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FN+Food tech: 5 trends growing and 5 declining

What’s winning and losing in the world of food tech?

FN+What Mars’ latest food-tech cohort says about the future of food

Mars’ food-tech ventures suggest big food is headed towards technologies rooted in food production rather than finished products

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

FN+China’s cultivated meat push faces consumer reality

China is backing cultivated meat to strengthen food security, but high costs, weak investment and consumer habits could stall its global ambitions

Cultivated protein’s next phase? Integration over invention

The sector is entering an integration phase, according to Ever After Foods’ CEO Eyal Rosenthal, where partnerships, acquisitions and platform-based business models could help tackle persistent cost and scaling barriers that have slowed commercialization

FN+Terms including ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ could be added to EU ‘meaty’ names ban

A range of terms have been added to the proposal

FN+Cultivated beef steak set for global expansion after historic approval

Aleph Farms has secured a historic regulatory approval for its cultivated beef in Singapore.

South Korea moves closer to cell-cultured food regulations

The South Korean government has announced local food regulation changes that will specify standards for cell-cultured foods, paving the way to local product approvals

PepsiCo, Danone & Nestlé: how AI is powering F&B growth

AI is transforming how F&B giants cut costs, boost efficiency and innovate faster — turning data into a powerful competitive edge

The F&B jobs AI is targeting, but is it really that dire?

AI is accelerating reformulation, automation and data-led decision making at a pace that is already reshaping roles across the food and drink workforce

FN+Food and mental health in China: 2026 trends that brands should watch

China’s growing focus on mental wellness is shaping food trends, driving demand for fresh foods, dairy and lower-sugar options that balance health and indulgence

The Big One: Cyberattack that could cripple food and drink

Cyberattacks are closing in on the food and drink sector, and the next one could be catastrophic. Is the industry ready for The Big One?

Is aquaculture sustainable? It depends on the system around it

A deeper look shows aquaculture’s climate impact depends less on fish and more on governance

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

Cocoa crunch: How shortages are rewriting chocolate’s future

As climate, disease and regulation strain global cocoa supply, manufacturers are turning to low‑cocoa and cocoa‑free innovations to protect margins and future-proof their portfolios

As cocoa chaos continues, Kokomodo finds its moment

Why ‘climate-proof’ cacao start-up Kokomodo is hedging its bets on an increasingly stronger future for cell cultured cocoa

FN+World’s top 30 food-tech companies revealed

From AI-powered ingredient discovery to zero-waste packaging and next-gen proteins, the top 30 global food-tech list showcases the game-changing technologies shaping the future of food

World’s biggest chocolate supplier makes move away from cocoa

Barry Callebaut explores cocoa alternatives amid rising costs and climate pressure

Fi Asia 2025

What are the 4 most crucial AI applications in food innovation?

AI is driving food innovation and marketing strategies – here are four major ways experts at Fi Asia 2025 say it is shaping production and improving relevance

Is regenerative agriculture driven by consumer demand?

Majors such as Danone, PepsiCo and Nestlé explain why they’re transitioning to regenerative farming

FN+AI watch: The latest on artificial intelligence in food

While some fear artificial intelligence spells the end of humanity, others back its potential for positive disruption. How’s this playing out in food and drink? We bring you the latest…