News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
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Organic industry stakeholders press lawmakers on domestic production, infrastructure, farm relief and enforcement as the sector works to grow beyond $76 billion
With dairy retail sales benefitting from health and wellness trends such as weight management and increased protein consumption, which categories have the biggest growth runway?
Food can give more to consumers than just taste and texture
Bone broth may find new relevance as consumers seek protein, simplicity and nutrient density
From personalised nutrition to GLP-1-friendly foods, gut health is entering a new era
A new technique could theoretically make it easier to produce cultivated steak
Plant-based foodservice customers visit restaurants about 50% more often than meat-only consumers and spend roughly $1,950 annually at quick-service venues, according to Good Food Institute research
The food companies’ lawsuit alleges sugar producers used nonpublic competitor data to fix, raise and maintain granulated-sugar prices for years
From game nights to movie marathons, evening snacking has become one of food and drink’s most valuable occasions
Manufacturers may need to look beyond the typical proteins that have dominated the food and drink sector in recent years as demand for natural, high-protein products continues to grow. Having taken off in the US, could egg white protein be the next big...
The potential of gut health is varied and so are consumer expectations
The sweetener landscape is becoming increasingly diverse, but what does the future hold?
Mars’ food-tech ventures suggest big food is headed towards technologies rooted in food production rather than finished products
Consumers may accept smaller formats when they deliver a clear value proposition, according to o9 Solutions
As chiliheads and flavor-seeking consumers gravitate toward sweet heat and bolder sensory experiences, CPG brands are introducing spicy collaborations and limited-edition products
As skepticism of processed foods grows, plant-based milk brands embrace simpler recipes
JM Smucker will launch four instant-coffee varieties in November, as it pursues growth in functional beverages
Traditional food cultures are often perceived to clash with new food innovations, but the truth is more complex
Dairy-free ice cream, China plans and EU ‘meaty’ ban feature in this edition of New Protein Watch
August PPI data show relatively little movement in final-demand food prices, but sharp increases in grains, oilseeds, confectionery, diesel and select packaging inputs could put pressure on food and beverage makers in the months ahead
Demand for premium whey continues to climb as weight-loss trends shape food and beverage innovation. Can supply catch up?
Advocates of molecular farming say plants could serve as low-cost bioreactors for producing growth factors, a key and often expensive ingredient in cultivated meat production
After finding that regenerative messaging alone was not enough to drive purchases, Applegate is investigating whether farming practices can influence the nutritional composition of food and whether that could give consumers a more personal reason to...
Food giant awards more than $13m in grants to six global projects through Mars Impact Fund
Such plant proteins could offer food manufacturers new clean-label emulsifiers for plant-based products
Health experts point to muscle, bone and cardiovascular health as key priorities for consumers taking GLP-1 medications and navigating midlife, creating opportunities for food and beverage brands to connect functional nutrition with consumer education
New research suggests carob flour can make gluten-free pasta firmer, less sticky and nutritionally stronger
Ireland has its sights on Asia’s growing premium nutrition market, positioning its grass-fed dairy credentials to meet rising demand for quality dairy products
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As consumers look beyond generic energy and wellness claims, emerging brands are creating drinks tailored to specific needs, from focus and calm to protein and recovery
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
News Bites
Transparency, health and regulation emerged as the defining forces shaping the food industry this month
A market leader in cereal sales plans to remove artificial colors from all of its products by the end of 2027
FDA wants companies to notify the agency when they determine food ingredients are Generally Recognized As Safe. But with hundreds of potential notifications and fewer staff, questions remain over whether FDA has the resources to review them
‘Sugar Coated’ connects decades of cereal-box designs to the policies governing food labels and health claims
Mandatory GRAS notifications could make regulatory risk a bigger factor in fundraising, partnerships and M&A, potentially pushing innovators toward safer bets and away from riskier products
The sector is entering an integration phase, according to Ever After Foods’ CEO Eyal Rosenthal, where partnerships, acquisitions and platform-based business models could help tackle persistent cost and scaling barriers that have slowed commercialization
Prolonged rainless periods in Europe have put strain on food production