News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Regulation and investor pressure are slowly turning up the heat on dairy majors to report, disclose and reduce their GHG emissions. But can the industry maintain its growth ambitions in a climate of growing scrutiny?
Premium indulgence and snacking are driving momentum at ice cream major Froneri – and sustainability is underpinning both trends
FoodNavigator and AgNavigator’s new event will explore the business case for sustainability
Up the food chain
The snacking giant’s innovation lead talks sustainability, the future of cocoa and his love of ‘how things work’
Attitudes towards the category, which has not yet arrived on European shelves, are still developing
Disruption from the conflict in Iran adds to existing pressure from weather and high demand from social media virality
Nestlé Waters under mounting pressure over alleged plastic dumping and water contamination
Three months on, the conflict continues to push up food prices
With pressure on conventional coffee production, coffee grown in a lab is one alternative that could ease demand
With major food manufacturers pledging support and new certifications taking root, brands like Simple Mills and Tractor Beverage are accelerating their regenerative organic product rollouts
In Iceland, geothermal energy powers the food sector
The regulatory burden has been significantly reduced
Forty major food companies pledge to accelerate regenerative methods across their supply chains
How does a sustainable supply chain work in a category rooted in ancient agriculture but facing modern global demand?
The plant-based major has seen severe divergence between channels
Side streams and waste streams are often versatile and multi-purpose
Opinion
The simplification kept much of the regulation in place, not compromising as much as feared
While the two formats both provide vegan alternatives to animal-sourced products, one is a clear winner in terms of market share
Sales continue to fall, particularly in foodservice, but the company sees some signs of recovery
As the price of crude oil is buoyed by the Iran war, the world’s energy markets are scrambling for alternatives
Mars doubles down on renewables with major wind power deal, signalling how major CPGs are reshaping the food industry’s path to net zero
From activist roots to mainstream success, Tony’s Chocolonely shows how bold flavours, smart collaborations and a clear mission can turn ethical chocolate into a global growth story
What trends are dominating Europe, and which countries are they most popular in?
Extreme heat has a significant effect on livestock and fish, and can impact the quality of eggs and dairy
Despite significant progress in the sector, barriers to compliance remain for palm oil
Letter from the editor
From upcycling to carbon-neutral claims, the food industry weighs real progress against rising costs, scrutiny and skepticism
What do Swedish consumers want?
What do Danish consumers want?
As the deadline for the regulation approaches, the commodity continues to grapple with barriers to compliance
Mars invests in regenerative farming as it ramps up efforts to hit net zero by 2050
Nestlé, Barry Callebaut, the RSPO and Rainforest Alliance will all take part
How can the food sector prepare for future crises?
Satellites provide long-term data on land use
Global confectionery giants join NGOs and major retailers to create UK Cocoa Coalition
Climate pressures and production costs will force the sector to adapt, but the threat is not existential
From wheat and soy to rice and sugar, global food power is increasingly concentrated and understanding who really holds the leverage has never mattered more for manufacturers
Cocoa prices climb as supply expectations shift and demand struggles to recover
Restrictions on naming may not be a disaster for meat alternatives
Opinion
Innovation in pet food is everywhere
Some predict that plant-based growth could balloon in the coming decade
Stringent regulations put some investors off, but rules could be streamlined
Industry can do more to encourage healthy diets
As the initial hype dies down, investors in meat alternatives want a return on their investment
For once, weather may not be the deciding factor
From rising innovation to shifting consumer demands, chocolate is entering a new era
It may be the end of chocolate as we know it
Mars invests in community resilience worldwide, starting with cocoa growers
The world’s biggest chocolate makers are working together to futureproof cocoa and support growers
The cocoa crisis is winding down, but the biggest producers of chocolate still want to protect themselves in a volatile sector
Key players in chocolate already have the year’s cocoa supply locked in. But smaller players may not