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
Sustainability
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
EUDR: Certified palm oil supports compliance in Netherlands
The RSPO’s partnership with the Dutch government gives it a key role in EUDR compliance
Sustainable September
Unilever and PepsiCo among companies in new regenerative agriculture initiative
The initiative will centre around farmer-facing organisations and focus on upscaling
Plant-based dairy: Barriers for adoption
Dairy substitutes still face difficulty in getting through to some consumers
Cocoa harvest: What manufacturers can expect from yields
Cocoa yields will have a substantial affect on prices
Alternative materials market strengthens as sustainability declines
As the need for alternatives becomes clearer, sustainability fades into the background
Sustainable September
Mars, PepsiCo and ADM join forces to advance ag-tech
Mars, PepsiCo and ADM are partnering to help farmers adopt regenerative agriculture - boosting soil health, crop resilience and sustainability
What a waste – can big food really close the loop?
A major food and drink player has ambitions to close its waste loop, but can it be done?
Sustainable September
‘Think progress over perfection’: Heineken’s sustainability chief on brewing change
What’s it like leading sustainability at one of the world’s largest brewers? Heineken’s senior director for global sustainability reveals how she tackles the big challenges; embraces new opportunities to drive change; and her top tips for embarking on a...
‘Meaty’ names ban: One step closer after key Parliament vote
The European Parliament wants to further restrict labelling for meat alternatives
Sustainable September
Could the commodity crisis lead to more deforestation?
As crops are driven to more temperate climates, more forests are put under threat