Food ingredients see M&A boom
Deal activity is reaching new heights this year
Innovation & NPD
Functional gummy mania sends confectionery sales soaring
Functional gummies are exploding in popularity - blending indulgence with wellness, and appealing to everyone from Gen Z to Boomers
GLP-1 fuels new wave of confectionery innovation
GLP-1 drugs are transforming consumer snacking habits, and confectionery brands are responding
Nestlé CEO wants “better, smarter and faster”
New chief, Philipp Navratil, wants food and beverage giant to move quickly and be ready to innovate
Coca-Cola’s Playbook: Brand power, local strategy & global impact
Discover how brand power, smart diversification, and local strategy keep Coca-Cola fizzing at the top of the global beverage game
Is it time to get plastic out of chewing gum?
Chewing gum might be small, but its plastic content is causing big concerns. With mounting regulatory pressure and rising consumer demand for change, manufacturers are being urged to rethink their formulations
Opinion
The best of both worlds: Making blended foods work
Blended foods promise the best of both worlds, but getting them right is no easy feat. Discover the science behind creating hybrid products that deliver on taste, texture, and sustainability
Global cheese market to hit $178.5bn by 2035
Cheese sales are soaring, with fast food growth, premiumisation, and health-focused innovation driving demand
How food and beverage spin-offs and separations fare after the split
The future is uncertain for food and beverage spin-offs, but we can look to the past for guidance
Sustainable September
Mars, PepsiCo and ADM join forces to advance ag-tech
Mars, PepsiCo and ADM are partnering to help farmers adopt regenerative agriculture - boosting soil health, crop resilience and sustainability
Unilever, Mars, Ferrero & Kraft Heinz: A story of spin-offs, splits, mergers & acquisitions
From Kraft Heinz’s split to Mars and Kellanova’s mega-merger, the world’s biggest food brands are reshaping the industry
Scientists crack cocoa’s consistency conundrum
A breakthrough in cocoa fermentation could finally deliver consistent, high-quality flavour every time
Tate & Lyle seeks start-ups to drive health and sustainability innovation
It is hoping external talent can help it achieve its goals
Unilever: 4 key focus areas for strategy
The CPG giant is focused on performance, core brands and embracing the new
Sustainability September
Food industry must act now to avoid climate disaster
Extreme weather is devastating crops and driving up food prices. Can innovation save global food security?
Major PepsiCo investor launches campaign for overhaul
Elliott Investment Management, with a $4bn stake in the company, wants to shake things up
Top confectionery trends driving sales in 2025
From timeless favourites to viral treats, discover how price, innovation, and better-for-you options are reshaping the confectionery aisle
How regulators are shaping the future of novel foods
From cell-cultivated meat to precision-fermented dairy, regulators are stepping up to support innovation
GLP-1s can boost gut health
Gut health is an important consideration for those using GLP-1s
Top 5 functional confectionery ingredients
Functional confectionery is booming. Find out which ingredients are driving the trend
Artificial sweeteners still bitter? Natural fix shows promise
Scientists discover possible solution to ‘bitter’ taste in artificial sweeteners
Food and beverage trends 2025: What’s hot and what’s not
Snacks are surging, alcohol is slipping, and flavour is king. Discover the biggest consumer shifts in food and drink in 2025
The sweetener trust crisis brands can’t ignore
Consumers are turning away from sweeteners amid rising health concerns and distrust. What does this mean for the future of food and beverage?
Food businesses must disrupt their structure to survive
Misalignments within structure could prove fatal to business
Opinion
Don’t let surprises derail your product launch
Launching a new food product? Without the right data, your investment’s at risk
Restaurants hit the supermarket aisles in industry shake-up
Foodservice staples Leon, Itsu, Wagamama and more are hitting supermarket shelves as restaurant players diversify
Mars to reformulate iconic brands in 2026
M&M’s, Skittles, and Starburst will ditch artificial colours, but not every product is making the switch
Taking the ‘meat’ out of meat alternatives: Plant-based goes beyond
Once relegated to mimicking meat, plant-based is exploring new horizons
Top 5 food trends for Autumn/Winter 2025
Bold flavours, indulgence, flexitarianism, and wellness are reshaping consumer demand as 2025 draws to a close
Do consumers really want less sugar? The sweet debate unwrapped
As sugar reduction reshapes sweets and snacks, are brands keeping pace with what consumers want?
Global commodity supplies at risk as extreme weather escalates
Manufacturers brace for tighter ingredient supplies, rising costs, and supply chain disruption by Q4
Sweet speculation: GLP-1s could already be nibbling at confectionery sales
As enthusiasm for the confectionary sector declines, could weight-loss drugs have a role to play?
How is GLP-1 changing eating habits in Europe?
As GLP-1s begin to make themselves known on the continent, consumers’ habits are starting to change
Functional coffee market surges to $4.5bn
Functional coffee market growing fast as clean label and consumer wellness trends drive demand
How Kerry’s salt and sugar reduction tech is quietly driving its bottom line
As brands face mounting pressure to cut sodium and sugar without compromising taste, reformulation is no longer a niche concern – it’s driving real commercial gains. Kerry’s behind-the-scenes tech is helping reshape everyday foods and quietly lifting margins
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
Gluten-free market to hit $13.67bn by 2030
Gluten-free is no longer niche. With the market growing fast, brands are racing to overcome production hurdles for new product development
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
Top 5 confectionery trends for Autumn/Winter 2025
Functional benefits, luxe indulgence, bold flavours, and festive flair set to dominate confectionery
New product development
What’s hot in confectionery? Cadbury Christmas, Nestlé bakes and more…
From bakery-inspired indulgence to non-HFSS innovation and ethical sourcing, confectionery and moving fast
Women drive chocolate sales - but men are catching up
Chocolate consumption is changing and gender plays a key role
Beyond taste: How sonic branding can shape brand identity
In the food and beverage aisle where taste and packaging helps brands stand out, sonic branding may help cut through the noise and forge emotional connections with consumers
Do meat alternatives need a new narrative?
The category has been harmed by UPF associations and declining interest in sustainability
Magnum CEO appointed: Who is Peter ter Kulve?
Unilever has appointed a new CEO for its demerged ice-cream business
Mars scales up for snack domination with $2bn power play
With a new $240m Nature’s Bakery plant opening in Utah and a $36bn Kellanova deal underway, Mars is laying the groundwork for a US snack empire
Why creatine is the hottest ingredient in functional food and beverage
With a projected CAGR of 25.2%, creatine is a breakout ingredient in functional food and beverage
EUDR from space: What Earth observation data tells us about forest loss
Data from satellites can help companies with compliance, although barriers remain
Gene editing: Feeding the future or fuelling controversy?
New techniques can improve many areas of food and agriculture. However, gene editing remains controversial
Why some consumers are turning away from veganism
The vegan diet faces challenges if it wants to attract consumers