Barry Callebaut’s move beyond chocolate fails to convince investors
Chocolate producer’s transition into complete product solutions is designed to unlock growth, but investors remain unconvinced
Flavours & colours
The GLP-1 effect: How weight-loss drugs are changing food and drink
Weight-loss drugs are reshaping the food and beverage landscape, driving demand for nutrient-dense, portion-controlled products and opening up new opportunities for innovation across the industry
Rip Van appoints former Hershey president to power next phase of growth
Former US president of Hershey, Todd Tillemans, joins Rip Van as CEO, as the fast-growing better-for-you snack brand eyes major expansion
Coca-Cola Co’s new Topo Chico Colección signals a new era for sparkling water
From premium provenance and adventurous flavors to functional benefits and kids’ beverages, a wave of new launches is expanding what sparkling water can be, and the occasions it can own
Is pumpkin spice making autumn bakery lazy?
Bakery launches and flavour forecasts reveal how fruit, roasted notes and dessert mashups can give seasonal ranges more bite.
Fi Asia 2026
What drives flavour discovery in Asia? 3 trends food firms must know
Asian consumers are well-known for incredibly demanding palates, so pushing new flavours into this market needs careful strategising. Here’s what food brands need to know
Mars gives Skittles a crystal crunch as texture trend accelerates
Confectionery giant gives Skittles a crunchy new twist, as texture becomes key confectionery battleground
From Kyoho grape to pickle: Why beverage brands are taking more risks with flavour
Step aside, orange and cola – global fruits, unusual botanicals and unexpected combinations are pushing beverage innovation beyond the familiar
Mondelēz bets on familiar favourites to drive growth
Confectionery giant gives Cadbury Twirl a makeover as brand extensions continue to drive confectionery innovation
Chocolate without cocoa? Why the industry’s taking alternatives seriously
Can alt cocoa secure chocolate’s future? As supply pressures mount, manufacturers are increasingly turning to cocoa-free and hybrid alternatives
Opinion
Beyond sugar reduction: The next challenge for food manufacturers
Low-sugar formulations no longer satisfy increasingly health-conscious consumers
5 clues to the future of grocery in Whole Foods’ latest LEAP Cohort
From culturally specific flavors to functional foods that don’t look like supplements, the 10 brands selected for Whole Foods’ 2026 accelerator offer a window into where the retailer sees opportunity
Nestlé takes Starbucks home as cold caffeine craze heats up
Nestlé capitalises on demand for cold caffeinated drinks with Starbucks Refreshers Concentrates
Protein, coffee and convenience drive Chobani’s next phase of expansion
Health and wellness trends have galvanised demand for nutrient-rich foods, supporting sales expansion across key dairy categories. US Greek yogurt major Chobani is taking note
Toblerone Biscoff and the trends transforming confectionery
Mondelēz’s latest launch capitalises on confectionery’s biggest trends as industry growth strategy shifts
Mondelēz makes Toblerone Pink Crush permanent in major first
Toblerone Pink Crush is here to stay as confectionery and snacking giant marking major production first
Flavors of the future: global inspiration meets local innovation
Why apple pie could be fall’s next breakout flavor trend
Apple’s rise in protein bars and social-first beverage content points to shifting trends in fall flavors beyond pumpkin spice
Flavors of the future: global inspiration meets local innovation
Flavor via fermentation reaches new efficiency with AI
AI simulations could help Crush Dynamics reduce energy use by an expected 30% while optimizing fermented grape purées and powders used to reduce sugar and sodium in food formulations
Flavors of the future: Global inspiration meets local innovation
What makes a flavor take off and what doesn’t?
While virality may boost a flavor’s recognition, the ones that win long term bridge the gap between familiarity and novelty
Flavors of the future: global inspiration meets local innovation
Letter from the editor: Flavors of the future
From Filipino ube to North African harissa – how are global flavors shaping CPG innovation and what ingredients are leading the charge?
Food’s fight for the evening snack gets serious
From game nights to movie marathons, evening snacking has become one of food and drink’s most valuable occasions
PepsiCo, Hormel and Knorr turn up the heat
As chiliheads and flavor-seeking consumers gravitate toward sweet heat and bolder sensory experiences, CPG brands are introducing spicy collaborations and limited-edition products
Folgers enters functional coffee with protein, prebiotic and focus blends
JM Smucker will launch four instant-coffee varieties in November, as it pursues growth in functional beverages
Cadbury x Oreo: Do collaborations and health claims still drive growth?
Cadbury and Oreo embrace collaboration trend with Cadbury Delights Oreo launch, but do health claims go a step too far?
Odd-couple marketing is having a moment in beverage
Soda meets self-care in these unlikely brand matchups
Swizzels takes crossover craze to next level with fragrance launch
British sweet maker Swizzels joins collaboration trend with latest launch
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
Raising the functional beverage bar: Drinks are becoming more specific and creative
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
News Bites
Food’s new rules: Regulation, reformulation and the reinvention of legacy brands
Transparency, health and regulation emerged as the defining forces shaping the food industry this month
General Mills removes artificial dyes from its entire cereal portfolio
A market leader in cereal sales plans to remove artificial colors from all of its products by the end of 2027
US Restaurant Beverage Trends: Drinks drive footfall and growth as Gen Z and millennials seek new flavours
Beverages are becoming one of the most innovative growth drivers for US restaurants, with consumers seeking new flavours, experiences and wellness, according to a new industry report.
Lindt takes ultra-dark to the limit with 100% cocoa launch
Lindt expands Excellence range with 100% cocoa as demand for extreme dark chocolate grows
FDA considers new natural food color petitions as synthetic dye phaseout looms
Petitions seek approval for safflower yellow, expanded uses for gardenia blue and changes to carrot oil production as food makers move away from synthetic dyes
Can culturally rooted snacks survive industrial scale?
As regional flavours go global, manufacturers risk engineering away the very character that made them valuable
Cadbury breaks category boundaries with beauty launch
Cadbury joins cross-category collaboration trend with MCoBeauty beauty launch
Flavor takes center stage in 7UP’s lime-led makeover
7UP leans into flavor with first major reformulation in more than 15 years
Hershey’s push for premiumisation picks up pace
Hershey’s stepping up its premium ambitions with elevated products, strategic acquisitions and a growing focus on affordable indulgence