News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
New EU Listeria regulations are set to come into force next month – as misinformation circulates, we speak to the European Chilled Food Federation Rapporteur on Listeria and FSA to offer a clear and accurate outline.
It’s a decade since the UK’s historic vote to leave the European Union – and the results are mixed
Up the food chain
The Mosa Meat CSO talks about the early days of cultivated meat, overcoming its technical challenges and why the world needs it
FoodNavigator and AgNavigator’s new event will explore the business case for sustainability
Attitudes towards the category, which has not yet arrived on European shelves, are still developing
The regulatory burden has been significantly reduced
Ferrero and Hershey among winners of the 2026 Most Innovative New Product Awards
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
Kantar BrandZ’s Ellie Thorpe explains why brands like Coca-Cola, Red Bull and Walmart continue gaining loyalty, pricing power and market share despite inflation, cautious spending and growing consumer uncertainty
The plant-based major has seen severe divergence between channels
Many cultivated meat companies have gone under – which ones are left?
Side streams and waste streams are often versatile and multi-purpose
Opinion
The simplification kept much of the regulation in place, not compromising as much as feared
Big Food’s biggest names are betting on splits, but market reactions show investors aren’t convinced. So when does breaking up actually make sense?
What ingredients do older consumers need?
While the two formats both provide vegan alternatives to animal-sourced products, one is a clear winner in terms of market share
Sales continue to fall, particularly in foodservice, but the company sees some signs of recovery
Orf Genetics supplies growth factors to many key players in the industry
What trends are dominating Europe, and which countries are they most popular in?
Extreme heat has a significant effect on livestock and fish, and can impact the quality of eggs and dairy
What do Swedish consumers want?
What do Danish consumers want?
Plant-based meat gets all the attention, but it’s actually traditional foods that dominate the sector
Who is benefitting from consumer scepticism around UPFs - and who isn’t?
As the deadline for the regulation approaches, the commodity continues to grapple with barriers to compliance
Europe’s cultivated meat sector is hamstrung by ‘meaty’ names ban - if producers comply
The French company has achieved its second regulatory approval in Singapore
Nestlé, Barry Callebaut, the RSPO and Rainforest Alliance will all take part
Opinion
The popularity of traditional ways of eating is incongruent with the current food landscape
A surprising ingredient could help plant-based meat tackle one of its biggest problems: taste
New product development
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
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
Consumers appreciate knowledge about animal welfare, but it depends on framing
What trends are driving changes in the F&B industry?
The plant-based company’s struggles have worsened, not improved
Satellites provide long-term data on land use
Protein is often associated with strength and fitness - but the category is no longer just about this
What do Dutch consumers want?
What do UK consumers want?
What do Spanish consumers want?
Submissions for the famously stringent novel food assessment can be made easier through preparation
Many have speculated that the ban could impact products beyond analogues
Restrictions on naming may not be a disaster for meat alternatives
Some predict that plant-based growth could balloon in the coming decade
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
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
Stringent regulations put some investors off, but rules could be streamlined
As the initial hype dies down, investors in meat alternatives want a return on their investment
The plant-based meat manufacturer has been diversifying for a while, but now it has fully rebranded
The ban will go ahead, but certain words will be allowed
The sudden closure of the Strait of Hormuz is triggering immediate ripple effects across global food markets