Unilever, Mars, Ferrero & Kraft Heinz: A story of spin-offs, splits, mergers & acquisitions
From Kraft Heinz’s split to Mars and Kellanova’s mega-merger, the world’s biggest food brands are reshaping the industry
Reformulation
PepsiCo: Prebiotics and sugar act separately in cola
Pepsi’s new beverage innovation contains prebiotic fibres
Top food and beverage disruptions in 2025
From labour shortages to climate chaos, the food and beverage industry is fighting fires on all fronts
Top 5 functional confectionery ingredients
Functional confectionery is booming. Find out which ingredients are driving the trend
Artificial sweeteners still bitter? Natural fix shows promise
Scientists discover possible solution to ‘bitter’ taste in artificial sweeteners
Protein quality essential consideration for consumer health
Not all protein sources provide equal health benefits
The sweetener trust crisis brands can’t ignore
Consumers are turning away from sweeteners amid rising health concerns and distrust. What does this mean for the future of food and beverage?
3 megatrends disrupting food and beverage
As consumer priorities shift, food and beverage businesses must adapt fast to survive
Mars to reformulate iconic brands in 2026
M&M’s, Skittles, and Starburst will ditch artificial colours, but not every product is making the switch
Top 5 food trends for Autumn/Winter 2025
Bold flavours, indulgence, flexitarianism, and wellness are reshaping consumer demand as 2025 draws to a close
Do consumers really want less sugar? The sweet debate unwrapped
As sugar reduction reshapes sweets and snacks, are brands keeping pace with what consumers want?
How Kerry’s salt and sugar reduction tech is quietly driving its bottom line
As brands face mounting pressure to cut sodium and sugar without compromising taste, reformulation is no longer a niche concern – it’s driving real commercial gains. Kerry’s behind-the-scenes tech is helping reshape everyday foods and quietly lifting margins
‘Stop moving the goalposts!’ Small businesses dread sugar tax reformulation drama
The UK wants to increase the scope of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy: and small businesses are worried
Gluten-free market to hit $13.67bn by 2030
Gluten-free is no longer niche. With the market growing fast, brands are racing to overcome production hurdles for new product development
Top 5 confectionery trends for Autumn/Winter 2025
Functional benefits, luxe indulgence, bold flavours, and festive flair set to dominate confectionery
Alcohol sales strong despite consumption crash
Alcohol sales are are on the up while consumption continues to drop. What’s causing this unusual trend?
What ingredients ease dehydration? It’s not just water
As heatwaves spike continent-wide, consumers need all the help they can get to stay hydrated
Food industry scrambles to respond to GLP-1 craze
The drugs have already been predicted to change the way we eat
How AI-powered protein design can solve food’s biggest problems
Proteins already do nearly everything in nature. AI is unlocking what they can do next
How GLP-1 is transforming the future of food and beverage
GLP-1 is changing weight loss one injection at a time. But what do GLP-1 consumers want to eat and what’s behind their decision to ditch old fashioned diets?
How important is mouthfeel in reformulation?
Cost and health targets have pushed reformulation to the forefront of food and beverage. But what impact does a change in mouthfeel have on consumer perceptions?
