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Nestlé commits $1bn to North America expansion strategy

Swiss food and beverage giant unveils $1bn investment aimed at boosting manufacturing, supporting agriculture and accelerating growth across North America

Is functional food killing low carb – or absorbing it?

As functional food changes how consumers approach health, the low-carb trend is evolving too

FN+What do GLP-1 users want to eat and drink when they’re out?

From snacks to cocktails, GLP-1 users are changing consumption habits outside the home and the industry needs to adapt fast

Could EmpCo quash regenerative agriculture claims?

EU anti-greenwashing legislation is cracking down on sustainability claims considered ‘vague’

Nestlé backs landmark effort to improve cancer care

Food and beverage giant partners with the WSSO to make nutrition a standard part of cancer surgery care worldwide

FN+Are food and beverage brands stuck on repeat?

Another flavour. Another collaboration. Another limited edition. Line extensions are booming, but are brands delivering genuine innovation or simply more of the same?

FN+Environmental crime: Who could go to prison for EUDR breaches?

Serious breaches of the anti-deforestation regulation carry tough penalties

FN+Big Food’s C-suite shake-up signals new era

From Nestlé to Ferrero, Big Food’s leadership structure is changing, as boards search for executives who can do more than just manage a business

Nestlé launches its first-ever cookie Advent calendar

World’s biggest CPG counts down to Christmas with 12 Days of Nestlé Toll House, combining festive flavours with brand heritage and the growing consumer appetite for nostalgia

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

Ghirardelli enters snack aisle in major move beyond chocolate

Luxury chocolate brand enters the snack aisle in a major expansion beyond chocolate roots

FN+The GLP-1 effect: How weight-loss drugs are changing food and drink

Weight-loss drugs are reshaping the food and beverage landscape, driving demand for nutrient-dense, portion-controlled products and opening up new opportunities for innovation across the industry

FN+Mars’ vision for 2036: The trends set to transform food and nutrition

Food and beverage giant bets on fibre, AI and personalised nutrition as solo eating reshapes food’s future

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

FN+Creatine moves into weight management

New research suggests creatine could support weight loss, creating significant new opportunities for food and beverage

FN+How Boston Dynamics’ robot dog is helping food factories run smarter

More than a crowd-pleaser, Spot is helping food manufacturers spot problems before humans can. Here’s why the industry is taking notice

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

Opinion

Beyond sugar reduction: The next challenge for food manufacturers

Low-sugar formulations no longer satisfy increasingly health-conscious consumers

Pladis sales pass £3.3bn but profits take a hit

Pladis doubles down on growth, investing in brands, manufacturing networks and sustainable ambitions

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?

FN+Barry Callebaut moves beyond chocolate to drive growth

World’s biggest chocolate maker sharpens focus on gourmet chocolate, specialty ingredients and solutions-led partnerships as CEO

FN+The big sustainability shift: ‘Regulation is forcing storytelling to grow up’

Why food brands are quietly changing the way they sell sustainability and how they can prioritise substance over superficiality

FN+Growth by acquisition: 5 megadeals transforming food and drink

From Mars’ blockbuster buyout of Kellanova to Danone’s move into functional nutrition, Big Food is using M&A to accelerate growth

FN+UPF meta-analysis lands as industry debates definitions

UPF risks mount, but safe consumption levels remain unclear amid divided definition debate

Opinion

FN+The EUDR must go ahead or risk losing credibility

The regulation is approaching its deadline, and it’s essential that it meets it

FN+Nestlé Russia vows to continue despite state intervention

Nestlé Russia to continue operations under state-appointed management after Kremlin seized control of assets

Nestlé Russia under state control: What happens next?

As the dust settles on Russia’s takeover of Nestlé’s local operations, analysts warn the move could reshape how multinationals assess risk in the country

FN+5 ways the EU is transforming food and agriculture

The EU is committing to food innovation and boosting the adoption of new technologies

FN+Nestlé Russia falls under Kremlin control

Food and beverage giant vows to protect its rights after Russia transfers control of local business to state-appointed administrator

FN+Gut health and the $71bn question: What comes next?

From personalised nutrition to GLP-1-friendly foods, gut health is entering a new era

FN+Which food commodities are threatened most by ‘Godzilla’ El Niño?

The weather event could be the largest since the 19th century

Food’s fight for the evening snack gets serious

From game nights to movie marathons, evening snacking has become one of food and drink’s most valuable occasions

FN+From aspartame to allulose: The future of sweeteners takes shape

The sweetener landscape is becoming increasingly diverse, but what does the future hold?

FN+Obesity drug could have fewer side effects than GLP-1s

A new drug trial has shown consistent weight loss. Could it offer a viable alternative to GLP-1s?

Why ABF’s Hovis deal matters far beyond bread

The creation of Hovis Bakeries could signal a broader shift in how the food industry defines health, argues Modern Baker co-founder Leo Campbell.

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

FN+The race to perfect gluten-free

Gluten-free is booming, but the sector’s next test is balancing clean labels, better nutrition and great taste without compromising safety or affordability

FN+McVitie’s latest global brand to bet on localisation for China growth

McVitie’s is expanding beyond biscuits in China with local-specific snacks, customised flavours and tailored formats

FN+Kraft Heinz sees early gains from $700M brand investment

Condiments have returned to growth and Philadelphia and Capri Sun offer innovation opportunities, but the company still has work to do on Oscar Mayer

FN+Mondelēz ramps up investment to drive global growth

Confectionery and snacking giant shifts focus to drive next phase of growth

FN+Nestlé shifts strategy from scale to execution

Coffee, Petcare and emerging markets at centre of Nestlé’s new strategy as the food giant moves away from growth through scale

Inside the leadership strategies reshaping British baking

Britain’s first Bakery Leader of the Year finalists reveal what it takes to build stronger teams, resilient businesses and sustainable growth

Food and beverage’s collaboration craze gains momentum

From confectionery tie-ups to sustainability partnerships, brand collaborations are reshaping the food and beverage industry. But why has the trend exploded, and where will it go next?

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

FN+Barry Callebaut and Arla launch ambitious decarbonisation plan

World’s biggest chocolate maker partners with dairy giant to target Scope 3 emissions

Big Food’s Big Reset: Why the industry’s changing faster than ever

From C-suite shake-ups to targeted acquisitions, Big Food is rethinking how to win in a rapidly changing market

Nestlé sheds mainstream VMS business in $1bn deal

Nestlé to sell mainstream supplements portfolio to Yellow Wood Partners, sharpening focus on premium, science-led VMS brands

Is the snack market slowing? How changing habits are reshaping the industry

Despite strong growth forecasts, questions are emerging over the future of the snacking sector

Top 10 shortlist announced for FoodNavigator’s Global Food Tech Awards EMEA heat

The 2026 shortlist of startups take on industry challenges around scalable food waste reduction, nutrition and food safety

Opinion

FN+Climate change is an existential threat to food

The threat that heat poses to crops is a global problem