Plastic-free confectionery packaging? It’s complicated
Confectionery’s plastic addiction is under scrutiny, but there are no easy solutions
Food safety & quality
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.
How much fibre is too much?
In the fibremaxxing boom, expert warn that overconsumption of the nutrient can be harmful to consumers
Nestlé Waters sale tested as buyers weigh risks
As scandals mount and strategy shifts, the industry is watching to see whether Nestlé opts for a full or partial exit from Waters
6 ways to keep microplastics out of food and drink
Microplastic contamination poses significant risks for consumers
Hidden plastics: tackling the drinks packaging problem
Drinks packaging may seem plastic-free, but hidden plastic remains widespread
Do GLP-1s dull taste or enhance it?
How GLP-1s influence taste is a complex picture. Here’s what food and beverage manufacturers need to know
Up the food chain
Mondelēz International R&D VP Ian Noble: Food must innovate or decline
The snacking giant’s innovation lead talks sustainability, the future of cocoa and his love of ‘how things work’
Unleashing nutrient potential: Why the food matrix matters for bioavailability
The food sector must understand how nutrients are absorbed if it is to produce products that fulfil their health potential
Are some ultra-processed foods good for you?
Not all UPFs are created equal, and a new expert panel says federal regulators should draw a clear line between those that are harmful and those that doctors recommend
Nestlé and Danone: Baby food pouches under fire as microplastics found
Microplastics detected in Nestlé and Danone baby food pouches spark safety concerns
Added fibre: Why fortification is harder than it looks
Adding fibre to foods and beverages could help close the ‘fibre gap’, but reformulation challenges threaten taste and texture
Can foods make consumers feel full like GLP-1s?
Many hope to replicate the impact of GLP-1s on satiety through food
Nestlé Waters sites raided over alleged “deceit”
Nestlé Waters sites raided in France amid fraud claims
What sustainability looks like in olive oil today
How does a sustainable supply chain work in a category rooted in ancient agriculture but facing modern global demand?
Sweeteners back in the spotlight as scientists probe liver disease risks
Once hailed as a reformulation fix, sweeteners are now facing growing scientific scrutiny
Can coffee weather the storm?
Extreme climate events are now a huge challenge for the coffee industry.
Iran conflict drains the colour from snack packs
Calbee’s decision to strip colour from its packaging amid naphtha shortages is an early warning that the Iran conflict is beginning to fracture the petrochemical supply chains underpinning the global food industry
10 ingredients for healthy ageing – What manufacturers need to know
What ingredients do older consumers need?
Do UPFs pose greater risk of plastic packaging harms?
Chemicals from single-use plastics may increase health risk to consumers
Mosa Meat and Vow supplier bets on barley to cut cultivated meat costs
Orf Genetics supplies growth factors to many key players in the industry
Microplastics: Rethinking packaging, manufacturing and storage
Pack design and manufacturing methods can make a surprising difference
Animal product yields, quality and manufacturers’ margins under increased threat
Extreme heat has a significant effect on livestock and fish, and can impact the quality of eggs and dairy
The KitKat heist that exposed a confectionery crime crisis
The KitKat heist went viral but exposed a multimillion euro cargo crime crisis
Infant formula recall: Is there a future for cereulide‑tainted ARA oil?
Contaminated ARA oil led to a global infant formula recall in early 2026. Now, new R&D work suggests there could be a way to make affected ingredients safe to use again
Can AI really sort the UPF mess the food industry is facing?
New tools promise sharper answers on ultra-processed foods as regulation struggles to keep up
Seed oils are out, avocado oil is in – and snack brands are leading the switch
Chip makers are transitioning to avocado oil, due to backlash against seed and vegetable oils
The Big One: Cyberattack that could cripple food and drink
Cyberattacks are closing in on the food and drink sector, and the next one could be catastrophic. Is the industry ready for The Big One?
Opinion
Cereulide in infant formula: a wake-up call for food safety
Hidden toxins can slip through even the safest food systems. The recent cereulide incident shows why manufacturers must rethink what they monitor
Consumers want to eat healthily - so why don’t they?
Industry can do more to encourage healthy diets
How to protect food supply chains in conflict zones
As conflict proliferates, food companies must be prepared
Confectionery sector braced for shortages as Iran conflict escalates
As conflict disrupts key trade routes and energy supplies, the confectionery sector is among the first to feel the strain. How vulnerable are manufacturers, and what can be done to protect the industry?
Is kefir losing its fizz? The functional dairy identity crisis
Kefir is often described as the “champagne of dairy”. So why don’t the mainstream products outside of Eastern Europe fizz?
Global formula fallout: The crisis that’s redrawing an industry
The cereulide contamination crisis sent shockwaves through the global infant formula market, accelerating a sector‑wide reckoning on quality, transparency and brand resilience
Emergency checks imposed on China amid infant formula crisis
New food safety measures and stricter border checks are coming for China
Hyperpalatability: Inside the heart of the UPF debate
Critics of ultra-processed foods say they are ‘hyperpalatable’ - but what does this mean?
Fish fraud threatens industry profits and consumer safety
The fish and aquaculture sector is rife with mislabelling of fish species, adulteration, and outright theft
Cereulide in infant formula: 6 revelations in 24 hours
The infant formula contamination crisis continues to unfold. Here’s what we’ve learnt since yesterday
Fibremaxxing out, diversity in: Why fibre sources matter
The type of fibre consumed, rather than just the amount, is important for consumers to take into account
When infant formula contamination triggers a recall, who pays?
Global formula recalls expose multiple players to financial risk - but which parts of the supply chain bear the biggest losses?
EFSA refuses to confirm sucralose safety in biscuits and cookies
The food safety body has ruled that the sweetener is still safe, but not in bakery
Climate risk isn’t just on the farm: the hidden infrastructure under threat
Industry needs to look beyond fields and factories to where climate change is hitting supply chain blind spots
Food makers must listen to ageing populations - or be left behind
As the population changes, food will have to reshape itself around the needs and preferences of its demographics
Nestlé backs global cereulide standards as recalls grow
The Swiss major has joined calls for harmonized safety standards on cereulide, the toxin at the center of a major infant formula recall
New safety thresholds for toxin disrupting infant formula sector
It’s hoped EFSA’s proposed limits will offer clarity for manufacturers and regulators alike
GLP-1s: Acute pancreatitis warning added to product info
Reports around GLP-1 drugs’ potential links to the illness have spurred regulators into action
Climate crisis pushes global food system to breaking point
As climate change intensifies the global food system is being stretched to its limits. Can real‑time data and rapid response strategies help manufacturers stay ahead?
From regulatory gaps to litigation: What we know about the infant formula recalls
Manufacturers and food safety authorities are under fire after a toxin was discovered in infant formula batches. Here’s what we know so far
Candy in the crosshairs
‘Elevated’ arsenic in candy reveals industry-wide food safety and regulatory risks
Even without enforcement action, publicly released contaminant data could fuel lawsuits, consumer confusion and regulatory scrutiny, while also undermining federal oversight
What is cereulide? And how does it end up in infant formula?
In the midst of an international infant formula contamination crisis, a lesser-known toxin is drawing fresh attention