When will El Niño peak?
Food companies must prepare for the most intense effects of the weather event
Supply chain
The new rules of climate-smart food
From climate-resilient crops to data-driven farming, Climate Smart Food 2026 explored how the food industry is adapting to growing environmental and supply chain risks
Chocolate has a new problem. And it’s not cocoa prices
Rising temperatures are hitting chocolate demand, forcing manufacturers to rethink products, formats and sales strategies
Dairy Innovations
Can plant proteins help ease the whey squeeze?
Surging protein demand and tight whey supplies are driving interest in hybrid formulations, with ADM and other suppliers developing plant-based ingredients to help manufacturers balance nutrition, functionality and texture
Dairy Innovations
New data platform reveals opportunities for dairy milk to win back shelf space
MilkPEP’s free, AI-powered market intelligence platform Milkscape gives milk processors and retailers access to consumer trends, sales data and insights to identify growth opportunities, drive innovation and boost milk sales
Could EmpCo quash regenerative agriculture claims?
EU anti-greenwashing legislation is cracking down on sustainability claims considered ‘vague’
Can AI stop seasonal promotions wasting money?
AI can help brands create seasonal campaigns and check whether stores deliver them, but faster marketing won’t rescue an offer shoppers can’t find or don’t want
Global milk supply forecast to rise 2.2% in 2026 despite drought and El Niño risks
Global milk supply is expected to grow by +2.2% in 2026, despite the challenging impact of climate conditions.
Could PepsiCo’s snack turnaround offer a blueprint for its struggling beverage business?
As pricing changes, portfolio innovation and renewed investment help revive North American snack volumes, CEO Ramon Laguarta is looking to improve soft-drink performance through increased marketing, focused innovation and stronger execution
Barry Callebaut’s move beyond chocolate fails to convince investors
Chocolate producer’s transition into complete product solutions is designed to unlock growth, but investors remain unconvinced
Global Food Tech Awards
Global Food Tech Awards APAC: Meet the 5 startups on this year’s shortlist
Take a glimpse at what the future of food will look like, starting with these five APAC startups tackling waste, compliance and metabolic health
Milk and egg quality hit by climate change
Extreme heat not only impacts crops, but products produced by livestock as well
The future of cocoa: Why volatility’s here to stay
Climate change, ageing plantations and fragile supply chains are putting cocoa under unprecedented pressure. The industry’s response could determine the future of chocolate itself
The new packaging equation: Cost, carbon and compliance
As Extended Producer Responsibility programs expand, companies’ packaging strategies may be evaluated on performance across the entire system instead of one single sustainability metric
The EUDR is on the horizon – could it change again?
The deforestation law has been subject to numerous simplifications and delays
Responding to climate change is no longer about rhetoric
Regulation and product development are shifting how the food industry communicates its sustainability messaging
The future of food innovation lies in diversifying, not replacing, supply chains
From palm oil to dairy fat, food companies seek new supply chain options
Chocolate without cocoa? Why the industry’s taking alternatives seriously
Can alt cocoa secure chocolate’s future? As supply pressures mount, manufacturers are increasingly turning to cocoa-free and hybrid alternatives
How did Misfits Market expand beyond ugly produce?
The online grocer has expanded from imperfect produce into packaged goods, private label and a B2B fulfillment service built on its cold-chain network
News Bites
Big Food’s moves on climate, nutrition and tech
Food companies, policymakers and researchers reshape the conversation around food production and processing, as business strategies are evolving alongside them
Lindt cuts sales forecast as consumer spending slows
Confectionery giant cuts 2026 sales growth forecast after weaker-than-expected demand, but confidence in long-term strategy remains
Mondelēz sustainability scheme goes solo: Is this the new industry standard?
Harmony project enters a new era as it becomes an independent certification. But, could it become the new industry standard?
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
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.