Supply chain

FN+General Mills pairs cost cuts with cautious capital strategy

The food giant plans $3 billion in cost cuts over four years, favoring debt reduction over stock buybacks and acquisitions

New Trump tariffs ‘like deja vu’ according to food industry panel

As the administration replaces IEEPA duties with section 301 forced labor tariffs, food and beverage importers face renewed legal battles and supply chain uncertainty

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?

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

FN+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

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

FIC 2026

FN+‘There are no bad additives, only bad humans’: Experts urge fairer view of processed foods

Top Chinese food science leaders have urged consumers and industry to make fairer judgements of processed foods and additives, calling the sector badly misunderstood

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

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.

Gulfood 2026

FN+Açai leader SAMBAZON eyes Japan, Middle East to drive next growth phase

World’s largest açaí brand SAMBAZON is building on rapid growth in Japan and the Middle East to establish açaí as a lifestyle in the region

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

FN+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

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+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+Iran Conflict: What does this mean for global food sector?

The ongoing tensions in Iran could disrupt supply routes and drive volatility across key food commodities such as rice and meat

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

Inside Coca‑Cola’s 2026 growth playbook: Digital, innovation and change

As Coca‑Cola enters a pivotal year, the drinks giant is doubling down on digital transformation, bold innovation and a refreshed leadership vision to fuel its next decade of growth

What’s at stake for Danone in 2026?

From maintaining growth in protein and specialized nutrition to propping up plant-based and creamers, here’s what Danone must focus on

Climate risk isn’t just on the farm: the hidden infrastructure under threat

Industry needs to look beyond fields and factories to where climate change is hitting supply chain blind spots

GLP-1s: Acute pancreatitis warning added to product info

Reports around GLP-1 drugs’ potential links to the illness have spurred regulators into action

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

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

Top 5 trends shaping healthy dairy snacking

From cheese bites to RTD beverages, dairy is primed for success in the healthy snacking space

Cocoa crunch: How shortages are rewriting chocolate’s future

As climate, disease and regulation strain global cocoa supply, manufacturers are turning to low‑cocoa and cocoa‑free innovations to protect margins and future-proof their portfolios

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

Should ultra-processed foods be defined by what they’re not?

Foods that do not meet the definition of ‘non-ultra-processed’ are UPFs by default

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

5 key APAC food & beverage trends to watch in 2026

We take a look at five of the most crucial APAC food & beverage trends redefining the industry in 2026, from localisation and AI driven-growth to new innovation directions

EU dairy hit by Chinese tariffs: All you need to know

EU dairy exporters face new border duties as China seeks to shield its domestic industry amid oversupply and falling prices

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

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

CP Foods’ Food as Medicine roadmap for preventative health

Thai food giant CP Foods has developed a dedicated platform to support consumers making healthier food choices towards preventative healthcare

Seafood Expo Asia 2025

Seafood sector pivots to Asia amid rising demand and US tariff woes

Asia’s seafood appetite offers growth as exporters diversify from US tariff-hit markets, experts say at Singapore Seafood expo

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

Fi Asia 2025

What are the 4 most crucial AI applications in food innovation?

AI is driving food innovation and marketing strategies – here are four major ways experts at Fi Asia 2025 say it is shaping production and improving relevance

Sustainable September

Nanoplastics in vegetables threaten consumers

The dangerous, microscopic plastic particles can accumulate in the edible parts of veg, study suggests

Leaf-powered protein: Leaft blazes new trail in APAC with Lacto Japan

Exclusive: New Zealand-based Leaft Foods partners with Lacto Japan to bring its leaf protein into staple categories such as bakery and dairy foods

GLP-1s may pose risk to athletes

By limiting food intake, athletes could lose out on essential nutrients they need for peak performance

MILO at 75: Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at iconic Nestlé brand

Explore how Nestlé’s MILO is made with rare behind-the-scenes access and exclusive insights into its production, branding, and legacy in Asia

Tomato leaves: The next miracle protein?

They’re protein dense, but could tomato leaves translate into a functional ingredient?

South Korea pushes food safety, export strategy in Latin America

South Korea has set its sights on Latin America for food safety exchanges and export growth plans to support food trade

FN+4 natural food ingredients that boost GLP-1

It’s not only drugs that induce the satiety-causing hormone

FN+Global food fraud surges in 2025

Multiple sectors hit as industry struggles to contain threat

FN+How GLP-1 is transforming the future of food and beverage

GLP-1 is changing weight loss one injection at a time. But what do GLP-1 consumers want to eat and what’s behind their decision to ditch old fashioned diets?

Social media cuts food waste but fuels impulsive buying - study

New research reveals that social media can help reduce food waste but also increases impulsive consumer food purchasing behaviour