Plant-based dairy: Barriers for adoption
Dairy substitutes still face difficulty in getting through to some consumers
Food tech
How regulators are shaping the future of novel foods
From cell-cultivated meat to precision-fermented dairy, regulators are stepping up to support innovation
Top 5 food trends for Autumn/Winter 2025
Bold flavours, indulgence, flexitarianism, and wellness are reshaping consumer demand as 2025 draws to a close
Mars bets on CRISPR to save cocoa from climate chaos
Mars teams up with biotech firm Pairwise to futureproof cocoa crops using gene editing
‘Stop moving the goalposts!’ Small businesses dread sugar tax reformulation drama
The UK wants to increase the scope of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy: and small businesses are worried
Cocoa shortage reshapes recipes and what counts as chocolate
Major brands like Nestlé and Pladis have had to drop the word ‘chocolate’ from some products as cocoa content falls below legal thresholds
Plant-based egg market to hit $834m by 2035 amid ethical eating boom
Global plant-based food market thriving, with plant-based eggs emerging as fast-growing sector
Gut health market to hit $270bn by 2034 as trend dominates F&B
Gut health market shows no signs of slowing as consumer interest proves unstoppable
From lab to table: How different markets regulate novel foods
There are pros and cons to each different market
Cyber attacks: Arrests made as industry fights back
A wave of cyber attacks has exposed deep vulnerabilities in the food sector’s digital defences. But industry is getting wise to the threat
Can AI protect future food security?
Climate change is threatening the world’s food supply, but could AI be the unexpected hero?
Opinion
Upscaling fermentation is not just more of the same
How to scale fermentation processes from lab to factory
How important is mouthfeel in reformulation?
Cost and health targets have pushed reformulation to the forefront of food and beverage. But what impact does a change in mouthfeel have on consumer perceptions?
How will we feed the next generation?
The future of food is bright... if we embrace the changes needed to make it happen
AI-driven microbiology platform to boost fermentation output
The tech promises to significantly cut new product development time and cost
Big Interview
EFSA’s future: Executive director Bernhard Url reveals the vision
How will the European Food Safety Authority evolve to combat the world’s food and drink safety challenges?
Food and beverage industry in shock following multiple cyber attacks
Marks & Spencer and Co-op hit by major cyber attacks in same week
AI critical to cutting food and drink labour costs
Cutting labour costs from supply chains can only be done well enough if industry ramps up AI incorporation
Will cow-burp supplement spark new backlash?
Scientists have discovered a way to cut methane emissions in cattle – stopping them burping. But will this anger consumers?
Why it’s time for producers to dig into regenerative agriculture
Regenerative agriculture is more than a trend: it’s a fundamental rethink of how we grow, source and sell food. As pressure mounts to deliver food that does more than just taste good, food producers have a pivotal role to play
Precision fermentation’s space jaunt will boost scope for earth
Alternative protein experiments in space could bolster the technology on earth
Nestlé pet food a purrfect growth sector
Animal ownership is rising fast, creating major diversification opportunities for food manufacturers, and Nestlé is leading the way
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
Investment in F&B up but failing to get results
The food and beverage industry is pouring money into innovation but progress is glacially slow. Why?
Boom predicted for Ireland’s food processing
A survey with key industry leaders projected growth
McDonald’s and Lloyds Bank pump funds into ‘critical’ regen ag project
Big food and drink businesses including McDonald’s and McCain Foods have joined forces to bolster sector sustainability
Is this the start of a palm oil alternative market?
Palm oil replacements already exist, but researchers claim to have a mass-process solution
How Mondelēz International is using AI to maximise product innovation
From production and supply chain optimisation, to marketing and consumer engagement, AI transforming the confectionery sector. Here’s how
Palm oil replacement: Black soldier fly larvae could be the answer
Black soldier fly (BSF) larvae could be farmed in built up industrial areas to produce alternatives to palm oil, researchers have claimed
Is innovation returning to food and beverage?
Following years of decline, innovation in food and beverage is showing signs of recovery
Egg replacements are the next big space in alt proteins
Consumers' attitudes to eggs are shifting, with more seeking to cut down and replace the real thing with plant-based alternatives
Forget meat versus plant-based, is hybrid meat the real future?
Sustainability concerns are pushing many consumers away from meat, but plant-based eating isn’t a solution for everyone. Could hybrid be the answer?
Cyber criminals killing livestock and risking public health
Cyber security threats against the food and beverage industry are growing in number and malevolence. So, what is the industry doing about it and what more can be done?
Three ways Danone is revolutionising precision fermentation
How the food and beverage giant is embracing the production method through research, infrastructure and more.
Vertical farming having a growth spurt
Vertical farming has faced a years-long struggle to gain support and achieve growth. But things are looking up for the pioneering sector
Consumers cautiously positive on AI in food
UK and US consumers are more positive than negative on the use of AI in food and beverage, albeit with some reservations.
The Global Food Tech Awards 2025
Unveiling 2025’s top food tech innovations
From smart packaging to AI solutions, upcycled ingredients to personalized nutrition, start-ups are redefining the future of the food and beverage sector. But which are the top technologies of the year?
Big Interview
UPF, AI and cultured food – one industry insider’s 2025 wish list
Christina Senn-Jakobsen is the CEO of Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley, an organisation that encourages and fosters food and drink innovation.
Unilever, Nestlé, EUDR, UPF and commodity hikes. FoodNavigator reviews 2024
Food and beverage was not short of drama or two in 2024, with some of the biggest stories gripping the sector almost from day one.
Start-up pitch
How HydroWatt Zero is supporting innovators to protect food security
Future food security is under serious threat. But industry innovators are fighting to revolutionise the food system and change the story. Discover more...
Finnish start-up making mycoprotein more sustainable and affordable
Mycoprotein is one of the most popular alt protein sources on the market. Now Espoo-based start-up, Enifer, wants to take it to the next level.
The biggest food tech trends for 2025 and beyond
Robot use will increase, more food deliveries will be made and food waste will be consigned to the past… how food tech will evolve.
Start-up pitch
How New Wave Biotech is using AI to make biotechnology scalable
Developing and scaling the production of new food and beverage technologies is a major focus for the industry. But it can be complex and extremely costly. Enter New Wave Biotech.
K-pop, AI and the future of food tech – how Gen Alpha will lead the change
Tomorrow’s food technology is happening right now, a leading food futurist has claimed in his assessment of what tech is and will drive Europe’s food and drink sector forward.
Top food tech trends for 2025 revealed
Innovation in the food space has seen a boom in recent years. But this is just the beginning.
Start-up pitch
How MicroHarvest is making sustainable protein from microorganisms
Climate change is threatening existing food sources, making the discovery of viable alternatives essential. MicroHarvest believes microorganisms to be a sustainable, scalable solution.
Cultivated freshwater eel tech opens new opportunities in Japanese market
A cultivated seafood tech business has developed a system of cell cultivation to allow for commercial freshwater eel farming.
Start-up pitch
How Senoptica Technologies is fighting food waste with smart packaging
Food waste is a serious issue for the planet and a major threat to food security. Senoptica Technologies claims to hold a solution to one of the many flaws in the food system – ‘use by’ dates.
Why understanding allergens should be top priority for F&B manufacturers
Undeclared allergens in food and beverage products can be deadly. So why are allergen-related recalls still happening? What is industry doing to prevent them? And what NPD opportunities are being missed?
Top tips to successfully market your brand
Marketing can be complex, time consuming and costly. We run down the top tips and tricks to successfully market a food and drink brand on a tight budget.