Regulation

Former Nestlé CEO in legal dispute with Swiss food giant following sacking

Former Nestlé chief executive officer, Laurent Freixe, is challenging his dismissal in a dispute over lost bonuses and shares

Nutri-Score in the dock: Why Lactalis is taking it to court

The front-of-pack labelling scheme is facing a legal challenge over its algorithm changes

Opinion

Nestlé’s Dairy Plan is strong on disclosure but weak on detail

Disclosing emissions data is crucial for transparency and accountability, but companies like Nestlé must do more to show what’s behind the data

A decade of Brexit: 10 major impacts on F&B

It’s a decade since the UK’s historic vote to leave the European Union – and the results are mixed

British EUDR? UK government to introduce anti-deforestation rules

The proposal will affect imports from around the world, including coffee, cocoa, soy and palm oil

EU’s new gene-editing rules open the door for CRISPR

Under a new two-tier system, some gene-edited crops will face simplified regulation

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

Iran-US peace deal: What it means for food

The deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

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

Clear food and beverage trends emerge during a heatwave

Why dairy can’t ignore methane disclosure anymore

Regulation and investor pressure are slowly turning up the heat on dairy majors to report, disclose and reduce their GHG emissions

How sustainability is becoming ice cream’s next growth ingredient

Premium indulgence and snacking are driving momentum at ice cream major Froneri – and sustainability is underpinning both trends

Heatwave risks: How food manufacturers can prepare now

As Europe heats up, food must be ready

Is shrinkflation illegal now?

A recent court case involving Mondelēz suggests FMCGs could be penalised for reducing pack sizes. But is this really the case?

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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

EUDR: How does the simplification impact compliance?

The regulatory burden has been significantly reduced

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When an ingredient goes viral, can the supply chain keep up?

As ingredient hype cycles accelerate, so do the risks of shortages, consistency and cost

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Sweet proteins gain global momentum with latest regulatory win

Amai Proteins’ sweet protein secures regulatory approval in Singapore after recent US nod

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Less sugar, more pressure: Scotland’s HFSS rules force a food industry rethink

With Scotland’s HFSS restrictions arriving in October, food manufacturers are under mounting pressure to reformulate products without sacrificing taste, texture or brand identity

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Mondelēz International loses court case over Milka shrinkflation

Changing the weight labelling is not enough to avoid deception, the court ruled

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FDA takes aim at BHT and ADA in new post-market food chemical safety program

With BHT and ADA already on their way out of the food supply, some experts question whether FDA’s “swift” action is too little, too late

From cereulide to botulism: Exposing the fault lines in infant nutrition safety

From recalled product remaining on shelves to weak marketing guidance, regulatory gaps across infant nutrition remain stark

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Instant coffee now included in EUDR

And a ‘no-risk’ benchmarking category is off the table

Italy’s antitrust watchdog slaps €23.3m fines on snack makers over alleged private label cartel

The country’s regulator says leading suppliers coordinated private label deals instead of competing for them

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How big a problem are microplastics?

The first global study of its kind quantifies the problem in the food and drink industry

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Aldi ramps up clean-label push with 44 new ingredient bans

Move affects 90% of store assortment as private-label-focused retailer responds to consumer ingredient concerns

Nestlé weathers formula crisis to deliver strong Q1 growth

Nestlé overcomes infant formula recall to deliver solid Q1 growth, powered by Coffee and Confectionery

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As EUDR looms, is the world’s most controversial ingredient ready?

Despite significant progress in the sector, barriers to compliance remain for palm oil

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Why Unilever’s $40bn food merger is raising red flags

Unilever’s $40bn food deal is supposed to sharpen focus. Instead it’s unsettled stakeholders, raising questions over the success of Big Food consolidation

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Ferrero faces antitrust investigation with ‘dawn raids’

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

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Is coffee ready for the EUDR?

As the deadline for the regulation approaches, the commodity continues to grapple with barriers to compliance

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Cultivated meat now has a naming problem

Europe’s cultivated meat sector is hamstrung by ‘meaty’ names ban - if producers comply

Iran war pushes global food markets toward crisis mode

The escalating Middle East conflict is pushing food inflation, energy prices and consumer confidence to a breaking point

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Could the GLP-1 boom open the door to shrinkflation?

Users of the drugs want smaller portions - this could help food companies save money

Iran conflict: The 5 biggest pressure points for food and beverage

The price of oil and transport dominates headlines: but food and beverage companies need to anticipate other potential impacts

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Artificial sweeteners: Why the science war is raging on

New health studies are reigniting a global battle over artificial sweeteners, leaving brands, regulators and consumers divided

Gut-friendly, prebiotic or high fibre? Navigating the terminology

Gut health soda Poppi is ‘prebiotic’ in the US, but ‘high fibre’ in the UK. What is going on?

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Iran conflict: Is ceasefire too little, too late for global food?

A two-week ceasefire is now in place in the war between US-Israel and Iran, but much is still uncertain about how long-lasting the impacts of damage done thus far will be and what still lies ahead for the global food sector

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How ‘GLP-1 friendly’ claims are regulated in the UK and EU

Can brands promote food for GLP-1 users on pack?

Strait of Hormuz: How are beverage commodities under pressure?

Oil is the headline issue: but what else is affected?

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Danone’s Alpro blocked by dairy label ruling

Dairy naming restrictions have claimed another casualty, with a big-name oat drink brand losing its marketing fight

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EUDR: Is cloud cover a problem for compliance?

Satellites provide long-term data on land use

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Barry Callebaut, Ferrero, Hershey & Tony’s Chocolonely join Cocoa Coalition

Global confectionery giants join NGOs and major retailers to create UK Cocoa Coalition

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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

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EFSA novel food approval: 5 things to know before an application

Submissions for the famously stringent novel food assessment can be made easier through preparation

Does the EU ‘meaty’ names ban affect seafood?

Many have speculated that the ban could impact products beyond analogues

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Iran at war: What food and beverage needs to know

Israel and US attacks on Iran have long-lasting implications for global food and drink industries. Here’s the latest

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Is Asia the next GLP‑1 boom market and what it means for F&B?

After a slow start, Asia’s GLP‑1 weight‑loss market is poised for explosive growth as China and India tackle obesity and food and drink brands race to become essential GLP‑1 companions

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The packaging crisis about to hit food and beverage

Attacks on the world’s busiest oil shipping channel are set to drive unavoidable spikes in plastic packaging prices

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?