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Are coffee prices set to rise again? GettyImages/Henrik Sorensen

Are coffee prices set to rise again?

By Donna Eastlake

Poor growing conditions in Brazil threaten coffee supplies. So, is another price hike on the horizon for this already-pricey commodity?

Are children’s foods lacking vital nutrients? GettyImages/Plume Creative

Are children’s foods lacking vital nutrients?

By Donna Eastlake

Childhood nutrition is in a state. But is this down to badly-manufactured children's foods or a symptom of a bigger problem? And will parents place the blame with food manufacturers regardless?

More Europeans are consuming halal-approved food and drink, with markets including the UK predicted to rocket. Getty

Halal food and drink manufacture ripe for profit growth

By Nicholas Robinson

Halal food and drink sales in Europe are open for significant growth as Muslim – and other – consumer bases grow and demand more new and exciting permissible products from the industry.

With growing global popularity and skyrocketing sales, English wines are entering a golden era. But what does this mean for the wider industry? And which other countries are emerging as the winemakers of the future? GettyImages/Klaus Vedfelt

Rise in success of English wines signals industry shift

By Donna Eastlake

With growing global popularity and skyrocketing sales, English wines are entering a golden era. But what does this mean for the wider industry? And which other countries are emerging as the winemakers of the future?

Is caffeine damaging to heart health? GettyImages/Cristina_Annibali_Krinaphoto

Is caffeine damaging to heart health?

By Donna Eastlake

New research puts the daily cuppa under the microscope. But how will the food and beverage industry react and what are the NPD opportunities?

Health experts link plant-based diet to good gut health. GettyImages-londoneye

Plant-based diet linked to good gut health

By Donna Eastlake

Could two of the biggest trends in the food and beverage sector be powerful allies? And what opportunities could this create for food and beverage manufacturers?

Film tie-ins are a popular marketing strategy in food and beverage. Image Source: Getty Images/Andrew Brookes

Do film tie-ins boost sales?

By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

Many film studios use tie-ins with food and beverage brands to market their motion pictures. But does this drive sales for the food and beverage products themselves?

How risky are phthalates? Image Source: Getty Images/KevinDyer

Are phthalates linked to reduced fertility?

By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

Phthalates are highly useful chemical compounds often used to soften plastic to make it more flexible. They have also been linked to a range of negative health effects.

Is the organic label still important to consumers? GettyImages/fotosipsak

Is the organic label still important to consumers?

By Donna Eastlake

From organic vegetables to organic meat, the organic tag has proven popular with consumers for decades. But is the label losing its lustre, and if so, what does that mean for manufacturers?

The Bread and Jam festival saw a range of start-up pitches to investors. Image Source: Getty Images/Shaiith

Start-ups that caught our eye at Bread and Jam 2024

By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

At the Bread and Jam festival in London last week, we saw a range of start-ups try to plug perceived gaps in the market, in ingredients, cheese and alcoholic drinks.

Should maize be included in EUDR? GettyImages/Justin Paget

Should maize be included in EUDR?

By Donna Eastlake

The EUDR deadline is now less than five months away. But as the 30 December date looms on the horizon, we wonder if there are commodities missing from the list, in particular, maize.

Smart packaging that fights food waste. GettyImages/nadia_bormotova

Smart packaging that fights food waste

By Donna Eastlake

Packaging that lowers food waste? It seems too good to be true but scientists say it’s possible, in fact, it already exists!

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