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Coffee prices recently met a 13-year high, and show no sign of falling. Image Source: Getty Images/Dennis Gross

When will coffee prices come down?

Over the past year, global coffee prices have been on the rise. When will they start to fall?

Has COVID-19 changed eating and drinking habits for good?

The global pandemic was the biggest health emergency for a generation. But how did it affect eating and drinking habits? And what opportunities do these new habits create for manufacturers?

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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?

Pressure heats up as big food and drink businesses call for an end to caged farming. Source: Compassion in World Farming

ADM and Carrefour among businesses ramping up cage-free food calls

Europe’s biggest food and beverage companies are rallying in support of a complete ban on caged food production.

Plant-Ex will spend big to expand in North America. Source: BGF/Plant-Ex Ingredients

£9m secured by small ingredients supplier for ‘US expansion’

A family-owned natural colours, flavours and extracts business supplying global food and drink manufacture has secured a £9m investment to grow into the States.

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Cell-cultured meat: Can yeast-based protein hydrolysates target nutritional specificity?

Yeast-based protein hydrolysates are emerging as a key tool towards making large-scale production of cell-cultured meat a reality. How can food manufacturers tap into the latest advances?

One of the most powerful people in snacking, Richie Gray, is looking for Mondelēz International’s next big bet. Source: Mondelēz International

Mondelēz Snackfutures’ head on staying attractive to investors

He may well be one of snacking’s most influential men. So, an audience with Mondelēz International’s Snackfutures Ventures boss, Richie Gray, could indeed be the making or breaking of a business.

What are the biggest barriers to innovation in food and beverage? GettyImages/piranka

What are the barriers to innovation in food and beverage?

Many of food and beverage's greatest innovations are born from from start-ups. But why is innovation on a decline and what's the future of food and drink NPD?

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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?

Penny Germany's new price-marked packs show low prices in bold. Source: Penny Germany

Penny’s new packs brilliant for shoppers but brutal for manufacturers

Penny Germany’s new eye-catching, special-edition price-marked packaging of five own-label products is bold and brilliant for consumers. But for manufacturers, it’s a slap in the face.

Ammonia is a key component of fertiliser. Image Source: Getty Images/simonkr

Capturing ammonia: Materials to catch this crucial chemical

Ammonia is crucial in many parts of the food industry, including food safety and the production of fertilisers. A new study looks at different ways to capture it.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Top trends in beverage alcohol

What are the top trends driving the global beverage alcohol market forward - and how can we expect the industry to evolve?

Infant formula that mimics lipid structure of breast milk enhances calcium absorption and modulates gut microbiota, said researchers of an ongoing trial. © Getty Images

Gold standard: Infant formula that mimics mother’s milk promotes bone and digestive health – Junlebao

Infant formula that mimics lipid structure of breast milk enhances calcium absorption and modulates gut microbiota, and in the process, strengthens the overall immunity, say preliminary findings of an ongoing trial.