News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
The energy drink maker cited SKU rationalization and a pause in innovation during its Alani Nu and Rockstar integration for the shortfall, countering investor anxiety with a $300 million stock buyback plan
Clean label, GLP-1 and cultivated meat feature in this edition of Trend Tracker
Kraft Heinz is spending to rebuild US retail share, splitting Taste Elevation from Away From Home and consolidating supply chain and procurement
The agency’s decision to submit a white paper rather than a proposed rule limits its legal force but could still influence voluntary reformulation, front-of-pack labeling and future federal food policy
Nestlé’s decision to sell 50% of its Waters business to Platinum Equity ends months of speculation. But why opt for a joint venture and what does it mean for the future of Peranel?
Ferrara is turning up the heat with its latest Trolli launch, giving away Jeff Cole-designed trainers inspired by its new gummies
Numerator and Kantar data show weight loss has become the dominant reason for GLP-1 use in the US and globally
Letter from the editor
From combating food misinformation to redefining healthy eating and scaling AI-enabled innovation, IFT FIRST 2026 underscored how evidence-based science is reshaping the future of food
Snacks are the biggest beneficiary of Hollywood-powered marketing, with 60% of consumers noticing brand collabs “often or always” and 68% saying they’ve purchased a co-branded or special edition product
Faster trend cycles, retailer demands and shrinking product lifecycles are reshaping food and beverage innovation
As public markets keep discounting listed food companies, family-controlled giants are stepping in with the patience – and the premiums – to buy them
New research suggests Australia and New Zealand are following the same GLP-1-driven consumer shifts seen elsewhere, offering an early indication of where the wider APAC food market could head next
From GLP-1 to naturalness, the evolution of energy drinks worldwide is being driven by a variety of different trends
Fear and uncertainty surrounding the growing Cyclospora outbreak are driving consumers away from fresh produce and toward frozen foods, creating ripple effects for grocers, restaurants and produce suppliers
Outsourcing becomes a priority as CPGs seek greater flexibility, speed and resilience
The company’s years-long shift toward branded, retail-ready chicken products and strategic customer partnerships helped insulate its poultry business from falling commodity chicken prices, offering a potential roadmap for other processors
Uber Eats expands regional grocery network to challenge retail giants
The snacking multinational has seen a strong second quarter, returning to volume growth and succeeding in emerging markets
The retailer says lower prices moved products but had less impact on traffic than expected, leading it to double down on personalization and targeted promotions
IFT FIRST
By preserving naturally occurring milk exosomes that conventional processing often destroys, biotech startup Exosomm says it can help manufacturers deliver clinically relevant bioactive benefits without compromising food safety, shelf life or scalability
AI is recognizing brands that solve a problem, according to new data
High protein is here to stay while consumers seek fresh, whole foods as part of their healthier snack routine
As food and supplements increasingly converge, experts say sports nutrition brands must sharpen health messaging and create new consumption occasions to stay competitive.
Another stage of the acquisition is now complete, with more to come
Unilever sees modest Foods growth while progressing McCormick combination
Grupo Bimbo says it’s thriving alongside private label’s rise across the US grocery aisle, even as store brands outsell it in parts of its own core bread category
Are AI carts helping brands sell more products, or are they helping shoppers become smarter, more value conscious buyers?
Climate change is no longer a future threat for Europe’s food and drink. It’s already here, and it’s reshaping the way European food and drink operates
Agthia’s Fuell, Iran-US war and UAE Nutri-Mark feature in this edition of Middle East Focus
Coffee sustainability worldwide is at a crossroads, as prices fluctuate and concerns grow over climate change, farmer incomes and long-term supply resilience
IFT FIRST
The AEB’s Eggcelerator Lab and Founder Cohort program aim to incubate food companies that incorporate eggs into their formulations
As SNAP enrollment shrinks, retailers rethink value, convenience and e-commerce
A flurry of trading activity has led to a boost in coffee prices
EFSA significantly lowers safe intake level for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) as a result of “new scientific evidence”
The deal will be scrutinised for its impact on competition
Agriculture company Syngenta names a new leader in anticipation of its Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing, with its former chief executive leaving to ADM
The traditional three-meal day falls from favour as consumers choose spontaneous snacking
Letter from the editor
From gut health and protein to olive oil, pantry staples and retail strategy, this special edition explores how brands are transforming specialty foods into everyday essentials
Energy drinks and caffeine-based beverages are facing growing scrutiny worldwide, with regulators introducing tighter restrictions amid concerns over their health impacts and increasing consumption among younger people.
As the lines blur between sports nutrition and wellness, demand for traditional performance ingredients is booming. But sports nutrition brands are increasingly challenged by niche specialists that excel at emotive storytelling and lifestyle positioning.
This summer’s frozen launches are answering an industry-wide call for convenience that doesn’t compromise on quality
Growth Asia Summit 2026
New Zealand may be best recognised globally for the quality of its dairy exports, but the island nation plans for more of its food and nutrition products to gain international renown
本期探讨伊利在老年营养领域的创新战略、电商渠道的运动营养业务增长、把握理性享乐时代机遇等内容