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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

Beyond Meat launches energy drink

The plant-based company’s diversification continues

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

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?

Processed food diet could worsen vaccine side effects

Changes in the microbiome due to diet may have increased fever symptoms following the Covid-19 vaccine

Could conflict in Ethiopia threaten coffee?

Ethiopia, one of the world’s largest coffee producers, is once again in conflict

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

Meal replacements may satisfy demand for satiety as well as convenience

‘Nutritionally complete’ drinks aim to provide consumers with all the nutrients they need. But they can do much more

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

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

Nestlé signs biggest-ever global brand deal with NBA

World’s biggest CPG bets on basketball to reach the next generation, signing 21-market NBA deal

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

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

FN+Dr Megan Rossi on the evolution of gut health

Rossi talks about how trends such as GLP-1s can influence the gut

Opinion

Beyond sugar reduction: The next challenge for food manufacturers

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

FN+Huel ad banned by UK advertising body

The advert was seen as implying Huel could replace an entire human diet

Does Europe’s CBD market have a future?

A positive opinion from EFSA is the beginning of a regulatory shift, but it may not be enough

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

Why Oatly is going big on fibre

Unlike protein, fibre plays more naturally to oatmilk’s strengths

Nestlé takes Starbucks home as cold caffeine craze heats up

Nestlé capitalises on demand for cold caffeinated drinks with Starbucks Refreshers Concentrates

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

Do consumers actually like pumpkin spice?

The ingredient signals the arrival of autumn every year

FN+UPF meta-analysis lands as industry debates definitions

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

FN+Nestlé Russia vows to continue despite state intervention

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

EFSA gives positive opinion on CBD

The opinion could mark a milestone for CBD’s use in food

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+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

Can brands beat private label with feelings?

Food can give more to consumers than just taste and texture

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

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

Carlsberg Britvic and Danone spearhead calls for mandatory health reporting in UK

Carlsberg Britvic and Danone North Europe are two of the leading food and drink manufacturers that have backed calls for mandatory health reporting.

What do consumers expect from ‘gut health’?

The potential of gut health is varied and so are consumer expectations

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+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+EFSA approves sweetener aspartame-acesulfame salt

The sweetener’s re-evaluation has been completed

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+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

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

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

How wine can adapt to a changing climate

Wine is facing increased pressure as temperatures rise

FN+Global Top 100 Most Valuable Food Brands 2026 announced

Which food brands are leading the way in 2026? Brand Finance’s latest ranking reveals the biggest names, fastest risers and strongest brands across the global food sector

Nestlé coffee comeback starts beneath the surface

Food and beverage giant, Nestlé, turns to regenerative agriculture to safeguard coffee supplies

New Managing Director for Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages UK

Thomas Conquet has been appointed Managing Director of Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages in the UK.