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The weight-loss properties of GLP-1 drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, have dominated headlines. But could they also cut alcohol consumption? And what would this mean for beverage manufacturers?
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The weight-loss properties of GLP-1 drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, have dominated headlines. But could they also cut alcohol consumption? And what would this mean for beverage manufacturers?
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has exclusively revealed a glut of global NPD will land in 2025, supported by line investment at several sites.
2024 has thrown some big challenges at the plant-based industry, leading to suggestions it’s in decline. But the sector has weathered the storms and is emerging stronger. So, what’s next for this enduring trend?
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Future food security is under serious threat. But industry innovators are fighting to revolutionise the food system and change the story. Discover more...
Which of Europe’s food and beverage categories will likely see the most merger and acquisitions in 2025? Two experts give their thoughts.
Fasting diets are creating huge NPD opportunities in food and beverage. So, how can brands get involved and what’s next for this mega trend?
Food and beverage trends are going head-to-head, as different attitudes to eating styles compete for supremacy. So, which will emerge victorious in 2025?
Unilever has promised bigger innovation bets, premiumisation and to ditch food brands that no longer align with a new core strategy.
Food and beverage brands are embracing brevity, with growing numbers of limited-edition products launched. So, what’s the reason behind this new trend, and is it here to stay?
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Cutting food waste at all stages of production is key to future food security, but it needs to be profitable for brands to embrace it. Carbiotix can help.
Discover the latest sweet innovations from the world of food and beverage, as brands get ready for the festive season.
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Plant-based colour creator, Exberry, reveal why innovation is at the centre of its long-term growth strategy.
Ingredients major dsm-firmenich will invest in a trio of areas to bolster business growth over the coming years.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients aims to fuel the current consumer demand for health through proteins and prebiotics.
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.
Innovation in the food space has seen a boom in recent years. But this is just the beginning.
Insect protein’s predicted take off has been less than a flutter as market innovation stagnates, with worldwide patents sliding year-on-year again.
A cultivated seafood tech business has developed a system of cell cultivation to allow for commercial freshwater eel farming.
Emerging meat alternatives – cultivated meat and precision fermentation-derived meat – need to present an appealing image to consumers if they are to succeed.
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?
Discover the latest innovations from the world of food and beverage.
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.
Biodiversity makes soil function effectively, pollinates plants and ensures the functioning of the food system. But what's being done to support biodiversity and is it too little too late?
Tate & Lyle has returned to volume growth in the first six months of its financial year, but revenues are down and predicted to be lower still at year end.
South Africa has one of Africa’s largest plant-based meat markets. How do consumers view these meat-free alternatives?
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After raising “peanuts” to launch a plant-based meat business around Covid-19, Juicy Marbles is set to break even within its fourth year and is planning NPD along with another funding launch.
Health trends are big business for food and beverage brands. So, will the new Nordic Diet take the industry by storm or be a foodie flash in the pan?
This week, we have a range of French, Lebanese and British treats. Plus, a beer collaborates with an art gallery, and a chewing gum brand expands to France.
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Alt dairy is proving to be one of the great plant-based success stories. But associations to UPF and questions over sustainability are holding it back. Fabas Foods believes it has the solution.
Food and beverage is evolving to make nutrition affordable for all incomes. And it’s using reformulation to do it.
Consumer confidence is crashing as financial pressures fail to ease, but what does that mean for food and beverage?
Plant-based diets remain popular, but associations with UPF and low-quality ingredients has shaken consumer trust in alt meat, fish and dairy brands. So, what can the sector do to restore public opinion?
Mega deals within snacking are picking up pace after a quiet start to the year, with Mars’ Kellanova acquisition the tip of the iceberg as strong financial performances provide corporates with healthy cashflows.
The ageing population is growing fast, leading to a flurry of NPD, as F&B brands innovate to cater to this growing consumer group.
Red tape, lacking investment and negative connotations around new and novel food types are just three of many issues standing in the way of Europe’s food and drink sector progress, experts have warned.
Creating and building brand awareness, with potential customers, is essential to success. Here’s how to recognise and connect with your target market.
Using the best technologies can help food and drink businesses stand out from the competition. But what’s out there and how are companies using tech in different ways?
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The cultivated meat market is growing, but price remains a major barrier to success. Roslin Technologies believes it has the answer, with its animal stem cell solution.
Edible cutlery, reimagined sushi, and vitamin-enriched cheese are just a handful of exciting food and drink innovations entering the market.
Discover the latest festive, warming and wintry innovations from the world of beverages are here.
Powerhouses Unilever and Danone have outpaced third-quarter financial forecasts, a result of increased volume sales, and in contrast to competitor Nestlé’s downgrade earlier this month.
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What do food and drink start-up businesses get wrong? It’s the big question facing many fledgling businesses. FoodNavigator speaks to nine industry experts to find out.
Brands are reformulating to create functional foods and beverages, catering to everything from gut health to improved sleep. So, how is the sector evolving to meet consumer demand?
Plant-based meat alternative heavyweight Redefine Meat has plotted a series of new launches and retail listings as the market rebounds following a recent tumble and stagnation.
New gut health research could be beneficial to personalised nutrition brands fighting for consumer interest.
Healthier food-tech business MicroLub, which uses tech to replace fats and oils with water – while claiming sensory retention – has closed a €4.2 seed investment round to commercialise.
European discounter major Lidl is betting big on plant-based following booming sales, introducing a raft of new listings under a new own-label range.
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The plant-based seafood market is underserved – enter BettaF!sh. This week we're discovering how founder, Deniz Ficicioglu, is revolutionising the fish-free fish space in the first edition of FoodNavigator’s start-up pitch series.
Private label FMCG is growing again and taking territory from big brands. But this wasn’t always the case. So, how is the category winning the battle for consumer attention?
Nestlé is laser-focused on a ready meals innovation and is launching a strategy to boost sales, following weaker than expected third-quarter results that led to a financials downgrade and senior team reshuffle.