News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
PepsiCo’s David Allen explains why packaging redesign is only part of the solution and why the future of circularity depends on stronger recycling systems, policy frameworks and industry partnerships
Hershey goes all-in on Halloween with its largest seasonal range to date, spanning confectionery, savoury snacks and better-for-you
Fraudsters target high-value ingredients and premium claims, leaving confectionery manufacturers battling risks from farm to finished product
Jif’s latest spread? A broader snacking strategy
Study suggests long-term xanthan gum consumption could impact gut health, raising formulation questions for food and beverage
As demand for plant-based dairy and protein sodas surges, a new large-scale Canadian facility is producing purified pea protein isolates to eliminate sensory off-notes and support emerging dietary needs
The race to build a climate-smart food system is putting ingredient suppliers in the spotlight
Confectionery giant targets growth with 2026 Christmas confectionery range
The cereal giant has faced intense scrutiny for its use of controversial ingredients like petroleum-based dyes and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)
GLP-1 drugs, protein trends and glucose monitoring are reshaping diet culture, pushing nutrients ahead of once-popular calorie counting
Like other major FMCGs, the biggest growth for Mondelēz is outside developed markets
Far East food-tech, smart labelling and healthy ageing feature in this edition of Science Shorts
Summer Fancy Food Show
Value-add seafood is becoming a retail growth engine
New proposals have been set out to help drive more sustainable glass production, while offering the industry consistency in measuring and reporting.
The landscape of smart food labelling has seen rapid evolution globally, but some markets are moving faster than others
While other headwinds are becoming fiercer, price parity may be on the horizon
As traditional categories struggle, F&B is turning towards areas of higher value
今月のJapan Focusでは、今年さらに激化すると見込まれる食品価格の高騰、OSKの成長計画、Thai Unionの日本風シーフードスナックなどについて探ります
This edition explores how food price hikes will intensify this year, OSK’s growth plans, Thai Union’s Japanese-inspired seafood snacks, and more
Summer Fancy Food Show
While the products differ, food and beverage founders are encouraging consumers to rethink what pantry staples can do
Summer Fancy Food Show
Established brands are reimagining how consumers use, and think about, olive oil through wellness-focused formats and packaging innovation
The world’s biggest bakery company says it will become the first in its category to remove artificial colours, flavours, preservatives and emulsifiers across such a broad portfolio of everyday baked goods by the end of 2028
Confectionery’s plastic addiction is under scrutiny, but there are no easy solutions
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
Products derived from this method still face significant barriers
Supermarkets globally are pouring investment into their own brand food and drink ranges as they look to capture more customer spend, with alcohol becoming an increasing important part of the mix
The company is putting money back into its operations while the split remains paused and the verdict is positive
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has launched an app to bring its national nutritional labelling system to the next level
AI is transforming how F&B giants cut costs, boost efficiency and innovate faster — turning data into a powerful competitive edge
The deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Clear food and beverage trends emerge during a heatwave
Microplastic contamination poses significant risks for consumers
Portable formats, Nestle KitKat, jelly sticks and more feature in this edition of Packaging Happenings
Up the food chain
The Mosa Meat CSO talks about the early days of cultivated meat, overcoming its technical challenges and why the world needs it
Drinks packaging may seem plastic-free, but hidden plastic remains widespread
The deal between the two ingredients companies creates a global powerhouse
FoodNavigator and AgNavigator’s new event will explore the business case for sustainability
Up the food chain
The snacking giant’s innovation lead talks sustainability, the future of cocoa and his love of ‘how things work’