News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
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
The trial aims to prepare the industry for PPWR recycled packaging minimums that will be introduced in 2030
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
The 2026 shortlist of startups take on industry challenges around scalable food waste reduction, nutrition and food safety
Confectionery is booming, but what’s fuelling its momentum? We unpack the top trends transforming the category
Wine is facing increased pressure as temperatures rise
Food and beverage giant, Nestlé, turns to regenerative agriculture to safeguard coffee supplies
Kirin estimates carbon pricing could add JPY43.8bn (US$274.24m) to packaging costs by 2050, highlighting the financial trade-offs of the shift to a low-carbon economy
Building resilient food systems will require action across the value chain, from supporting farmers on the ground to deploying new technologies that improve nutrition and boost productivity
Prolonged rainless periods in Europe have put strain on food production
Experts say consumer acceptance and food safety concerns, including technical and regulatory barriers, remain key hurdles to wider adoption of biobased packaging
Sustainability remains an ‘afterthought’ for many in the face of high food prices
The weather event will be the largest in living memory, according to the UK’s Met Office
From Cadbury and Oreo to Toblerone and Côte d’Or, Mondelēz encourages consumers to trade up as it doubles down on premiumisation
Confectionery indulgence is shifting from ‘more is more’ to ‘worth it’ as consumers prioritise quality, experience, wellness and sustainability
The race to build a climate-smart food system is putting ingredient suppliers in the spotlight
Hershey’s stepping up its premium ambitions with elevated products, strategic acquisitions and a growing focus on affordable indulgence
From a small-town America to the world’s biggest confectionery company, Mars mark 115 years of family ownership and industry influence
Heatwaves have led to water shortages across the continent
Nestlé, Danone, Barry Callebaut and Kraft Heinz speak about their strategies to deal with climate volatility during the weather event
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
ADM and The Every Company are scaling up US production of a fermented egg white protein pitched at formulators tired of whey’s price swings
Mars shows how sustainable sourcing can strengthen supply chains with Shubh Mint programme
Mars and Save the Children launch major new project to support women in cocoa farming
Confectionery giant focuses on hero brands, innovation and acquisitions to drive growth
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
A flurry of trading activity has led to a boost in coffee prices
IFT First
Advances in extraction, refining and on-site processing showcased at IFT FIRST are shifting upcycling from a sustainability strategy to a platform for premium proteins, bioactives and functional fibers
Nestlé announces new €4.9bn standalone water and premium beverages company, in partnership with Platinum Equity
Nestlé delivers stronger organic growth and improving volumes in H1 2026, but net profit falls 31.4%
EFSA significantly lowers safe intake level for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) as a result of “new scientific evidence”
Agriculture company Syngenta names a new leader in anticipation of its Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing, with its former chief executive leaving to ADM
Excluded from the EUDR scope, palm oil waste could find new opportunities in regenerative agriculture
Organic growth weakens as Lindt targets demand recovery
New proposals have been set out to help drive more sustainable glass production, while offering the industry consistency in measuring and reporting.
Once criticized for their water use, almond growers are embracing precision irrigation, groundwater recharge and carbon-storing practices to position the crop as a more climate-smart ingredient
As food companies seek measurable ways to demonstrate sustainability progress, attention is increasingly shifting upstream to the farm
Food and beverage companies now have a practical, measurable and independently verifiable route to scaling regen ag while reducing greenwashing risks
World’s biggest chocolate producer weighs in on cocoa market concerns as UN issues El Niño warning