PPWR: 6 things manufacturers need to know
The EU’s packaging regulation is now enforceable
Sustainability
Drought hits Europe: How have crops been impacted?
Heatwaves have led to water shortages across the continent
How the food giants are protecting their supply chains in the face of El Niño
Nestlé, Danone, Barry Callebaut and Kraft Heinz speak about their strategies to deal with climate volatility during the weather event
Letter from the editor
Science, trust and the next era of food innovation
From combating food misinformation to redefining healthy eating and scaling AI-enabled innovation, IFT FIRST 2026 underscored how evidence-based science is reshaping the future of food
A new protein contender emerges as whey prices surge
ADM and The Every Company are scaling up US production of a fermented egg white protein pitched at formulators tired of whey’s price swings
Mars turns mint supply risk into sustainability success
Mars shows how sustainable sourcing can strengthen supply chains with Shubh Mint programme
Mars invests $3m to empower women cocoa farmers
Mars and Save the Children launch major new project to support women in cocoa farming
Ferrero prioritises power brands to drive growth
Confectionery giant focuses on hero brands, innovation and acquisitions to drive growth
6 ways a hotter Europe is transforming food and drink
Climate change is no longer a future threat for Europe’s food and drink. It’s already here, and it’s reshaping the way European food and drink operates
Are global coffee sustainability strategies falling short?
Coffee sustainability worldwide is at a crossroads, as prices fluctuate and concerns grow over climate change, farmer incomes and long-term supply resilience
Will coffee prices continue to rise?
A flurry of trading activity has led to a boost in coffee prices
IFT First
Upcycling enters new phase as startups unlock premium ingredients from food sidestreams
Advances in extraction, refining and on-site processing showcased at IFT FIRST are shifting upcycling from a sustainability strategy to a platform for premium proteins, bioactives and functional fibers
Nestlé unveils €4.9bn drinks giant Peranel in portfolio shake-up
Nestlé announces new €4.9bn standalone water and premium beverages company, in partnership with Platinum Equity
Nestlé’s turnaround gains momentum despite profit drop
Nestlé delivers stronger organic growth and improving volumes in H1 2026, but net profit falls 31.4%
EFSA slashes TFA safety limits amid food contamination concerns
EFSA significantly lowers safe intake level for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) as a result of “new scientific evidence”
CEO shuffle at Syngenta nets ADM a new executive
Agriculture company Syngenta names a new leader in anticipation of its Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing, with its former chief executive leaving to ADM
EUDR excludes palm oil waste – how is it used in agriculture?
Excluded from the EUDR scope, palm oil waste could find new opportunities in regenerative agriculture
Lindt hits pricing power limit as growth slows
Organic growth weakens as Lindt targets demand recovery
World’s first global sustainability standard for glass unveiled
New proposals have been set out to help drive more sustainable glass production, while offering the industry consistency in measuring and reporting.
Can California almonds shed their water-hungry reputation?
Once criticized for their water use, almond growers are embracing precision irrigation, groundwater recharge and carbon-storing practices to position the crop as a more climate-smart ingredient
Bob’s Red Mill turns to ingredient selection to reduce environmental impact
As food companies seek measurable ways to demonstrate sustainability progress, attention is increasingly shifting upstream to the farm
5 things F&B needs to know about the Regenerating Together framework
Food and beverage companies now have a practical, measurable and independently verifiable route to scaling regen ag while reducing greenwashing risks
Barry Callebaut assesses cocoa threat as El Niño intensifies
World’s biggest chocolate producer weighs in on cocoa market concerns as UN issues El Niño warning
Summer Fancy Food Show
Why flour is having its specialty coffee moment
Can heritage grains revitalize the flour category?
Gen Alpha and Beta: Confectionery’s next battleground
Freeze-dried sweets, bold flavours, Roblox activations and AI-powered engagement – the forces reshaping confectionery innovation as brands look beyond Gen Z
New Culture targets $50 billion cheese market with new patent
New Culture expands its animal-free casein portfolio with mozzarella patent
Ingredients revolution: the race to survive climate disruption
As climate risks threaten key crops, food manufacturers are seeking to strengthen supply chains and reduce reliance on vulnerable commodities
Plastic-free confectionery packaging? It’s complicated
Confectionery’s plastic addiction is under scrutiny, but there are no easy solutions
Kraft Heinz hits 100% renewable electricity across European factories
The FMCG giant continues its commitment to decarbonisation
Big Food falling short on regen ag commitments
FMCGs are setting big targets but they’re not always credible, says new report
Nestlé accelerates shift to regenerative agriculture
Nestlé steps up efforts to transform farming practices as pressure mounts to decarbonise global supply chains.
Nutri-Score in the dock: Why Lactalis is taking it to court
The front-of-pack labelling scheme is facing a legal challenge over its algorithm changes
Opinion
Nestlé’s Dairy Plan is strong on disclosure but weak on detail
Disclosing emissions data is crucial for transparency and accountability, but companies like Nestlé must do more to show what’s behind the data
Nestlé combines comms and ESG in strategic leadership shift
Nestlé promotes Antonia Wanner to chief communications and sustainability officer, signalling sharper focus on credibility and long-term growth
A decade of Brexit: 10 major impacts on F&B
It’s a decade since the UK’s historic vote to leave the European Union – and the results are mixed
Nestlé’s KitKat move signals industry shift to regenerative sourcing
Nestlé makes regenerative agriculture mainstream in sustainability shift that could reshape standards across confectionery
British EUDR? UK government to introduce anti-deforestation rules
The proposal will affect imports from around the world, including coffee, cocoa, soy and palm oil
The climate threat to major crops - and how to mitigate it
How vulnerable are food’s biggest commodities to changing temperatures?
Lindt hits 100% cocoa milestone amid Big Confectionery sustainability drive
Lindt hits 100% certified cocoa as Big Confectionery shifts focus to responsible sourcing