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Unilever's food power brands are central to the NPD rollout. Source: Unilever

Unilever boss: €1.2b of NPD platforms will emerge in three years

Unilever is hedging its bets on 12 big and long-term innovations to bolster its bottom line as part of the giant’s turnaround plans under CEO Hein Schumacher.

How food and beverage is innovating to safeguard food security

The food and beverage industry is throwing out the rule book to create new, sustainable systems, which will protect food security for future generations. Discover how at Climate Smart Food 2024.

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Transforming the food system for climate and human health

Industry leaders in food-tech are overcoming the most pressing challenges facing the sector. How are breakthrough technologies forging the right partnerships to bring solutions to market?

How prevalent is animal rennet in modern cheese? Image Source: Getty Images/alle12

Which cheeses still use animal rennet?

Animal rennet is still prevalent in many of Europe’s cheeses, despite a shift towards vegetarian rennet. Geographical indicators are a key reason why.

Increased protein intake needed sooner than believed by most older consumers. Source: Getty

F&B opportunity: Boosting protein intake earlier for elderly

Additional protein intake for older people should begin much earlier than most consumers think, providing food and drink manufacturers with a new market to profit from.

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Plant-forward proteins: Growth of ‘non-mimic’ products outpacing meat analogues

Consumers seeking meat-free products are moving away from meat analogues to more ‘plant-forward’ products. How can players in the alternative protein aisles step up and fill the gap?

NPD Trend Tracker: Protein special edition

This week, our theme is sources of protein – be it in the form of meat, plant-based meat analogues, or desserts with protein as a key component.

EUDR watch: Discover the latest developments in this groundbreaking legislation

The EUDR deadline is now just months away, yet many suppliers and manufacturers remain unprepared for the changes. We’re cutting through the noise to bring you the latest on this complex new law.

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Cool for kids: The inside scoop on healthier ice cream

Creating a tasty lower fat, lower sugar ice cream for kids can be challenging. How can manufacturers accelerate and elevate their nutritional goals while offering tasty, healthier ice cream?

Will cocoa prices come down? Mondelēz believes so. Source: Getty

Mondelēz hints cocoa cost positivity as it hikes product prices

Mondelēz International bosses have cautiously signalled further cocoa pricing stability while at the same time the sweets and snacks giant prepares to push higher prices across its products.

Are coffee prices set to rise again?

Poor growing conditions in Brazil threaten coffee supplies. So, is another price hike on the horizon for this already-pricey commodity?

Investment needed to shore up UK food and drink manufacture's security. Source: Getty

Food security threat: report highlights areas in need of significant investment

Agri-tech, robotics and a centralised investment framework are all needed to transform and strengthen the UK’s food security, a harrowing think tank report has recommended.

Ukraine is Europe's largest market for soy. Image Source: Getty Images/Grafissimo

Ukraine’s growing soy output could be vital to Europe

Ukraine is Europe’s largest soy exporter and could be the key to sustainable soy for the continent.

The world of food tech start-ups is a complex one, but there's space to grow. Source: Getty

How food tech start-ups can attract investors and thrive

How do food tech and alternative meat and dairy start-ups gain the interest of investors? Kim Anders Odhner has his ear to the ground and explains what backers might be looking for.

How can global leaders combat AMR? Source: Getty

Business giants pile on pressure to cut antibiotics in global food chain

Food and drink suppliers will face increased scrutiny as 80 of the world’s biggest investors today join forces to pressure global leaders into tackling the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis or risk a worldwide financial meltdown.

Duckweed is easy to produce and is abundant in protein and nutrients. Image Source: Getty Images/showcake

Is duckweed the next miracle plant protein?

Duckweed is far more than just a pond-dwelling plant. It’s a nutrient-dense, easy-to-produce alternative protein.

Free three-day digital event focusing on climate smart food. Source: Getty

Revealed: New food tech and ingredients innovations

The food and drinks brands delivering head-turning sustainable tech and novel ingredients innovations are uncovering their secrets and industry insight at an exclusive, free-to-attend digital event.

Can consumers trust 'lactose-free' labels? Image: Getty/97

Lactose-free dairy: A look at labeling standards and recommendations

The lactose-free milk market is in growth, but how are lactose-related packaging claims regulated in major global markets?

Doritos is supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with space-themed snacks. Pic: GettyImages/Mordolf

Bakery and snack launches: From Doritos Zero Gravity Chips to OGGS Cruelty-Free Lemon Loaf Cake

As the snack and bakery industry gears up for the ‘ber’ months, brands are rolling out innovative snacks to warm up the season. Which of these exciting new launches will become the season’s go-to treat?