Sustainable September
Nanoplastics in vegetables threaten consumers
The dangerous, microscopic plastic particles can accumulate in the edible parts of veg, study suggests
Packaging & labelling
European Commission sued over labelling secrecy
The EU has refused to release documents over shelved plans to roll out mandatory front-of-pack labelling
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
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
Top food and beverage disruptions in 2025
From labour shortages to climate chaos, the food and beverage industry is fighting fires on all fronts
How regulators are shaping the future of novel foods
From cell-cultivated meat to precision-fermented dairy, regulators are stepping up to support innovation
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
3 megatrends disrupting food and beverage
As consumer priorities shift, food and beverage businesses must adapt fast to survive
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
Food safety emergency: What’s causing the recall spike?
Food recalls have hit record highs - costing billions, shaking consumer trust, and exposing cracks in global supply chains
Cans to be canned? Consumers turn away from shelf-stable food
Del Monte’s bankruptcy has brought the decline of canned food into focus
UPF linked to 10% higher mortality risk in high consumers
Major new study links ultra-processed foods to early death, intensifying consumer concern and putting pressure on the food industry to act
Gen Z still wants sustainable packaging
Younger people buck the trend of declining interest in sustainability
What Switzerland’s new welfare labels mean for food producers
Switzerland has “levelled-up” its animal welfare labelling rules, but not everyone is happy with the new rules
Why was the Green Claims Directive withdrawn?
The anti-greenwashing legislation would have put significant administrative burden on food
Private label beats brands in battle for supremacy
With half of global shoppers choosing supermarket own brands, we discover if the age of branded food and beverage is over
Food industry failing Europe’s children
Top baby food brands accused of misleading parents with high sugar and low nutrient products
Rebranding ramps up across food and beverage
Discover what’s driving the desire to rebrand, the biggest design trends, and why not everyone should follow suit
Is it time to drop weight from health food messaging?
Healthy foods and beverages can provide a wealth of benefits, even if weight loss isn’t one of them
‘No evidence’ styrene is toxic, EFSA rules
There has been significant uncertainty around the material
Europeans buck trend of grocery shopping online
Convenience and personalisation are prompting consumers worldwide to flock to the internet
Tetra Pak and other majors join manufacturing alliance
The newly formed FMTE aims to influence policy and boost R&D in food manufacturing
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
Hue got it: The colour psychology behind top snacks
Before we even take a bite, colour tells our brain what to crave. And it’s not just the frosting that’s doing the talking – it’s psychology, marketing and a bit of regulatory drama
Kraft Heinz packaging challenge winner revealed
The winner of a major, global packaging innovation competition headed by Kraft Heinz has been announced
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
FMCG brands must adapt products to growing delivery formats
Booming delivery market not set to slow, but how ready for it are FMCG brands?
Global convenience market growing fast
Convenience channel expansion shows shift in shopping habits as consumers increasingly favour hassle-free buying options
Europe’s grocery sales up, but which markets offer most scope?
Despite tough economic headwinds, Europe’s overall grocery sales have remained sturdy
Olive oil fraud grows globally
Why are olive oil fraud cases growing and can this dangerous trend be stopped?
Making green affordable: Tackling the true cost of sustainable food packaging
Sustainable packaging is no longer a niche idea but making it affordable at scale remains a massive challenge. How will the Rethinking Materials Summit 2025 help turn breakthrough innovations in biochemicals and biomaterials into real-world solutions?
Premiumisation trend captivates food and beverage
The premiumisation trend shows no signs of slowing down, in fact it’s speeding up. So what’s the secret to its success?
Kraft Heinz packaging solutions comp finalists revealed
A major global competition to uncover the sustainable packaging solutions has reached its next phase
The sustainability pros of PET made with biobased feedstocks
Emissions can be cut down by changing PET’s production method
Biggest NPD mistakes brands make
New product development can be a resounding success or an embarrassing failure. We look at the biggest mistakes brands make
Europe’s EPR: How the EU is harmonising packaging regulation
As the UK’s EPR comes into force, the EU is harmonising its own schemes
Canned beer imports face 25% tariff in the US
Brewers are scrabbling to understand the new rules
Big Interview
Tetra Pak’s canning plan to convert big and small food from tins to paper
In a world dominated by cans and glass jars, Tetra Pak believes its Tetra Recart packaging product is the future of food
In search of the most sustainable form of food packaging
The debate still rages as to which food packaging is best for the planet
Arla and Weetabix former marketing head unpicks brand success
Foreign brands seeking a way into Europe must prepare for an image overhaul without weakening authenticity and story
Outcry as Novo Nordisk Foundation eyes UPF classification
The foundation is developing its own food processing guidelines
Trump could kill Europe’s food and drink geographical protections
Cracks are starting to emerge in geographical protections. But could they disappear for good?
Latest Nestlé news
Up to the minute updates from the Swiss food and beverage giant
Olive oil NPD – how a category can shake up its look
It’s just oil in a bottle, right? Olive oil specialist Citizens of Soil set to pump big funds into olive oil NPD
‘Scientifically flawed’ Nutri-score should not be rolled out
The Nutri-score system was thrown into the spotlight when the European Commission refused to confirm its future
Kraft Heinz’s new €70m Spain factory boosts production by 50%
Three years of investment has yielded a significant output boost for the Kraft Heinz company
Is Nutri-score dead in the water?
The European Commission has refused to confirm or deny whether the rollout out of Nutri-score will be pushed across all Member States or not
Secrets to maintaining brand relevancy – an insider’s guide
Consumer behaviours are changing fast, making brands work twice as hard to keep pace and stay relevant. So, how are they doing it?
Weaning food & drink off ‘forever chemicals’ is not impossible
The chemicals have been linked to a range of negative health effects. Can food and drink move beyond them?
Nutri-score abandoned by European Commission
Following years of battling, the European Commission appears to have ditched plans to enforce its Nutri-score policy