Opinion
Despite fears, the EUDR has retained its force
The simplification kept much of the regulation in place, not compromising as much as feared
Meat
10 ingredients for healthy ageing – What manufacturers need to know
What ingredients do older consumers need?
Why is plant-based dairy doing so better than plant-based meat?
While the two formats both provide vegan alternatives to animal-sourced products, one is a clear winner in terms of market share
Beyond Meat prepares for drinks launch as losses begin to slow
Sales continue to fall, particularly in foodservice, but the company sees some signs of recovery
Mosa Meat and Vow supplier bets on barley to cut cultivated meat costs
Orf Genetics supplies growth factors to many key players in the industry
10 food megatrends in Europe, and who’s following them
What trends are dominating Europe, and which countries are they most popular in?
Animal product yields, quality and manufacturers’ margins under increased threat
Extreme heat has a significant effect on livestock and fish, and can impact the quality of eggs and dairy
5 big food trends in Sweden
What do Swedish consumers want?
5 big food trends in Denmark
What do Danish consumers want?
Meat substitutes are only a small part of the plant-based market
Plant-based meat gets all the attention, but it’s actually traditional foods that dominate the sector
Winners and losers of the UPF backlash
Who is benefitting from consumer scepticism around UPFs - and who isn’t?
Is coffee ready for the EUDR?
As the deadline for the regulation approaches, the commodity continues to grapple with barriers to compliance
Cultivated meat now has a naming problem
Europe’s cultivated meat sector is hamstrung by ‘meaty’ names ban - if producers comply
Parima gets green light for cultivated duck
The French company has achieved its second regulatory approval in Singapore
EU Sustainable Supply Chains Coalition created in run up to EUDR
Nestlé, Barry Callebaut, the RSPO and Rainforest Alliance will all take part
Opinion
Why UPF panic and scratch-cooking nostalgia won’t send food backwards
The popularity of traditional ways of eating is incongruent with the current food landscape
What if coffee was the missing ingredient in plant-based meat?
A surprising ingredient could help plant-based meat tackle one of its biggest problems: taste
New product development
Just launched: Nestlé Nesquik plus battle of the meat-free steaks…
From plant-based steaks and free-from biscuits to nostalgic cereals and sustainable formats, brands are doubling down on indulgence, functionality and inclusivity as innovation across food and drink accelerates
Iran conflict: Is ceasefire too little, too late for global food?
A two-week ceasefire is now in place in the war between US-Israel and Iran, but much is still uncertain about how long-lasting the impacts of damage done thus far will be and what still lies ahead for the global food sector
Animal welfare info makes consumers want to buy meat . . . up to a point
Consumers appreciate knowledge about animal welfare, but it depends on framing
10 global trends shaping F&B
What trends are driving changes in the F&B industry?
Beyond Meat pushes forward with repositioning in face of plummeting revenues
The plant-based company’s struggles have worsened, not improved
EUDR: Is cloud cover a problem for compliance?
Satellites provide long-term data on land use
From fitness to lifestyle: How protein demand has evolved
Protein is often associated with strength and fitness - but the category is no longer just about this
4 big food trends in The Netherlands
What do Dutch consumers want?
5 big food trends in the UK
What do UK consumers want?
5 big food trends in Spain
What do Spanish consumers want?
EFSA novel food approval: 5 things to know before an application
Submissions for the famously stringent novel food assessment can be made easier through preparation
Does the EU ‘meaty’ names ban affect seafood?
Many have speculated that the ban could impact products beyond analogues
EU ‘meaty’ names ban: What it means for the future of plant-based
Restrictions on naming may not be a disaster for meat alternatives
Are we wrong about plant-based’s decline?
Some predict that plant-based growth could balloon in the coming decade
Middle East tensions, rising energy and fertilizer costs push grocery prices higher
February CPI shows food-at-home prices climbing 0.4% as supply chain risks, tariff uncertainty and volatile farm inputs threaten to add new pressure on brands, retailers and inflation-weary shoppers
New product development
Just launched: Mondelēz packaging, Harry Potter ft Maryland, posh bacon and more…
From premium brunch bacon to whole‑food mushroom steaks, the latest new product development (NPD) reveals indulgence, clean‑label innovation and seasonal creativity shaping 2026’s biggest launches
Cultivated meat still stalled by regulation, but change may be on the horizon
Stringent regulations put some investors off, but rules could be streamlined
Alt protein investors are tired of waiting - they want confidence in the future
As the initial hype dies down, investors in meat alternatives want a return on their investment
Beyond Meat is now Beyond
The plant-based meat manufacturer has been diversifying for a while, but now it has fully rebranded
EU ‘meaty’ names ban agreed, ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ exempt
The ban will go ahead, but certain words will be allowed
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz: Which foods will get pricier?
The sudden closure of the Strait of Hormuz is triggering immediate ripple effects across global food markets
How inflation is changing premiumisation
Consumer demand for affordable luxury is driving food to premiumise
Iran Conflict: What does this mean for global food sector?
The ongoing tensions in Iran could disrupt supply routes and drive volatility across key food commodities such as rice and meat
Do consumers want hybrid meat?
The hybrid meat market aims to provide consumers a happy medium between meat and plant-based
Does plant-based meat still dominate the meat-free sector?
Meat alternatives are in trouble, but traditional plant-based and vegetarian foods will not necessarily replace them
4 big food trends in Germany
What do German consumers want?
Fish fraud threatens industry profits and consumer safety
The fish and aquaculture sector is rife with mislabelling of fish species, adulteration, and outright theft
Plant-based meat isn’t dead, but it is in a reset
Plant-based meat faces a slowdown as price, foodservice strategy and manufacturing innovation shape the next phase for the sector
5 big food trends in France
What do French consumers want?
What’s driving the rise of hybrid meat?
Industry is showing keen interest in the hybrid trend
Opinion
Meat alternatives are too niche - plant-based can do so much more
Meat mimicry shows little sign of broad appeal, yet plant-based foods have opportunities beyond it
5 ways to boost plant-based meat sales
Health claims may be an overlooked lever that could reignite plant-based meat demand, according to consumer research by the Good Food Institute
Alternative proteins could still hold opportunities for industry
Could alt meat still have economic potential?