Sustainability

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

Food and drink split on sustainability progress, exclusive survey reveals

Looking back at our Sustainable September initiative, where does the food and drink industry thrive and fall?

Mondelēz trials paper packaging for Cadbury Heroes campaign

Cadbury Heroes gets a sustainable makeover as Mondelēz trials paper tubs

Cocoa crisis: How politics and harvests could impact the sector

Events on the ground in producing countries will have significant effects on prices

Palm oil use wildly overestimated: are alternatives still a priority?

A new study suggests palm oil use is not as widespread as previously thought

EUDR: Delay will only impact smaller operators

Downstream operators will not be required to submit due diligence statements

Inside the EUDR IT system

Problems with the system, through which businesses must submit EUDR due diligence statements, were the given reason for the regulation’s potential second delay

FAO on tackling food security through innovation

Combining tech with other forms of innovation is the only way forward

Plant-based protein: Functionality grows as meat alternatives fade

Despite the downturn in meat substitutes, the popularity of plant-based protein lives on

Nestlé’s partnership with World Farmers Organisation promotes supply chain resilience

Regenerative agriculture provides more security for supply chains, believes the multinational

Protein transition a priority for EU investment

Utilising plant-based proteins is vital for Europe’s autonomy as the world becomes more unstable, suggests innovation council head

EIT Food: Is sustainability dead?

CEO Richard Zaltman discusses sustainability, tariffs and the future of food tech

How AI can protect F&B from commodity price volatility

A breakthrough in AI forecasting is enabling producers and businesses to insure their commodities based on predicted prices for the first time

Nestlé quits global climate alliance

Nestlé’s quiet exit from global methane-cutting alliance has sparked fresh scrutiny over its climate commitments

Combatting deforestation with cash: How financing is helping producers prepare for the EUDR

As the deforestation regulation approaches, finance initiatives are helping producers both large and small to change their ways

Food tech investors embrace caution - and look beyond sustainability

Start-ups are being subjected to higher, more exacting standards before securing funding

Cocoa market stable for first time since 2022

Cocoa prices have finally cooled after a historic surge - but will the calm last?

Opinion

Rejecting sustainability is bad for business

In the end, neglecting the environment will only harm food and beverage

Sustainable September

EUDR: How companies can ensure Indigenous rights are protected

Land use must be negotiated with Indigenous peoples

Mars pumps billions into renewable energy

Mars takes major step towards net zero by 2050