News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Flavors of the future: global inspiration meets local innovation
Demand for protein-forward, reduced-sugar and plant-based indulgence is forcing formulators like Luker Chocolate to balance nutrition claims with the taste and texture consumers expect
Turning LATAM’s abundant resources into growth will demand resilient farms, local production and sharper market choices
From Cadbury and Oreo to Toblerone and Côte d’Or, Mondelēz encourages consumers to trade up as it doubles down on premiumisation
Cadbury joins cross-category collaboration trend with MCoBeauty beauty launch
NIQ research finds that children are already thinking about ingredients, nutrition and the benefits they want from snacks, which could shape the category as they gain purchasing power
Confectionery indulgence is shifting from ‘more is more’ to ‘worth it’ as consumers prioritise quality, experience, wellness and sustainability
From a small-town America to the world’s biggest confectionery company, Mars mark 115 years of family ownership and industry influence
Confectionery’s biggest names are no longer just watching the alternative cocoa space – they’re shaping it
Nestlé to remove artificial food colourings from all products globally by the end of the year
Confectionery giant invests €1.5m in young scientists through Mars Impact Fund
Private equity is reshaping food and beverage, but rising costs raise questions over just how far it can go
Additives and artificial colors and flavors continue to be axed from formulas as the industry balances a meeting consumers’ health goals with nutrition policy
America’s biggest birthday party is inspiring a summer of patriotic flavours, nostalgic treats and celebratory packaging
Consumers aren’t simply looking for something tasty. Mondelēz International’s latest report suggests they increasingly want food that entertains, comforts and gives them something worth talking about
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?
Nestlé resets growth strategy with shift away from price hikes and back towards volumes, brands and execution
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
Executives from Just Born, Hawaii Host, SNAX-Sational Brands and Xaca Cantina share how they use heat, global flavors, strategic collaborations and accessible formats to turn consumer curiosity into repeat purchases
Nestlé Waters under mounting pressure over alleged plastic dumping and water contamination
The global ingredient supplier’s deal reflects a broader trend of how companies are streamlining their businesses to meet shifting health and wellness preferences
In the gap between consumers’ intention and reality, is there room for processed food in a healthy diet?
Adding fibre to foods and beverages could help close the ‘fibre gap’, but reformulation challenges threaten taste and texture
Mars redefines confectionery with innovative flavours, new formats and a digital-first shopping strategy
Mars bets on smart manufacturing, using £190m UK factory upgrade to boost output and strengthen grip on global confectionery and snacking market
Is there a recipe for long-term food and drink brand success? Let’s explore…
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
Hershey breaks lofty ESG ambitions into practical, data-driven strategic steps that help embed sustainability into sourcing, operations and product innovation
Barry Callebaut’s size has long been its strength. But with volumes down and shares under pressure, cracks are starting to show
There’s real opportunity for FMCGs to sell big on TikTok - with the right tips and tricks on-hand
Mexico is drawing billions from the world’s biggest F&B companies, but behind the investment wave sits a more complex mix of cost pressure, regulation and an increasingly competitive domestic landscape.
A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) consultation on gluten labelling – now extended – raises fresh questions about how clearly food makers communicate risk
