Are we wrong about plant-based’s decline?
Some predict that plant-based growth could balloon in the coming decade
Sustainability
Cultivated meat still stalled by regulation, but change may be on the horizon
Stringent regulations put some investors off, but rules could be streamlined
Consumer want to eat healthily - so why don’t they?
Industry can do more to encourage healthy diets
Alt protein investors are tired of waiting - they want confidence in the future
As the initial hype dies down, investors in meat alternatives want a return on their investment
Coffee prices drop after record highs
For once, weather may not be the deciding factor
The future of chocolate: Innovation surges as expectations shift
From rising innovation to shifting consumer demands, chocolate is entering a new era
Chocolate isn’t doomed, but it’s changing fast
It may be the end of chocolate as we know it
Mars launches Impact Fund with cocoa farmers first to benefit
Mars invests in community resilience worldwide, starting with cocoa growers
Mars, Mondelēz, Nestlé, Hershey, and Lindt team up to transform future of cocoa
The world’s biggest chocolate makers are working together to futureproof cocoa and support growers
Nestlé, Mondelēz, Mars, Barry Callebaut: Which chocolate giants are diversifying?
The cocoa crisis is winding down, but the biggest producers of chocolate still want to protect themselves in a volatile sector
Are falling cocoa prices giving an edge to small choc players?
Key players in chocolate already have the year’s cocoa supply locked in. But smaller players may not
From plant-based to packaging: The future of sustainability in food
In some sectors, sustainability is declining; in others, it’s flourishing
What’s driving the rise of hybrid meat?
Industry is showing keen interest in the hybrid trend
Opinion
Meat alternatives are too niche - plant-based can do so much more
Meat mimicry shows little sign of broad appeal, yet plant-based foods have opportunities beyond it
Alternative proteins could still hold opportunities for industry
Could alt meat still have economic potential?
Climate crisis pushes global food system to breaking point
As climate change intensifies the global food system is being stretched to its limits. Can real‑time data and rapid response strategies help manufacturers stay ahead?
5 strategies to protect against food supply chain shocks
With market uncertainty coming from every angle, F&B makers must be ready
Nestlé ramps up regenerative agriculture with global partnerships
Nestlé’s new sustainability partnerships could redefine regenerative agriculture for the wider industry
How much could the protein transition cost farmers?
A move towards plant-based food production could see farmers losing out - by billions
Will cocoa prices remain low?
Right now, the dizzying price spikes of the past two years have largely disappeared
Parliament refers EU-Mercosur to Court of Justice
The long-awaited deal has hit another roadblock
Is Beyond’s diversification the nail in the coffin of plant-based meat?
As Beyond, once one of plant-based’s leading brands, expands into drinks, the future of the sector is far from clear
What’s in for dairy from the EU-Mercosur agreement?
The treaty secures greater access for EU producers to South American markets and strengthens protections for GI products
EU-Mercosur: 6 takeaways for F&B
The landmark trade deal with the Latin American bloc will have long-lasting impacts on the food sector
Is pet food sustainable?
Pet diets can sometimes have a higher climate impact than their owners’
How F&B can tackle water scarcity
Water is a vital part of food production
Medjool dates, saffron and cardamon seeds: Entrepreneur creates flavorful functional alternative to traditional milkshakes
Finance professional turned food entrepreneur Masuma Zahara Bukhari brings an exotic flair to the fast-growing functional dairy-free category
France bans imports of foods containing EU-prohibited pesticides
The measure aims to protect French farmers from ‘unfair competition’
The future of chocolate: An era of bold innovation and ultra indulgence
Chocolate is undergoing a dramatic transformation. From cutting‑edge cocoa‑free innovation to the rise of premium indulgence, discover how makers and brands are reinventing the world’s favourite treat
The race to replace palm oil: Who’s ahead?
From yeast‑based oils to CO₂‑derived fats, discover which next‑gen palm oil alternatives are closest to commercial scale and why 2026 could be a breakthrough year
Opinion
The EU is making a mistake by choosing not to boost novel foods
By explicitly cutting off novel foods from use in regulatory sandboxes, the EU is stifling innovation
3 food predictions that came true in 2025 (and 3 that didn’t)
What predictions were right, and which ones didn’t come to pass?
EUDR delay confirmed
The deforestation regulation’s postponement comes after a year of political wrangling
Alternative cocoa: Ways confectionery’s most under-threat ingredient is being replaced
Chocolate makers has been significantly impacted by the cocoa crisis. Ingredient innovation offers a solution
Cocoa, coffee, and wine won’t survive with climate cooling alone
Climate cooling isn’t enough to save cocoa, wine, and coffee – industry needs to do more to protect these crops for the future
Is the commodity crisis really turning a corner?
Better fortunes for under-pressure commodities suggest that the worst could be, for now, behind us
CRISPR crops: The next frontier for food security?
The innovative gene editing technique can make crops more disease and drought resistant, but faces scepticism from regulators and NGOs
EUDR delay and review agreed by EU
The Council and Parliament have decided to postpone the landmark regulation
EU bioeconomy strategy: What it means for food
The wide ranging strategy touches on both packaging and novel foods
Cocoa at risk: How the chocolate industry can futureproof supply
Climate shocks, farmer shortages, and price volatility threaten chocolate’s future, but innovation and sustainability offer a solution
EUDR delay now likely to go ahead
The landmark deforestation regulation is a step closer to being postponed following a vote in European Parliament
Crops at risk: How F&B can respond
Land degradation is one of many threats to agricultural yields globally
Has the cocoa crisis changed chocolate forever?
The cocoa crisis is forcing chocolate manufacturers to rethink everything - from sourcing and compliance to innovation and consumer trust
EUDR delay agreed by EU member states
The EU council has backed a year-long delay of the landmark regulation
Patents plummet in alt proteins: Has innovation ground to a halt?
Alternative proteins have lost a lot of popularity in recent years, and this is reflected in IP activity
Will the EUDR be delayed after all?
Despite opposition from key industry players such as Ferrero and Nestlé, a one-year postponement may still take place
EUDR: How the changes affect food and drink
Sweeping alterations to the EU’s deforestation regulation changes the game for compliance and enforcement
Sugar prices to 5-year low: When will they rise again?
The price of sugar will not stay low forever
Nestlé, Mondelēz, Hershey - How chocolate giants are coping with price hikes
The largest players in food are making bold decisions in an effort to boost growth
Transparency demanded as trust in food system declines
Consumers want specific kinds of information about their food