How fibre went from forgotten nutrient to consumer obsession
Once dismissed as dull, fibre is now reshaping global food and drink innovation
Healthy foods
Winners and losers of the UPF backlash
Who is benefitting from consumer scepticism around UPFs - and who isn’t?
5 big food trends in Ireland
What do Irish consumers want in food and drink?
Could the GLP-1 boom open the door to shrinkflation?
Users of the drugs want smaller portions - this could help food companies save money
Unilever buys greens supplement brand Grüns
Unilever has acquired VMS company Grüns, a leader in the greens supplement category, to expand its beauty and wellbeing portfolio in the U.S.
Gen Alpha and Beta: Functional food and beverage’s next big bet
Kids and teens power next growth phase for functional foods and beverages
How ‘GLP-1 friendly’ claims are regulated in the UK and EU
Can brands promote food for GLP-1 users on pack?
Do GLP-1s have a future in Europe?
Consumer scepticism, as well as the structure of healthcare, makes adoption lower than in the US
From fitness to lifestyle: How protein demand has evolved
Protein is often associated with strength and fitness - but the category is no longer just about this
4 big food trends in The Netherlands
What do Dutch consumers want?
Why Danone bought Huel: and what’s next for meal replacements
Danone is fast-expanding into meal replacements. What does its Huel deal mean for the category?
Danone swoops to buy meal replacement brand Huel
Food and beverage giant Danone is to acquire plant-based meal solutions business Huel as part of its wider growth strategy
Gut health trend enters new era
The gut health trend is entering its next phase – one shaped by sharper science, smarter consumers and big opportunities
5 big food trends in the UK
What do UK consumers want?
Mushroom boom in food and beverage faces shakeout as growth collides with inflation, consolidation
Functional mushroom products surge across beverages and snacks, but rising competition, consumer pullback and a wave of acquisitions signal a more challenging next phase
Understanding ‘food noise’ in the age of GLP-1s
The removal of food noise is the key to GLP-1s’ success
Consumer want to eat healthily - so why don’t they?
Industry can do more to encourage healthy diets
Why the sleep crisis is food and drink’s next big global battleground
Sleep deprivation is becoming big business as consumers obsess over how much shuteye they’re getting, but how is the market responding?
Beyond Meat is now Beyond
The plant-based meat manufacturer has been diversifying for a while, but now it has fully rebranded
Big Food’s race to reinvent as market shifts
Big Food is tearing up the rulebook – but what’s driving the sudden rush to rebrand, reformulate and reinvent?
Blurred lines: Confectionery and sports nutrition collide in snacking revolution
From protein‑packed chocolate bars to big‑brand collaborations, sports nutrition and confectionery are merging fast
Why vertical farming failed - notes from a survivor
Four reasons why after more than $6bn investment in indoor farming, there’s just one man left standing
Inside the $330bn functional food frenzy fuelled by PepsiCo, Coke & Nestlé
From PepsiCo to Nestlé, global giants are racing to cash in on the booming functional food craze, but with trends shifting fast, the stakes have never been higher
Why food giants are pivoting to beauty
FMCGs and ingredients suppliers see the beauty market as an attractive alternative
Fibremaxxing out, diversity in: Why fibre sources matter
The type of fibre consumed, rather than just the amount, is important for consumers to take into account
EFSA refuses to confirm sucralose safety in biscuits and cookies
The food safety body has ruled that the sweetener is still safe, but not in bakery
5 big food trends in Italy
What do Italian consumers want from food?
Yuka drives reformulation but leaves brands in the dark
In a world of pervasive confusion and growing mistrust over the contents of our food, the Yuka app is one claiming to sow a few seeds of clarity and transparency
Food makers must listen to ageing populations - or be left behind
As the population changes, food will have to reshape itself around the needs and preferences of its demographics
Green by default? The silent food revolution no one’s talking about
We’ve heard of ‘health by stealth’. But what about ‘sustainability by stealth’?
Why the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines need a ‘mulligan’ – and how to fix them
This isn’t a food fight, it’s a structural failure, according to experts who say the new US Dietary Guidelines need a reset, not another round of compromises
Clean label vs. functional foods: Can the two trends coexist?
Functional foods are often ultra-processed – but can they be clean label?
GLP-1s: Acute pancreatitis warning added to product info
Reports around GLP-1 drugs’ potential links to the illness have spurred regulators into action
GLP‑1 shake‑up: How food makers are reshaping NPD for smaller appetites
The GLP‑1 boom is rewriting consumer behaviour at speed and forcing food makers to rethink everything from portion size to product strategy
TikTok’s influence on food: How online trends blow up
The social media platform can drive food trends to the point where they move markets
Are GLP-1 ranges healthy? What food brands must know
Top food brands are embracing GLP-1-friendly ranges. But are these products nutritionally-sound?
GLP-1 ranges: Should you launch one?
We round up the challenges and opportunities of entering the ‘GLP-1 friendly’ meals arena
A new ‘superfood’ ingredient? The world’s fastest growing plant shows big promise
Fresh research into the world’s fastest growing plant reveals significant health benefits - if it’s prepared the right way
After GLP-1s, food steps in: Why weight maintenance is the next big opportunity
Former GLP-1 users looking to keep the weight off are a potentially underserved consumer base looking for foods and beverages that will help the feel full longer, manage portions and meet their health goals
What is the ‘GLP-1 halo effect’?
The GLP-1 craze could end up changing more diets than expected - even those of non-GLP-1 users.
GLP-1s: Winners and losers in food and drink
The GLP-1 revolution will benefit some sectors and harm others
Longevity vs healthy ageing: What’s the difference in food?
Consumers are often attracted to the same diets for different reasons
5 ingredient trends driving the next wave of GLP-1 innovation
Manufacturers get the spotlight for launching GLP-1-friendly food and drink, but it’s ingredient suppliers behind the scenes often spotting the trends that make it possible
Should ultra-processed foods be defined by what they’re not?
Foods that do not meet the definition of ‘non-ultra-processed’ are UPFs by default
GLP-1s, tariffs and health: Why food brands are reformulating
Sometimes recipe reformulation is a choice, sometimes it’s an order
Top 5 longevity trends shaping food and drink
Longevity is redefining consumer behaviour. Here are the top five nutrition trends every food and beverage brand needs to know
The Big Shift: Five trends transforming food and beverage
Discover the breakthrough ideas redefining how food is created, regulated and trusted
France bans imports of foods containing EU-prohibited pesticides
The measure aims to protect French farmers from ‘unfair competition’
Performance nutrition booms as ‘everyday athletes’ take over
How the ‘everyday athlete’ is powering up performance nutrition