Supply chain
Plastic-free confectionery packaging? It’s complicated
Confectionery’s plastic addiction is under scrutiny, but there are no easy solutions
Why the smartest food marketing begins when everything goes wrong
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
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
Iran-US peace deal: What it means for food
The deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Can Ebola disrupt coffee prices and stocks?
The border closure between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has raised concerns over potential disruption to coffee trade - but is there a risk to global coffee prices?
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
Monster chases global energy drink growth with Coca-Cola distribution muscle
Monster executives say the company still has a long runway outside the US as it rolls out market-specific products, affordable brands and female-focused lines such as FLRT, while international sales climb to 45% of revenue
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
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
AgNavigator: same agtech backbone, bigger industry picture
William Reed, publisher of FoodNavigator, has unveiled a new title for its market-leading agtech and agrifood title
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
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
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
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
When demand falls but prices rise, who really pays?
From $7 chips to $8 cereal, food pricing is starting to defy logic – and the consequences aren’t falling neatly on one side
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
Stagflation is food manufacturing’s worst-of-both-worlds scenario
Costs are rising again just as consumers start to hesitate and that’s a far more difficult mix than inflation alone.
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?
