News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
As demand for plant-based dairy and protein sodas surges, a new large-scale Canadian facility is producing purified pea protein isolates to eliminate sensory off-notes and support emerging dietary needs
Frozen treats thrive on convenience, value and discovery, while nutrition remains a secondary consideration
Premium ingredients, sophisticated branding and growing consumer trust fuel private label’s rise across food and beverage
Canadian dairy co-operative Gay Lea Foods is to invest more than $200 million to help address the country’s cottage cheese shortage
Will the use of whey in trending foods and beverages have a knock-on effect on essential categories?
The US dairy sector is heading towards having fewer than 20,000 dairy farms by the end of the decade driven by consolidation and economies of scale.
The pioneering floating dairy farm that became a global symbol of urban food production is being sold after regulatory hurdles, infrastructure challenges and uncertainty over its future location
Letter from the editor
From combating food misinformation to redefining healthy eating and scaling AI-enabled innovation, IFT FIRST 2026 underscored how evidence-based science is reshaping the future of food
Outsourcing becomes a priority as CPGs seek greater flexibility, speed and resilience
Can public grocery work? NYC bets on a new model for affordability
IFT FIRST
By preserving naturally occurring milk exosomes that conventional processing often destroys, biotech startup Exosomm says it can help manufacturers deliver clinically relevant bioactive benefits without compromising food safety, shelf life or scalability
High protein is here to stay while consumers seek fresh, whole foods as part of their healthier snack routine
Are AI carts helping brands sell more products, or are they helping shoppers become smarter, more value conscious buyers?
As SNAP enrollment shrinks, retailers rethink value, convenience and e-commerce
Nestlé delivers stronger organic growth and improving volumes in H1 2026, but net profit falls 31.4%
This is the next step in creating milk without cows, according to insiders
Lindt brings Dubai chocolate trend to ice cream as confectionery brands continue to diversify
Pioneers
Milk already boasts an impressive nutritional profile, but can it compete with kefir, kombucha and protein shakes? Four Leaves Co’s award-winning functional milk offers one answer
High-protein has become dairy’s most powerful growth engine. But where are the biggest opportunities?
Summer Fancy Food Show
Consumer demand for more targeted digestive benefits for different usage occasions is driving innovation across yogurt, fermented foods and traditional botanicals, while raising the stakes for education
New Culture expands its animal-free casein portfolio with mozzarella patent
The long-running governance dispute in the US is at an inflection point
The Italian baking, chocolate and ice cream ingredients maker will focus on M&A, supply chain optimization and international expansion
From WPC80 to lactoferrin, dairy companies globally are investing in premium protein capacity to capture growth in the high-end sports nutrition and functional food space
Chobani and Danone’s court face-off demonstrates how fierce the battle in the ultra-high protein category has become
News Bites
Cleaning up labels is no longer enough – value-driven consumers are forcing the industry to rethink the balance of price, health and convenience
Global Food Tech Awards
In protein, the real challenge isn’t invention – it’s getting to market and staying there
Opinion
Disclosing emissions data is crucial for transparency and accountability, but companies like Nestlé must do more to show what’s behind the data
Will agentic commerce deliver on the personalization food and beverage has been trying to achieve?
Elmhurst 1925 extends clean-label portfolio with RTD plant protein shakes
Additives and artificial colors and flavors continue to be axed from formulas as the industry balances a meeting consumers’ health goals with nutrition policy
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
Danone argues tomorrow’s nutrient-dense foods will be shaped first by healthier soils, smarter farming and stronger supply chains, creating new opportunities for protein- and fiber-rich products with lasting consumer appeal
As parents seek foods with multiple health benefits, Danone is updating its iconic kids yogurt brand with a reformulated recipe, refreshed identity and educational summer campaign
Winning brands balance health, indulgence and convenience
Active consumers want high-protein drinks that are both nutritious and refreshing. Clear whey has become a key ingredient for such formulations
The deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
While Nestlé has reached this particular milestone ahead of schedule, it positions the achievement as one step in a longer-term strategy focused on cleaner labels, product innovation and greater consumer trust
A new campaign on ultra processed food education highlights systemic nutrition barriers, while food science experts stress the need to define the polarizing term before linking it to health outcomes
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?
David’s protein ice cream sold out in 28 minutes of launching, but founder Peter Rahal says the real story isn’t frozen dessert – it’s how proprietary food technology could reshape the future of indulgence
Danone, Nestlé and Lactalis have all jumped onto the ‘smart food’ bandwagon via bolt-on acquisitions. Why is the segment so strategically important?
From playful crunch to decadent smoothness, brands are increasingly leaning on textural cues to give their products a premium feel
Despite reduced appetites, those using GLP-1s still care about taste
Snack brands are targeting fluid eating occasions with products that deliver nutrition in smaller portable formats, aligning with healthier snacking trends to suit busier lifestyles
The Canadian multinational is exploring bolt-on acquisitions while sharpening its ingredients portfolio to bank on protein demand
The partnership is a crucial milestone toward meeting infants’ nutritional needs in larger populations given Nestlé’s global footprint that would be difficult for the startup to achieve independently
Lifestyle nutrition has become a major CPG bet – and dairy’s richest player just took a slice