Opinion
The EUDR must go ahead or risk losing credibility
The regulation is approaching its deadline, and it’s essential that it meets it
Supply chain
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?
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
What’s holding organic back? The industry takes its case to Congress
Organic industry stakeholders press lawmakers on domestic production, infrastructure, farm relief and enforcement as the sector works to grow beyond $76 billion
Walmart’s tech expansion a boon for startup CPGs
Upgrades to the retail giant’s distribution network and increased adoption of its AI chatbot Sparky are enabling a broader product assortment
HHS’ RFK Jr supports organic as Trump administration backs regenerative agriculture
HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr told organic industry leaders he would do “anything and everything” to help the sector grow, while distinguishing USDA Organic from the Trump administration’s growing focus on regenerative agriculture
From farm to fork: 10 climate bottlenecks threatening food supply chains
At every stage in the supply chain, heat, drought and changing weather patterns are putting pressure on the food sector
Food inflation may look tame, but rising CPG input costs suggest otherwise
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
GLP-1 nutrition trend fuels premium whey demand
Demand for premium whey continues to climb as weight-loss trends shape food and beverage innovation. Can supply catch up?
Applegate Farms explores regenerative agriculture’s next selling point: Nutrition
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...
Canada’s tariff retaliation puts US food and agriculture industries in a bind
Dairy and steel groups back aggressive US trade action, while broader agriculture groups warn that escalating tariffs and retaliation could threaten critical export markets
Mars pumps $13m into future talent and farmer resilience
Food giant awards more than $13m in grants to six global projects through Mars Impact Fund
CPGs could get relief from packaging claims patchwork, but with strings attached
Two bipartisan bills advancing in Congress would establish national standards for recyclable and recycled-content claims, but environmental advocates are challenging their approach to mass balance and state preemption
Big Food’s colour promises are colliding with supply chain reality
The dye deadlines are closing in, but the alternatives aren’t ready
How wine can adapt to a changing climate
Wine is facing increased pressure as temperatures rise
From farm resilience to nutrition security: APAC food leaders map priorities for a resilient food system
Building resilient food systems will require action across the value chain, from supporting farmers on the ground to deploying new technologies that improve nutrition and boost productivity
3 lessons from a year of high-profile food recalls
Food safety leaders say brands that prepare for recalls before they happen can better protect consumers and maintain trust
Consumers still care about sustainability in 2026 – yet other priorities win out
Sustainability remains an ‘afterthought’ for many in the face of high food prices
El Niño 2026 may be ‘largest since the 19th century’
The weather event will be the largest in living memory, according to the UK’s Met Office
Canadian dairy groups urge Government to protect food sovereignty in US trade talks
Dairy groups in Canada have urged the Government to defend the sovereignty of its food production while in negotiations with the US.
Beverage manufacturers to face aluminium market volatility through 2026
The aluminium market is likely to remain volatile through the rest of 2026 with tariffs, capacity and elevated pricing likely to hit beverage manufacturers.
New Trump tariffs ‘like deja vu’ according to food industry panel
As the administration replaces IEEPA duties with section 301 forced labor tariffs, food and beverage importers face renewed legal battles and supply chain uncertainty
The new sustainability playbook starts with suppliers
The race to build a climate-smart food system is putting ingredient suppliers in the spotlight
Gay Lea Foods invests $200m to boost cottage cheese production amid Canadian shortage
Canadian dairy co-operative Gay Lea Foods is to invest more than $200 million to help address the country’s cottage cheese shortage
Drought hits Europe: How have crops been impacted?
Heatwaves have led to water shortages across the continent
Walmart to deploy 90 million Wiliot IoT tags by end of 2026
Driven by next-generation IoT pixels that monitor cold chain compliance for perishables, Wiliot cements its status as a retail logistics powerhouse
Cyclospora outbreak reshapes grocery shopping and restaurant traffic beyond recalled lettuce
Fear and uncertainty surrounding the growing Cyclospora outbreak are driving consumers away from fresh produce and toward frozen foods, creating ripple effects for grocers, restaurants and produce suppliers
UK CEOs sound the alarm over serious supply chain vulnerabilities
A majority of UK CEOs have warned that a major supply chain shock could have catastrophic consequences for large British businesses.
Tyson Foods says value-added chicken playbook shields profits from commodity price swings
The company’s years-long shift toward branded, retail-ready chicken products and strategic customer partnerships helped insulate its poultry business from falling commodity chicken prices, offering a potential roadmap for other processors
Sustainability Snippets: Coffee strategies, Coca-Cola and food waste
Coffee strategies, Coca-Cola and food waste feature in this edition of Sustainability Snippets
The climate shock that could reshape food costs until 2027
A strengthening El Niño is expected to drive the next wave of food inflation, leaving manufacturers with a narrowing window to protect margins before higher costs work their way through global supply chains
5 things F&B needs to know about the Regenerating Together framework
Food and beverage companies now have a practical, measurable and independently verifiable route to scaling regen ag while reducing greenwashing risks
Fertiliser uncertainty grows as Iran conflict drags on
As the conflict approaches five months, fertiliser costs are no longer the main point of uncertainty for growers
Japan Focus: Food price hikes, export ambitions and smarter marketing
This edition explores how food price hikes will intensify this year, OSK’s growth plans, Thai Union’s Japanese-inspired seafood snacks, and more
Plastic-free confectionery packaging? It’s complicated
Confectionery’s plastic addiction is under scrutiny, but there are no easy solutions
Why the smartest food marketing begins when everything goes wrong
From stolen chocolate to monochrome packaging, some of the food industry’s most effective marketing campaigns have grown out of operational problems rather than creative briefs
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Retailers JD Health, Guardian, Alpro Pharmacy join major brands next week
There is still a week left until the Growth Asia Summit 2026 and we can confirm the attendance of retailers active in the region’s health and nutrition space, including Alpro Pharmacy, China’s JD Health and Guardian Singapore.
Misinformation circulates around new EU Listeria rules
New EU Listeria regulations are set to come into force next month – as misinformation circulates, we speak to the European Chilled Food Federation Rapporteur on Listeria and FSA to offer a clear and accurate outline.
SWIFT reforms: India’s push for food safety and traceability
India’s recent reforms span ingredient restrictions and digital trade systems aimed at strengthening food traceability and supporting domestic and global trade
Indonesia palm oil export curbs: An open door for Malaysia?
In the face of Indonesia’s new export controls over commodities such as palm oil, does Malaysia have what it takes to take over as the sector’s new superpower?