Biotech

Flavors of the future: global inspiration meets local innovation

Functional chocolate puts formulation innovation into overdrive

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

Mars invests €1.5m in the future of science

Confectionery giant invests €1.5m in young scientists through Mars Impact Fund

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

Cacao pods and ‘ugly’ potatoes powering the upcycled foods movement

Brands like Roots Farm Fresh, Blue Stripes and Salt and Straw are finding new value in food waste through upcycled snacks and frozen foods

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

Future chocolate: Mondelēz, Lindt and Barry Callebaut reshape taste

From Mondelēz and Barry Callebaut to Lindt, the future of chocolate is being defined by bold flavour innovation, smarter formulations and a refusal to compromise on 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?

FN+Chocolate without trees? The science racing to reinvent cocoa

From cacao cells grown in bioreactors to fermentation-built chocolate flavours, scientists and startups are experimenting with ways to produce cocoa ingredients without growing cacao trees

FN+Sweeteners under fire as scientists probe neurological risks

New research linking popular sweeteners to cognitive decline has again raised concerns over their safety. What does this mean manufacturers?

FN+Do consumers want hybrid meat?

The hybrid meat market aims to provide consumers a happy medium between meat and plant-based

Why vertical farming failed - notes from a survivor

Four reasons why after more than $6bn investment in indoor farming, there’s just one man left standing

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

AI drives new wave of confectionery innovation

From faster R&D to predictive product design, AI is transforming the future of sweets

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast

3 steps to future-proof the food system and CPG industry in a ‘critical decade’

As population growth, soil degradation and climate pressures converge, BSI’s Todd Redwood explains why the next 10 years will determine whether the global food system can deliver enough high-quality nutrition, strategic opportunities and next steps for...

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

How Mars is developing new ingredients with AI

AI can do a lot more than offer guidance and write emails. It can help food companies find brand-new ingredients for product formulation

Cyber attacks spike worldwide: 7 ways food and drink can fight back

Cyber crime is hitting food and drink hard, exposing just how quickly supply chains can break. What can industry do to protect itself?

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

Spiceology built an AI chatbot – here’s what it means for foodservice education

REMI, built on ChatGPT and trained on the spice company’s recipe database, is helping home cooks and chefs better understand how to use its playfully named blends

Up the food chain

EFSA’s new boss: Why faster risk assessments are my guiding light

The newly appointed Dr Nikolaus Kriz has ambitions to optimise European food safety

SVZ sees health craze as opportunity, not threat

The ingredients company suggests that its focus on fruit and veg puts it in a prime position to benefit from consumer obsessions with health

How TikTok food trends are inspiring brand innovation and limited-edition flavors

Viral flavors on TikTok are reshaping the food and beverage industry, accelerating product development and redefining how brands connect with consumers

World’s biggest chocolate supplier makes move away from cocoa

Barry Callebaut explores cocoa alternatives amid rising costs and climate pressure

Nestlé, Mondelēz, Hershey - How chocolate giants are coping with price hikes

The largest players in food are making bold decisions in an effort to boost growth

Sweeteners in focus

Sugar isn’t the only sweet solution: How modern sweeteners are changing the game

Kerry Group and NotCo show how advanced sweetening systems can overcome many of the technical, sustainability and cost barriers with sugar reduction

Meet Spot: Cargill’s new robotic watchdog

Cargill’s Amsterdam facility has a new member that’s turning heads - and maybe wagging a few tails

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

Sustainable September

Unilever and PepsiCo among companies in new regenerative agriculture initiative

The initiative will centre around farmer-facing organisations and focus on upscaling

Personalized marketing just got easier: AI-powered identity resolution blends deterministic and probabilistic matching

Hightouch’s new AI-powered identity resolution service lets marketers ‘toggle’ confidence levels for more precise or broader reach – all within their own data warehouse

What every food and drink brand must know about AI and innovation

AI can speed up your pipeline – but it won’t tell you why everyone still picks chocolate. Here’s how to innovate without losing your edge

Can AI protect future food security?

Climate change is threatening the world’s food supply, but could AI be the unexpected hero?

Sweets & Snacks Expo

Inside Mondelēz’s data-driven approach to omnichannel agility

Director of Omnichannel Growth Jillian Durojaiye shares how the CPG giant activates around consumer preferences across digital and physical retail touchpoints

Up the food chain

Unilever’s food sustainability chief on proving regen ag works

The next big challenge for regenerative farming? Proving it’s making a difference

How common are ‘regenerative agriculture’ claims?

As consumer knowledge of regenerative agriculture grows, claims are increasing in number

Future Food-Tech Chicago

Investors’ appetite for food-tech enters new era with shifting interest in alternative ingredients

The investment landscape for food-tech remains chilly, but there are bright spots for alternative fats and oils and some appetite for sweeteners as well as alt protein with proven business models

Is regenerative agriculture driven by consumer demand?

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

What the latest high stakes cyberattack signals for the snack aisle

A $20m ransomware attack just rocked a major crypto firm but the warning isn’t just for tech. Food manufacturers are squarely in the crosshairs, too.

Eco-friendly packaging boom in full force as corporates race for sustainability

Regulation and consumer pressure is pushing the industry to go green on packaging

What does the future of food and beverage hold?

Mounting challenges and changing tastes are reshaping the food and beverage industry for the future. Let’s take a look at tomorrow’s world

Future Food-Tech

3 food tech companies creating a more sustainable and healthier LATAM

Upcycling Solutions, Future Biome and Kresko RNAtech will share their stories at an upcoming Future-Food Tech and FoodNavigator event in São Paulo

AI food tech company moves protein and fat into commercial production

California-based ingredient discovery company Shiru is commercializing its first ingredients, as the food tech company tees up future sweetener partnerships

Reaching Net Zero

Cocoa complicated: Luker Chocolate addresses volatility with sustainability

Disease and climate change drove cocoa volatility in 2024, as trade tensions and tariffs complicate the commodity’s price in 2025

Seaweed has an ocean of potential, but headwinds remain

Investment and climate are barriers for the seaweed to innovate and achieve all it can achieve

Trump tariff chaos accelerates AI integration

Ongoing US trade tariff uncertainty is forcing some food and beverage firms to more rapidly bring AI into their processes

Future Food Tech San Francisco

NotCo opens access to its game-changing AI technology to speed product innovation

Innovating packaged foods and beverages traditionally takes two to three years from concept to shelf, but companies are under pressure to launch products more quickly and with lower costs, a challenge NotCo says its AI technology can solve

AI helps seafood innovation swim against the supply chain current

AI’s use in seafood offers a path forward in developing a more transparent and ethical supply chain

Future Food-Tech San Francisco

Into the weeds: Marine Biologics’ data unlocks seaweed’s potential

Marine Biologics transforms seaweed with AI for functional, consistent food ingredients