News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr told organic industry leaders he would do “anything and everything” to help the sector grow, while distinguishing USDA Organic from the Trump administration’s growing focus on regenerative agriculture
Mars’ food-tech ventures suggest big food is headed towards technologies rooted in food production rather than finished products
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
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...
Dairy and steel groups back aggressive US trade action, while broader agriculture groups warn that escalating tariffs and retaliation could threaten critical export markets
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
The dye deadlines are closing in, but the alternatives aren’t ready
Food safety leaders say brands that prepare for recalls before they happen can better protect consumers and maintain trust
Dairy groups in Canada have urged the Government to defend the sovereignty of its food production while in negotiations with the US.
The aluminium market is likely to remain volatile through the rest of 2026 with tariffs, capacity and elevated pricing likely to hit beverage manufacturers.
As the administration replaces IEEPA duties with section 301 forced labor tariffs, food and beverage importers face renewed legal battles and supply chain uncertainty
The race to build a climate-smart food system is putting ingredient suppliers in the spotlight
Canadian dairy co-operative Gay Lea Foods is to invest more than $200 million to help address the country’s cottage cheese shortage
Driven by next-generation IoT pixels that monitor cold chain compliance for perishables, Wiliot cements its status as a retail logistics powerhouse
Fear and uncertainty surrounding the growing Cyclospora outbreak are driving consumers away from fresh produce and toward frozen foods, creating ripple effects for grocers, restaurants and produce suppliers
The company’s years-long shift toward branded, retail-ready chicken products and strategic customer partnerships helped insulate its poultry business from falling commodity chicken prices, offering a potential roadmap for other processors
The deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
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?
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
How GLP-1s influence taste is a complex picture. Here’s what food and beverage manufacturers need to know
ThaiFex-Anuga Asia 2026
The western world is home to many of the world’s most established food brands, so what strategies can Asian brands use to crack desirable markets like Europe or the US?
Microplastics detected in Nestlé and Danone baby food pouches spark safety concerns
Adding fibre to foods and beverages could help close the ‘fibre gap’, but reformulation challenges threaten taste and texture
William Reed, publisher of FoodNavigator, has unveiled a new title for its market-leading agtech and agrifood title
How does a sustainable supply chain work in a category rooted in ancient agriculture but facing modern global demand?
Alt dairy 2.0, personalised nutrition, and smart innovation feature in this edition of Science Shorts
Generative engine optimization is reshaping how brands get discovered
Extreme climate events are now a huge challenge for the coffee industry.
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
The price of oil and transport dominates headlines: but food and beverage companies need to anticipate other potential impacts
From $7 chips to $8 cereal, food pricing is starting to defy logic – and the consequences aren’t falling neatly on one side
New tools promise sharper answers on ultra-processed foods as regulation struggles to keep up
Costs are rising again just as consumers start to hesitate and that’s a far more difficult mix than inflation alone.
The New Zealand co-op has settled a legal dispute with Greenpeace after admitting breach of fair trade laws
Chip makers are transitioning to avocado oil, due to backlash against seed and vegetable oils
The infant formula contamination crisis continues to unfold. Here’s what we’ve learnt since yesterday
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
From maintaining growth in protein and specialized nutrition to propping up plant-based and creamers, here’s what Danone must focus on