket to growth market: How Grupo Bimbo, Nestlé and General Mills are redrawing LATAM’s food map
Turning LATAM’s abundant resources into growth will demand resilient farms, local production and sharper market choices
Canada’s tariff retaliation puts US food and agriculture industries in a bind
Dairy and steel groups back aggressive US trade action, while broader agriculture groups warn that escalating tariffs and retaliation could threaten critical export markets
Is traditional snack advertising becoming obsolete?
Campbell’s is putting 85% of its working media budget into digital channels, reflecting Big Food’s changing approach to how brands are built and sold
CPGs could get relief from packaging claims patchwork, but with strings attached
Two bipartisan bills advancing in Congress would establish national standards for recyclable and recycled-content claims, but environmental advocates are challenging their approach to mass balance and state preemption
Campbell’s Co slashes dividend, cuts jobs and raises prices in $500M savings push
The Campbell’s Company expects another year of declining sales and earnings as it launches a savings program, reshapes its portfolio and steps up investment behind its strongest brands
Are consumers right to be concerned about food prices?
A combination of global crises, both human and natural, has already impacted food prices and will likely affect them further
The next retail media win may not come from Amazon
A diverse retail media strategy can bring strong returns for brands of all sizes
Why are consumers choosing simplicity in meals?
Five-minute meals and protein drive 2026 eating trends
Foremost Farms to shut major cheese site
Shifting consumer demand and changing market dynamics have led the co-op to re-think its product mix
Beyond ‘GLP-1 friendly’: The nutrition opportunity food brands are missing
Health experts point to muscle, bone and cardiovascular health as key priorities for consumers taking GLP-1 medications and navigating midlife, creating opportunities for food and beverage brands to connect functional nutrition with consumer education
Is the snack market slowing? How changing habits are reshaping the industry
Despite strong growth forecasts, questions are emerging over the future of the snacking sector
Innovation, trust and health credentials fuel growth for world’s leading non-alcoholic drinks brands
Leading non-alcoholic drinks brands are differentiating themselves through innovation, health credentials, portfolio expansion and consumer trust, according to a new report.
Creative friction: How Taiwan taps tradition for modern Asia
Mayor Huang Ming-Hui tells FoodNavigator how Taiwanese brands are balancing traditional appeal with modern consumer needs as they expand across Asia
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
Raising the functional beverage bar: Drinks are becoming more specific and creative
As consumers look beyond generic energy and wellness claims, emerging brands are creating drinks tailored to specific needs, from focus and calm to protein and recovery
Can ‘touchless’ preservation extend shelf life without adding ingredients?
As consumers push back against chemical-sounding preservatives, startups are developing technologies that protect food from the surrounding environment rather than adding ingredients to it
Top 10 shortlist announced for FoodNavigator’s Global Food Tech Awards EMEA heat
The 2026 shortlist of startups take on industry challenges around scalable food waste reduction, nutrition and food safety
Hormel’s retail segment hit by Q3 commodity turkey and snack nut declines
Mixed fiscal Q3 results show a 2% decline in organic net sales as Hormel Foods navigates planned business exits and price elasticity
How Pringles has engineered the physics of the perfect dip
Pringles has strengthened its famous crisp to show why dips, toppings and fillings can’t be treated as finishing touches
Which food trends are big in Africa?
The continent’s consumers are fusing tradition and modernity
PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Hershey & more drop into the spirit of Halloween with FOMO-inducing launches
From Fanta’s Haunted Universe and Mountain Dew’s Trolli collaboration to Alani Nu and Reese’s, brands are borrowing scarcity, exclusivity and collectibles to turn seasonal beverages into coveted releases
Why food products live or die on shelf: A retailer’s perspective
Winning supermarket shelf space is difficult but keeping it can be considerably harder
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
Instant without compromise: 3 startups reimagine convenience food for more than speed
From chef-inspired pasta sauces to protein-packed power bowls and nutrient-dense children’s meals, a new wave of food startups is proving that convenience doesn’t have to mean compromising on flavor, nutrition or quality
Consumers redefine beverage premiumisation as experience overtakes price
Consumers are redefining the meaning of beverage premiumisation by focusing on connection and occasion, new research has revealed.
Middle East Focus: UAE healthier system, OSK growth and Iran food casualties
UAE healthier food system, OSK eyes regional growth and Iran war food casualties feature in this edition of Middle East Focus
Grocery volume declines deepen as SNAP cuts reshape shopper behavior
As tighter SNAP eligibility reduces food-assistance participation, shoppers are shifting toward staples, value brands and lower-priced retailers, which is putting new pressure on grocery sales
Health awareness reshapes drinking habits as Americans cut back on alcohol
Alcohol consumption in the US remains at a record low, with growing health concerns driving more Americans to cut back and explore non-alcoholic alternatives, a new Gallup survey has showed
Europeans finally care about GLP-1s
Europe’s GLP-1 conversation is taking off. While uptake still trails the US, interest is surging across the continent
Avo oil under pressure: Science and lawsuits challenge the premium halo
A major authenticity study and proposed class actions against Utz and Campbell’s are exposing the risks behind snacks’ costly avocado oil makeover
Matcha made easy: Startups turn ritual into routine with convenient formats
As matcha’s popularity grows, Chuh, Shinzo and other emerging brands are using convenience, flavor innovation and new formats to turn a café favorite into a packaged beverage category