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Dairy Innovations

Danone’s AI commerce goal: ‘Trusted by machines and desired by humans’

At Groceryshop, Arthur Sylvestre outlined why internal alignment, digital consistency and consumer needs – not the latest technology – are guiding Danone’s strategy

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

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

FN+Mondelēz reveals the trends shaping the future of confectionery and snacking

What does the future hold for confectionery and snacking? Richie Gray of Mondelēz SnackFutures shares his thoughts on the trends and technologies shaping the sector

FN+Agentic AI in food boosts decision-making – but can enhance risks too

Agents make operations more efficient, but if used wrongly they can distance decision-making from humans

Pladis sales pass £3.3bn but profits take a hit

Pladis doubles down on growth, investing in brands, manufacturing networks and sustainable ambitions

FN+6 food-tech breakthroughs changing the future of food

Food’s future lies in the tech and processes developing now, so where will they take us in the years to 2036?

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

Are consumers really asking AI what snacks to eat?

From protein targets to dietary restrictions, shoppers can now describe what they need and get a shortlist of snacks in return but the effect on sales is still unclear

The race to reinvent confectionery is on

From multisensory experiences to AI-powered product development, innovation is reshaping the confectionery industry

FN+Mondelēz ramps up investment to drive global growth

Confectionery and snacking giant shifts focus to drive next phase of growth

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

AI identifies nearly 800 plant proteins for next generation of meat substitutes

Such plant proteins could offer food manufacturers new clean-label emulsifiers for plant-based products

Can food brands survive the rise of agentic commerce?

As AI agents begin to take over food shopping, food brands face a new challenge: winning over algorithms as well as consumers. Bramble Intelligence’s Chris Mitchell explains what will define the next era of commerce

FN+Mars launches world’s first digital chocolate bar

Snickers enters AI era with new digital activation as brands fight to stay relevant

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

FN+The 7 trends shaping the future of confectionery

Confectionery is booming, but what’s fuelling its momentum? We unpack the top trends transforming the category

Mondelēz accelerates premiumisation drive

From Cadbury and Oreo to Toblerone and Côte d’Or, Mondelēz encourages consumers to trade up as it doubles down on premiumisation

‘Worth it’ replaces ‘more is more’ as indulgence evolves

Confectionery indulgence is shifting from ‘more is more’ to ‘worth it’ as consumers prioritise quality, experience, wellness and sustainability

Mars at 115: Shaping the future of confectionery

From a small-town America to the world’s biggest confectionery company, Mars mark 115 years of family ownership and industry influence

FN+Cyberattacks surge as food and beverage becomes prime target

From suppliers to retailers, no part of the food and beverage industry is safe as cyber attacks escalate

FN+Why Nestlé’s latest results point to real recovery

Accelerating volumes, resilient margins and a confident outlook suggest Nestlé’s recovery strategy is gaining traction

FN+Coca-Cola’s Fairlife resumes operations after attack

Operations resume after Coca-Cola subsidiary Fairlife hit by ransomware attack

Nestlé’s turnaround gains momentum despite profit drop

Nestlé delivers stronger organic growth and improving volumes in H1 2026, but net profit falls 31.4%

FN+Coca-Cola confirms cyberattack as Fairlife operations halted

Coca-Cola confirms ransomware attack on dairy subsidiary Fairlife

The strategy powering Ritter Sport’s success

Ritter Sport bets on innovation, affordability and sustainability to drive growth

Could Mondelēz finally get its hands on Tim Tam?

KKR is reportedly preparing to sell Arnott’s, raising questions over whether Mondelēz will bid again

FN+Why AI overviews hit differently in food and drink

Research reveals an unexpected twist in how AI is reshaping food and drink searches

Whey boom fuels surge in protein processing 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

Global Food Tech Awards

Global Food Tech Awards EMEA heat opens: Why startups should apply and how to stand out

Calling all EMEA food and beverage startups - applications are now open and entry is free

Doritos without drivers? PepsiCo’s autonomous truck rollout sparks logistics debate

PepsiCo’s driverless truck experiment promises faster, cheaper deliveries, but it’s also exposing a growing battle over jobs, safety and the future shape of food supply chains

Where brands should focus their AI strategy now

AI’s real value may lie in helping consumers choose – not discover

FN+Will cocoa alts ever be sexy? Hershey backlash opens the debate

As cocoa markets fluctuate, Hershey’s controversy shows that while alt-chocolate is advancing fast, taste and transparency remain make-or-break for consumers

FN+Sweet proteins gain global momentum with latest regulatory win

Amai Proteins’ sweet protein secures regulatory approval in Singapore after recent US nod

AgNavigator: same agtech backbone, bigger industry picture

William Reed, publisher of FoodNavigator, has unveiled a new title for its market-leading agtech and agrifood title

Can coffee weather the storm?

Extreme climate events are now a huge challenge for the coffee industry.

FN+Will the next wave of alt dairy be built backwards?

Animal-free dairy startup is reversing the traditional biotech model, prioritizing scalability and cost from the outset as the category resets

FN+Mars takes first step into cocoa-free category

The world’s biggest confectionery company is making its cocoa-free debut

FN+World’s first cell-based chocolate bar developed with Mondelēz

The first-ever milk chocolate bars made with cell-cultivated cocoa butter have been produced

Stagflation is food manufacturing’s worst-of-both-worlds scenario

Costs are rising again just as consumers start to hesitate and that’s a far more difficult mix than inflation alone.

Future Food-Tech San Francisco

FN+6 tips to raise capital in 2026 for food-tech

The expectations, red flags and structural hurdles shaping food‑tech fundraising in 2026

Future Food-Tech San Francisco

FN+Collaboration, not capital, is driving the next wave of food innovation

Industry leaders at Future Food-Tech San Francisco say lower investment levels are giving rise to an era of deeper cooperation among stakeholders focused on creating healthier products

Up the food chain

FN+Cargill’s CTO on AI, innovation and where R&D is going

From AI to reformulation, the agribusiness giant’s CTO Florian Schattenmann talks future tech, passing fads and where Cargill is stepping up focus

Bel Group’s AI strategy: From cheese virtual twins to protein innovation

Bel’s research head opens on how the technology is enhancing product R&D and operational efficiency

Mondelēz charts next growth wave across North America, Europe and emerging markets

The company is tailoring its strategy by region, courting value‑seeking US shoppers, fixing European chocolate margins and using Oreo‑led biscuits and cakes to unlock runway across China, India, Brazil and Mexico

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

Food-Tech Solutions For A More Sustainable And Secure Food System

Why CPGs need to design for AI discovery now

CPG brands must restructure product data and APIs to stay visible as AI pushes deeper into agentic commerce

Global Food Tech Awards 2026

Global Food Tech Awards 2026: Americas shortlist reveals industry giants

The Americas are making noise on the global food tech stage in this powerful top 10 line-up of finalists