Industry told to cut fat to protect cognitive health
Evidence reveals risk to brain health after just three days of high-fat diet
Global convenience market growing fast
Convenience channel expansion shows shift in shopping habits as consumers increasingly favour hassle-free buying options
Industry hit by further calls to cut salt in obesity fight
Scientists push for cuts to salt levels in food as evidence uncovers increased obesity risk
Changes shaping chocolate’s future
Chocolate is one of the most loved sweet treats on the market. But environmental challenges and changing consumer behaviours are transforming the industry’s future
Biggest NPD mistakes brands make
New product development can be a resounding success or an embarrassing failure. We look at the biggest mistakes brands make
Hybrid cheese sales grow as plant-based ‘fails to satisfy’
Plant-based cheese is falling short on taste and texture, leading to a surge in interest for hybrid options. And now scientists are even making it ‘healthier’
Big Interview
Nestlé’s nutrition head on declining birth rates and ageing populations
From niche health needs for infants to catering for an ageing population, Nestlé’s head of nutrition has a vast and changing portfolio to grapple with
Top 10 rising food and beverage trends for 2025
Food and beverage is awash with new and growing trends. We discover what consumers are craving in 2025
Top 7 immune-boosting ingredients consumers search for
The ‘food as medicine’ trend is powering sales of foods and beverages with immune-boosting ingredients. We take a look at the top seven most in-demand immunity boosters
Gut-friendly chocolate revolutionises confectionery market
Scientists have discovered the secret to ‘rich’ and ‘luxurious’ probiotic-enhanced chocolate
Unilever reveals top 4 innovation-driving food trends
The future dishes appearing on foodservice and restaurant menus are key trend indicators for food manufacture. Here are the key takeaways from Unilever
Latest Nestlé news
Up to the minute updates from the Swiss food and beverage giant
Top 6 anti-inflammatory ingredients consumers want
Anti-inflammatory ingredients sales are rising as multiple diets make them a must-have for consumers. We take a look at the top six
Top 5 functional health & wellness ingredients
The health and wellness trend is dominating food and beverage, driving demand for ingredients that feed into the hype. We take a look at the top five
Secrets to maintaining brand relevancy – an insider’s guide
Consumer behaviours are changing fast, making brands work twice as hard to keep pace and stay relevant. So, how are they doing it?
Food industry blamed for 60% overweight and obesity rate by 2050
The globe’s obesity problem is notching up another belt loop, with well over half of adults expected to be overweight by 2050. And the food industry has been called out as a sinner
Functional non-alcoholic drinks are industry gamechanger
Interest in non-alcoholic drinks is growing fast. Now added functional benefits look set to supercharge sales.
Gluten-free: Improving its taste, texture and price point
The popular category still has several issues to overcome. How is the industry working to combat these?
New diabetes figures raise questions over HFSS regulations
Will new figures, highlighting links between sugar-sweetened drinks and diabetes, push governments to move further on sugar reduction regulations?
Top 5 women’s health trends impacting food and beverage
Women’s health is fast becoming one of the biggest food and beverage trends of the decade. We look at the top five categories gaining attention, sparking NPD and boosting sales.
Will latest fish oil discovery boost fortification trend?
Fish oils have been linked to improved muscle strength. What does this mean for the food industry and what NPD opportunities does it create?
All-star panel confirmed for digital sugar reduction event
What’s next for food and drink sugar reduction? Is it sweeteners, plant-based or less sugar altogether FoodNavigator explores in this, free digital webinar
Is government HFSS obsession unhealthy?
HFSS cuts have been high on government healthcare agendas for years now. But is the rush to reformulate doing more harm than good?
Alt dairy brands will live or die by texture
New research has reaffirmed the importance of texture to reformulating within the alternative dairy category.
How F&B is getting creative with salt reduction
Europe-wide salt reduction regulations have pushed food and bev makers to innovate since 2007. So, how is industry cutting salt and what NPD is emerging?
ADM reveals 2025 strategy – healthy indulgence takes centre stage
Ingredients giant ADM has revealed the NPD and consumer trends driving its business forwards, including healthy indulgence.
K-pop, AI and the future of food tech – how Gen Alpha will lead the change
Tomorrow’s food technology is happening right now, a leading food futurist has claimed in his assessment of what tech is and will drive Europe’s food and drink sector forward.
Customer innovation driving Tate & Lyle volume growth in strong H1 financials
Tate & Lyle has returned to volume growth in the first six months of its financial year, but revenues are down and predicted to be lower still at year end.
UPF debate not black and white
There's a lot more to the UPF debate than just 'good' foods and 'bad' foods. We dive into the great UPF debate to discover more.