Allplants sold to French food manufacturer
The plant-based ready meals business has been acquired by an historical French manufacturer.
Health & wellness
What neuroscience reveals about functional bread
Measuring brain activity during tasting could help bakers understand consumers’ reactions to texture, aftertaste and functional messaging
Forget breakfast: The battle for the morning snack is on
Consumers are increasingly turning to morning snacks for energy, focus and satiety, creating a fast-growing opportunity for food and beverage brands
Dairy Innovations
Can plant proteins help ease the whey squeeze?
Surging protein demand and tight whey supplies are driving interest in hybrid formulations, with ADM and other suppliers developing plant-based ingredients to help manufacturers balance nutrition, functionality and texture
Beyond Meat launches energy drink
The plant-based company’s diversification continues
Is functional food killing low carb – or absorbing it?
As functional food changes how consumers approach health, the low-carb trend is evolving too
Mintel: Category blurring is reshaping food and drink development
Food and drink brands need to look beyond traditional category boundaries as consumers increasingly look at consuming products with broader health and wellness benefits, according to Mintel
Protein boom powers confectionery growth
Protein is reshaping confectionery innovation, but consumers continue to put taste, texture and indulgence first
Germany approves draft sugar tax on soft drinks – what this means for manufacturers
The proposed levy would introduce tiered rates based on sugar content, with potential implications for manufacturers
Fizz, ferment and fire: What’s next in flavour
Global is the theme for the foods and flavours that are set to define 2027
Processed food diet could worsen vaccine side effects
Changes in the microbiome due to diet may have increased fever symptoms following the Covid-19 vaccine
Fibre targets, sugar caps and lunchbox rules: Is school snacking heading for a reset?
England’s school food overhaul will reward bakers and snack makers who pair better nutrition with products that survive a canteen, a budget and a hungry 11-year-old
Meal replacements may satisfy demand for satiety as well as convenience
‘Nutritionally complete’ drinks aim to provide consumers with all the nutrients they need. But they can do much more
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
Rip Van appoints former Hershey president to power next phase of growth
Former US president of Hershey, Todd Tillemans, joins Rip Van as CEO, as the fast-growing better-for-you snack brand eyes major expansion
Ferrero targets protein-led growth beyond chocolate
Confectionery giant strengthens position in fast-growing snack market with Power Crunch revamp
Opinion
Beyond sugar reduction: The next challenge for food manufacturers
Low-sugar formulations no longer satisfy increasingly health-conscious consumers
92% want to eat better. Only 14% think they do
New research from Ahold Delhaize reveals a striking gap between intention and action, highlighting the role retailers, manufacturers and policymakers can play in making healthier choices more affordable, accessible and achievable
Does Europe’s CBD market have a future?
A positive opinion from EFSA is the beginning of a regulatory shift, but it may not be enough
Pladis sales pass £3.3bn but profits take a hit
Pladis doubles down on growth, investing in brands, manufacturing networks and sustainable ambitions
EFSA gives positive opinion on CBD
The opinion could mark a milestone for CBD’s use in food
Danone voluntarily reports UK average NPM score to spotlight health focus
French dairy giant Danone has revealed it will start voluntarily reporting its average UK Nutrient Profiling Model (NPM) score to highlight its commitment to health.
The power generation: What Gen Z really wants from F&B
From daycaps and zebrastriping to global flavours and gut health, here’s what’s driving food and drink’s most influential generation
The race to reinvent confectionery is on
From multisensory experiences to AI-powered product development, innovation is reshaping the confectionery industry
Food’s fight for the evening snack gets serious
From game nights to movie marathons, evening snacking has become one of food and drink’s most valuable occasions
Carlsberg Britvic and Danone spearhead calls for mandatory health reporting in UK
Carlsberg Britvic and Danone North Europe are two of the leading food and drink manufacturers that have backed calls for mandatory health reporting.
What do consumers expect from ‘gut health’?
The potential of gut health is varied and so are consumer expectations
