Food safety

FN+Xanthan gum linked to gut inflammation, putting manufacturers on alert

Study suggests long-term xanthan gum consumption could impact gut health, raising formulation questions for food and beverage

FN+How will a new definition of gut health impact food industry?

What is gut health? Scientists move toward a consensus definition

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast

Can regenerative agriculture become food’s next big growth story?

Kiss the Ground CEO Evan Harrison and FOND Regenerative founder Alysa Seeland explain why rising consumer awareness is attracting retailers and what must happen before regenerative products can scale

How are Nestlé, Danone and Muscle Milk rethinking reformulation?

Additives and artificial colors and flavors continue to be axed from formulas as the industry balances a meeting consumers’ health goals with nutrition policy

Heatwave winners and losers: what’s selling when temperatures rise?

Clear food and beverage trends emerge during a heatwave

Up the food chain

FN+The secret duo shaping global FMCG innovation

They don’t front the brands, but this Nottingham duo is quietly shaping what the world eats next

Nestlé doubles down on growth in bold strategy shift

Nestlé resets growth strategy with shift away from price hikes and back towards volumes, brands and execution

Heatwave risks: How food manufacturers can prepare now

As Europe heats up, food must be ready

The F&B jobs AI is targeting, but is it really that dire?

AI is accelerating reformulation, automation and data-led decision making at a pace that is already reshaping roles across the food and drink workforce

Inside the science of making healthier food consumers will actually buy with ADM

ADM argues food makers can no longer tackle sugar, sodium or clean label goals one at a time without risking taste, texture and cost

Processed foods aren’t going away, but they are evolving

In the gap between consumers’ intention and reality, is there room for processed food in a healthy diet?

Nestlé and Danone: Baby food pouches under fire as microplastics found

Microplastics detected in Nestlé and Danone baby food pouches spark safety concerns

FN+Big Food’s leadership crisis: Why CEOs are falling faster than ever

C-suite exits are mounting across Big Food, but behind the scandals lies a deeper performance and innovation problem

Letter from the editor

Sustainability at a crossroads

From upcycling to carbon-neutral claims, the food industry weighs real progress against rising costs, scrutiny and skepticism

FN+Ferrero faces antitrust investigation with ‘dawn raids’

The Nutella maker has been subjected to antitrust inspections in two EU member states

Private label beverages pour on growth as innovation accelerates

Retailer-owned beverages are gaining market share

Future Food Tech San Francisco

AI assists, but active ingredients still lead in wellness innovation

Industry leaders at Future Food Tech said AI tools are helping product developers, yet rigorous ingredient science continues to set the pace for better-for-you foods and beverages

FN+Can brands cut sugar without killing taste, texture or trust?

As sugar shifts from ingredient to liability, food and drink manufacturers are rebuilding sweetness from the ground up using rare sugars, fibres and fermentation-driven innovation

FN+Who really controls the world’s food? The superpowers shaping supply

From wheat and soy to rice and sugar, global food power is increasingly concentrated and understanding who really holds the leverage has never mattered more for manufacturers

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?

FN+Chocolate without trees? The science racing to reinvent cocoa

From cacao cells grown in bioreactors to fermentation-built chocolate flavours, scientists and startups are experimenting with ways to produce cocoa ingredients without growing cacao trees

FN+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?

FN+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

What do CPG brands need to know about the updated FSMA 204?

FDA’s latest FSMA 204 updates give CPG brands clearer guidance on digital traceability, compliance timelines and new exemptions impacting dairy processing.

Finally, a big-name FMCG engages openly on ultra-processed foods

Although admitting it’s a risk, Oatly is addressing the UPF issue head-on

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

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast

3 steps to future-proof the food system and CPG industry in a ‘critical decade’

As population growth, soil degradation and climate pressures converge, BSI’s Todd Redwood explains why the next 10 years will determine whether the global food system can deliver enough high-quality nutrition, strategic opportunities and next steps for...

France investigates infant deaths amid formula contamination

French prosecutors are investigating two infant deaths after babies were reported to have consumed formula linked to a global contamination recall

Nestlé and Lactalis face lawsuit over infant formula recall

The CPG majors are facing litigation for their handling of infant formula recalls over possible toxin contamination

Nestlé infant formula concerns deepen as sickness cases emerge

British infant hospitalised after consuming recalled Nestlé formula – key questions about the contamination risk remain unanswered

How the Dietary Guidelines may shape product strategy and development

The latest Dietary Guidelines may not reinvent the wheel, but they offer manufacturers a roadmap to balance nutrition, consumer preference and formulation strategy across sweeteners, grains and processed foods, according to one expert

Nestlé CEO issues apology following infant formula recall

Nestlé’s global infant formula recall sparks safety concerns and transparency backlash – can the food giant restore trust?

Cyber attacks spike worldwide: 7 ways food and drink can fight back

Cyber crime is hitting food and drink hard, exposing just how quickly supply chains can break. What can industry do to protect itself?

Nestlé infant formula recall escalates

Nestlé faces global scrutiny as infant formula recall widens over contamination fears

Food fraud cases surge worldwide as prevention efforts fail

A fresh wave of food fraud is sweeping the globe. What can be done to stop it

Clean-label: How ingredients lists can be made shorter

Companies are aiming to streamline their ingredients lists

UPFs surge unevenly across global markets - where’s next?

Ultra-processed diets aren’t equally dominant worldwide - but in some countries, they’re rising fast

Up the food chain

EFSA’s new boss: Why faster risk assessments are my guiding light

The newly appointed Dr Nikolaus Kriz has ambitions to optimise European food safety

Naked Life’s US expansion strategy

Already the dominant force in the Australian non-alcoholic cocktail market, Naked Life has teamed up with Molson Coors to replicate its success in the US

SVZ sees health craze as opportunity, not threat

The ingredients company suggests that its focus on fruit and veg puts it in a prime position to benefit from consumer obsessions with health

Is mycoprotein too weird to win over consumers?

Despite its sustainability and health credentials, mycoprotein is losing ground. Is this an image problem - or something else entirely?

5 ingredients fuelling the functional coffee trend

Functional coffees that promise more than a straightforward energy boost are surging in popularity

How TikTok food trends are inspiring brand innovation and limited-edition flavors

Viral flavors on TikTok are reshaping the food and beverage industry, accelerating product development and redefining how brands connect with consumers

Nestlé, Mars, Unilever, Ferrero & Kraft Heinz: The big CPG shake-up continues

From Nestlé’s mass layoffs to Kraft Heinz mega demerger, global CPGs are making bold moves to survive shifting consumer demands and financial pressure

Yuka brings aspartame fight to the US

Report calls for ban on ingredient found in thousands of common food and beverage products

Sweeteners in focus

Sugar isn’t the only sweet solution: How modern sweeteners are changing the game

Kerry Group and NotCo show how advanced sweetening systems can overcome many of the technical, sustainability and cost barriers with sugar reduction

Meet Spot: Cargill’s new robotic watchdog

Cargill’s Amsterdam facility has a new member that’s turning heads - and maybe wagging a few tails

California’s ultra-processed food ban could reshape school meals and national policy

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a landmark bill yesterday requiring the state to define UPF and eliminate the ‘most harmful’ ones from school meals over the next 10 years – a decisive action in sharp contrast to national efforts and political MAHA rhetoric

Why the GLP-1 boom won’t kill sugar reduction

Junk food cravings may ease with GLP-1 use, but people still want sweet foods

Nutritional dark matter: The next frontier in food science

The discovery of ‘nutritional dark matter’ is unlocking new paths for smarter food innovation, targeted health benefits, and precision nutrition